SecureWorld Detroit 2025

Arun DeSouza is a renowned global cybersecurity executive, keynote speaker, and thought leader. Arun has extensive global IT and security leadership experience. His interests include the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing. Arun’s areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, data security, and privacy.

Arun earned M.S. and PhD degrees from Vanderbilt University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security professional (CISSP) and has earned the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK). He was induced into the CISO Hall of Fame by the First Global Cyber Observatory and has won multiple industry awards.

Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

Bill Lucas is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 17 years of experience protecting digital assets and sensitive data across the automotive, healthcare, and technology sectors. As head of Information Security, he has led the development and execution of enterprise-wide security strategies that address complex and evolving threats.

Bill’s expertise spans endpoint, application security, cyber defense, secure design, and enterprise risk management. He holds a master’s degree in information assurance with a specialization in Digital Forensics and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

A passionate advocate for innovation and knowledge-sharing in cybersecurity, Bill frequently contributes to the professional community through speaking engagements, publications, and mentorship.

Cliff Steinhauer is a passionate information security and privacy professional. Currently based in Seattle, he has over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and project management. With the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Cliff works to direct community engagement through live events, educates through thought leadership, and runs the Cybersecurity program for NCA. Cliff enjoys sharing the message of securing your digital life, protecting information systems and the people that run them, and mentoring young folks to promote interest in the field.​

Mr. Aiello holds a BA in Technology Management and a Master's of Science with a concentration in Information Assurance.

In 2021, Mayor Mike Duggan tapped Art Thompson to be the next Chief Information Officer for the City of Detroit, making him the City’s youngest CIO in history at age 34. Thompson has had many great accomplishments since stepping into his current role - including leading the technical security, cybersecurity and technology for the largest NFL draft in history in 2024, as well as successfully maintaining a balanced budget of $61M+ annually for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).

Prior to becoming CIO, Thompson served as the Director of Public Safety and Cyber Security for DoIT, where he led the implementation of the City’s first police body camera program. He has over sixteen years of technical experience in IT management and operations. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Supply Chain Management and holds a Certificate in Cybersecurity from Harvard University.

Kristie Pfosi is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in technical leadership, risk management, and governance. As Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Marelli, she oversees cybersecurity across IT, OT and connected product security, securing the next generation of software-defined vehicles for autonomous and connected mobility.
Previously, Kristie held senior security roles at Delta Faucet Company, Aptiv and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive. She also served as a technical intelligence officer at the CIA, driving cybersecurity innovation and global governance initiatives.
Kristie holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Kettering University. She also has earned executive certifications in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Harvard and MIT, further solidifying her ability to lead at the intersection of technology and business strategy. She is a founding board member of the Women’s Security Alliance and serves on multiple advisory boards, shaping the future of cybersecurity and technology innovation.

Eric Mack is an internationally recognized expert in operations, health & safety, and external affairs, with over two decades of cross-industry impact. A Licensed Fraud Investigator and Certified Emergency Manager for more than 20 years, Eric has advised leading organizations across healthcare, government, and the private sector on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and organizational resilience.

Renowned for his strategic leadership in safety, security, and emergency preparedness, Eric has played a pivotal role in building high-performing systems that prioritize both regulatory integrity and human well-being. He is widely respected as a trusted advisor and operator at the intersection of crisis management and business continuity.

Stephanie Scheuermann is the Director of Cyber Threat Management at Ford Motor Company, where she heads Data Protection Services. Her journey at Ford began in 1996, and after various roles within Ford Credit, she made a significant shift in 2004 to focus exclusively on cybersecurity. Since then, under her leadership, Stephanie has been instrumental in establishing a robust global Cyber Defense team, enhancing Ford's capabilities in Incident Response, Electronic Discovery & Digital Forensics, and Threat Intelligence. Acknowledged as a Technical Leader in Cyber Threat Intelligence in 2018, her academic credentials include a BS in Management Information Systems from Cleary University, an MS in Information Assurance from Walsh College, and has been CISSP certified since 2004.  Stephanie has recently pioneered the Ford Women in Cyber Security community, securing a Tier 1 Partnership with WiCyS to promote women's involvement in cybersecurity.

Enida Metaj is an award-winning cybersecurity leader with more than 14 years of experience across cybersecurity, IT, and finance. She currently serves as Cyber Compliance Lead Auditor for Rockwell Automation, a Fortune 500 company operating within the nation’s critical infrastructure. She was named a “40 Under 40” award recipient by Oakland County Government, in recognition of her exceptional leadership, innovation, and community service, highlighting her contributions to driving positive change locally and beyond.

Enida holds a Bachelor of Laws degree and a master’s in public administration, combining legal and policy expertise with technical acumen. She has further specialized in cybersecurity through a master’s certificate in Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership, a Certificate in Exercising Leadership from HarvardX, and professional certifications in ISO standards and artificial intelligence. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), demonstrating expertise in information security governance, risk management, and incident response.

