Bryan Seely is a world-famous hacker, cybersecurity expert, author, international keynote speaker and former U.S. Marine. Seely became one of the most famous hackers in 2014 when he became the only person to ever wiretap the United States Secret Service and FBI. Shockingly he told the 2 agencies before he was caught, and instead of being sent to maximum security prison, the Secret Service called him a hero and praised his courage and integrity.

He has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington as well as television appearances on Closing bell on CNBC, CNN, FOX News, ABC, NBC and TMZ with Harvey Levin. Bryan is passionate about fighting for consumers rights, privacy and educating the public about how to stay safe in a constantly changing technology landscape.

Bryan also co-founded the Blackhat MEA Hacking conference in Riyadh in 2021, and currently lives in Seattle where he is a full-time single parent of 2.

Ted Harrington runs Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the elite security researchers who pioneered car hacking, were first to exploit the iPhone, first to exploit Android OS, pioneered medical device hacking, and run hacking event IoT Village. Since inception in 2005 out of the PhD program at The Johns Hopkins University, ISE has served technology pioneers such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Qualcomm and many more as their trusted security advisor.

If your problems include difficulty understanding how attackers think, how they operate, and how they break systems; if you want to actually achieve security excellence (as opposed to just meeting a minimum, or being "compliant"); if you aren't yet sure whether your approach is effective or if your security investments are good ones; if you're concerned about how expensive, difficult, and uncertain security is; if you need to demonstrate to your customers, shareholders, board, and industry that you take security seriously and are worthy of their trust & business … Ted is the security expert for you.

Ilias Mavropoulos's journey in the digital world began at the age of 12, when he built his first PC using an Intel Pentium III processor clocked at just 550Mhz! Since then, technology has remained Ilias's passion and has formed the cornerstone of his professional journey. In a nutshell, Ilias Mavropoulos is the guy that invested 1.400€ on just an SSD drive upgrade (Ocz Vertex Turbo 120GB - SLC Nand) back in 2009, skyrocketing the performance of his Windows Machine.

Will Thomas is currently working as a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Researcher for the Equinix Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) team. In addition to his work at Equinix, he is a SANS instructor and co-author of the SANS FOR589 course: Cybercrime Intelligence and the co-founder of the Curated Intelligence trust group. He was also interviewed for the on Darknet Diaries (Episode 126: REvil), has contributed TTPs to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Cybersecurity.

Meet Korede Ola, a visionary Cybersecurity leader, innovative Speaker and Mentor extraordinaire.

With over a decade of experience leading cutting-edge projects, he empowers individuals to become Subject Matter Experts in the field. As a current VP and Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, Korede holds a Master's Degree in Information Technology Management and a host of industry certification certifications within the Cybersecurity and Project Management space.

Passionate about giving back, Korede actively participates and serves as a mentor, volunteer, and board member for esteemed organizations such as NSBE, OC3, ISAC, and ISSA. Notably, he contributes to initiatives like TraceLabs, B-sides, and Hacker Summits, making a difference beyond his professional realm.

Driven by his mission to raise cybersecurity awareness and foster the next generation of experts, Korede owns various technology sharing and networking platforms including vlaid.com and itblogr.com. His outstanding achievements include the FutureCon Award of Excellence in Cybersecurity and induction into the PTK honor society.

For Korede, Cybersecurity is more than a profession — it's a calling to build a resilient future. He eagerly looks forward to nurturing a new generation of cybersecurity professionals, laying a solid foundation for their success in this dynamic technology-driven landscape.

Andy Ellis is a seasoned technology and business executive with deep expertise in security, managing risk, and leading an inclusive culture. He is the author of 1% Leadership, Advisory CISO at Orca Security, and Operating Partner at YL Ventures. He was the first CSO at Akamai, where he led the information security organization for over 20 years.

Andy has received a wide variety of accolades, including the CSO Compass Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Spirit of Disneyland Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and was the winner of the Sherman Oaks Galleria Spelling Bee. He was inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame in 2021. He holds multiple patents in web and computer security.

Scott M. Giordano is an attorney with more than 25 years of legal, technology, and risk management consulting experience. An IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy, a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), and a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Scott was most recently the General Counsel of Spirion LLC, a privacy technology firm. There Scott also served as the company’s subject matter expert on multinational data protection and its intersection with technology, export compliance, internal investigations, information governance, and risk management. Prior to joining Spirion, he served as Director, Data Protection for Robert Half Legal and established the global privacy program for Esterline Technologies Corporation in Bellevue, WA.

