Cohesity's Global Tour Tackles AI's Role in Cyber Resilience

SANTA CLARA, CA – February 26, 2026 – Data security leader Cohesity is launching a global three-city tour to address the escalating challenge of cyber resilience in an era increasingly defined by artificial intelligence. The 'Catalyst on Tour' event, set for March 2026 in New York, Singapore, and Paris, aims to arm enterprise leaders with strategies to defend against sophisticated attacks and leverage AI for business growth, a move that comes as the World Economic Forum flags cyber resilience as a critical economic imperative.

Designed for CISOs, IT executives, and data architects, the tour will feature keynotes from former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi and a roster of top technology leaders from firms like JPMorganChase, BNY, and Cencora. The events are positioned to move beyond theoretical discussions, focusing on actionable guidance for protecting multicloud data and building an AI-ready enterprise.

"Sophisticated attackers are targeting data as the ultimate prize, and every organization is under pressure to both protect that data and unlock it for AI," said Carol Carpenter, Chief Marketing Officer at Cohesity. "With Catalyst on Tour, we're bringing our customers, partners, and industry leaders together... to share battle-tested strategies for resilience, showcase bold innovations, and demonstrate how an AI-ready data foundation can accelerate business outcomes."

The AI-Powered Shield

The tour arrives at a pivotal moment. The global cost of cybercrime is projected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, and AI is proving to be a double-edged sword. While security teams look to AI for real-time threat detection and automated response, attackers are simultaneously weaponizing it to create more effective phishing campaigns and faster, more complex attacks. This dynamic has shifted the industry's focus from pure prevention to a more robust strategy of cyber resilience—the ability to withstand and recover from an attack with minimal disruption.

Cohesity's event agenda directly confronts this reality, with sessions dedicated to 'AI-Powered Data Security for Modern Cyber Resilience' and 'Extracting Gen AI-Powered Insights from Enterprise Data.' The focus is on creating a trusted data foundation that is not only secure but also primed for AI applications. This reflects a growing market demand; the AI in cybersecurity sector is projected to experience explosive growth, with some estimates placing its value over $200 billion by 2032. The tour will showcase how an integrated data security platform can help organizations manage the security posture of their entire AI stack—from cloud infrastructure and data to the AI models themselves.

A Global Strategy for Localized Threats

Recognizing that cyber threats and regulations are not monolithic, the 'Catalyst on Tour' is tailored to address distinct regional challenges. Each stop on the three-continent tour is designed to provide localized context and solutions.

• New York (March 10): The kickoff event in the world's financial capital will focus on modernizing data protection in a landscape governed by regulations like the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation and the newly expanded NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0). With the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. exceeding $10 million, the sessions on advancing identity resilience and operationalizing AI on trusted data are particularly timely for the region's high-stakes industries.

• Singapore (March 11): The tour's Asian hub will tackle the complexities of rapidly growing digital economies and stringent data sovereignty laws prevalent in the APAC region. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) recently reported a significant surge in AI-generated phishing and ransomware attacks. The agenda will emphasize protecting hybrid and multicloud environments, a critical topic for organizations navigating a patchwork of national data residency requirements.

• Paris (March 12): The final stop will address European cyber resilience within one of the world's most complex regulatory environments. Discussions will center on multicloud security and AI initiatives while navigating the stringent requirements of GDPR, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the NIS2 Directive. The focus on data sovereignty and compliance is crucial for businesses operating within the European Union.

Leadership and Resilience Beyond Technology

Beyond the technological deep dive, the tour places a strong emphasis on the leadership principles required to navigate this new era. The selection of Indra Nooyi as the keynote speaker underscores this theme. Nooyi, celebrated for her 'Performance with Purpose' philosophy at PepsiCo, is expected to share lessons on transformative growth, responsible innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.

Her philosophy, which intertwines financial success with human, environmental, and talent sustainability, offers a powerful parallel to the modern cybersecurity challenge. Building resilience is not just a technical task but a strategic one that requires long-term vision, trust, and a commitment to sustainable value—principles Nooyi championed throughout her tenure. Her presence signals a broader understanding that effective cyber resilience is as much about corporate culture and strategic foresight as it is about firewalls and data backups.

Joining Nooyi are prominent industry figures who bring front-line experience from heavily regulated and targeted sectors. Speakers include JF Legault, Deputy CISO at JPMorganChase; Leigh-Ann Russell, CIO at BNY; Edmond Mack, CISO at Cencora; and Simon Piff, Research Vice President for IDC Asia/Pacific. Their collective insights will provide attendees with a multi-faceted view of what it takes to lead through digital disruption and persistent cyber threats.

A Resiliency Powerhouse Takes the Stage

The tour also serves as a major platform for the newly expanded Cohesity, which recently completed its merger with Veritas' enterprise data protection business. The combination has created what analysts are calling a 'cyber-resiliency powerhouse,' now the largest data protection software provider by market share, serving over 13,600 enterprise customers, including nearly 70% of the Global 500. This expanded scale and integrated product portfolio, combining Cohesity's AI and scale-out architecture with Veritas' broad workload support, will be a central element of the event's discussions and demonstrations.

Catalyst on Tour is free for eligible customers, partners, and prospects, with registration closing on March 4, 2026. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream option will be available for each location. The event promises to be a critical forum for leaders grappling with the dual mandate of securing their organizations' most valuable asset—data—while simultaneously unlocking its potential through AI.