Lessons Unlearned: Building a Better Cyber Future

Cybersecurity expert Eric Parent draws from decades of real-world experience to explore the recurring mistakes that continue to shape and sometimes undermine our digital world. From neglected fundamentals to systemic blind spots in governance and human behaviour, the session examines what society repeatedly fails to address despite years of awareness. More importantly, it challenges the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to think differently to bridge the gap between technical defense and human responsibility, and to shape a future where security is not an afterthought but a foundation.