February 17-19, 2027
Orlando, FL
Join ThreatLocker at the Loews Universal Orlando Resort for
Zero Trust World 2027.
A cybersecurity event like no other, explore how to proactively defend against new and existing threats and learn the tactics cybercriminals don't want you to know.
You’ll gain practical skills and immediate actionable insights to put to work in your organization.
Train with experts, break down real attack techniques, and get hands-on with the tools adversaries use to bypass basic defenses, so you walk away with the skills and confidence every cyber defender needs.
Zero Trust World 2027 will be hosted at Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando with activities onsite at Loews Royal Pacific and Sapphire Falls Resorts. Group hotel rates for attendees are now open at Royal Pacific, Sapphire Falls, Aventura, and Cabana Bay. Reservation links will be provided upon completed registration.
Time
Session Title
Presenter
Time
Session Title
Presenter
7:30 – 5:00
Registration open
8:00 – 10:00
Certification Exam
8:30 – 10:00
BREAKFAST in Solutions Pavilion
10:00 – 12:00
Mainstage Sessions
Welcome & Overview
Jason Silva
5 Minute Hacks
12:00 – 1:30
LUNCH in Solutions Pavilion
1:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Afternoon Labs
Metasploit
Alex Benton
Introduction to Web Hacking
Justin Gardiner
Turning Signal Into Understanding
Jim Lippie
Mainstage: From Assumed Trust to Zero Trust: The Email Security Reset
David Setzer
SQL Injection
Kieran Human
Mainstage: AI and the Future of Us: Navigating the Promise and Perils
Theresa Payton
2:45 – 3:15
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Unmasking the Dark Web
Collin Ellis
Visible Defense Strategies Against Zero Days and Supply Chain Risks
Eoin McGrath
Sponsored session: Petra
3:15 – 3:45
BREAK in Solutions Pavilion
Getting Started with Rubber Ducky
Kieran Human
Breadcrumbs to Breach - Active OSINT Capture the Flag
Cody Kretsinger
3:45 – 4:15
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Invisible Gateways: Exploiting IoT
Phillip Wylie
Dangers of Shadow IT
Ryan Bowman
The AI-driven shift from devices to virtual workspaces
4:25 – 5:15
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Creating a Security Roadmap That Works
Cameron Smith
MacOS Malware Risks and Protections
Brad Schneider
Slava Konstantinov
Endpoint Risks for Linux Environment
Daniel Madden
How to Lose a Domain in 45 Minutes: Active Directory Hacking
Spencer Alessi
Email Threat Hunting with Sublime
Madi Schulte
5:05 – 5:35
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Security Now: The Call is Coming From Inside the House
*ends at 5:45pm
Steve Gibson
Leo Laporte
Securing Remote Workforce
Erik Jansen
Defense Against Configurations
Bruce Mines
5:35 – 6:35
HAPPY HOUR in Solutions Pavilion
7:00 – 11:00
IT Community Block Party at Howl at the Moon
Time
Session Title
Presenter
7:00 – 9:00
Certification Exam
8:00 – 9:00
BREAKFAST in Solutions Pavilion
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Mainstage Sessions
Securing Large Complex Organizations
NetApp panel
Rethinking Cyber Defense in an Era of High Velocity Attacks
Marcus Hutchins
10:15 – 10:45
BREAK in Solutions Pavilion
10:45 – 12:15
Mainstage: When Failure is Not an Option
Danny Jenkins
Rob Allen
12:15 – 1:30
LUNCH in Solutions Pavilion
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Labs
Zero Trust vs Modern Attacks
Jakoby
Advanced Rubber Ducky Techniques
Kieran Human
1:30 – 2:00
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Securing Healthcare
Panel
Secure by Design: Patch Management Without Disruption
JD Eger
Jordan Hinden
Scaling Safely for MSPs
Rob Scott
2:10 – 2:40
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Zero Trust vs Next-Gen Malware
Leo
Modern MSP Playbook for Multi-tenant M365 Security & Copilot Readiness
Cole Kaparos
Graham Morrison
Conditional Access Strategies
Adam Fuller
ThreatLocker is Deployed and Secured, Now What?
