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- Thursday, February 27, 202510:30 amExhibitor Hall openRegistration Level:
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10:30 am - 5:00 pmLocation / Room: Exhibitor FloorYour opportunity to visit our solution vendor partners, whose sponsorship makes SecureWorld possible! Booths have staff ready to answer your questions. Look for participating Dash For Prizes sponsors to be entered to win prizes.
11:00 amDigital Forensics in Financial ServicesCyber Behavioral Profiler, FBI (Ret.) and Modus CyberandiRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
11:00 am - 11:45 amSession description to come.
11:45 amNetworking BreakRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
11:45 am - 12:00 pmLocation / Room: Exhibitor FloorVisit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
12:00 pmPreventing, Detecting, Responding, and Recovering from a Ransomware AttackSr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson CyberRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmSession description to come.
12:00 pmVRM Doesn't Mean 'Very Real Migraine' — Conquering Your Vendor Risk HeadachesRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmWaiting around for questionnaire responses. Line-by-line readings of endless security documentation. Hitting Ctrl+F. Everyone’s got their TPRM pet peeve. Not only are they annoying, but they could also be getting in the way of better, safer business outcomes.
But no more. In this session, we’ll run through a checklist of challenges that used to plague risk managers, security analysts, and InfoSec leaders on the front lines of vendor risk—and why new ways of working make these irritants a thing of the past. We’ll discuss:
- Building alignment with key stakeholders to streamline process
- Taking advantage of opportunities to automate, so you can focus on the actual risks
- Getting real ROI from your TPRM program
12:45 pmNetworking BreakRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
12:45 pm - 1:00 pmVisit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
1:00 pmUsing Cloud Automation to Supercharge Your Security ProgramRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
1:00 pm - 1:45 pmAs organizations move to the cloud, it is becoming more difficult to manage the breadth of security tools and controls, including on-prem, in the cloud, and SaaS solutions. In this presentation, we will provide real-world practical ideas for using (cheap) serverless automation in the cloud to manage your security program.
1:00 pm[Panel] Financial Services and the Ever-Changing Face of RiskRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
1:00 pm - 1:45 pmThe cybersecurity community is smart and more than capable of thwarting bad actors. They have tools, technologies, partnerships across private and public entities, and solution vendors to help them along the way. Hear our panelists’ views on the current threat landscape facing the finance sector and solutions they have to offer.
1:45 pmNetworking BreakRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
1:45 pm - 2:00 pmVisit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
2:00 pmAI and the EnterpriseTeam Leader of Information Security, GarminRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
2:00 pm - 2:45 pmSession description to come.
2:00 pmSecuring the Supply ChainRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
2:00 pm - 2:45 pmA discussion of managing third-party risk and how to manage expectations and contracts with vendors.
2:45 pmNetworking BreakRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
2:45 pm - 3:00 pmVisit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
3:00 pmNavigating Third-Party Risk and Vendor ResilienceSVP, South Central Zone Regional Manager, Cyber Practice, MarshCo-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Spencer Fane LLPRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
3:00 pm - 3:45 pmSession description to come.
3:00 pmUnveiling the Business and Financial Ramifications Through Real-World Ransomware ExperiencesRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
3:00 pm - 3:45 pmEmbark on an exploration of the business and financial aftermath of a ransomware attack, guided by a real-world case. This session is designed to empower attendees with invaluable insights into the dynamic and evolving threat landscape, providing an understanding of both the immediate and enduring consequences of ransomware incidents. Moreover, participants will be equipped with best practices for prevention, mitigation, and recovery. Elevating the experience, the session will also encapsulate a summary of recent ransomware research, offering a strategic compass for navigating the ever-evolving ransomware threat landscape in 2024 and beyond.
3:45 pmNetworking BreakRegistration Level:- Open Sessions
3:45 pm - 4:00 pmVisit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
4:00 pmCyber Intel Briefing: FinServCNN Military Analyst; U.S. Air Force (Ret.); Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLCFounding Partner, CYFORIX (Former CISO & Sr. Executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE)Registration Level:- Open Sessions
4:00 pm - 4:45 pmSession description to come.
- AutomoxBooth:
Automox tackles one of today’s biggest cybersecurity challenges: misconfigured and out-of-date systems that can easily be exploited. Legacy tools simply cannot remediate known vulnerabilities as efficiently as modern IT demands. Automox is rewriting those rules with a cloud-native endpoint hardening platform that delivers unprecedented speed, simplicity, and automation—whether it is on-prem, in the cloud, or on the move.
- VotiroBooth: TBD
Votiro is Zero Trust Content Security and Data Detection & Response rolled into one seamless platform. With our proactive file-borne threat prevention, real-time privacy and compliance capabilities, and actionable data insights, our Data Security solution protects organizations from countless digital threats that pose unnecessary risks to your employees, your customers, and your reputation.
- Cameron H. MalinCyber Behavioral Profiler, FBI (Ret.) and Modus Cyberandi
Cameron Malin, JD, CISSP, is the founder of Modus Cyberandi, a bespoke Cyber Behavioral Profiling consultancy specializing in the assessment of cyber threat actor decision making, adversary tradecraft, cyber deception, and cognitive vulnerabilities. As a retired Behavioral Profiler with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he has more than 22 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and profiling cyber adversaries across the spectrum of criminal to national security attacks.
