A half-day virtual conference about the books that shape cybersecurity - the writers, the readers, and the ideas that endure.
A half-day virtual conference about the books that shape cybersecurity - the writers, the readers, and the ideas that endure.
A half-day virtual conference about the books that shape cybersecurity - the writers, the readers, and the ideas that endure.
Books in Cyber is a half day virtual conference dedicated to the books that shape cybersecurity, the people who write them, the craft of publishing them, and the practice of turning a book into a career tool. Co hosted by EK Cyber and the Cybersecurity Canon Project.
Why a conference about books? Because the best cybersecurity practitioners do not just read security books - they argue about them. Books in Cyber turns those arguments into a stage.
What happens on the day? A half-day, four to five sessions, author spotlights and leadership panels, closing with the Cybersecurity Canon’s annual Hall of Fame inductions. Year One runs on September 8, 2026.
What does it cost? Nothing. The conference is free to attend, recordings stay public on YouTube, and there are no replay paywalls.
Discover the books that continue to shape cybersecurity thinking and the practitioners who stand behind them.
Turn what's on the page into practice - first principles, frameworks, and what to do on Monday morning.
Join live conversations with authors, editors, and industry professionals through panels, reviews, and audience Q&A.
Apply these ideas to your work, your career, and the future of cybersecurity.
What do the cybersecurity leaders responsible for protecting complex organizations read, and how does that reading influence the way they lead? In this candid panel, experienced CISOs discuss the books that have challenged their assumptions, shaped their leadership philosophies, and changed how they approach cyber risk. The conversation will extend beyond cybersecurity manuals to explore the works on strategy, history, psychology, business, and technology that help security executives make better decisions. Panelists will share the books they recommend to their teams, the ideas they have applied in practice, and the works they believe every aspiring security leader should read. Attendees will leave with a practical reading list and a clearer understanding of how serious readers become more effective cybersecurity leaders.
Two ways to partner - a Speaker Sponsor slot for your published author, or a Logo Sponsor for brand visibility across every event touchpoint. Founding slots for Year Two open after the event.
Books in Cyber is a free, half-day virtual conference about the books that shape cybersecurity. Year One runs on September 8, 2026, co-hosted by EK Cyber and the Cybersecurity Canon Project. The day features author spotlights, leadership panels, publishing insights, and closes with the Cybersecurity Canon's annual Hall of Fame inductions.
Books in Cyber Vol. I runs on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Time. The event is entirely virtual and free, broadcast on LinkedIn Live and YouTube Live. Registrants receive a calendar invite and a recording link after the event.
Anyone in or adjacent to cybersecurity who reads, writes, or learns from books. The audience spans three groups: practitioners building a foundation in security, technical professionals moving toward leadership, and authors with ideas, stories, or manuscripts who want to build credibility and contribute to the field.
Yes. Books in Cyber is free to attend. Registrants get a calendar invite, the live stream link, and the session recordings on YouTube after the event. No paywalls, no replay gates.
Yes. Every session is recorded and posted to YouTube after the event so registrants and the wider community can watch on their own time. The replays are public and free.
Two sponsorship tiers are available. The Logo Sponsor tier includes brand visibility across the event site, livestream, attendee emails, a mention in the Cybersecurity Canon newsletter, and a permanent replay listing. The Speaker Sponsor tier includes everything in Logo Sponsor plus a 20-minute speaker slot for your author of a published cybersecurity book. Email info@booksincyber.com for full details and pricing.
The Cybersecurity Canon Project maintains a curated list of cybersecurity books every practitioner should consider reading. The project inducts new books into a Hall of Fame each year - those inductions are the centerpiece of the Books in Cyber program.
The Cybersecurity Canon was built because the best practitioners I know don't just read security books - they argue about them. Books in Cyber turns those arguments into a stage. That's overdue.
Every cybersecurity leader I admire reads. They read constantly. We don't have a venue that takes that seriously - one day a year where the field stops to talk about the books that built it. Year One is that day.
Scroll to the Register section on this page (or click 'Register Free' in the hero). The form is hosted on Luma and embedded inline - no separate account is required to attend.
Use the email where you want the calendar invite and the recording link. We send no marketing - just the event reminders.
Luma sends a confirmation email immediately with an Add to Calendar link for Google, Apple, Outlook, or ICS download. Save the invite so the event lands in your calendar at 10:00 AM Eastern on September 8.
On the day of the event, click the stream link emailed to you or come back to this page - the live stream embeds here at 10:00 AM Eastern. LinkedIn Live and YouTube Live both stream simultaneously.
Every session is recorded and posted publicly on YouTube within 48 hours of the event. Registrants get the playlist link by email; everyone else can find it on the Books in Cyber YouTube channel.
Free to attend. Recording available to all registrants. Grab a seat and we will see you on September 8.
Jaye Tillson, CTO Security and Distinguished Technologist – Security at HPE, brings over 25 years of invaluable expertise in successfully implementing strategic global technology programs. With a keen focus on digital transformation, Jaye has been pivotal in guiding numerous organizations through their zero-trust journey, enabling them to flourish in today's dynamic digital landscape.
His passion lies in collaborating with enterprises, aiding them in their strategic pursuit of zero trust. Jaye takes pride in applying his real-world experience to tackle critical issues and challenges faced by these businesses.
As a renowned expert in the field, Jaye has showcased his thought leadership at prestigious industry conferences such as Gartner, VMWorld, Evanta, IDC, and .Next. Further validating his expertise, he participates on advisory boards for leading companies including VMware, Nutanix, CIOnet, and Proofpoint.
Jaye is also the co-founder of the Zero Trust Forum and co-host of its popular podcast, No Trust,' where he delves into topics such as cybersecurity, the role of the CISO, SASE, SSE, and Zero Trust. This platform allows him to engage with a wider audience, fostering meaningful discussions on industry trends and innovations.
Additionally, Jaye actively contributes as a member of the CSA Zero Trust Working Group, serves as a board member of the CSA UK Chapter, and acts as an
During his leisure time, Jaye indulges in his passions for motor racing, relishes delectable cuisine, and explores the wonders of the world through travel.
For more information, visit his website at https://jayetillson.tech/.
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