Session Abstract:
The rapid growth of IoT and AI-assisted coding is overwhelming traditional security practices. AI is accelerating development—but also spreading vulnerabilities faster than AppSec teams can respond. Meanwhile, most IoT devices, especially from startups, hit the market with minimal security, expanding the attack surface to over 20 billion endpoints. A major risk is the “black box” nature of AI in IoT—organizations are deploying models faster than they can secure them, creating weak links across environments. Closing this gap requires visibility into how AI operates within devices and ensuring model-level protections. At the same time, AI can be leveraged to secure IoT at scale—if deployed responsibly. Drawing on breach investigations and real-world response strategies, we’ll explore how to detect threats in IoT environments where traditional EDR/XDR fails, and what IoT vendors and GTM leaders must learn from the rise in third-party and supply chain attacks.
Speakers:
Dr. Tom Bradicich, Chairman of the IoT Community Board of Advisors, began his career at IBM, where he was an IBM Fellow, R&D VP, Distinguish Engineer, and Server CTO. At National Instruments, an Operational Technologies (OT) company, he served as an NI Fellow and company officer, pioneering Big Analog Data™ solutions. While at HP and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Tom held various roles including R&D VP, HPE Fellow, Global Head of Edge & IoT Software Labs, and General Manager, As GM, he lead the global business unit, Servers and Edge Systems and Software, with P&L, worldwide sales, R&D, and customer experience ownership. Opening three global Innovation Labs, and exceeding salsas quotes by achieving revenue growth of over $250M, Tom’s business unit was the fastest growing in HPE. Tom and his team developed and launched dozens of systems and software products, such as advanced as-a-Service (aaS) software for cloud managed remote infrastructure, edge-as-a-service, and converged IT/Operational Technologies (OT). And the creation of several new product categories such as notebook computers, smartphones (IBM Simon™), Converged Systems (IBM BladeCenter™), Converged Edge Systems & Sofware (HPE Edgeline™), and OT and edge management software and platforms (HPE OTLink). Tom’s teams designed and launched the first 64 bit enterprise ARM server, the first x86 server with on-chip graphics, and IBM’s first prototype notebook computer. He incepted and directed the HPE Channel-to-Edge Institute partner program, and led company-wide strategies and venture/M&A assessments, and led HPE’s first corporate IoT & edge strategy.
Hemant Borase is a Vice President at G+D Mobile Security America, responsible for supporting the market adoption of G+D solutions across Consumer and Industrial IoT. Since joining G+D in 2006 Hemant and his team have expanded strategic technical engagements with many global leaders in the mobile ecosystem including, carriers, silicon vendors, device manufactures, operating system vendors and application providers with a focus on trusted connectivity and device identity assurance. Hemant is a recognized innovator within the connectivity and IoT market with a number of patents to his name and a staunch contributor to standards bodies.
Anshuman currently serves as Director, Verizon Threat Research Advisory Service (VTRAC) | Cybersecurity Consulting, leading people and managing consulting businesses for the past 19 years. As a regional leader for the investigative response team and a global capability lead for CSIRT, I am responsible for business portfolio management for professional services, especially focused on digital forensics, incident response, and threat intelligence in the US & APJ region while working for several top global enterprises and government organizations. Anshuman has a proven track record in designing security practice portfolios/delivery approaches, managing large projects, leading people and managing consulting business as a P&L owner. He has conducted Executive Breach Simulations, Cyber Crisis Drills and Executive Cyber Resilience simulations, and has written several white papers / articles on a number of topics related to cyber security, while also serving as an active speaker in several industry events/seminars on matters related to cyber security. And has successfully led and delivered projects in Governance, Risk and Compliance, PCI DSS QSA areas, ISO 27001 implementation and readiness assessments, risk management, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, etc. Anshuman has a B.Tech degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Kurukshetra University and also holds a Masters degree in Cyber Law & Security. He also holds key certifications, including SANS GCFA, GCFE, GREM, CISM, CISA, TOGAF. Anshuman has led Speaking Engagements, published articles and participated in media Interviews, which include the following: New Jersey Digital Government Summit 2025, New Jersey, USA, International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, North Carolina, LogicOn Conference 2024, Ohio, Ticker News, Techgig, PCQuest, Dataquest, BISinfotech, SME STREET, Manufacturing Today, People Matters, CISOMAG, Telangana Today, YourStory, digital4n6, Economic Times, AIM, IN FOCUS, themachinist
Dipto Chakravarty is the author of three best-selling books on computer architecture and cybersecurity from McGraw-Hill and Wiley that have been translated in five languages. He has 11 patents to his credit in security, AI and cloud, holds a B.S and M.S in Computer Science and Elec Engineering from U. of Maryland, GMP from Harvard Business School and EMBA from Wharton School, U. Penn. He is a member of IoT Community Advisory Board and the Chair of the Security, Trust and Privacy CoE, he is a board member at RANK Software, and CTO at Exostar. He previously served as the SVP and general manager at CA Technologies, and EVP of Products at J2 Global (formerly ThreatTrack), and earlier as the general manager for SaaS Cloud Security at HP (formerly Novell). Dipto has been an executive at four public companies (CA, IBM, NOVL, TRI) and four entrepreneurial startups to date with successful exits.
With over 30 years of experience in information technology and communications, Ed Roberts brings a mission-driven mindset shaped by a career that spans the U.S. Navy, Fortune 500 companies, and high-tech startups. His expertise bridges legacy infrastructure and cutting-edge innovation, making him a trusted voice in navigating the complexities of IoT security. Whether enhancing processes or optimizing outcomes, Ed’s focus has always been on delivering meaningful, forward-thinking solutions that safeguard both systems and stakeholders.
