ISC2RVA January 29, 2026 - Monthly ISC2RVA Chapter Meeting
This month's meeting will be held virtually via WebEx. Meeting information will be sent in your registration confirmation email.
Speaker: James McQuiggan - Co-Chair of the ISC2 North American Advisory Council and the Chair of the ISC2 Chapter Regional Management Committee for the south east
Title: The AI Problem: Deepfakes, Automation, and the Human Target
Abstract: Over the past few years, AI, including Agentic AI, Generative AI and automation is starting to change how cybercriminals think about the social engineering attack vector.
Deepfakes that sound like your CEO. Synthetic emails crafted by GenAI that have perfect spelling and grammar and are targeted to an organization and industry using the proper vernacular. Automated attacks that learn and adapt faster than your team can respond.
However, it's crucial we remember that the same tools that are weaponizing human vulnerability are also your most powerful defense. The question isn't whether AI agents will change cybersecurity. It's whether organizations and leaders can implement the change.
In this session, we'll move past the hype and into the practical reality. You'll see how attackers are actually using Agentic AI and synthetic media today, understand where your users are most vulnerable, and learn what it takes to build a human-centered defense strategy that leverages AI as your partner, not your enemy.
Learning Objectives:
- How AI agents are reshaping social engineering—and what that means for your organization
- Where deepfakes and synthetic media fit into today's attack landscape
- How to build a defense strategy that puts human resilience first, with AI amplifying your capabilities
Biography: James McQuiggan brings over 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, where specializes in Human Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence and the crossroads of social engineering and AI. As a former CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, he delivered thought leadership on topics from Human Risk Management, social engineering, ransomware and more recently the threat landscape of artificial intelligence. Through industry conferences, webinars, and media engagement, he translates complex security concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
His extensive background includes senior cybersecurity roles at Siemens Energy and Wind Divisions, with expertise spanning cybersecurity standards, incident response, and industrial control system security. McQuiggan also serves as part-time faculty at Full Sail University, teaching Cyber Threat Intelligence.
A dedicated community leader, McQuiggan volunteers with ISC2 as Co-chair of the North American Region Advisory Council and Chair of the Southeast Chapter Regional Management Committee, following eight years as President of the (ISC)² Central Florida Chapter and is currently Co-Chair of the ISC2 North American Advisory Council and the Chair of the ISC2 Chapter Regional Management Committee for the south east.
Note: WebEx meeting information will be sent out in the email registration confirmation and in reminders prior to the meeting.
Chapter Members that hold a ISC2 certification will received up to two CPE for attendance. You must register in the meeting using your full name to be eligible for CPE credits. Your registration and active membership account must also have your correct ISC2 certification ID to be awarded the CPE credits. Not a member? join today at isc2rva.org
