SecureWorld Seattle 2026

Rodney Beard, CISSP, is a cybersecurity consultant with Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, bringing more than 20 years of experience protecting organizations across defense, government, and financial services sectors.

Most recently, Rodney served as Information Security Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, a $2B institution in Oregon, where he built and led the enterprise security program for seven years. His responsibilities included penetration testing, security architecture, incident response, vendor risk management, and developing security awareness training for employees.

Prior to financial services, Rodney spent eight years as an IT Specialist with the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range, where he served as Information Management Officer responsible for IT security across 22 regional locations and 250 employees. He implemented security policies aligned with NIST, Federal, and DoD standards while managing a program portfolio valued at $2.5 million.

Rodney has also taught technology courses as an Adjunct Instructor at Vista College, preparing students for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

He holds the CISSP certification, CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+, along with multiple Microsoft certifications. Rodney is based in Casper, Wyoming, and works remotely with clients nationwide.

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.

Jake Hammock is the Chief Information Security Officer, Assistant Chief Technology Officer and Security & Infrastructure Director at the City of Seattle, where he leads the Security & Infrastructure Division delivering citywide cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, cloud operations, IT service management, telecom and radio systems, fiber, and network services. He directs programs for incident response, identity and governance, enterprise architecture, and system and network operations, aligning investments to resilience, public safety, and civic administrative priorities across the nation’s 17th largest municipality through This Is Your City programs.

Jake’s career spans executive roles in government and industry. He served as Director of Trust and Vice President of Information Security at NICE inContact, leading board-level cybersecurity and privacy programs during a period of accelerated high growth. He was the Chief Technology Officer for a top 10 global fintech by peak market cap, patenting and deploying technologies used in production today, and later CTO for an energy-sector solutions provider, where he architected AI-driven cybersecurity platforms and advised enterprise energy and public-sector clients. A former U.S. Army Military Intelligence and Cyber Warfare Officer, he commanded Cyber National Mission Force units and served in national security leadership assignments within the Intelligence Community. He is a combat veteran, holds an M.Sc. in Cybersecurity Technology and patents spanning telecommunications, environmental platforms, and decentralized technologies, and he remains active in advancing secure AI, quantum-resilient encryption, data governance, and critical infrastructure protection.

Stephanie Warren has more than 28 years of experience in technology, with the past 15 years dedicated to the field of Information Security. As the Assistant Director of Information Security, she brings a seasoned perspective to federal and regulatory compliance, incident response, and data protection. She excels at bridging communication between frontline employees and executive leadership, fostering alignment that strengthens organizational resilience. Her expertise in risk management helps organizations anticipate threats, adapt to challenges, and sustain long-term operational continuity. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Marc Menninger is a seasoned corporate information security and risk management professional with more than twenty years of experience. He has held the Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) certification since 2000 and the Certified in Risk and Information System Controls (CRISC) certification since 2016. Marc’s career started with his service as a Computer and Communications Officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1992 to 1997. During his tenure, he led a team of 19 UNIX administrators, managing mobile Top Secret fiber optic networks. He was stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, LA, and served a short tour in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield.

Transitioning to civilian roles, Marc has navigated through several technical and leadership positions, building his expertise across the United States—from Dallas to San Francisco and, ultimately, Seattle. His roles have included Vice President of Corporate Information Security at Washington Mutual Bank, Security Manager at PEMCO Corporation, Senior Security Manager at Lighthouse eDiscovery, and Director of Cybersecurity at A Place for Mom. Presently, he serves as the Information Security Officer at AstrumU.

Marc's specialty areas encompass Enterprise Risk Assessment, Information Security Program Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and more. He lives near Seattle, WA, with his family.

Neha is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with a global track record of driving innovation at the intersection of security, emerging tech, and financial services. As VP of Cybersecurity Products at J.P. Morgan Chase, she leads the development of next-generation data protection solutions that secure the foundation of modern financial technology at scale and with impact.

Neha’s career spans strategic and technical leadership roles across Fortune 500 firms and global consultancies, including Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Flagstar Bank, NVIDIA and Bank of America. Her work has taken her across North America, Europe, and Asia, giving her a uniquely global perspective on regulatory landscapes, threat intelligence, and enterprise-scale security architecture. At the core of her leadership is a commitment to innovation, especially in advancing privacy-enhancing technologies, secure AI adoption, and zero-trust frameworks. Neha bridges deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, enabling organizations to not only defend against today's threats but also prepare for the next wave of disruption.