Scott is a member of the bar in Washington state, California, and the District of Columbia. During his career, Scott has held senior positions at several legal technology firms and is listed as co-inventor on Intelligent Searching of Electronically Stored Information, patent no. 13/842,910. In addition, he taught the first law school course anywhere on electronic evidence and e-discovery.

Mike Nelson is the VP of Digital Trust at DigiCert. In this role, he oversees strategic market development and champions digital trust across organizations to protect servers, users, devices, documents, software and more.

Mike frequently consults with organizations, contributes to media reports, and speaks at industry conferences about the risks of connected technology, and what can be done to improve the security of these systems.

Before DigiCert, Mike spent his career in healthcare IT including time at the US Department of Health and Human Services, GE Healthcare and Leavitt Partners. Mike’s passion for the industry stems from his personal experience as a type 1 diabetic and his use of connected technology in his treatment.

Served the US Army as a Multifunctional Logistician for over two decades. During my tenure, I was honored to oversee supply chain functions such as purchasing, maintaining inventory, selecting vendors, and distributing products. I developed the necessary skills to create strategies to help businesses meet their objectives and KPIs. Strong negotiation skills enabling the most favorable deals from vendors. Great at making sense of data, recognizing problems and finding solutions, preparing reports for management and other teams, interpreting legal papers, networking with external entities, and building relationships with stakeholders.

Ben is a trailblazing cyber security guru and product maestro, consistently riding the crest of innovation and making waves in the digital realm. Armed with a thirst for knowledge, he's on the brink of conquering his Master of Systems Engineering with a specialisation in Electronic Warfare, having already clinched postgraduate degrees in both Cyber Security and the expansive world of Cloud Computing. But why stop there? Ben is also delving deep into a Graduate Certificate in AI.

With an arsenal of certifications spanning from Cyber Security to Machine Learning, Ben's resume reads like the cheat sheet to future-tech. His insatiable drive not only amplifies his professional journey but also resonates in his contributions to enterprises, societal advancements, and cherished personal ties.

Nikhil is a trailblazer in the field of information security, known for his innovative approach and unrivaled expertise as a Senior Solution Architect with Fortanix Inc. He leads large-scale projects that focus on Confidential Computing technology, helping clients solve their most pressing data security challenges.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field, Nikhil was ranked 18th globally in Cyber Security, 10th in Emerging Technologies, and 3rd in Cloud Security Leaders by Onalytica in 2021. His accomplishments were further celebrated in 2022 when he was named a Cloud Security Champion by the Cloud Security Alliance.

Nikhil's reputation as a noted technology expert is well-deserved, as he is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the community. He has a proven ability to work across cultures and serve clients globally, having previously held senior management roles with Deloitte Singapore, PwC Thailand, Quick Heal, and Atos in EMEA and JAPAC countries within various client industries. He is a true leader, who is shaping the future of information security and making a real difference in the world.

George Kamide is a technology strategist and the co-host of Bare Knuckles and Brass Tacks, a podcast dedicated to repairing the vendor-customer trust divide in cybersecurity. A multidisciplinary thinker, he has appeared as a subject matter expert on podcasts such as, Hacker Valley Media, Room for Growth and Security Confidential. With experience in large language models and security detections, George gives talks, leads webinars, and moderates panel discussions around the intersection of information security and AI tooling. He also consults independently with companies on AI business strategies.

As a disinformation researcher, he contributed to research that was widely reported in The Washington Post, The Guardian, and BBC News. Moreover, was called upon to brief US Cyber Command and the Congressional Cyber Caucus on the mechanics of influence operations. He also sits on the advisory board for Vision & Voice, a community dedicated to lifting women into cyber leadership positions.

Sean is a Senior Manager in Wolf & Company P.C.’s DenSecure group where he is responsible for coordinating and executing cybersecurity assessment services at client locations for financial, healthcare, educational, and investment planning clients. Sean also leads Wolf’s PCI DSS team.

