Get ready to kick off the Security Operations Summit with an energizing welcome that sets the stage for what’s ahead. In this opening message, Fortinet leaders will highlight the driving forces behind today’s SecOps transformation—including the growing role of AI and automation in combating cyber threats. Attendees will gain a high-level view of the day’s agenda, what to expect from each session, and how Fortinet is empowering security teams to move faster, work smarter, and stay ahead of adversaries. Whether you're leading a SOC or on the front lines, this welcome will inspire you to rethink what’s possible in the era of AI-powered security operations.

In this session, Derek Manky, Fortinet’s VP of Global Threat Intelligence, and Michael Daniel, President and CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, will discuss how enterprise leaders can adapt to increasingly sophisticated attacks, such as nation-state threats and supply chain vulnerabilities. They will share insights and realistic strategies for establishing on proactive defense strategies, risk management, and the role of innovation in combating these threats. 

Robert May, Fortinet’s EVP of Technology and Product Management, shares his vision of a modern security operations center and Fortinet’s continued innovation across security operations. He will discuss Fortinet’s current SecOps strategy and demonstrate how AI will continue to shape Fortinet’s technology, as well as addressing how Fortinet can continue to accelerate innovation and outpace today’s threat landscape. The session will include a demo of the coming FortiAnalyzer Agentic AI capabilities.

In this fireside chat, Richard Henderson will share his experience and insights on a range of topics, including securing a large-scale healthcare provider, technology adoption, SOC operations, and more.

Fortinet research reveals that 74% of organizations struggle with alert overload and fragmented tools. How can you jumpstart SecOps without adding complexity? Discover how a unified data lake, built-in SOC Automation, and embedded AI underpins modern operations—enabling threat response at the speed of AI across endpoints, networks, and cloud.

- Deploy turnkey SecOps with faster detection and smarter response—all from a single platform
- Streamline workflows and scale without adding headcount
- Watch a live demo of autonomous AI capabilities in action

Securing distributed endpoints remains a critical challenge today, exacerbated by fragmented security, siloed management, and gaps in real-time threat intelligence. This session will explore how Fortinet is defining the next generation of endpoint security, focusing on:

-  Deep integration with security and networking for unified protection
-  Support for largest ranges of platforms including legacy systems, mobile devices and more                        
-  Added visibility into attack surface