DEFCON Acadiana: The Reality of the AI Wave: AI Security in the Agentic Era

Explore AI security from governance and agentic systems to red teaming, defensive controls and real-world emerging threats. The AI wave is here. Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation into everyday business operations. AI copilots are appearing inside applications. Organizations are integrating AI into development workflows. Autonomous and semi-autonomous agents are beginning to interact with tools, data, systems, and other applications. But as capabilities grow, so does the security conversation. On Wednesday, October 7, DEFCON Acadiana welcomes Felix Simmons, Director of Emerging Technology at GuidePoint Security, for: The Reality of the AI WaveAI Security in the Agentic Era This event will be an open, conversational discussion with audience Q&A designed to cut through the AI hype cycle and focus on the security issues that matter. The session has intentionally been structured so Felix can spend more time on the topics most relevant to the people in the room. Meet Felix Simmons Felix brings more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience across AI security, application security, cloud and container security, DevSecOps, security architecture, and vulnerability management. His work also extends directly into AI security, including AI security program development, AI service design reviews, AI tool onboarding, AI red teaming, AI security platforms, and contributions associated with the OWASP LLM Top 10. Felix brings both technical depth and real-world consulting experience, making this a chance to hear directly from someone actively working with organizations as they navigate emerging AI-security challenges. What to Expect This will be a relaxed, open discussion with audience Q&A. Rather than forcing the evening into a rigid agenda, Felix will guide the conversation around the areas that matter most to the people in the room. Come ready to: • Listen • Ask questions • Share perspectives • Meet other members of the cybersecurity community • Take part in a conversation around the realities of AI security You do not need to be an AI expert to attend.