Name: HexCon23
Start: 2023-09-20T10:00:00-0400
End: 2023-09-22T01:00:00-0400

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Apu Pavithran

Apu is the Founder and CEO of Mitsogo Inc., which is popular for Hexnode, the Unified Endpoint Management solution leveraged globally to manage and secure endpoints. Apu is the driving force behind visualizing, formulating and implementing Hexnode’s vision to be at the forefront of technology. With an eye for talent and a genuinely curious mind, Apu embraces the idea of thinking outside the box and encourages ingenuity and innovation in the community. An entrepreneur to the core, Apu is a thought-leader and a strong advocate of governance and information security. Helming an organization that makes device management easier for businesses, Apu strongly addresses the necessity for enterprises to ensure cyber safety. He takes time out of his busy schedule to contribute in popular publications on topics that feels strongly about.

Rachana Vijayan

Rachana is the Chief Marketing Officer, Director of Sales, Marketing and Channel Partnerships at Hexnode. As the CMO, Rachana is responsible for leading the company’s global marketing operations. She believes in pushing the horizons of creativity and engaging in fruitful collaborations that lead to exciting work.Before joining Hexnode, she has held technical and leadership roles in Zoho and FCA. With an engineering background and a master’s in business administration, Rachana’s analytical skills and decisiveness translate well into her role in Marketing. She is also deeply passionate about cutting-edge technology, gender equity and inclusion, and often encourages young girls to break the glass ceiling.

Bijo Paulose John

Bijo Paulose John is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Hexnode. As COO, he is responsible for driving business operations and maintaining operational results within the company. With his strategic and leadership vision, Bijo works in tandem with Apu to bring managerial, administrative and procedural reforms to Hexnode. His ability to take calm control of turbulent situations and ensure his calmness resonates within his team is uncanny.

Sahad M

Sahad is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Hexnode. He is an innovator, technologist and strategist all-in-one. He is responsible for establishing technology-centered strategies, across Hexnode and oversees a global team that is responsible to align dynamically changing business goals with optimal technical solutions. When he’s not cracking the toughest codes; you can find him on the field perfecting his dribbling.

Keynote: Championing Growth

Keynote

Bernard Wanyama

Bernard is a seasoned professional in the IT industry with a strong focus on cybersecurity, cloud and systems integration. He has over 17 years of industry experience and has previously held IT service management roles with Barclays / ABSA and Bank of Africa. For more than twelve years at SYNTECH ASSOCIATES, he has worked on projects for enterprise, non-profit, telecom and public sector clients in Africa, Europe, North America and the Middle East. He is the current President of the ISACA Kampala Chapter and also serves on ISACA International Volunteer Committees. His volunteer work also includes mentoring, training and coaching of leaders in technology, risk and governance roles.

Crafting an Endpoint Protection Strategy that Works

Industry Speakers

Closing Keynote: A Future Forged Together

Filipi Pires

Filipi Pires been working as Security and Threat Researcher and Cybersecurity Advocate at senhasegura, Founder at Black&amp;White Technology, Cybersecurity Advocate, Snyk Ambassador, Application Security Specialist and Hacking is NOT a crime Advocate. International Speaker at Security and New technologies events in many countries such as US, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, Poland, and others, Filipe served as University Professor in Graduation and MBA courses at Brazilian colleges. In addition, he is also the Creator and Instructor of the Course - Malware Attack Types with Kill Chain Methodology (PentestMagazine), PowerShell and Windows for Red Teamers(PentestMagazine) and Malware Analysis - Fundamentals (HackerSec).

Malware Hunting Discovering Techniques in Malicious PDF

Bill Veasy

Bill is the Director of Enterprise sales focusing on Enterprise and Government accounts for Kyocera, the leader of rugged mobile devices. Bill is a mobility professional with over 16 years of experience in the wireless industry and has been involved in many large scale rugged device sales and deployments. He specializes in rugged device solutions, finding the ideal software applications as well as accessory solutions to pair with Kyocera rugged mobile devices to solve the needs of a customer. He has spent his career understanding the balance between the Carrier and OEM relationships and how to excel in partnership.

Why Ultra Rugged Mobility Solutions combined with Hexnode are Essential for your Business

Robert Wang

Robert Wang is the General Manager of Overseas Business Group at Urovo Technology CO LTD.

