Topic: Next-Gen VAPT: Integrating AI for Faster and Smarter Assessments
Abstract:
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with more advanced and AI-driven threats, traditional Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) methods are struggling to keep pace. To stay ahead, security teams must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to enhance their VAPT capabilities. A next-generation VAPT approach not only automates threat detection and mitigation but also leverages AI for smarter threat analysis and scalable security across diverse environments. This webinar explores the growing need for advanced VAPT controls and the techniques involved in developing and deploying them across digital infrastructures. The session will highlight how automation and intelligent analysis enable faster, smarter, and more scalable proactive security. Attendees will gain insights into how AI is transforming the VAPT process and empowering organizations to stay ahead of modern cyberthreats.
Key Takeaways:
- The limitations of traditional VAPT approaches
- How AI augments vulnerability discovery and exploit simulation
- Reducing false positives through intelligent correlation and context-aware scanning
- Streamlining remediation with automated risk prioritization
- Building a future-ready VAPT strategy centered on AI
Speaker:
Don Warden II,Director of Incident Response, Cybolt
Bio: Don Warden is a cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience in defending and securing complex environments across multiple industries. His extensive background spans digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, and incident response, wherein he has handled high-stakes cases involving ransomware, insider threats, and cyber extortion. A trusted advisor on cybersecurity strategy, Don has guided organizations through threat mitigation and recovery while ensuring compliance with frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Holding advanced certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Cyber Security Analyst (CCSA), along with a Master’s in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Don brings a seasoned perspective to AI-powered cybersecurity and ethical hacking innovations
