Name: Defending Higher Ed in the Age of AI: A Fireside Chat with Coppin State University
Start: 2026-01-16T19:00:00Z
End: 2026-01-16T19:00:30.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Learn more about new approaches to email security to stop advanced business email compromise attacks that bypass traditional, threat intelligence-based email security solutions.

Unlike legacy email security solutions, the Abnormal Security platform uses an innovative AI-based approach that deeply understands the people, relationships, and business processes to stop the most sophisticated and costly attacks.

AI has upended the economics of social engineering. Anyone can now craft fluent, context-aware lures at speed and scale. In this session, Abnormal AI’s EJ Whaley and world-renowned cyberpsychologist Dr. Mary Aiken unpack how attackers blend large language models with behavioral science—exploiting authority bias, urgency, and group conformity—to bypass human defenses across email, chat, and video (including deepfakes). 

We’ll examine why traditional awareness can backfire, how “phishing-as-a-service” industrializes fraud, and what it takes to restore trust in a zero-trust world. 

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**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 15: Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering [AMER]

AI has upended the economics of social engineering. Anyone can now craft fluent, context-aware lures at speed and scale. In this session, Abnormal AI’s EJ Whaley and world-renowned cyberpsychologist Dr Mary Aiken reveal how attackers blend large language models with behavioural science—exploiting authority bias, urgency, and group conformity—to bypass human defences across email, chat, and video (including deepfakes).

We’ll explore why traditional awareness training can backfire, how “phishing-as-a-service” is industrialising fraud, and what it really takes to restore trust in a zero-trust world.

Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 15: Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering [EMEA]

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 15: Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering [APAC]

SOC teams are stretched thin, facing persistent skill shortages, burnout, and rising attack volumes. In this session, Abnormal AI’s Field CISO, Patricia Titus, is joined by CISOs Dwayne Smith and Marcos Marrero to discuss how automation and AI can help security teams reclaim time, reduce noise, and focus on meaningful work. 

Learn how to balance efficiency with human expertise, evolve analyst roles, and build sustainable pipelines of passionate defenders. Walk away with strategies to empower lean teams, strengthen retention, and future-proof your SOC in an AI-driven world.

You’ll discover how to: 
- Identify and automate low-value, repetitive SOC tasks.
- Measure automation ROI and demonstrate value to leadership.
- Balance AI precision with human context and oversight.

Redefine career paths and retention through up-skilling and mentorship. Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 14: Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation [AMER]

SOC teams are stretched thin, facing persistent skills shortages, burnout, and rising attack volumes. In this session, Abnormal AI’s Field CISO, Patricia Titus, is joined by CISOs Dwayne Smith and Marcos Marrero to discuss how automation and AI can help security teams reclaim time, cut through noise, and focus on meaningful work.

Learn how to balance efficiency with human expertise, evolve analyst roles, and build sustainable pipelines of passionate defenders. You’ll leave with strategies to empower lean teams, strengthen retention, and future-proof your SOC in an AI-driven world.

You’ll discover how to:
- Identify and automate low-value, repetitive SOC tasks
- Measure automation ROI and demonstrate value to leadership
- Balance AI precision with human context and oversight

Redefine career paths and retention through up-skilling and mentorship.

Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 14: Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation [EMEA]

SOC teams are stretched thin, facing persistent skills shortages, burnout, and rising attack volumes. In this session, Abnormal AI’s Field CISO, Patricia Titus, is joined by CISOs Dwayne Smith and Marcos Marrero to discuss how automation and AI can help security teams reclaim time, cut through noise, and focus on meaningful work.

Learn how to balance efficiency with human expertise, evolve analyst roles, and build sustainable pipelines of passionate defenders. You’ll leave with strategies to empower lean teams, strengthen retention, and future-proof your SOC in an AI-driven world.

You’ll discover how to:
- Identify and automate low-value, repetitive SOC tasks
- Measure automation ROI and demonstrate value to leadership
- Balance AI precision with human context and oversight

Redefine career paths and retention through up-skilling and mentorship Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 14: Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation [APAC]

Attackers are using AI agents to accelerate crime. In this session, Abnormal’s Piotr Wojtyla and AI Scientist Inma Martinez expose how adversaries jailbreak guardrails, co-opt “legit” creation tools, and automate everything from polished phishing lures to malware troubleshooting and fraud at scale. 


The session unpacks deepfake-driven payment scams, nation-state tradecraft, and why legacy controls miss language-based attacks. You’ll leave with pragmatic defenses: behavior-based detection, data access controls, and zero-trust verification where humans are most vulnerable.

Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 13: The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots [AMER]

Attackers are using AI agents to accelerate criminal activity. In this session, Abnormal’s Piotr Wojtyla and AI Scientist Inma Martinez reveal how adversaries jailbreak guardrails, co-opt legitimate creation tools, and automate everything from polished phishing lures to malware troubleshooting and large-scale fraud.

The session explores deepfake-driven payment scams, nation-state tradecraft, and why traditional controls fail to detect language-based attacks. You’ll walk away with practical defences: behaviour-based detection, data access controls, and zero-trust verification at the points where humans are most vulnerable.

Register now!

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 13: The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots [EMEA]

Convergence Season 5, Chapter 13: The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots [APAC]

Threat actors are rapidly adopting generative AI to enhance the scale, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks in higher education institutions. Email remains one of the most vulnerable entry points, as cybercriminals leverage AI-generated content to craft highly convincing phishing campaigns, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, and other social engineering tactics.

In this session, we’ll explore how generative AI is reshaping the threat landscape, examining real-world examples of AI-driven attacks, the evolving techniques used by cybercriminals, and the specific attack types expected to increase in both volume and complexity. We’ll also discuss how AI can be harnessed for defense, providing insight into the latest security innovations that leverage AI to counteract emerging threats.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the risks posed by AI-powered attacks and the proactive steps your organization can take to stay ahead of adversaries in this evolving cyber battlefield.

Earn your continuing education credits with ISC2 by viewing cybersecurity content from Abnormal Security.

[Virtual Workshop] The AI Threat: Protecting Higher Education from AI-Generated Email Attacks

The education sector faces a growing challenge to protect students, faculty, and data from AI-driven cyberattacks. From social engineering to lateral phishing and account takeovers, institutions must stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats with small teams and the constant pressure to do more with less.

In this candid conversation, Patricia Titus, Field CISO of Abnormal AI, and Jimmy Hester, CISO of St. Petersburg College, you’ll hear firsthand how education leaders are rethinking security strategy, scaling defenses efficiently, and preparing for an era where AI shapes both attack and defense.

You’ll learn:
- How AI is changing the threat landscape across the education sector 
- Practical strategies for leveraging automation and analytics to reduce operational burden
- Ways institutions can close cybersecurity skill gaps to strengthen their workforce
- Key actions education leaders can take this year to get ahead of emerging threats

Whether you’re securing a K–12 district or a large university, this session will provide actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and prepare your institution for the future of AI-powered threats.

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Securing the Future of Education: A CISO Fireside Chat with St. Petersburg College

AI offers schools incredible opportunities, along with new responsibilities. District leaders must ensure that innovation happens without compromising student data or overlooking cybersecurity best practices. Striking this balance is no longer optional—it’s essential.

Walk through strategies for keeping security and privacy front and center while making the most of AI’s potential.

Join us to learn about: 
- Opportunities and risks of using AI tools in K-12
- Building district-wide strategies for effective AI use with security at the forefront
- Supporting educators and staff in navigating AI and cybersecurity  

Whether you’re leading technology strategy or supporting teachers in daily instruction, this webinar is a chance to gain clarity and confidence. Join us to explore how to embrace AI responsibly, safeguard sensitive data, and empower your staff to innovate securely.

Register now!

PowerSchool: School Cybersecurity and AI: Balancing Safety & Innovation

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to spotlight one of today’s fastest-growing threats: vendor email compromise (VEC). Recent research from Abnormal AI reveals that 44% of read VEC attacks are replied to, forwarded, or both—highlighting just how easily trust can be exploited.

Join Callie Baron, Sr. Content Manager, Threat Intelligence, and Elizabeth Swantek, Data Analyst, for a fast-paced, insight-packed session that reveals how cybercriminals impersonate trusted vendors, hijack threads, and manipulate employees—and what you can do to stop them.

In this 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn:
- Who’s engaging and why: Behavioral insights from 1,400+ organizations illustrating which industries, regions, and roles are most vulnerable.
- Why VEC works: Real-world examples of impersonation and fraud tactics that bypass traditional defenses.
- What you can do now: Practical tips to boost awareness and reduce risk across your workforce.

Wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month with data-driven insights that prepare you for what’s ahead. 


**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Cybersecurity Awareness in Action: How 44% of VEC Attacks Engage Employees

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an ideal time to spotlight one of today’s fastest-growing threats: vendor email compromise (VEC). Recent research from Abnormal AI reveals that 44% of VEC attacks that are read are replied to, forwarded, or both—highlighting just how easily trust can be exploited.