Urovo Solutions Empower Various Industries to Realize Digital and High Efficient Operations

Benjamin Schmerler

Ben Schmerler has been helping people manage cybersecurity risks for over a decade. His experience ranges from consulting clients on security risk management, to vulnerability testing, to security awareness and more. He now works with Independent Security Evaluators as Senior Solutions Consultant to guide clients in need of Web Application Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Iot Device Hacking and more along the assessment process by working with them to identify their needs so that true vulnerabilities are identified, assets are protected and ensure that their security strategy achieves their goals.

What Hollywood Video Can Teach You About Security

Sawan Joshi

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.

Enterprise Readiness – Role of Privacy in Climate Tech

Michael Holcomb

Michael Holcomb is the Fellow of Cybersecurity and the ICS/OT Cybersecurity Global Lead for Fluor, one of the world’s largest engineering, procurement, and construction companies. His current role provides him with the opportunity to work in securing some of the world’s largest ICS/OT environments, from power plants and commuter rail to manufacturing facilities and refineries. He is currently completing his Master’s thesis on the attack surface of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, he maintains cyber security and ICS/OT certifications such as the CISSP, GRID, GICSP, GCIP, GPEN, GCIH, ISA 62443, and more. As part of his community efforts, Michael founded and leads the UpstateSC ISSA Chapter and BSides Greenville conference. He also wrote and taught all six cyber security courses for Greenville Technical College's cyber security program which focused on helping educate the cyber security practitioners of tomorrow. In 2023, he was awarded CyberSC’s MG Lester D. Eisner Award for Cyber Excellence in Leadership for the State of South Carolina.

How Do We Secure Critical Infrastructure?

Priyanka Kedia

Equipping your workforce as the last line of defense

Art Ocain

Art Ocain, with a rich leadership background as a COO, CTO, CISO, and CIO, now manages strategic alliances and cybersecurity incident response, focusing on ransomware recovery and resilience. Leveraging deep expertise in zero trust principles and resilience engineering, he guides strategies for business continuity. A proponent of Lean methodology and extreme ownership, Art fosters innovative and resilient business cultures. Join him as he shares insights from his multifaceted career, offering a roadmap to resilience and innovation in today's dynamic business landscape.

Cloud Security Resilience: Anticipate, Withstand, Recover, and Adapt

Magdy El-Faramawy

As a forward-thinking technology leader with over two decades of IT management and cyber security experience, I have consistently delivered cutting-edge security solutions that align with the latest industry trends and market demands. My expertise lies in addressing the most pressing cyber security challenges, including cloud security, zero trust architecture, and DevSecOps. I am an active participant in the CXO Trust Working Group at the Cloud Security Alliance, focusing on contemporary security paradigms. My MBA from France Business School (ESCEM) has equipped me with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, and to bridge the gap between business objectives and security strategies.

Securing the Extended Ecosystem: Navigating the Challenges of 4th Party Security

Christian Hyatt

Christian is an entrepreneur, executive, and advisor to technology companies on cybersecurity. As an entrepreneur Christian has helped build one of the fastest growing cybersecurity technology companies in the nation. Christian is the CEO and Co-founder of risk3sixty.

Cory Wolff

Cory Wolff is a lifelong hacker with decades of experience in IT, security and development who serves as the Director of Offensive Security at risk3sixty. He has been building and breaking various technologies since his first computer in 1988 and has helped businesses of all sizes secure their infrastructure, build future-forward applications, and grow their information security programs since 2002. Cory holds various certifications including the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and serves as a core team member of Red Team Village.

Cybersecurity: Hackers, Scams, Breaches, Cyberwar and Our future in a Digital World

Thomas Yohannan

Thomas Yohannan is currently Vice President, Product &amp; Partnerships at Aon. He is also an Advisor of Digital DNA Group, a digital forensics startup. Of equal interest to Thomas is facilitating trade and investment in Israeli security startup technology to the U.S. through his role as a Security Advisor for The Economic &amp; Trade Department at the Embassy of Israel. Thomas has a background in law, security, and digital forensics. Previously, Thomas focused on Business Development for Cisco’s Security Business Group. He was also Head of Channel Sales for Cvent and worked as Counsel at UBS Investment Bank and Goldman Sachs. He writes in the areas of cyber risk and data privacy. He is the author of the chapter “Cyber Risk Decision Models: Market-Based Solutions and Legal Dynamics,” published in CyberCrime &amp; Security (Thomson Reuters, 2023). He has published numerous articles focused on enterprise software, security, and law. Thomas graduated from Binghamton University with a BA, received a JD from the U.S.C. - Gould School of Law, and an MBA from N.Y.U. - Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He is admitted to the New York bar.

