Fortinet Thought Leadership Security Summit 2025

The world’s most innovative security leaders, global law enforcement, and cyber defenders come together for an immersive day at the intersection of security and imagination.

At the Fortinet Thought Leadership Security Summit, you’ll move beyond vendor soundbites to real stories from the frontlines: nation-state campaigns disrupted, ransomware syndicates dismantled, and AI used not just as hype, but as a defender’s advantage.

Hosted in the heart of Disney magic, this summit blends the serious work of cybersecurity with a setting that inspires creativity and bold thinking. Just as Disney transforms stories into experiences, we’ll transform strategy into action—arming you with tools, intelligence, and alliances to strike back smarter.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Times:
- 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (PT) | Thought Leadership Security Summit
- 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PT) | Afternoon & Evening at Disneyland Parks
Location: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa | Anaheim, CA

Your adversaries aren’t slowing down. They’re multiplying with botnets, weaponizing AI, and exploiting every digital gap. You need more than theory—you need tactical insights from those who’ve fought, won, and learned on the frontlines.

What Sets this Summit Apart:

Frontline intel, not fluff: Hear from hackers-turned-experts, cybercrime investigators, and enterprise CISOs who are shaping the global defense playbook
Law enforcement in action: Learn how international task forces are dismantling attacker infrastructure and closing the cyber impunity gap
AI for defense: Go beyond buzzwords with real examples of SOC automation and AI-augmented response playbooks
Global intel at local speed: Discover how intelligence sharing and proactive defense workflows cut dwell time and limit collateral damage
The Disney factor: A setting that sparks imagination—because solving the toughest challenges sometimes requires thinking like an Imagineer

Navigate Real-World Threat Scenarios with Frontline Insights
Gain firsthand accounts - from law enforcement to cyber defenders of how nation-state campaigns were disrupted and ransomware syndicates dismantled. See how AI is being leveraged not as hype, but as a force multiplier in active defense strategies.
Modernize OT and IT Security Through Integration and Resilience
Explore how organizations protect critical infrastructure by integrating IT and OT security under a unified, scalable model. Learn to safeguard legacy environments, implement Zero Trust remote access, and build resilient SecOps workflows.
Accelerate Detection and Mitigation with Automated Intelligence
Discover how automation and global threat intelligence enable faster threat identification, prioritized patching, and real-time threat mitigation. Understand how to use orchestration and AI-driven workflows to amplify your team’s effectiveness and shrink the response window.

Bridge the Talent Gap with AI-Enabled SecOps
Learn practical approaches to narrowing the cybersecurity skills gap by harnessing AI–from alert triage to incident response. See how AI-driven augmentation allows your team to focus on strategy and rather than being overwhelmed by volume.

Cultivate Imagination and Innovation in Cyber Strategy
Set in the inspiring environment of Disney’s Grand Californian, this summit encourages creative defense thinking—turning intelligence into action by fostering alliances, ideation, and strategic foresight.