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.

Confirmed Keynote: 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.

2026 Summit Topics Include
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
Who Should Attend
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.