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Discover Your Defenses at Validate 2023

Join other industry leaders on the leading edge of proactive cybersecurity.

It’s that time of year again: SafeBreach’s Annual Validate Summit is almost here! 

Validate was originally founded with the vision to bring together experts in the security community to discuss challenges, best practices, and key considerations for building a proactive security program. This is particularly relevant now, as many organizations are grappling to juggle the constant threat of attacks, increasing complexity of their tools and technology stack, looming compliance and regulatory changes, and potential staffing and budget shortages.

On Wednesday, May 17 in Frisco, TX, this year’s invitation-only event will once again bring together cybersecurity’s brightest minds to address these topics head-on as we discuss how to rediscover your defenses in 2023. And, as always, the sessions and speakers are shaping up to create a one-of-a-kind event you don’t want to miss. 

Want to know what you can expect? Below, we’ve put together a comprehensive overview of this year’s event, including timing, keynote topics, FAQs, and more. Check it out and then request your invitation to join us—space is limited and spots are filling up fast. 

Event Details 

Below you’ll find the must-have details about this year’s Validate Summit, so you can make your plans to join us. 

What: SafeBreach’s Annual In-Person Validate Summit
When: Wednesday, May 17 from 8 am – 4 pm CT
Where: The Star in Frisco, TX

Keynote Sessions 

We couldn’t be more excited about the current lineup of insightful keynote sessions. We’ve included a few of the highlights below, but be sure to check out the current speaker list and agenda too—new details are being added regularly.

  • Demystifying Your Defenses – Creating a Resilient Organization by Protecting More with What You Have
  • Communicating Risk and Cyber Resilience to Stakeholders
  • Attacking Your Way to Accurate Answers: What the Previous Years’ Attacks Can Tell Us & How to Efficiently Test Against the Latest Ones
  • The Great Remediation: Building the Next Generation of Defenders

Stay tuned for more session details in our upcoming speaker spotlight.

Additional Highlights

If the sessions weren’t enough, we’ve included a few other reasons below about why you don’t want to miss this year’s Validate Summit.

Connect with the Cybersecurity Community

Seize the opportunity to collaborate with other industry leaders in a small group setting. From old friends to new colleagues, there will be many perspectives and experiences to learn from to enhance and evolve your cybersecurity programs. Great ideas don’t just happen; think of Validate as a chance to build off of one another’s ideas and expertise.

Advance Your Cyber Strategy and Resilience to Cyberattacks

At Validate, you’ll have access to a team of offensive security experts to discuss the tools, techniques, and foundational principles required to build and optimize your security organization. You’ve done a brilliant job so far; now it’s time to up-level. Learn from the folks who are trained in these offensive attacks and ensure that you’re always one step ahead.

Identify Actionable Insights to Improve Your Security Posture

Each of the Validate sessions are designed to ensure you leave with takeaways that you can implement immediately. Ideas are good; ways to move those ideas forward are even better. You’ll get both at Validate, so you’ll be able to make tangible improvements as soon as you’re back in the office.

Get Access to Security Validation Experts

At Validate you have full access to hands-on training by SafeBreach’s security validation experts. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in small group labs that will enable you to use the SafeBreach platform to its fullest. Take advantage of this face-to-face time with the SafeBreach product team to discuss your most pressing priorities, learn about the latest platform developments, and work to better optimize the SafeBreach platform to benefit your organization. 

Be Inspired by Top Cybersecurity Thought Leaders

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we’re incredibly lucky to be able to invite some of the most brilliant minds in the industry to work with us at Validate. Unlike many of the bigger events, the invite-only nature of the Validate Summit ensures that you can connect with one another, share ideas, and build deep relationships with the folks that know the exact challenges that you face every day.

Validate FAQs

What is Validate 2023?
The Validate Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only event that will bring together top security leaders and industry experts to discuss key considerations for building a proactive security program to effectively combat the ever-changing threat landscape.

When and where is Validate 2023 taking place?
This in-person event will be held on Wednesday, May 17, at The Star, the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and practice facility  in Frisco, TX.

Who can attend the Validate Summit?
The Validate Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only event and registration is subject to approval. To apply to attend, please see our registration page

Will there be a cost associated with attending the summit?
No, there is no cost to attend for selected invitees. 

Is there an option to attend virtually?
No, this is currently an in-person only event.

What are the COVID requirements for this event?
Mask and vaccination requirements will follow mandates from the state of Texas. Additional details will be provided closer to the event. 

What is the attire for the Validate Summit?
Attire for this event is business casual.

Where can I find the agenda and list of speakers?
You can find the list of keynote speakers as well as the current agenda on our Validate 2023 page. Some details are subject to change as we get closer to the event.

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