Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Location: ECPI University, 
5555 Greenwich Rd – Suite 360, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

 

Andrew Stafford is a seasoned developer and executive with over 23 years of experience in the tech field and almost 15 in cybersecurity. Over the last several years, he’s made the shift from cyber to AI and now runs an AI agent integrator and consultancy, as well as a gen AI cyber startup. This background provides him with practical insights into the real-world applications and strategic implications of AI in the cybersecurity domain, a key focus of this upcoming talk.

In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has become both a formidable ally and a potent adversary in the realm of cybersecurity. While AI enhances threat detection, automates responses, and fortifies defenses, it simultaneously empowers cybercriminals with sophisticated tools for large-scale, automated attacks. This talk delves into the current landscape of AI in cybersecurity, highlighting its dual role. Attendees will explore real-world examples of AI-driven threats and defenses, understand emerging challenges like deepfakes and prompt injection attacks, and discuss the evolving regulatory environment. The session aims to equip cybersecurity professionals with insights to harness AI’s capabilities responsibly while mitigating its risks.

After-Social:

As soon as the meeting is over, we will take all our chatting over to Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill. It is down the street from ECPI on the corner of Newtown Road. Let’s have some fun together.

Schedule:

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet and Network

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Introduction and upcoming events discussion

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A

7:15 PM – 7:45 PM ISSA-HR Business Meeting (Meeting ends)

7:45 PM – Unofficial social @ Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill

Registration:

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issa-hr-presents-the-state-of-ai-in-cybermonthly-meeting-tickets-1209018299279