Towerwall 2026 Cybersecurity Summit

The Towerwall 2026 Cybersecurity Summit, presented in partnership with MassBay Community College, brings together cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and decision-makers for a full day of insight, strategy, and practical guidance.

As cyber risk, regulation, and AI continue to reshape the landscape, this summit is designed to move beyond theory; focusing on how organizations can build resilient, future-ready security programs.

Attendees will hear from industry leaders, participate in expert-led panels, explore real-world approaches to today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges and earn 6 CPE credits for their professional certification requirements.

Dave Escalante | Director of Computer Policy & Security, Boston College

Keynote Session:Assume Compromise: Why Resilience Matters More Than Security

Traditional cybersecurity strategies focus on prevention. But today’s threat landscape makes compromise inevitable. This keynote explores why resilience, governance, response, and recovery must be at the center of modern security leadership.

• Cybersecurity leadership and innovation
• Navigating cyber risk, regulations, and compliance
• Infrastructure and cloud security
• Application and data protection
• Cybersecurity operations and incident response
• AI’s expanding role in cybersecurity
• Zero Trust strategies
• CMMC requirements and readiness
• Cybersecurity trends shaping 2026 and beyond

• CISOs and security leaders
• IT and infrastructure leaders
• Risk and compliance professionals
• Security practitioners and architects
• Technology and security decision-makers

Proceeds from the Towerwall Cybersecurity Summit support scholarships for MassBay’s Cybersecurity Program, helping educate and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus, Oakland Street, Wellesley, MA, USA, United States

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