Unstructured Data: Thinking About a Data Governance Strategy

Alistair Ross

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.

Redefining Leadership: The Modern CISO in a Business First, AI and Cloud-Centric World

TJ Preyear

TJ Preyear is a Security Analyst at ISE. He has previous experience in I.T working with computers and fixing them and other technical problems. This led to engagement in cyber security where he is able to leverage his natural problem-solving skills and curiosity to explore how things work in this dynamic field.

Curiosity Killed the Hack

Andy Ellis

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.

Four Dimensions of Building a Security Program

Rachael Tubbs

Rachael Tubbs is a PhD student focusing in Forensic Psychology and holds a M.S. in Forensic Psychology, and a B.S. in Psychology. She works at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) as the manager of the IoT Village, where she assists in bringing hands on hacking content and research to conferences throughout the globe. Rachael has spoken at events such as RSA Conference and Hack the Capitol.

The Psychology of Social Engineering

Gerry Gadoury

Gerry is a twenty-three year veteran of the CyberSecurity &amp; Tech Professional Services industry. In that time he has been a recruiter, sales person, manager, consultant, trainer, executive, and business owner. Through all of it his primary focus has been on building successful teams. Whether Technical, Sales, or Recruitment, Gerry has recruited, trained, and led diverse teams to successful outcomes. Utilizing that experience Gerry designed the industry’s first CyberSecurity &amp; Tech focused Recruitment as a Service (RaaS) Platform to assist Government Agency and Private Industry partners with the critical task of sourcing, recruiting, and leading the teams that ensure their Cyber &amp; Tech success. And doing it in a manner that not only improves their overall Employment Brand but is the most cost effective solution by a wide margin!

How to stand out in the crowded Cyber hiring market?

Pratyusha Vemuri

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.

Behind the Login: The Crucial Role of IAM in Cybersecurity

Ted Harrington

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 &amp; business … Ted is the security expert for you.

The Hackable Method

Karan Sharma

Karan Sharma has been in this field for over 13 years. He has worked as a Pentester for NZ telcos, banks, health sectors and manufacturing companies. He now runs his own security consulting company - Wise Fox Security, that offers services in Offensive Security and DevSecOps space. He has also completed a few of the 'customary' certifications, including OSWE, OSCP, eWPTX and Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP). Karan has spoken at a number of other security conferences. He has a YouTube channel (Wise Fox Security) which you can subscribe to. Other than InfoSec, Karan loves watching and playing football, loves evening runs with his dog and going to the gym.

From DevOps to DevSecOps

Sunil David

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&amp;T India. Sunil who was the Regional Director – IOT (India and ASEAN) for AT&amp;T India in his last stint has had extensive experience in Business Strategy, Sales, Business Development and Alliance &amp; 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.

Unlocking 5G’s Potential: Safeguarding Against Cyber Threats

Antonio Piovesan

Graduated in Computer science engineering in 2002, entered the ICT world as an analyst/full stack developer. He continued his education by getting an executive master's degree in Cybersecurity and Data protection at 24ORE Business School. He is now working on cybersecurity governance issues in the large-scale retail environment. He has a strong passion for technology, innovation and cybersecurity, fostering the spread of awareness to digital risk. He enjoys reading books on maths history and loves science fiction literature and movies.

The Key role of Security Champion in SDLC Security

Deepa Bradley

Deepa Bradley achieve transformation goals by bridging the knowledge gap &amp; facilitating dialogue between subject matter experts, technical teams &amp; 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.

The Cyber Road Trip…whose coming?

Merlin Namuth

Merlin Namuth is a Chief Information Security Officer. Namuth has over 27 years of IT experience - last 24 years focused in security. His comprehensive experience spanning several industries includes leading 5 different security programs, creating strategy and building security programs from the ground up, advancing existing security programs, mergers and acquisitions, managing incident response teams, computer forensics, compliance, architecture, and engineering complex security solutions both on-prem and in the Cloud. Namuth is an Adjunct Faculty in the Cybersecurity Executive Program at California State University – Northride and also serves as an advisor to security startup companies. He has presented at numerous conferences, including RSA both domestically and internationally and been interviewed on renowned security podcasts.

