SecureWorld New York 2022

Nicole Dove is an award-winning information security leader with 18 years of experience driving results across cybersecurity, audit, global operations and relationship management functions. As Head of Security for the Games Division at Riot Games, she leads a team of BISOs focused on developing and deploying cybersecurity strategies that align with business priorities. She performed voice over work on two Grand Theft Auto titles and attended the 2016 White House Summit on the United State of Women. She recently completed studies in Cybersecurity Leadership at Harvard University, created a LinkedIn Learning course on Supply Chain Attacks, won the 2021 EWF Woman of Influence Award, is a frequent guest on tech podcasts and has given keynotes at several tech conferences and organizations.

Tomás Maldonado is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the National Football League (NFL). He is globally responsible for leading the information security program for the League and its entities. Maldonado has over 23 years of experience in this area, having led global information security teams and programs at several large international organizations. Prior to Joining the NFL, Maldonado was the CISO at International Flavors & Fragrances where he was globally responsible for establishing and leading the Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Management program. Maldonado was an executive director and CISO for the corporate sector of JPMorgan Chase, where he established and shaped the future direction of the security program and focus for the line of business. He was also a VP of technology risk management at Goldman Sachs where he worked on several key initiatives namely creating and leading the data loss protection program. He had additional opportunities at Schroders where he was the network security officer, Ernst & Young and Bloomberg LP. Maldonado holds several industry recognizable certifications: he is a CISSP, a CISM, a CDPSE, and a CRISC, while holding a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Fordham University.

Taylor M. Crotty leads BlackRock Information Security’s Cyber Wargames team and is responsible for education, training and process development related to Cyber Incident Response & Recovery, measuring and managing cyber risks across the organization and Third Party Security for BlackRock’s critical service providers.

Taylor is focused on assuring the resiliency of BlackRock and key partners critical to BlackRock’s business operations before, during, and after a cyber event. She coordinates periodic, tabletop-style resilience exercises (“Wargames”) with BlackRock’s most critical provider partners, internal business functions, and at the sector level. Taylor also drives strategic workflow analysis initiatives for Information Security, leveraging deep technical expertise to identify and mitigate security risks across the Firm and optimize our ability to protect information.

Prior to assuming her current role, Taylor led BlackRock's Third Party Security program where she was responsible for assuring the security of outsourced workflows, establishing a stronger baseline level of protection with service providers through contracting and conducting security assessments of critical provider partners to ensure Firm and Client information was protected with the requisite care in accordance with industry best practices.

Taylor first developed a Third Party Security practice while working as a consultant with Security Risk Advisors. She administered Third Party Security programs for a large private healthcare company and a financial services company notable for being the nation’s primary provider of private-label credit cards.

Taylor serves as a board member for the University of Michigan College of Engineering Alumni Board. She has been formally invited to share her experience and thought leadership in the cyber resilience space as a speaker at various events and industry conferences.

Naomi Buckwalter, CISSP CISM, is the Director of Product Security for Contrast Security and author of the LinkedIn course: “Training today for tomorrow's solutions - Building the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals”. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to closing the demand gap in cybersecurity hiring. She has over 20 years' experience in IT and Security and has held roles in Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, and Security Executive Leadership. As a cybersecurity career adviser and mentor for people around the world, her passion is helping people, particularly women, get into cybersecurity. Naomi has two Masters degrees from Villanova University and a Bachelors of Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Israel Barak, Chief Information Security Officer at Cybereason, is a cyber defense and warfare expert with a background developing cyber warfare infrastructure and proprietary technologies, including that of proprietary cryptographic solutions, research and analysis of security vulnerabilities. Israel has spent years training new personnel, providing in-depth expertise related to cyber warfare and security, threat actor’s tactics and procedures. As Cybereason’s CISO, Israel is at the forefront of the company’s security innovation, research and analysis of advanced threats.

Patrick Sullivan is VP, CTO of Security Strategy for Akamai and a Contributing Author for Information-Security magazine. Patrick joined Akamai's Security Team in 2005 and has been a leader working with leading enterprises to design security architectures and thwart evolving threats. Patrick is a frequent speaker at Security Conferences including RSAC, Blackhat, Gartner, IANS, and others. Prior to Akamai, Patrick held leadership positions in the US DoD, Cable&Wireless, Savvis, and AT&T. Patrick holds various network and security certifications including: CISSP, GWAPT, GSLC, GCIH, GCFA, GCSA.

