From Cybersecurity Chaos to a World-Class Program:

A Battle-Tested Blueprint for SMBs

46% of cyberattacks now target organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees, and 60% of those breached close within six months. Generic security advice and enterprise frameworks built for the Fortune 500 simply don't fit small and mid-sized organizations. There is a better way. In this practical, fast-paced session, Nahil Mahmood, author of the newly released book Cybersecurity Transformation: How to Build a World-Class Program for SMBs, distills 25,000+ field consulting hours and 200+ engagements across three continents into a clear, actionable playbook.

Attendees will discover the five CT4-SYMPTOMS™ silently crippling SMB cybersecurity, the CT4™ Framework's six interlocking models that turn chaos into structure, and the seven-stage roadmap to build a mature, business-aligned program — aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. Designed for organizations with 100 to 2,000 employees. Walk away with a battle-tested blueprint you can start applying on Monday morning.

June 25, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm (CST)

Virtual (Zoom)

Roundtable Speaker

Nahil Mahmood

Founder

Security Transform

With 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Nahil Mahmood is a globally recognized cybersecurity transformation leader, entrepreneur, author, and trusted advisor helping organizations defend against today’s rapidly evolving cyber threats. Over the past 18 years, he has led cybersecurity leadership, governance, and transformation initiatives across diverse industries, building and strengthening cybersecurity programs in highly complex and mission-critical environments.

Awarded the prestigious ISC2 Asia-Pacific Information Security Leadership Achievement Award, Nahil is widely respected for combining strategic vision with deep hands-on expertise. As a cybersecurity entrepreneur for the past 15 years, he currently leads three cybersecurity consulting firms operating across North America, Europe and Asia, delivering cybersecurity advisory, governance, security assessment, and transformation services to organizations worldwide.

In early June 2026, Nahil’s highly anticipated book, Cybersecurity Transformation – How To Build A World-Class Program For SMBs, will be officially released. Spanning 480 pages and 23 comprehensive chapters, the book is tailored for organizations with 100 to 2,000 employees and provides a practical roadmap for building mature, resilient, and business-aligned cybersecurity programs. It draws upon 15 years of real-world, battle-tested experience transforming hundreds of cybersecurity programs across three continents.