Truths – Myths – Maybes

Alex Humado

Alex is a former instructor of Soul Food ICT College where he helped students start their journey in IT while also leading a project to teach people how to start and grow their business online. He spends his time building Mage Cyber (a cybersecurity firm with the focus on mobile Security) and Symphony Media (a digital marketing agency specializing in engaging and building brand authority for online coaches so that they can scale their sales and impact ). He's also the host of Life of a CEO, a podcast to share untold stories of entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs.

Mobile security in AI landscape

Vladimir Bunic

Vladimir Bunic has 20+ years of experience in Information Security. Vladimir has played a pivotal role in the development path from critical state infrastructures, through commercial support of IT systems to consulting of state and public institutions and organizations through planning, risk management, organization, and implementation of system security projects.

Converged Security in Industries – Cyber Security and Physical Security working together in dynamic environments

Andrew Wilder

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.

The Future of IAM in the Modern Workplace

Alex Olsen

Alex is a Web Application Security specialist with experience working across multiple sectors, from single-developer applications all the way up to enterprise web apps with tens of millions of users. He enjoys building applications almost as much as breaking them and has spent many years supporting the shift-left movement by teaching developers, infrastructure engineers, architects, and anyone who would listen about cybersecurity. Alex holds a Master's Degree in Computing, as well as CEH and OSCP certifications.

API Security in 2023

Ilias Mavropoulos

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.

BYOD and the Agile Workforce: Enhancing flexibility without compromising Security

Kristine Sihto

Kristine Sihto is an artist extroadinaire, avid gamer, and editor/documentation specialist for TinkerInk, working primarily with cybersecurity consultancies. Kristine has more than 15 years experience working in document creation and quality control systems, with a specialisation in information security since 2016. They are active in the conference space as a speaker, a volunteer organiser at CrikeyCon and TuskCon, and they work to promote accessibility and inclusion wherever they can.

Papercuts -Stop the Bleed. Reducing information leakage from client-bound documentation

Hieu Minh Ngo

Hieu Minh Ngo is a Vietnamese cyber security specialist and a former hacker and identity thief. Hieu was recruited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) under the Ministry of Information and Communications as a technical expert.

Phishing attack failed on Passwordless

John Erik Setsaas

With over 25 years’ experience in digital identity, John Erik Setsaas is a pioneer in this space. He is a prolific speaker at fintech industry events around the world including Money20/20 Europe, idNext, MyData, Digital Finance World. Mobile World Congress, Trustech, KuppingerCole EiC and FinTech Connect. John Erik has become known for his quirky examples and pop culture references in explaining topics at the intersection of identity and fintech. An authority on digital identity, John Erik will be able to speak to how digital identity is core to some of the hottest topics in the industry. He is currently director of innovation in Tietoevry’s financial crime prevention unit. He has previously worked for Signicat as VP of Identity of Innovation, Chief Development Architect for SAP Identity Management and taught ecommerce, identity services and security at Buskerud University College in Norway. He was a board member of the EEMA, Europe’s leading digital identity think tank, and has received the EEMA Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Digital Identity Wallet – A user perspective

Harvey Nusz

Harvey is a Privacy, Security, Compliance, Encryption, Process, Governance/Risk, Business Continuity/DR &amp; Audit Professional who has helped companies get compliant securely with FCPA, Sox, HIPAA, FISMA Moderate, NYDFS CRR500 Cybersecurity Regulation First Phase, PCI-DSS, Privacy Shield, GDPR, US State Regs. Harvey speaks frequently, both nationally and locally.

Edward Ted Murphree

Edward ‘Ted’ Murphree is currently a Senior Risk and Compliance Engineer with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich &amp; Rosati. Ted is also a seasoned attorney with over 22 years of experience as an attorney with a legal specialization in privacy and cybersecurity. In his professional experience, Ted has been the person giving privacy and cybersecurity legal advice as well as operationalizing these requirements. Ted prides himself on his evolution as a privacy/cybersecurity professional as opposed to ‘merely’ a privacy/cybersecurity attorney. One of his favorite sayings is that you never stop learning, so embrace it. To that end, Ted has enhanced his understanding of privacy/cybersecurity with attainment of a PhD in Engineering Management with emphasis in privacy, security and risk and a doctoral dissertation involving privacy and human behavior/decision-making. Finally, 5 information privacy certifications complements Ted’s formal education.