Brett Price is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant for the Risk Advisory Services practice at AccessIT Group (AITG). Brett is a knowledgeable cybersecurity consultant with over twenty years of experience and an extensive background in security consulting, network engineering/administration and cybersecurity best practices. Brett’s skills range from analyzing network packet behavior to securing enterprise critical infrastructure with expertise in assessing and consulting on risk management frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS and ISO/IEC 2700X. Brett has experience working with enterprise and mid-market customers across various industry sectors such as healthcare, banking, industrial, retail, pharmaceutical and insurance.

Daniel is the Head of Research for Radware’s Threat Intelligence division. He helps produce actionable intelligence to protect against botnet-related threats by working behind the scenes to identify network and application-based vulnerabilities. Daniel brings over ten years of experience to the Radware Threat Intelligence division. Before joining, Daniel was a member of Radware’s Emergency Response Team (ERT-SOC), where he applied his unique expertise and intimate knowledge of threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures to help develop signatures and mitigate attacks proactively for customers.

Chad is a senior product marketing manager at Recorded Future working on intelligence-based solutions. Before joining Recorded Future, he served as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer with an extensive background in special operations and cyber threat intelligence.

Rod Aday is an experienced security professional with many years of experience in information security/cybersecurity, business continuity, operational risk and information technology. As a CISO in the financial services sector, Rod has built Information Security and Business Continuity Programs from the ground up at three different financial institutions, bringing their cybersecurity maturity to the level appropriate for each institution’s risk profile and in-line with regulatory guidance. He was formerly the CISO, Head of Operational Risk and Information Security, for Dexia Credit Local, NY Branch. Rod holds a CISSP certification as well as the concentrations CISSP-ISSAP and CISSP-ISSMP. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Information Security with the University of London, International program.

Now leading the internal S2 research team, Josh has been an analyst with Team Cymru for the past five years leading him to become an expert in counting to 10 and recommencing his work. He specializes in the tracking of infrastructure for a diverse target set that includes both nation state and criminal threat actors. Josh has an extensive background in law enforcement and national security investigations.

Michael Roytman is a recognized expert in cybersecurity data science. At Kenna Security, Michael is responsible for building the company's core analytics functionality focusing on security metrics, risk measurement, and vulnerability measurement.

Named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30, Michael's strong entrepreneurship skills include founding organizations such as Dharma Platform, a cloud-based data management platform, and TruckSpotting, a mobile app for tracking food trucks. He also serves on the board of Cryptomove, a moving target data protection startup. In addition, Michael chairs the Board of Dharma Platform, is a board member and the program director at the Society of Information Risk Analysts (SIRA), and is a co-author of the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS).

Michael is a frequent speaker at security industry events, including Black Hat, BSides, Metricon, RSA, SIRACon, SOURCE, and more. Michael holds a Master of Science in Operations Research degree from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Tony Allegrati is an experienced Sales Engineer with over 15 years of sales in both medium and enterprise accounts. Specialties: Presales demonstrations, evaluation, installations, training and support of IT security technology. 3+ years of work experience with Cloud Technologies and security for Cloud.

Adam Gavish is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DoControl. Adam brings 15 years of experience in product management, software engineering, and network security. Prior to founding DoControl, Adam was a Product Manager at Google Cloud, where he led ideation, execution, and strategy of Assured Workloads (GovCloud) customer experience serving Fortune 500 customers. Before Google, Adam was a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon, where he launched customer-obsessed products improving the payment experience for 300M customers globally. Before Amazon, Adam was a Software Engineer in two successfully acquired startups, eXelate for $200M, and Skyfence for $60M.

Michael leads the Digital Forensics and Incident Response team at Avertium. The team is dedicated to helping clients investigate and recover from IT security incidents on a daily basis.

Michael has over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry and has been conducting digital investigations since joining the NSW Police State Electronic Evidence Branch in 2003, where he led a team of civilians in one of the world’s largest digital forensic labs. Since moving on from Law Enforcement Michael has led DFIR teams in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He has been a regular speaker at conferences including CEIC, DFRWS, PFIC, HTICA, and AusCERT.

Michael has also been involved in the development and teaching of several Graduate programs in Digital Forensics and Incident Response, including for the University of South Australia, University of NSW (Aus), Macquarie University (Aus), and Champlain College (USA), and has also taught at Black Hat.

As a developer, architect and product manager, Mark Galpin has a passion for making the release process better.