Ryan Bowman
2:50 – 3:20
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Building an Effective Anti-Phishing Program
Rob, BowTie Security Guy
How Hackers Beat Zero Trust – And How Users Can Stop Them
Luke Patneau
How to Build a Financial Continuity Plan That Actually Works
Dan Candee
3:20 – 3:50
BREAK in Solutions Pavilion
Prompt Engineering Malware
Kieran Human
Endpoint Hardening in 5 Minutes or Less, No gpupdate /force Needed with Configuration Manager
Amanda Makowsky
3:50 – 4:20
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: You’re Not on the List! Allowlisting in Action
Jherome DeGuzman
Removing Local Admin Without Breaking IT
Sam Sundell
Your Business is Vulnerable and You are Clueless
Wayne Selk
4:30 – 5:00
Concurrent Breakouts
Mainstage: Use of the MITRE Attack Framework in Threat Detection
Seamus Lennon
John Lilliston
Damage Contained, Business Protected – ThreatLocker Ringfencing Live
Jherome DeGuzman
Don't space out! Focusing on traffic that matters with Network Control
Matheus Harder
Microsoft 365 Tenant Security: Configuration Best Practices
Adam Fuller
CTRL+ALT+PWN: The breakdown
Mainstage: Human Side of Zero Trust
Martin Astley
5:10 – 5:40
Concurrent Breakouts
Stopping the Unstoppable: Neutralizing Modern Data Exfil w/ Storage Control
Cristiano Guerrieri
Beyond DNS: Web control that doesn’t punish the end user
Collin Ellis
5:30 – 7:00
RECEPTION in Solutions Pavilion
7:00 – 10:00
ThreatLocker After Party
Time
Session Title
Presenter
7:00 – 9:00
Certification Exam
8:00 – 9:00
BREAKFAST in Solutions Pavilion
9:00 – 9:50
Mainstage Session: CISO Series Podcast LIVE
David Spark
Michelle Wilson
Rob Allen
9:50 – 10:20
BREAK in Solutions Pavilion
10:20 – 11:40 a.m.
Mainstage Sessions:
When Should Cybersecurity Become a Priority for Your Business
Luke + Linus
Hacking Devices Dissected
Adam Savage
Wrap Up with raffle, and donation
12:00 p.m.
Program Concludes
onsite participants
speakers across 61 unique sessions
CPE credits earned
new Cyber Hero Certifications awarded
Zero Trust World gives you a unique opportunity to certify your skills onsite. Each morning, you'll have access to in-person, proctored Cyber Hero Certification Exam sessions designed to validate your Zero Trust expertise and your ability to secure real-world environments. Whether you're advancing your career, strengthening your team's capabilities, or proving your expertise, the Cyber Hero Certification helps you stand out as a defender who can put Zero Trust into action.
Pass the exam at Zero Trust World, and your registration fee is fully refunded.
The ZTW after party is a chance to relax and unwind with fellow professionals. This event is all about fun and relaxation, and we encourage everyone to dress up according to each year's theme (stay tuned). Check out some of the fun that’s been had at prior events!
Attendees will gain the knowledge, skills, and networking needed to support them in the journey toward a Zero Trust cybersecurity posture. There are morning keynotes, afternoon breakouts, hands-on hacking labs, and a full exhibit hall of vendors with solutions to explore.
Yes! As an approved ISC2 provider, ThreatLocker is offering cybersecurity education as CPE-eligible sessions. When you register, you can provide your CPE ID number for reporting.
Yes! On days one and two, breakfast, lunch, breaks, and a reception are included. On the final day, we will serve breakfast and a mid-morning break. Should you have particular dietary requirements, please indicate them in your registration.
These labs are unique to Zero Trust World. They are an opportunity to attend live sessions to learn hacking techniques and try them on provided laptops. Session topics and complexity vary to accommodate attendees of all skill levels.
Attendee registration includes access to sessions, breakfast/lunch/breaks in the exhibit hall as well as the fully catered Welcome Reception and After Party. The registration fee is significantly lower than other multi-day cybersecurity training events thanks to the generous underwriting of ThreatLocker and participation of our vendor sponsors.
For attendees residing outside the United States who will be applying for a visa to travel to Zero Trust World, we offer a confirmation of registration and information about the event to be used for your application. Once you are registered, please reach out for your personalized letter.
No-risk policy: Should your visa not be approved, please send proof and your registration will be canceled and refunded to method of payment.
Yes, we have group rates at Royal Pacific, Sapphire Falls, Aventura, and Cabana Bay to allow for a variety of room types and price points. All rooms are onsite at Universal Orlando and in walking distance of the event space. Booking will open Summer 2026. Once attendees register, the booking links will be provided in the confirmation email.
The hotel room block does close on January 21 or upon sellout, whichever happens first.