Beyond the enterprise, Neha is an active advisor to early-stage startups and venture firms, where she helps founders navigate the complex intersection of cybersecurity, compliance, and product-market fit. She is passionate about ensuring that innovation in security is not just cutting-edge but also responsible, resilient, and built for real-world impact. Neha also contributes to industry working groups focused on standards development and ethical tech adoption. From securing today’s digital economy to enabling the next generation of secure platforms, Neha brings a visionary yet grounded approach to cybersecurity, one that’s deeply technical, future-focused, and driven by purpose.

Lucas brings more than a decade of cybersecurity expertise to the C1 team, specializing in creating outcome-based security roadmaps for complex enterprise environments. With a background spanning systems engineering at Cisco and cloud architecture, he excels at bridging the gap between technical defense and business risk. Lucas is dedicated to helping clients navigate the evolving threat landscape through strategic design, zero-trust frameworks, and a relentless focus on long-term security resilience.

Stephen is an accomplished U.S. Secret Service investigator with 9-plus years of experience leading complex cybercrime, financial fraud, and international cybercrime investigations. He is recognized for pioneering the U.S. Secret Service’s Business Email Compromise Mission Desk, resulting in the recovery of nearly $500 million in victim funds. He was awarded two U.S. Secret Service Director’s Impact Awards, 2021 U.S. Secret Service Employee of the Year Award, and two DHS Secretary’s Gold Medals of Excellence for outstanding leadership, innovation, and impact. Stephen is an experienced public speaker and instructor, having delivered more than 50 global keynotes to executives, policymakers, and law enforcement on topics including cyber-enabled financial crime, digital forensics, and public-private collaboration. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement, government, and the private sector to combat the world’s most sophisticated digital threats through intelligence-driven investigations, rapid response, and cross-border partnerships.

Having achieved an M.Sci in Astrophysics from Glasgow University in Scotland, Lewis went on to spend three years working for UK Defence, developing radar systems for naval vessels and fighter jets. Looking to take advantage of his communication skills combined with his technical skills, he went on to work as a solutions engineer in FinTech SaaS, before finding a passion for cybersecurity (namely by watching too many documentaries about ransomware) and moving on to SecureFlag.

Chris Goettl is the Vice President of Product Management for security products at Ivanti. Chris has over 15 years of experience working in IT, where he supports and implements security solutions for Ivanti customers and guides the security strategy and vision for Ivanti security products. He is also a security evangelist speaking at security events globally where he gives guidance around modern cyber threats and how to combat them effectively. Chris hosts a monthly webinar focusing on Patch Tuesday and security vulnerabilities and frequently blogs about security topics. You can find bylines and commentary from Chris in notable security news sources like SC Magazine, Redmond Magazine, ComputerWorld, ThreatPost, Help Net Security, and more.

Elizabeth Schaedler is a seasoned Splunk Security Advisor, specializing in helping organizations align their security strategies with business risk objectives. She has extensive expertise in leveraging risk-based alerting to address complex challenges such as fraud prevention. With over 20 years of experience in data center operations and cybersecurity, Elizabeth has held senior roles at leading technology companies including Cray Research, HP, RSA, Sun Microsystems, and IBM, mostly in the high-performance computing (HPC) sector. Based in Portland, Elizabeth is a 3rd generation U of O Duck and spends her free time with her husband, recently embarking on the project of organizing the treasures left behind by their two adult children.

Jake Rasko is a passionate technology leader with an unwavering belief in the transformative power of technology to change the world. With a diverse career spanning both IT and Security, he has honed his expertise in building, running, and maintaining critical infrastructure securely at a global scale.

Over the course of Jake’s professional journey, he has been a part of notable organizations such as Cruise, Salesforce, and most recently, He is currently VP of IAM Security at JPMorganChase after stints at Blue Yonder and DAT Freight & Analytics.

With a career that began at the help desk and has since soared to leadership positions in global technology companies, Jake exemplifies the power of continuous growth and learning in the technology industry. His journey is a testament to his adaptability, vision, and unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for positive change.

RJ Niesen serves as the Washington Cybersecurity State Coordinator (CSC) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As the CSC, he assists state, local, and tribal government stakeholders in enhancing the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure facilities across Washington.

Before joining CISA in November 2024, RJ served for twenty years in the US Army, holding leadership roles across several career management fields, including threat intelligence, protective security, information technology, and cybersecurity. In his previous role with the US Army, he directed Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity for the Army's first Multi-Domain Task Force (1st MDTF) upon its establishment in 2020. RJ led a team of twelve IT and four cybersecurity professionals, advising on all matters pertaining to both disciplines as the 1st MDTF expanded from 40 to 2,200 employees within three years. RJ deployed four times during the Global War on Terrorism: Iraq in 2004 and 2009, and Afghanistan in 2007 and 2012. During his service, he earned the Bronze Star and is a Purple Heart recipient.