Do Not Forget that Privacy is Fundamentally a Human Right and What that means for Compliance

Ben Kereopa-Yorke

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.

The Future of Cyber Security and the Rise of Intelligent Defense

Ruchira Pokhriyal

Meet Ruchira Pokhriyal, a dynamic and accomplished Cybersecurity expert with a passion for safeguarding the digital landscape. Specializing in cutting-edge domains such as Web-App PenTesting, Cloud Security, Incident Response &amp; Digital Forensics, she has become a true authority in her field. Currently, Ruchira serves as a Cloud Security Specialist &amp; Security Incident Responder at the prestigious Amazon Web Services, where she plays a crucial role in fortifying online security. Ruchira is a fervent advocate for DE&amp;I, supporting visibility for LGBTQ+ &amp; Neurodivergence communities, and advancing equality for women of color in Tech. Her impactful presence extends to social media, where she generously shares valuable Tech tips. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, where she goes by the handle @silverbansheeee. Note: Please bear in mind that this session is solely for educational purposes. Throughout the conversation, Ruchira will be sharing her personal opinions, which should not be construed as representing the views of her employer or the communities she is affiliated with. The information provided is intended to foster learning and understanding, and any interpretations should be taken in the context of individual perspectives rather than official stances.

Don’t Let the Cloud Blindside You: How to Mitigate the Risks of Cloud Security in your organization

Sean Goodwin

Sean is a Senior Manager in Wolf &amp; 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.

7 ways to frustrate attackers

Umar Carter

Umar Carter is an experienced Cyber Risk Advisor and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a proven track record in partnering with clients to identify information security risks and implement strategic solutions. As the Board Chair for IMAN (Inner-City Muslim Action Network), he brings his leadership skills to drive positive change and empower communities. In his previous role as Global Security AVP and Global Head of Cyber Analytics, Umar led the development, coordination, and execution of complex information security programs. He has a deep understanding of risk management processes and has successfully led enterprise-wide risk-based implementation programs. Umar’s passion for talent development is evident in his mentorship and coaching of professionals in the Cyber Security space across various industries. Through his professional and philanthropic endeavors, he has built strong networks and engaged with thought leaders globally. With Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Economics, a Master’s degree in Information Systems, and security certifications from reputable organizations, Umar is well-versed in the latest security technologies and methodologies. He also holds a Cyber Security Policy certification from Harvard Kennedy School. Umar’s global perspective is enriched by his work and living experiences in diverse regions. As Board Chair for IMAN, Umar demonstrates his commitment to community empowerment and social justice. His expertise in cyber risk advisory and CISO leadership, coupled with his role as a catalyst for positive change, make him a valuable asset in addressing information security challenges and driving impactful solutions.

Demystifying Zero Trust – Why it is a business imperative?

Jian Gong

Jian is a technology, cybersecurity and data privacy leader with over 19 years of experience working in various industries, ranging from Defense, Pharmaceuticals, Media and Healthcare. He has architected and implemented the cybersecurity and privacy programs for small businesses and global enterprises to help them sustainably and securely scale their technology infrastructure and processes. Jian is currently the Head of Cybersecurity and Technology Infrastructure for Better Therapeutics, an early growth phase company focused on delivering prescription digital therapeutics to help patients treat the underlying causes of cardiometabolic diseases. Prior to joining Better Therapeutics, Jian led the cybersecurity program at Dow Jones, a global media company, and worked closely with various teams to safeguard journalists and other staff from online threats. He also volunteers as a mentor for several non-profit organizations, such as Bottom Line, serves on the Board of Directors of IHRAF, and is an active member of various professional organizations.

Where security meets patient safety – Securing medical devices in healthcare

Hanim Eken

Hanim is a cybersecurity evangelist and is helping companies in, "building a secure environment for business and governance targets". Hanim has more than 18 years of experience in cybersecurity, application security, penetration test and security regulation and standardization. Hanim is interested in software supply chain security, penetration testing, blockchain security data security, application security, security regulation and standardization. She has authored more than 10 eBooks, including TOP 101 Application Security Job Interview Questions &amp; Answers, Learn the fundamentals of software supply chain security with questions and answers, Introduction to Web 3.0 and security implications of Web 3.0, Understanding API Security, and Implications, etc. She has courses about application security and penetration test.

