CyberICON 2026 examines how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity paradigm
CyberICON 2026 brought together industry experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is redefining cybersecurity.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is fueling a true cyber arms race, redefining the way cybersecurity is understood and managed. This was a central theme at CyberICON 2026, a leading cybersecurity and digital transformation forum organized by Deloitte, where experts analyzed the scenarios that organizations, institutions, and individuals must consider when addressing digital protection.
The event was featured in the first special edition of #CiberAfterwork, broadcast by Capital Radio and hosted by Eduardo Castillo Lozano and Mónica Valle, bringing together senior cybersecurity leaders to reflect on current and emerging challenges shaped by AI-driven innovation.
The discussion included contributions from industry experts such as:
- Miguel Ángel de Castro Simón, Sales Engineer at CrowdStrike
- Edward Moore, Cybersecurity Partner at Deloitte
- Antonio J. Martínez Cubero, Senior Delivery Manager at Deloitte
- Vicente Manuel Martín García, Field CTO at Zynap
- Samuel de Tomás, Cybersecurity Partner at Deloitte
- Fernando Mateus, CEO of Kymatio – Activate Human Firewalls
- Rubén F., Cybersecurity Partner at Deloitte
Throughout the conversation, participants highlighted how the widespread adoption of AI is transforming both defensive capabilities and attack techniques, increasing the sophistication of threats such as identity impersonation, deepfakes, and large-scale social engineering attacks. In this evolving landscape, the importance of adopting a strategic cybersecurity approach that integrates technology, processes, and human behavior within a unified risk management framework was emphasized.
CyberICON 2026 once again demonstrated its role as a key forum for understanding how cybersecurity evolves alongside technological innovation, and why anticipating emerging risks is essential to effectively protect organizations and individuals.



