

ISC2 Silicon Valley - January 2026 Chapter Meeting
🔒 Cybersecurity Insights: Are You Prepared for Tomorrow’s Digital Challenges?
APIs now power cloud, mobile, and AI-driven applications—yet they remain one of the most exploited and least understood attack surfaces.
This session explores why traditional security controls fail to protect APIs and how organizations can adopt practical, risk-based approaches to securing them beyond checkbox compliance.
Join ISC2 Silicon Valley for an in-person chapter meeting featuring Dan Barahona, a seasoned cybersecurity executive and growth leader with deep experience across application security, enterprise platforms, and security education.
📅 Event Details
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Format: In-person
🥗 Free food & drinks
🎤 About the Speaker
Dan Barahona is Head of Growth at APIsec and a recognized cybersecurity strategist with over 20 years of industry experience.
His executive leadership spans organizations including APIsec, Qualys, Anomali, and ArcSight, where he has driven growth, product strategy, and go-to-market initiatives. Dan is also the founder of APIsec University, one of the world’s largest application security education platforms, training over 130,000 security professionals and used by 80% of the Fortune 100.
🚀 Why Attend?
Align cybersecurity initiatives with business and mission objectives
Gain real-world insight into modern cyber risk management and AppSec challenges
Connect with Silicon Valley cybersecurity professionals and the ISC2 community
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