Software Supply Chain Security

Marcus Wells

Marcus Wells is the CEO of WellSecured IT. He leads the identity security training and advisory services. He also provides advisory to global organisations through cloud migration. As a CEO, he engages key business owners as well.

PAM – More than Meets the Eye! – The relationship between Privilege and Non Privilege

David Wallace

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.

Trending Cybersecurity Challenges in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Andrew Chanthaphone

Meet Andrew, a seasoned expert in the exciting world of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Andrew has more than 9 years of real-world experience. He started out as a bright business analyst and is now doing great work as a director. His knowledge is limitless! Andrew has a long history of successfully implementing cutting-edge IAM systems for both public and private customers. He is known as an expert in his area because he can tackle hard problems head-on and get great results. Andrew is passionate about more than just his day job. He is also a creative force who has moved into the exciting world of YouTube. Andrew had a strong desire to share what he knew about IAM and help aspiring workers break into the field, so he took a leap of faith and started making interesting videos on his channel. Get ready to go on an exciting trip as he unravels the mysteries of IAM and gives his eager audience valuable insights and advice. Andrew is a big fan of helping people get started in the tech business, even if it's not related to his digital adventures. Whether it's helping people make great resumes or practicing interviews, he loves giving people the tools they need to grow in their careers. The way he works hard to make a change in people's lives is very impressive. Andrew is a devoted father, a loving husband, and the proud owner of a cute dog when he's not taking over the IAM world or helping aspiring tech fans. When he needs a break, you can often find him engaged in the exciting world of sports or watching a good anime show. And don't forget that he works hard to stay fit and healthy. Working out is his trick to keeping his life in balance. So, join Andrew on his amazing journey as he changes the IAM landscape, spreads knowledge like wildfire, and loves the joys of family, fun, and personal well-being. Get ready for a fun trip because there's never a dull moment with Andrew.

Identity is the new perimeter

G M Faruk Ahmed

G. M. Faruk Ahmed is a distinguished expert in the realm of Information Systems Security and Cybersecurity Audit. With an impressive array of credentials including CISSP, CISA, CDCP, CC, CEH, and numerous other professional certificates, he stands as a paragon of knowledge and expertise. As the Director of Membership at the ISACA Dhaka Chapter, Faruk plays a pivotal role in fostering a community of like-minded professionals. Beyond his leadership, he shines as a Cybersecurity Trainer and a compelling Security Awareness Motivational Speaker. His insights are sought-after, making him a key influencer in the industry.

Fortifying Financial Futures : Cybersecurity in the financial industry

Patrick Garrity

Patrick Garrity is a globally recognized cybersecurity researcher known for his pioneering work in translating vulnerability data into actionable visualizations that empower vulnerability management teams and security professionals. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Patrick has played pivotal roles in the growth of several high-impact SaaS cybersecurity startups, including Duo Security, Censys, Blumira, and his current position as Cybersecurity Researcher and VP at Nucleus Security. At Nucleus Security, he spearheads GTM strategy while conducting cutting-edge security research on vulnerability disclosure, prioritization, exploitation, and scoring.

The Rise of Vulnerabilities, Exploitation and Intelligence

Dr. Thomas Matheus

Thomas Matheus has worked in different industries for over 25 years, i.e., defense, retail, technology consulting and higher education. Thomas earned a Ph.D. in innovation processes in the aerospace industry. Throughout his career, Thomas has always been intrigued by new technological developments to improve organization. This naturally led to an interest in aspects that could hinder organizational improvements, i.e., cyber-attacks. Due to this development, Thomas became a co-founder of the cybersecurity company Cystel, in which he acts as Chief Operating Officer. Cystel provides cybersecurity as a service in relation to penetration testing, governance, risk and compliance, quantum cybersecurity risk assessment, quantum penetration testing and a quantum malware protection service.

