The Cybersecurity Matrix in 2026-2027

How cybersecurity governance is adapting in an age of identity as the perimeter, A.I.-enabled cyberattacks, and the limits of human capacity
About this Event

Chapter Meeting: The Cybersecurity Matrix in 2026-2027: How cybersecurity governance is adapting in an age of identity as the perimeter, A.I.-enabled cyberattacks, and the limits of human capacity for constant change.

City of Portland CISO, Christopher Paidhrin, speaks to the complexities of current challenges in information security governance, key cybersecurity threat dynamics, such as A.I.-enabled methods, and how we mere mortals find our balance in the maelstrom.

When:

Thursday, September 10, 2026 – 12:00PM – 1:30PM

Where:

This will be a hybrid event.

The Portland Building (Portlandia), Room 216

1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

Lunch is included at the event.

CPE credits:

This event qualifies for CPE credit.

Facilitator:

Christopher Paidhrin - Information Security Manager and CISO City of Portland

Christopher Paidhrin is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Portland, Oregon. For more than 25 years, Christopher has been a nationally recognized information security leader, thought leader, and cybersecurity and healthcare conference speaker. His work has earned numerous professional recognitions, nominations, and awards for leadership and service excellence, including the 2025 ISAC Annual Award for “exemplary leadership and significant contributions to the MS-ISAC community,” the 2021 Oregon SIM CISO of the Year Award, and Information Security magazine’s 2011 “Security 7” Award, along with honors from Network World, ISE, and SC Magazine.