Sunil David is an Independent Digital Technology Consultant with 29 years of experience in the IT and Telecom Industry . He currently is empanelled as an Independent Consultant in the Manufacturing and Process Control Practice Area with Frost and Sullivan India. He also advises an IOT and AI Focused Technology firm, Flamenco Technologies in their Go to Market strategy, Branding initiatives and building of their partner ecosystem, specifically targeting use cases around Connected Manufacturing, Digital Supply Chain and Technology Enabled Sustainability solutions. Sunil was recently inducted as a Mentor into T-Hub (Telangana Hub), one of the largest startup Incubators in India supporting some of the most innovative and disruptive startups in the World.

He is an alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune and spent almost 20 years with AT&T India. Sunil who was the Regional Director – IOT (India and ASEAN) for AT&T India in his last stint has had extensive experience in Business Strategy, Sales, Business Development and Alliance & Partnership building . He is a very frequent speaker at Industry forums and leading Educational Institutions on topics related to IOT, AI, 5G, Digital Transformation, Metaverse, Future of Work , Cyber security etc.

Deepa Bradley achieve transformation goals by bridging the knowledge gap & facilitating dialogue between subject matter experts, technical teams & the business to deliver collaborative and fit for purpose outcomes. As a respected, focused, ethical and candid strategy and transformation program leader, Deepa thrives in environments focused on ensuring high quality service provision, business continuity and embedding a culture of development for staff whilst continually driving innovative strategic initiatives and managing risk seamlessly.

With a track record of leading large teams, business’, and government officials, she builds and support high performing teams and networks to drive delivery of strategic priorities and complex programs of work, including digital transformation programs.

A Privacy Advocate with 20 years' experience across sectors specializing in building Information assurance, governance and security programmes that ensure trust in business partnerships. Sawan's has spent years ensuring enterprises work with trusted partners and delivering enterprise readiness programmes for start-ups with a strong focus on Mission driven start-up's in the Climate Tech space.

An expert in ISO 27001 and many frameworks, Sawan will share his insights on the Enterprise readiness for Start-ups.

Alistair is the Chief Executive Officer at Revolution InfoSec, a CyberSecurity organisation focussing on Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, vCISO services and Vulnerability Assessments. Alistair regularly consults with their clients to help them understand their risk posture to help align their controls with their exposure to cyber exploits. He also authored a rapid Vulnerability Assessment solution which has a proven track record of saving Revolution InfoSec’s clients significant time and cost on their perimeter vulnerability risk assessment needs.

Alistair has over two decades of experience in Information Security and Technology. Before starting Revolution InfoSec, he worked as the Director of CyberSecurity for Cognizant NZ, assisting corporate and government clients with compliance in areas such as ISO 27001 and NIST. Earlier, he worked in a CISO role for a leading New Zealand consultancy firm, Solnet, as well as for global organisations such as Amazon and GE Energy, starting his career in UNIX and Linux systems automation in the 1990s.

ilhan jama is a Cybersecurity Engineer and the Founder of Unlearningx. With a fervent passion for democratising the cybersecurity landscape, she is committed to breaking down barriers to entry and fostering a more inclusive environment. Driven by the ethos of 'unlearning to relearn,' Ilhan constantly adapts and refines her strategies to achieve the highest standards of excellence. Her mission extends beyond technical mastery; it is a clarion call to make cybersecurity accessible and achievable for all.

Pratyusha Vemuri is an accomplished cybersecurity professional renowned for her pioneering contributions in the tech industry. With a remarkable career spanning influential companies like Microsoft, Zscaler, Akamai, and Balbix, she has consistently pushed the boundaries of cybersecurity solutions. She recently embarked on an entrepreneurial journey (Panoplia.io) to protect consumers and businesses from growing cyber frauds. dedication goes beyond technical innovation – Pratyusha actively advocates for diversity and inclusion in the field, mentoring aspiring cybersecurity professionals, and sparking positive change within the industry. Her achievements have rightfully earned her multiple individual awards, solidifying her status as a trailblazer who is shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Andrew Wilder is currently the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Hillenbrand. Prior to this role, he spent 18 years at Nestle where his last role was Regional CISO for Americas, Asia, and Europe. In addition to being a CISO, Andrew is a Board Member and Adjunct Professor at Washington University’s Information Security Executive Education Program. He believes that Cybersecurity should offer usable solutions to meet business needs, in order to be a business enabler. As a leader, he supports the continuous development of his teams while removing roadblocks.