The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) organise the 2026 FGIA Annual Conference, March 2 to 5, 2026, in Huntington Beach, California. The keynote speaker at the Conference will give event participants the tools they need to defend their organisations against cybercrime. Brian Scott, founder of ClearTone Consulting, will deliver his address, “The Cybercrime Machine: Breaking Down Complexity, Building Simple Defenses” on Tuesday, March 3.
All companies know the risks of getting scammed or having sensitive information exposed,” said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. “After Brian’s keynote, participants will walk away with a realistic view of today’s cybercrime and an empowering framework that makes cybersecurity simple, practical and achievable for every organisation.”
Per Scott, cybercrime has become a global industry. It is organised, professional and relentlessly growing. What was once the work of isolated hackers has exploded into a multi-trillion-dollar criminal economy, powered by global syndicates, ransomware-as-a-service and a black market for stolen data. Add to this the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven attacks, AI-generated phishing campaigns and automated vulnerability discovery, the threat landscape has never been more dangerous or fast-moving. In this keynote session, participants will gain a clear understanding of:
- How cybercrime has industrialised into a massive global enterprise
- The role AI is playing in making attacks more effective, more convincing and more scalable
- Why traditional defences alone are no longer enough
- How six simple but powerful protections can dramatically reduce an organisation’s risk profile
- Practical steps businesses of all sizes can take immediately to strengthen resilience without breaking the budget
FGIA members can take advantage of early-bird pricing through February 6 and register for the conference for a fee of USD 1,050. Non-members may register for USD 1,600 before February 14, or USD 1,800 after that date. Spouses and guests may be included in events for a fee of USD 225 per person or may opt for the all-inclusive upgrade, which includes evening events and all meals, for USD 450 each.