Raj Patel is a Senior Field Sales Engineer with Finland based cybersecurity firm, WithSecure. He has 20 years of experience leading IT projects. His skill set is analyzing business requirements and customer goals to deliver enterprise solutions with a focus on cloud and cybersecurity technologies. He currently live in Stamford CT with his wife, Elisabeth, and 2 children.

Cary Spearman is a strong advocate for implementing real security and avoiding “security theater. As a graduate of Charleston Southern, Cary started his career in the IT world as a network administrator for a healthcare provider. His initial foray into the world as security was as a firewall admin with a large MSSP. Currently he is Security Consultant for Critical Start.

Sean works with organizations across the globe partnering with them to provide tailored Consulting security services enabling security teams to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the cyber threat landscape. With over a decade of experience working with enterprise level solutions, Sean specializes in implementing proactive and defense cyber programs across finance, media, and critical national infrastructure. Sean is a lifelong soccer fan and enjoys staying active by hiking and snowboarding.

Jared Peck is a Senior Threat Researcher for the Field Facing Threat Research Team at Proofpoint where he focuses on phishing kit research and phishing campaign creation as well as communicating specific threats and the threat landscape to customers. Prior to joining Proofpoint, Jared spent eight years at a Fortune 500 financial services company in several roles including Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. Before changing careers to information security, Jared worked in the emergency services field for over 15 years as a firefighter, paramedic, and hospital emergency room technician. Jared holds several SANS certifications including GCTI, GREM, GCIH, and GCIA.

As Binary Defense Chief Commercial Officer, Tracy Caudill, brings her experience leading complex cybersecurity engagements and building collaborative teams that create customer value and enable long-lasting partnerships across the customer journey. She is responsible for leading Binary Defense’s marketing, sales and customer success strategy to drive business growth and customer centricity.

Prior to Binary Defense, Tracy was Vice President and Head of Delivery Management for Capgemini Americas Cloud and Infrastructure Services where she was responsible for leading delivery of a $200M Projects and Consulting portfolio. In her 20-year career, Tracy has guided the build, management and strategic transformation of security operations for some of the largest companies in the world. She has held multiple leadership positions as part of Lockheed Martin Corporation, Leidos Cyber and Capgemini Americas in the core areas of cybersecurity, program management and business development for Fortune 500 clients as well as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Department of Homeland Security.

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California. She lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband and two children. Tracy is passionate about giving back to her community and inspiring the next generation of women leaders. She has served as troop leader for the Girl Scout Nation’s Capital Council and is a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Washington.

Myriah Jaworski leads Octillo Law's Privacy Litigation Team, where she represents clients in data breach actions, technology disputes, and in the defense of consumer class actions and related regulatory investigations stemming from alleged privacy torts and violations of the TCPA, BIPA, IRPA, and other state and federal privacy laws. Myriah also works with clients to devise and implement privacy and security compliance programs and to evaluate and implement new technologies, including enterprise-wide AI and machine learning tools. She is also been recognized as a Super Lawyer® for her Civil Litigation practice in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Rebecca L. Rakoski, Esq., is the managing partner at XPAN Law Partners. Rebecca counsels and defends public and private corporations, and their boards, during data breaches and responds to state/federal regulatory compliance and enforcement actions. She manages the intersection of state, federal, and international regulations that affect the transfer, storage, and collection of data to aggressively mitigate her client's litigation risks. As an experienced litigator, she has handled hundreds of matters in state and federal courts. Rebecca advises her clients on a proactive, multi-jurisdictional approach to identify and address data privacy and cybersecurity compliance gaps and potential liabilities. She works with clients to create and tailor a security and privacy governance program that fits their specific needs in order to limit their regulatory exposure.

As a thought leader in the area of data privacy and cybersecurity, Rebecca serves on the New Jersey State Bar Association's Cyber Task Force. Rebecca is Vice-Chair Elect for the New Jersey State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Law Section, and also served on the Complex Business Litigation Committee that drafted and revised the Court Rules involving electronic discovery in complex litigation matters. She has been appointed in several litigation matters by the New Jersey Superior Court as a Discovery Special Master.

Rebecca is on the Board of Governors for Temple University Health Systems, and is an adjunct professor at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law and Rowan University.

Glenn Kapetansky has a passion for building systems, organizations, and teams, and has done so across a number of business sectors, technologies, and roles. For over 20 years, Glenn has advised senior executives and built teams throughout the delivery cycle: strategy, architecture, development, quality assurance, deployment, operational support, financials, and project planning. His credentials were earned in such diverse industries as healthcare, finance, energy, consumer products, and telecommunications. Glenn's current focus areas—as Senior Principal and Chief Security Officer at Trexin Group—are agile management, data protection, and audit/regulatory compliance.