A respected thought leader, she has served as a judge for high-impact industry events including the 2024 SC Media Cybersecurity Awards and the CyberShark Pitch Competition, recognizing excellence and innovation across the cybersecurity landscape. Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply committed to giving back—volunteering as a mentor to women in cybersecurity and actively empowering the next generation of leaders. As the Employment Director for ISSA Motor City, she leads initiatives focused on job placement within the information security community, building strong partnerships with employers to create sustainable employment pathways for members. Through strategic planning and hands-on support, she aligns candidates with opportunities that fit their skills, career goals, and long-term growth potential.

This dedication is further reflected in her role as a NICE | NIST Cybersecurity Career Ambassador, helping to advance national efforts in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.

Ryan Mostiller is a security leader in the Metro Detroit community, currently serving as the Security Operations Manager for BorgWarner. After more than a decade in both technical and management roles in security, Ryan enjoys any opportunity to engage with fellow practitioners and share learnings. Ryan has worked across various industries and within several Fortune 500 companies, most recently in the automotive industry.

Ryan has a Masters in IT Management from Oakland University and bachelors in Information Technology, along with security certifications from GIAC. You may have seen other presentations that Ryan has created and presented at, including SecureWorld, GrrCON, ISC2, and Evanta. Ryan has also developed and teaches an OU Executive MBA course at Oakland University titled "Cybersecurity for Executives."

Denise Browning is a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager with Little Caesars Enterprises. She is a seasoned IT professional with more than 20 years in Information Security in healthcare, automotive, retail, and hospitality industries. She is active with multiple professional organizations, including the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, ISACA, ISSA, WiCyS, and InfraGard. She has worked as an adjunct instructor at Monroe County Community College.

Ahmeed is the Director of Cyber and Information Security at Inteva Products, a global Tier-I automotive supplier. In his role, he oversees three key areas: Cyber Defense, Information Security, and Data Privacy (with a particular focus on privacy requirements for the company’s EU entities). His strategic oversight and leadership ensures the organization’s cybersecurity program alignment with the business.

With over 20 years of experience across various sectors such as telecommunications, education, and manufacturing, Ahmeed brings a wealth of knowledge to his position. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer and Control Engineering and an MBA from Central Michigan University, along with several professional certifications.

Morgan Fleck is a Senior Manager in the Compass Group Business Information Security Office (BISO), where she leads cybersecurity initiatives across the healthcare and education sectors. With a foundation in healthcare, Morgan brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity—one that bridges patient care, regulatory compliance, and digital risk management.

With over 20 years of experience, Morgan started her career in healthcare, gaining knowledge of operational and privacy challenges faced by clinical teams. She now utilizes this understanding to assist organizations in managing cybersecurity and compliance complexities, turning technical requirements into practical strategies aligned with business needs.
Morgan focuses on connecting technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity is viewed as a strategic advantage. Recognized for her leadership and comprehension of healthcare workflows, she collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes and implement scalable solutions that balance innovation and security.

As the VP of Information Security & PMO within the IT department at Penske Automotive Group, Mo oversees the implementation and governance of cybersecurity and IT service management best practices across the organization. He has over 18 years of experience in leading and managing complex IT projects, portfolios, and programs, as well as ensuring compliance, data security, and risk management for multiple business units and stakeholders.

He is also an active board member and speaker at various professional associations and forums, such as ISACA, Cloud Security Alliance, and Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum, where he shares his insights and expertise on emerging trends and challenges in the cybersecurity and IT services. His specialties include Risk Management, Information Security Management, Compliance, Data Security, Project Management, Portfolio Management, Program Management, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Organization Management, Change Management, and IT Management.

James (Jim) is a veteran in the information security and risk space. He previously served as partner at Ernst & Young, where he helped build the company’s cybersecurity practice during his 27-year tenure. Most recently, Jim worked as CISO and head of US operations at Panaseer. He has also held positions as CTRO at AIG, CSO and CTRO at Kaiser Permanente, and managing director at JP Morgan Chase, where he was global leader of Information Risk and Resiliency, Treasury and Security Services.

Barry crafts resources and news reports for the general public and cybersecurity specialists. He has written about technology, finance and small business for Insure.com, Policygenius, and Lendio. He was the Silicon Valley Correspondent for Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. He is also a playwright and screenwriter, and several of his plays have been produced around the country. He received his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch.

Cliff Steinhauer is a passionate information security and privacy professional. Currently based in Seattle, he has over a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and project management. With the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Cliff works to direct community engagement through live events, educates through thought leadership, and runs the Cybersecurity program for NCA. Cliff enjoys sharing the message of securing your digital life, protecting information systems and the people that run them, and mentoring young folks to promote interest in the field.​

Peter Shamoon serves as the Security Risk Management Senior Analyst at AlixPartners, where he architects and oversees the firm’s security-risk program—from enterprise-wide threat identification and assessment to ongoing control validation and executive-level reporting. Drawing years of experience in risk evaluation, framework governance, and control assurance, he translates complex cyber threats into clear, business-driven actions.

Peter holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance from the University of Detroit Mercy. He is also credentialed as a Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) professional and is Open FAIR certified.

