Vulnerability And Patching In The Post-LLM Era
Cisco + WiCyS Evening Reception
Vulnerability and Patching in the Post-LLM Era
AI is changing how vulnerabilities are discovered, exploited, and fixed. What does that mean for the people working to keep our systems secure?
We’re back with our flagship annual event, hosted by Cisco in partnership with WiCyS! Join us on November 12 for an evening of candid conversation, practical insights, and connections with the cybersecurity community.
Our panel brings together leaders from Cisco, Anthropic, and Palo Alto Networks to explore how large language models are reshaping cybersecurity—from accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploitation to enabling faster threat analysis and patching. Together, we’ll examine the opportunities, risks, and best practices for building a more secure future in the post-LLM era. What we’ll explore
How LLMs are changing vulnerability discovery—and what that means for defenders.
The opportunities and risks of AI-assisted patching.
Where human judgment and oversight remain essential.
Practical insights to help security teams navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
Meet the panel
Karin Shopen, VP, Product, Cisco — Moderator
Tiffany Saade, Engineering Product Manager, Cisco — Panelist
Akila Srinivasan, Manager – Member of Technical Staff, Anthropic — Panelist
Dr. Yu Fu, Distinguished Researcher, Palo Alto Networks
Panelist Event detail
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Cisco Building 17, Café (Downstairs), 1st Floor, San Jose, CA
Enjoy networking, a thought-provoking panel discussion, and light refreshments as you connect with industry leaders and the WiCyS community. Come for fresh perspectives. Leave with practical insights and new connections.
Stronger together for a safer future.