Join Callie Baron, Senior Content Manager, Threat Intelligence, and Elizabeth Swantek, Data Analyst, for a fast-paced, insight-packed session that reveals how cybercriminals impersonate trusted suppliers, hijack threads, and manipulate employees—and what you can do to stop them.

In this 30-minute webinar, you’ll learn:
* Who’s engaging and why: Behavioural insights from more than 1,400 organisations illustrating which industries, regions, and roles are most vulnerable.
* Why VEC works: Real-world examples of impersonation and fraud tactics that bypass traditional defences.
* What you can do now: Practical tips to boost awareness and reduce risk across your workforce.

Wrap up Cyber Security Awareness Month with data-driven insights that prepare you for what lies ahead.

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Misconfigurations in Microsoft 365, from hidden forwarding rules to weak authentication policies, are among the most common ways attackers gain access. Traditional audits and Microsoft Secure Score often miss these issues, which leaves email security teams exposed.

In this webinar, you’ll hear from Spencer Lanning, a seasoned Security Analyst and Abnormal AI customer, as he shares how his team uses Security Posture Management (SPM) to identify and fix risky misconfigurations, prevent configuration drift, and improve visibility across their environment. 

You will learn:

- What email misconfigurations are, and why they matter
- How Security Posture Management strengthens defenses
- Practical tips to reduce misconfigurations and maintain a stronger posture

Don’t let hidden misconfigurations put your organization at risk. Register today!

Exposing the Misconfigurations Attackers Love in Microsoft 365

Attackers are using generative AI to supercharge business email compromise, creating convincing, payload-less messages that traditional tools can’t detect. By scraping social media, mimicking tone, and spoofing trusted domains, adversaries now deliver hyper-personalized attacks at scale—no malicious links or stolen credentials required.

In this ThreatStream webinar, Abnormal expert Ryan Schwartz uncovers how AI is changing the face of BEC. He walks through real attacks—from vendor compromise and payroll fraud to internal account takeovers—and shows how behavioral analysis detects what traditional tools can miss.

Watch the on-demand webinar to learn
- How attackers use AI to research targets and craft believable emails in seconds
- Why payload-less attacks and lookalike domains evade traditional defenses
- How behavioral analysis identifies unusual tone, urgency, and relationships to stop financial fraud

How vendor compromise spreads across organizations—and how to detect it early. Register now to view the on-demand webinar!

When BEC Meets AI

Higher education institutions are under siege from a new wave of phishing campaigns that go beyond stolen passwords. Today’s cybercriminals harvest Duo one-time passcodes and execute real-time account takeovers—putting sensitive data, payroll systems, and campus operations at risk.

Join Abnormal AI’s Zach Oxman, Area Vice President, and Piotr Wojtyla, Head of Threat Intel & Platform, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET for an eye-opening look at how attackers are evolving their tactics to bypass trusted systems and exploit academic environments.

Join this session to:
- Learn how phishing kits mimic university login portals with pixel-perfect precision, capturing both credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes.
- Uncover the post-compromise tactics attackers use to monetize access—through payroll fraud, lateral phishing, and stealthy persistence.
- Gain practical strategies to strengthen defenses, from behavior-based account takeover protection to targeted awareness training.

Don’t wait until your institution is the next target—equip your team now.

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Phishing 2.0: Duo Passcodes Under Siege in Higher Education

Higher education is facing an escalating volume of advanced, AI-driven email threats designed to impersonate trusted users, compromise accounts, and slip past traditional defenses. With small teams and increasing pressure to reduce manual workloads, universities are rethinking how they secure their communities against these fast-evolving attacks.

In this fireside chat, Patricia Titus, Field CISO at Abnormal AI, and Thomas Smith, Deputy CIO of Coppin State University, will explore how Coppin State strengthened its security posture by modernizing its approach to email threat detection and response. Thomas will share how the university reduced operational burden through automation, improved visibility into account compromise attempts, and achieved a dramatic reduction in attacks.

You’ll learn:
- How AI is shaping today’s most common threats in higher education
- Ways automation helps reduce manual investigation 
- Key priorities for universities preparing for next-generation, AI-enabled threats

Join us to hear real-world insights, lessons learned, and practical takeaways you can apply to elevate your institution’s security posture.

**Webinar attendees are eligible for 1 CPE credit through ISC2. Please claim your ISC2 CPE credit here: https://bit.ly/4f3xas3

Defending Higher Ed in the Age of AI: A Fireside Chat with Coppin State University

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