Glenn speaks and publishes on occasion. He has been named numerous times in various Who's Who, and is a repeat recipient of Bell Labs' Arno Penzias Award for Innovation in the Marketplace. He is active in CIO Roundtables, CISO Chicago, the Chicago Life Sciences Consortium, and the Technology Leaders' Association. Glenn's certifications and memberships include IEEE, ISC2 (CISSP), ISACA (CISA), and ITIL (SM).

Belinda Enoma is a privacy and cybersecurity consultant with a legal and technology background. She offers virtual privacy and cybersecurity services including risk mitigation solutions and building privacy programs from scratch. She is a writer, corporate trainer, lifestyle strategist, mentor, and coach to women in the cybersecurity and data protection industry. Her published work includes “Data breach in the travel sector and strategies for risk mitigation,” (Journal of Data Privacy and Protection, Volume 3.4, 2020). Belinda is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and has an LLM from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School, New York.

Louis-David ("LD") is CEO and Co-Founder of Confiant, a cybersecurity startup specialized in threats that use digital ads as a cyber-attack vector. With 130+ custom ad tech integrations, Confiant has a unique vantage point to track credential phishing, malware infected software, investment scams, and more! Confiant is the sixth startup LD has been a part of and the second he co-founded. He holds a Bachelors in Computer Science from Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Kristen Spaeth is a Senior Investigator on the Global Intelligence team at Coinbase, where she works on investigations involving criminal matters in coordination with law enforcement partners. Prior to joining Coinbase, she was a Senior Cybercrime Analyst in the Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. She has been the investigative lead on numerous complex long-term investigations involving identity theft, money laundering, terrorism financing, bank fraud, network intrusions and enterprise corruption.

Casey McGee is an Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge in the New York Field Office of the U.S. Secret Service. He leads efforts to increase public and private partnership in the investigation of complex transnational criminal investigations involving the use of digital assets. In an executive developmental role, ATSAIC McGee served as the Advisor to the Vice President of Global Intelligence at Coinbase where he identified opportunities for joint USSS/Coinbase initiatives and partnered with various leaders across both organizations to implement cross functional programs. He holds a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Greg Dunlavey is a Supervising Investigator for the New York County District Attorney. Assigned to the Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau, his squad investigates sim swaps, DeFi exploits, and NFT thefts, as well as identity theft, business email compromise schemes and cyberstalking. He has been an Investigator for 12 years, previously serving in the Major Economic Crimes Bureau, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. He formerly taught the NCFI Digital Currency Course and is a certified instructor in firearms and defensive tactics. He graduated from Colgate University in 2007.

Joe Walsh teaches digital forensics and computer security at DeSales University. He previously worked as a senior security consultant where he performed security assessments, conducted penetration testing, and responded to computer security incidents. He has been a police officer for 13 years and is a former member of the ICAC Task Force and the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, where he was responsible for conducting online undercover investigations and digital forensic examinations. Joe has a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, a master's degree in Criminal Justice/Digital Forensics, a master's degree in Information Systems/Cybersecurity, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Systems with a concentration in Cybersecurity.

Deidre Diamond is the founder and CEO of CyberSN, the largest cybersecurity talent acquisition technology and services firm in the U.S., transforming job searching and hiring for the cybersecurity industry. Standardizing all cybersecurity job functions into a common taxonomy of 45 roles, the CyberSN platform allows professionals to make anonymous, public profiles that match with employer-posted job descriptions using the same taxonomy. This innovation is disruptive and solves a serious national security issue. Deidre’s leadership style combines 25 years of experience working in technology and staffing, her love of the cybersecurity community, and a genuine enthusiasm for people. She has led large-scale sales and operations and built high-performance teams at Rapid7 and Motion Recruitment prior to founding her own organizations. She believes a company-culture established on ‘anything is possible’ attitudes and open communication frameworks, along with positive energy, career advancement, and kindness, enables her teams to have fun at work and reach beyond peak performance. She also encourages the use of EQ (Emotional Intelligence) skills: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, social skills, and empathy. Deidre has also founded SecureDiversity.org, a non-profit organization working to raise awareness for, and increase the hiring of, women and underrepresented humans in the cybersecurity workforce. She has also spoken at some of the biggest tech summits, conferences, and podcasts in the world including ISC2 Congress, RSA, ISSA International, and Hacker Halted.