CISO Council PANEL: Identity at the Epicenter: Why AI Makes It the Most Critical Control in Security

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CISO Council PANEL: Identity at the Epicenter: Why AI Makes It the Most Critical Control in Security

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 17:40—18:10
Location: C 01
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AI is making identity the new frontline of cybersecurity. Deepfakes, hyper-personalized phishing, non-human identities, and autonomous agents are forcing CISOs to rethink access, trust, and control. This panel explores why identity has become the centerpiece of modern security strategy and how leaders are adapting in practice.

Andrzej Kawalec

CEO

4th Horizon

Andrzej Kawalec is an inspirational and creative leader in the use of advanced information technology, Andrzej is constantly working to refine the balance between securing and enabling information...

Berthold Kerl

CEO

KuppingerCole Analysts

Berthold Kerl, born 1960, studied economics at the University of Nürnberg and performs as CEO of KuppingerCole since 1st July 2020. Before that he had been with Deutsche Bank AG for 17 years....

Connie McIntosh

Head of Security - Market Area

Ericsson

Named top 100 women in Cybersecurity worldwide by Cyber Defense Magazine. An International speaker, presenter, CTF judge and mentor in cybersecurity. Connie is a Product Security Leader in Ericsson...

Roberto De Paolis

Head of Digital Security & Security Operations

Leonardo

Roberto De Paolis, degree in Electronic Engineering, passionate and pioneer of telematic in Italia when, from 1984 -with a Commodore 64 – founded and managed one of the first Bulleting Board...

Dr. Lukas Ruf

Group Chief Inf. Security & Risk Officer

Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund

Dr. Lukas Ruf is the Group Chief Security & Risk Officer of Migros, globally. Prior to joining Migros, he worked as a security and strategy consultant at Consecom AG, specializing in...

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