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ISC2 Announces 2026 Security Congress Keynote Speakers and Expansive Agenda for Cybersecurity Professionals

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Keynotes from cybersecurity, federal law enforcement and public policy leaders anchor a broad program of peer collaboration and career-building sessions

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced its keynote speakers and a comprehensive agenda for its 2026 ISC2 Security Congress, taking place in Denver, Oct. 24-28. The ISC2 Security Congress lineup will empower cybersecurity professionals to practice and lead in real-world conditions. 

This year’s agenda stands out for its breadth and depth of keynotes and other sessions, which span the technical, strategic and workforce dimensions of cybersecurity. The keynotes and other sessions cover everything from Zero Trust, cyber leadership and career pathways to emerging risks such as quantum and AI.

“Security Congress has always been more than a conference, bringing together the cybersecurity community to learn from one another, pressure-test ideas and build the relationships that help strengthen the profession,” said ISC2 CEO Scott Beale, CC. “The year’s event is elevated as a community of collaboration where practitioners and leaders alike can address the most urgent security challenges through collaborative experiences.”

Keynote Speakers Announced
This year’s keynote speakers bring fresh perspectives on AI, professional consensus-building and negotiation tactics, and the future of cybersecurity.

Dr. Jaya Baloo, COO & CISO, AISLE, and a leading expert on quantum readiness, will unpack the dual risks of the explosive evolution and proliferation of advanced AI models and Q-Day, when quantum computing could render today’s encryption obsolete. She will explain what security leaders should be doing to prepare.Freaky Clown, Ethical Hacker, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Cygenta, and Dr. Jessica Barker, Cybersecurity Expert on Human Behavior, Culture and Risk; Co-Founder and Co-CEO Cygenta, will join forces to break down deepfakes and the new wave of AI-driven cyberattacks, revealing the social engineering tactics that make them so dangerously effective.Chris Voss, Former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator; CEO and Founder, The Black Swan Group, will share high-powered negotiation tactics and strategies, empowering cybersecurity professionals, whether they’re aiming to increase their salaries, advance their careers, secure executive-level support or reach effective agreements with vendors and service providers.Kemba Walden, President, Paladin Global Institute; Former Acting U.S. National Cyber Director, will help cyber professionals identify the uniquely human “superpowers” that AI cannot easily replicate, so cybersecurity leaders can create a critical advantage in an increasingly machine-driven world.

Security Congress Agenda Topic Tracks
The program is organized across topic tracks designed to help professionals at every career stage strengthen practical skills, broaden strategic perspective and address complex issues, including:

ACTion Rooms: Advancing Cybersecurity TogetherCareersCloud SecurityCyber Leadership and EthicsFrameworks, Standards and GuidelinesGovernance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)  SecOps and Threat ResponseSoftware Security

Registering for Security Congress

ISC2 members, candidates and associates are eligible for discounted rates on all pass types and can earn up to 81.5 CPE credits depending on the pass type. Those who attend the pre-conference workshops can earn up to eight CPE credits for each one-day workshop attended, or 16 CPE credits for a two-day workshop.

For more details on the 2026 Security Congress, which was recently named  2026 Cyber Security Community of the Year by Cyber Security Awards, please visit 2026 ISC2 Security Congress.

About Security Congress

Security Congress brings together cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals for an annual conference designed to enrich careers and enable advancement so that attendees may excel in their profession. Since 2011, ISC2 has hosted this annual conference around the United States, with this year’s event taking place in Denver, Colorado (U.S.) from October 24-28 at the Gaylord Rockies. For more information on Security Congress, visit https://www.isc2.org/Congress or follow us on LinkedIn.

About ISC2

ISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our more than 265,000 certified members, and associates, are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educates those most vulnerable. Learn more, get involved or become an ISC2 Candidate to build your cyber career at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

© 2026 ISC2 Inc., ISC2, CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CC, and CBK are registered marks of ISC2, Inc.

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Amanda Steinman
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
ISC2
asteinman@isc2.org

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Envision Marks First International Application of SAFc at Global Citizen NOW, Providing Environmental Attributes Corresponding to 10 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions Reductions

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SYDNEY, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision, a global leader in green technology, expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) solution internationally as the Sustainability Partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth. This marks the company’s first international application of SAFc, demonstrating a practical pathway to integrate aviation decarbonization into the sustainability practices of major global events.

For this event, Envision delivered environmental attributes corresponding to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reductions. These reductions are linked to the actual production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the associated attributes recorded and retired through a leading global Registry to ensure transparency and traceability.