Cybersecurity in Digital Healthcare Sector

Alex Sharpe

Mr. Sharpe is a long-time Governance, Digital Transformation, and Privacy expert with real-world operational experience. He has run business units and has influenced national policy. He has served on Boards and has advised them. This provides him a pragmatic understanding of the delicate balance between Business realities, Cybersecurity, and Operational Effectiveness. He began his career at NSA moving into the Management Consulting ranks building practices at Booz Allen and KPMG. He subsequently co-founded two firms. He participated in over 20 M&amp;A transactions. He has delivered to clients in over 20 countries on 6 continents. Appearances have included the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Harvard Law School's Forum on Corporate Governance, Johns Hopkins University, ISACA, OneTrust, and Cloud Security Alliance. Mr. Sharpe regularly writes, teaches, and speaks. Appearances have included the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Harvard Law School's Forum on Corporate Governance, Johns Hopkins University (JHU), ISACA, IIA, InfraGard, ASIS, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), and RIMS.

Zero Trust as the foundation of Cybersecurity and Privacy

Gerald. J Caron

Gerald Caron is the Chief Information Officer for the International Trade Administration. In this role, he implements information technology services, solutions, and strategies for an agency of 2,200 employees across 100 U.S. cities and 80 international markets. Caron has two decades of experience leading global teams in IT operations and cybersecurity. Prior to joining ITA, he was the Chief Information Officer and Assistant Inspector General of Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also served at the State Department in various technical roles, including as Director of Enterprise Network Management oversaw the Department’s infrastructure and operations (network, perimeter security, active directory and much more), and was extensively involved in mitigating cybersecurity attacks. He began public service in the U.S. Army for seven years.

Zero Trust – The Art of Trusting No One

Charlie McMurdie

Charlie McMurdie served for 32 years in the Metropolitan Police where she established and led a world class national cyber crime capability and enforcement body for the United Kingdom. She is an acknowledged cyber crime and security expert and internationally acclaimed authority and advisor on issues within government and industry in relation to the Internet, computing fraud and security sectors. Post law enforcement as the Senior Cyber Crime Advisor to PwC Charlie led on a range of global strategic and operational cyber security programs as well as leading on cyber crime within Breach Aid, PwC’s critical incident multidiscipline response team. Charlie now provides cyber security presentations and policing advice across a range of industry and government sectors.

Security Threats – Cyber Crime and Protecting Your Business.

Will Thomas

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&amp;CK framework, and holds a BSc (Hons) in Cybersecurity.

The Dynamic Duo: When Russian and Western Cybercriminals Combine

Bryan Seely

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.

Inside an Elite Hacking Organization: LAPSUS$

Partha Alwar

Partha Alwar is a Director at Aon, delivering Stroz Friedberg Incident Response services. In this role, Mr. Alwar serves as a technical lead in investigations related to Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Mr. Alwar’s expertise primarily lies in host-based forensics, log analysis and malware reverse engineering. He also holds the GCFE and GREM certifications. Mr. Alwar has led incident response teams in several significant matters including the investigation of data breaches within large financial networks, ransomware attacks, theft of crypto-currency, theft of intellectual property, and state-sponsored intrusions. He regularly conducts digital forensic preservations, examinations, and analyses in support of a variety of contexts including civil litigations, criminal matters, internal investigations, data breach investigations, and incident response efforts.

Ann Romer

Ann Romer is a Director at Aon, delivering Stroz Friedberg Incident Response services. In this role, Mrs. Romer manages the TMAC (threat monitoring and containment) team, an international team of EDR analysts/threat hunters supporting the Digital Forensics and Incident Response team in numerous engagements. Mrs. Romer holds a CASP+ certification and is testing for the CCISO certification at the end of this year. Mrs. Romer’s TMAC team has conducted numerous threat hunting and containment engagements on the proactive and reactive (Incident Response) basis where they detected, identified, and contained numerous threats for clients as well as assisted with threat remediation post detection. The TMAC team has supported clients in a variety of industries such as transportation, retail, business services, legal, software, manufacturing, government, and healthcare. Prior to coming to work for Stroz Friedberg, Ann worked 20 years in law enforcement, the last seven as a criminal investigator assigned to the Information Systems Division (ISD) at the Office of Inspector General of Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Navigating EDRs: Unveiling Common Pitfalls in Configuration and Management

David Pereira

David Pereira is a Published Author, Trainer, Digital Researcher and Consultant with over 24 years of experience in the field of Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics, which has developed consultant activities in Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis for various national and international.

