Event Overview
alliz Campus Talk is an initiative to bring mentorship experience to university campuses. It connects university students with experienced industry mentors to help them explore career paths and take ownership of their professional development early on.
This is the 9th event in our Campus Talk series. In this session, "AI Agents: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity," Giuseppe Lanza, Information Security Officer in the Financial Sector, will explore how AI agents can be used in cyberattacks, the risks of granting autonomous systems access to sensitive environments, and what these developments mean for defenders.
This event is exclusive to Temple University Japan students and is hosted in collaboration with the Computer Science department. It is designed to be accessible to all majors curious about the tech industry. No prior coding experience or technical knowledge is required—just come ready to learn and explore!
Who is this for?
Computer Science major/minor students at any level
Students seeking guidance on career design and growth
Students curious about tech and non-tech career paths
Students interested in mentorship opportunities and real-world insights
Students interested in networking with professionals
Guest and Topic Introduction
Giuseppe Lanza, Information Security Officer, Financial Sector
Giuseppe Lanza is a cybersecurity professional based in Japan, with around 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure and 7 years in cybersecurity. His work focuses on Security Operations, Threat Hunting, and Detection Engineering. A CISSP holder currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity, he is particularly interested in behavioral analysis, and emerging technologies shaping the cybersecurity landscape.
Topic: AI Agents: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity
As AI evolves from answering questions to autonomously executing tasks, new cybersecurity challenges are emerging. This session explores how AI agents can be used in cyberattacks, the risks of granting autonomous systems access to sensitive environments, and what these developments mean for defenders. Real-world incidents will help illustrate the changing relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Timetable
11:10
Opening and Introduction
11:15
AI Agents: The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity
Giuseppe Lanza, Information Security Officer, Financial Sector
11:45
Open Discussion
12:10
Closing & Feedback
Important Information
Registration: This event is exclusive to Temple University Japan students and therefore not open to public registration.
Photography: Event photos and videos will be taken and may be used for promotional purposes on alliz’s website, social media, and event announcements, with participants’ permission.
Schedule: During the event duration, the schedule may change on the event day.
Contact: For any event-related inquiries, please contact alliz at event@alliz.jp .
Organizer
alliz
Established in 2024, alliz is a member-led career mentorship community dedicated to helping students and early-career professionals with career design and development in Japan. Through events, mentorship, and shared learning, we foster connections that inspire personal growth, skill development, and long-term success in the tech industry.