During his tenure in the FBI, he was the founder of both the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit's (BAU) Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center (CBAC), the FBI BAU's methodology and application of science-based behavioral profiling and assessment to national security and criminal cyber offenders—and the BAU’s Deception and Influence Group (DIG), a uniquely trained and experienced cadre of Behavioral Profilers specialized in analyses and countermeasures to adversary cyber deception campaigns and influence operations.
He is a co-author of the authoritative cyber deception book, "Deception in the Digital Age: Exploiting and Defending Human Targets Through Computer-Mediated Communications" (published by Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.), and co-author of the Malware Forensics book series: "Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code," "Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems," and "Malware
Forensics Field Guide for Linux Systems" (all published by Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.). - Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISASr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber
Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.
- Reanna SchultzTeam Leader of Information Security, Garmin
Reanna Schultz is from Kansas City, MO, and attended the University of Central Missouri (UCM). She graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development and in 2020 for Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Information Assurance. While being in the industry, Reanna has been exposed to numerous SANS hosted classes. Reanna volunteers as a National Cyber League coach and provides her industry expertise by doing guest speaker talks for numerous colleges and high schools across the Midwest to STEM students. Reanna currently works as a Team Lead at Garmin and directly reports out of their SOC.
- Shelly ThomasSVP, South Central Zone Regional Manager, Cyber Practice, Marsh
Shelly is the Southcentral Zone Regional Manager within Marsh’s Cyber Practice in Dallas, TX. Responsibilities include advising a number of Marsh’s clients across various industries on risk transfer solutions and helping clients tactically navigate the evolving cyber and technology landscape. Shelly strives to cultivate strong relationships with clients and markets.
- Shawn E. TumaCo-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Spencer Fane LLP
Shawn Tuma is an internationally recognized cybersecurity, computer fraud and data privacy law attorney, areas in which he has practiced for two decades. He is Co-Chair of Spencer Fane’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice where he regularly serves as cybersecurity and privacy counsel advising a wide variety of businesses ranging from small and mid-sized companies to Fortune 100 enterprises. Shawn has been named a Cybersecurity Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal, SuperLawyers Top 100 Lawyers in DFW, and Best Lawyers in Dallas. He serves as the Practitioner Editor for Bloomberg Law’s Texas Privacy & Data Security Law, among many other activities.
- Col. Cedric LeightonCNN Military Analyst; U.S. Air Force (Ret.); Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLC
Cedric Leighton is a CNN Military Analyst and a retired United States Air Force Colonel. On CNN, he has provided incisive commentaries on the Israel-Hamas War, the War in Ukraine, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and numerous other conflicts around the world. His analysis has been seen by millions of viewers around the world and provided much needed context to some of the most pressing national security issues of our time. As a U.S. Air Force officer, Colonel Leighton served at U.S. Special Operations Command, the Joint Staff, and the National Security Agency, where he helped train the nation's cyber warriors. A Middle East combat veteran, he is the recipient of numerous military awards, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Bronze Star. After serving 26 years as a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Col. Leighton founded a strategic risk consultancy and became the co-founder of CYFORIX, where he advises multinational businesses on developing better cyber strategies designed to reduce risk and unpredictability.
- VJ ViswanathanFounding Partner, CYFORIX (Former CISO & Sr. Executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE)
VJ Viswanathan is a seasoned technology executive recognized and awarded for innovation, business capability transformation, and thoughtful mentorship. Most recently, VJ is the founding partner at CYFORIX, a global cybersecurity research, advisory, and strategic consulting firm delivering solutions to public and private sectors. He also serves as the CEO at TORQE, a specialized advisory firm focused on analytics, automation, and convergent technologies. VJ is the co-host of ELEVATEINTEL, a podcast series at the nexus of technology, social, and defense.
With more than 25 years of pioneering enterprise technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance & risk management experience, VJ has a detailed track record of designing, implementing, and leading highly successful programs, products, and services at multinational Fortune 100 brands spanning CPG, telecom, media, supply chain, healthcare, and finance segments. As a strategic thought leader, VJ has delivered the first of its kind "Supply Chain Security" & “Omni-channel Risk Management” frameworks. As a published author and featured keynote speaker at global industry events, he approaches disruptive digital paradigms with innovation, creativity, and active collaboration with his key industry peers, researchers, national & international law enforcement, and defense groups.
VJ is an active mentor at various incubators and accelerators groups, serves as an advisory board member for growth stage companies. As a strategic adviser to VC & PE firms, he specializes in developing market analysis, competitive product road maps, and guides in opportunity mapping. As a board member and subject matter advisor to CEOs and corporate directors, VJ evaluates and audits enterprise technology and cybersecurity programs for veracity and operational effectiveness.
VJ is passionate about animal rights and giving back to the technology and security industry. He has created a rescue and foster care group for large breed dogs. He is actively engaged with academic institutions and purpose-driven professional groups like Minorities in Cyber Security, where he serves as a board member and chair of mentorship programs to develop the next generation talent through coaching and facilitating scholarships for technology and cybersecurity education.
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