Alongside this initiative, Envision’s Australian team participated in the event’s broader programme, including discussions on clean energy investment and industrial decarbonisation, bilateral meetings, and the Capital Mobilization Roundtable and Masterclass. Through these engagements, the team exchanged perspectives with leaders from business, investment and the climate community on Western Australia’s potential role in the next-generation green industries, while exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration, mobilize investment and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Co-hosted by Global Citizen and the Government of Western Australia, the summit took place ahead of COP31, convening representatives from governments, businesses, philanthropic foundations, and First Nations communities to advance clean energy access, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development.

The Perth SAFc initiative builds on Envision’s SAFc application at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen in September, where the company demonstrated how SAFc could address the air-travel emissions of a major conference. Global Citizen NOW: Perth represents the next step—applying this model internationally and demonstrating its potential as a scalable solution for companies and major events seeking to tackle aviation-related emissions across global value chains.

The initiative also reflects Envision’s broader approach to corporate decarbonisation. Across wind and solar power, energy storage, green molecules, net-zero industrial parks, and green computing, Envision is developing integrated solutions to help companies tackle emissions across their operations and value chains.

“Envision will continue to explore the application of green fuels across aviation and international events, foster collaboration throughout the green fuel value chain, and support aviation’s low-carbon transition through transparent, traceable environmental attribute management,” said Bella Zhang, Head of Global SAF at Envision.

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More Than Business: ChinaMarket’s “Little Bees” Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers

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LINYI, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in China, he found help in an unexpected place.

A member of ChinaMarket‘s “Little Bees” service team, Chen Fuqing, promptly accompanied him to a local hospital and assisted him throughout the visit.

It was a small act of kindness, but it reflected something important about doing business in Linyi: international buyers have people they can turn to when they need help.

During the international buyers conference, ChinaMarket established its “Little Bees” service team to assist overseas visitors throughout their stay in Linyi.

From welcoming international buyers and arranging market visits to connecting them with suppliers, helping bridge language barriers, and responding to unexpected situations, the team works to make the sourcing experience easier and more comfortable.

Linyi is home to one of China’s major wholesale market clusters, attracting buyers from around the world with its diverse products, manufacturing resources, and extensive supply chains.

As the official digital platform of Linyi Wholesale Market, ChinaMarket connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers and provides integrated sourcing and trade services.

For international buyers, successful sourcing involves more than finding the right products. Clear communication, reliable coordination, and access to support are equally important.

The “Little Bees” team brings this commitment to life through personal, on-the-ground assistance.

A recent song released by ChinaMarket captures the spirit of the city:

“Come to Linyi, a city that welcomes you with open arms.”

In Linyi, global buyers can discover business opportunities, build partnerships, and experience the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Come to Linyi. Source with ChinaMarket.

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UnionPay and Cuscal Paymark Discuss Payment Acceptance and Digital Innovation

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, met with Cuscal Paymark, in Auckland on 19 October 2026 to discuss expanding UnionPay acceptance in New Zealand and opportunities for cooperation in digital payments. Mr. Mike Blomfield, Chief Executive Officer and Julia Nicol, Chief of Staff expressed support UnionPay’s plans and the advancement of key projects.

Cuscal Paymark is New Zealand’s largest payment switching and network services provider. The two parties have maintained a partnership since 2012.  To date, several major banks on its network support UnionPay payments at physical merchants. The company has also incorporated a number of UnionPay product standards into mandatory terminal upgrade requirements, providing a foundation for broader acceptance. Looking ahead, UnionPay will leverage Cuscal Paymark’s local network and transaction processing capabilities to upgrade online and in-store payment platforms and further improve UnionPay acceptance services.

Discussions also covered upgrades to support chip transactions on dual-branded cards, online payment gateway integration, and the joint promotion of SoftPOS solutions to acquirers. The companies agreed to strengthen technical coordination to maintain reliable payment processing during and after system upgrades.

Other topics included agentic payments, digital identity, biometric applications, and payment network connectivity.

Ms. Nicol reaffirmed Cuscal Paymark’s support for UnionPay’s ongoing development in New Zealand and the advancement of key projects. Both parties agreed to explore further cooperation in wallet connectivity and digital payments.

UnionPay entered the New Zealand market in 2008. Its acceptance coverage now exceeds 90%, and UnionPay cards are now widely issued by local financial institutions. UnionPay will continue working with partners to improve payment services, strengthen financial integration between China and other APEC economies, and advance cross-border payment cooperation between China and New Zealand and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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