Unleashing the power of Artificial Intelligence for OSINT

Danni Brooke

Danni Brooke is one of the most experienced female undercover officers. She began her career with the elite New Scotland Yard covert unit and is said to be the most deployed female asset to date. Danni now co-owns a global leading Cyber Security company and is a world class investigator and intelligence expert. Most recently Danni has become a best-selling Author, The Girl for The Job where she shares her real double life.

You are the weakest link!

Nikhil Agarwal

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.

Building a Secure Future with AI: The Role of Privacy-Enhancing Technology

Joel M Leo

Starting at Digital Island in 1998 with a fresh MCSE in Windows NT 4, Joel has earned experience across a number of platforms and technologies with many jumbles of letters after his name to go along with them. Most recently, Joel was the Senior Staff Architect for Gap, Inc.’s Defensive Engineering, End User Engineering, and IAM teams, and he is currently a consultant for several other organizations, focusing primarily on Active Directory. When he's not discovering new and interesting ways to break AD, you can usually find him hitting the waves at home in Hawaii, dodging chads in Escape from Tarkov, or hotdropping targets in Eve Online.

Dude, Where’s My Domain Admins?

Dr. Samuel Mbonu

Dr. Samuel has vast experience and in-depth knowledge in Cybersecurity, Mainstream IT, IT Auditing, Governance, &amp; Risk management spanning many years. With over 17 years’ work experience cutting across the Financial and the Telecommunications industries, he has steadily and diligently moved up the ranks at the different organizations. An astute expert in Cybersecurity, IT Architecture &amp; Governance, Predictive Analytics/Big Data, Cloud, Digitization, IT Auditing, IT Risk &amp; Opportunities and an advisor to Boards of Directors, IT &amp; Business Leaders on business utilization of Cyber Enabled Business Models. He is an Official member of the Forbes technology Council. An alumnus of the prestigious Harvard university as well as MIT in the USA. To his credit are an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Prestigious Maverick Business Academy London, two Masters’ degrees and several recognized Cybersecurity, IT architecture and project management related certifications. These include CISSP, TOGAF9, CISM, ISO27001LA, CEH, Prince2 Practitioner, ISO27032, ITILv3 etc.

AI / ML use cases in Cybersecurity

Sergey Chubarov

Sergey Chubarov is a Security and Cloud Expert, Instructor with 15+ years experience on Microsoft technologies. His day-to-day job is to help companies securely embrace cloud technologies. He has certifications and recognitions such as Microsoft MVP: Microsoft Azure, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP), Microsoft Certified Trainer, MCT Regional Lead, EC Council CEH Master, CPENT, LPT Master, CEI, CREST CPSA, CRT and more.

Sneaky Defense Evasion – Windows 11 security bypassed

Kara Larson

Kara Larson is a seasoned privacy and compliance expert, currently serving as the Assistant General Counsel for Privacy &amp; Compliance at 6sense since January 2021. Holding both CIPP-E and CIPM certifications, Kara is well-versed in privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM, and FERPA. She graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law and has extensive legal experience, including work in contracts, depositions, trials, and federal appeals. Licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Kara's influence extends to federal courts, such as the Eastern District of Louisiana, and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. Beyond her legal career, Kara enjoys ceramics and comic books and shares her life with her dog in New Orleans. Her expertise in privacy and compliance, coupled with her diverse interests, makes her a valuable addition to any discussion on Privacy and AI.

Mae-Beth Magno

Mae-Beth Magno is an accomplished expert in the domains of data privacy and information management, presently holding the position of Senior Manager and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer at Northrop Grumman. With an extensive list of certifications, including FIP, CIPP-US, CIPP-E, CDPSE, and CIPM, she is a recognized authority in the field. Mae-Beth has dedicated three years to Northrop Grumman, where she shapes global privacy and information management strategies, fostering data privacy and responsible technology leadership. Beginning her journey in privacy and security in 2015, Mae-Beth's academic background includes a Master of Science in Information Technology. Residing in Atlanta, she balances her career with her role as a parent to three children and caregiver to two dogs. Beyond her professional role, Mae-Beth actively participates in Women in Cybersecurity and has presented her insights to the Atlanta Bar Association, focusing on the intersection of technology and privacy. Her expertise encompasses critical areas such as data-driven initiatives, GDPR compliance, and privacy technology.

Privacy and Generative AI: Navigating Risks, Building the Future

Korede Ola

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.