As Technical Manager, Information Security, at NSF, Rhia Dancel supports clients with risk management within the information security landscape to achieve effective security objectives and goals. Dancel is an Lead CCA, ISO/IEC 27001, 20000-1 and 9001 Lead Auditor for NSF and is the Technical Lead for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC).

Dancel has worked at NSF for over a decade. She previously held several auditing and technical positions in the information security and pharma quality sectors. She has completed technical writing work and audits for NSF throughout North America, working directly with customers on-site and remotely developing security control matrices. She has developed and built a risk-based platform that supports industry best practices for treating and mitigating risk and worked with multiple academic leaders on information security and awareness.

As Director of Information Security, at NSF, Tony Giles leads the teams that audit and certify organization’s information security systems. Giles is an ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1 and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and is involved with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program (CMMC). Giles has spent nearly two decades of his career with NSF, having previously served as Director of Custom Audit Programs, Director of Operations, Director of Business Development and Service Delivery Manager. He has conducted audits globally for over 10 years and worked on large-scale security implementation projects, including NIST 800-171, NIST 800-88, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 28000 and other custom security standards. He has also conducted audits for DoD suppliers and private sector organizations, implementing security assessment programs focused on multiple security controls, cryptographic erasure and other custom security programs.

Mary’s several years of leadership experience encompasses many areas of cybersecurity with a focus on IT risk management, IT audit, security awareness training, vulnerability management and incident response. Her extensive information security background includes working at Henry Ford Health System, Comerica Bank, WorkForce Software, Learning Care Group and Raytheon Technologies, where she built and matured the company’s cyber third-party risk program. She currently serves as Cyber Third-Party Risk Manager at AbbVie. Mary is a graduate from Walsh College with a Master’s degree in Business Information Technology, Information Assurance and holds several certifications including CISSP, CISA and CRISC.

Julia MacBeth is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) assigned to the Detroit Field Office where she leads the Detroit Financial Crimes and Fraud Task Force (DFFACT) and coordinates a national scam victim notification initiative. Formerly, Special Agent MacBeth was assigned to the Cyber Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit located at FBI headquarters, where she was the FBI’s Elder Justice Coordinator and Cyber Enabled Frauds Program Manager, helping to create investigative strategy to mitigate the threat of international scam organizations.

Ankit Gupta is a cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in cloud security, identity protection, and threat detection. He currently leads enterprise security initiatives at Exeter Finance, focusing on building resilient, future-ready architectures. Ankit holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and CCSP, and is a contributing author and speaker at IEEE. His work emphasizes secure design, AI governance, and preparing organizations for post-quantum threats.

Shilpi Mittal is a Lead IT Security Engineer at Tyson Foods, where she leads strategic initiatives in secrets management, application security, cloud governance, and DevSecOps automation. She specializes in designing secure, scalable systems and enhancing the security posture of enterprise environments through streamlined processes and modern architecture.

Her current areas of focus include applied cryptography and research on emerging quantum threats, particularly in the context of secure key management and the resilience of cryptographic protocols in a post-quantum world.

Shilpi actively contributes to both internal security strategy and external cybersecurity forums. She combines deep technical knowledge with a forward-thinking approach, emphasizing automation, identity modernization, and risk-based decision-making.

As a cybersecurity leader, Janette drives global cybersecurity and information security programs, ensuring enterprise-wide protection and compliance with evolving regulations. Her curiosity fuels her passion for learning and staying ahead in the field.

Collaboration is key to success, whether working with C-suite executives, peers, or cross-functional teams to drive major security initiatives.

Rajesh is a seasoned cybersecurity leader who has built and led global cybersecurity programs with a strong focus on protecting critical assets and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27K.
He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications and is dedicated to advancing enterprise security posture through continuous improvement and proactive defense against evolving cyber threats.

Paul Rapier, Vice President of IT for the Detroit Pistons, is a seasoned technology leader with 25 years of IT experience, including a decade in management. Known for his expertise in driving innovation within the sports industry, Paul actively shares his knowledge as a sought-after speaker at cybersecurity conferences and contributes to technology-driven initiatives in professional sports. He also serves on the Advisory Council for SecureWorld Detroit, where he helps shape cybersecurity standards and practices. His diverse skill set enables him to craft IT strategies that enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

Juman Doleh-Alomary is BorgWarner's Chief Information Security Officer and an active volunteer board member of the ISACA Detroit Chapter.  With over 15 years of experience in security, audit, investigation, compliance, and privacy policy/standards,

Juman most recently held the position of Director of Cybersecurity GRC at Little Caesar's Enterprises serving the Ilitch holdings portfolio of companies. Her prior positions include Director of IT Audit at Wayne State University and a significant tenure in IT and Risk Management at Ford Motor Company.

A leader within the ISACA community, Juman has held various roles, including past president and, notably, chair of the IIA/ISACA Spring Conference, which achieved a record attendance. She is active volunteer with Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT), Women Security Alliance (WomSA), and on the advisory board of Women in Cyber (WiCyS) Michigan. 

An alumnus of the University of Michigan, she holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, complemented by an impressive suite of certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, and ISO 27001.