RJ holds CISSP and PMP certifications and earned an MA in Information Technology Management from Webster University. He enjoys giving back to his community by volunteering as a youth sports coach and serving as an Outreach Coordinator with Reboot Recovery, a non-profit organization that empowers combat veterans to manage trauma and embrace a brighter future. RJ is passionate about his wife of nineteen years, Marisa, their three sons, supporting his local veteran community, and serving the American people!

Transforming vision into reality through strategic leadership, technology innovation, and governance excellence. For more than 30 years, Jonathan Barrios has led technology programs that fuel growth, build resilience, and strengthen trust for global organizations in financial services, SaaS, and fintech.

An inspirational leader and master storyteller, Jonathan motivates teams to act while grounding his vision in the financial acumen that drives business results. Trusted as a credible voice in decision-making, forging strategic financing partnerships, and defining governance boundaries, he consistently earns a seat at the table wherever he serves.

Jonathan began his technology career at just 16, nurturing a lifelong passion for innovation. Today, as Chief Information Security Officer at Vindicia (an Amdocs company), he leads global cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance for a portfolio of SaaS commerce platforms. His programs protect millions of consumer transactions and embed governance and privacy-by-design into every stage of development. Under his leadership, Vindicia has achieved multi-framework compliance—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR—while accelerating secure, rapid innovation for clients worldwide.

​At the same time, as Director of Information Security & Compliance for the Amdocs SaaS Business Unit, Jonathan oversaw security for six global SaaS products, aligning security roadmaps with product strategy and the rigorous demands of Tier-1 telecom clients.

Earlier in his career, he founded JOBA Technologies, delivering bespoke technology and security solutions across diverse industries. Today, Jonathan is spearheading strategic shifts that transform IT from a functional cost center into a catalyst for business innovation, uniting the organization to operate as a truly global enterprise.

Rodney Beard, CISSP, is a cybersecurity consultant with Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, bringing more than 20 years of experience protecting organizations across defense, government, and financial services sectors.

Most recently, Rodney served as Information Security Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, a $2B institution in Oregon, where he built and led the enterprise security program for seven years. His responsibilities included penetration testing, security architecture, incident response, vendor risk management, and developing security awareness training for employees.

Prior to financial services, Rodney spent eight years as an IT Specialist with the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range, where he served as Information Management Officer responsible for IT security across 22 regional locations and 250 employees. He implemented security policies aligned with NIST, Federal, and DoD standards while managing a program portfolio valued at $2.5 million.

Rodney has also taught technology courses as an Adjunct Instructor at Vista College, preparing students for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

He holds the CISSP certification, CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+, along with multiple Microsoft certifications. Rodney is based in Casper, Wyoming, and works remotely with clients nationwide.

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.

Rodney Beard, CISSP, is a cybersecurity consultant with Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, bringing more than 20 years of experience protecting organizations across defense, government, and financial services sectors.

Most recently, Rodney served as Information Security Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, a $2B institution in Oregon, where he built and led the enterprise security program for seven years. His responsibilities included penetration testing, security architecture, incident response, vendor risk management, and developing security awareness training for employees.

Prior to financial services, Rodney spent eight years as an IT Specialist with the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range, where he served as Information Management Officer responsible for IT security across 22 regional locations and 250 employees. He implemented security policies aligned with NIST, Federal, and DoD standards while managing a program portfolio valued at $2.5 million.

Rodney has also taught technology courses as an Adjunct Instructor at Vista College, preparing students for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

He holds the CISSP certification, CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+, along with multiple Microsoft certifications. Rodney is based in Casper, Wyoming, and works remotely with clients nationwide.

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.

Rob Davidson brings many years of experience to his role as Chief Information Security Officer at Pacific Blue Cross and Pacific Blue Cross Solutions. His career started with Dell Canada and has progressed though several senior strategic and leadership positions at industry-defining organizations such as Microsoft and Hootsuite. Prior to his recent return to Vancouver, Rob worked through an extended tenure at Microsoft, from the original basics of networking through the launch of the Global Azure Cloud services.

Rob holds an Executive MBA and maintains his original CISSP certification. He enjoys the opportunity to share with and learn from others who are like-minded in his passion for the Security of People, Information, and Technology.

In addition to his core work, you will also find him engaged in Board of Directors (and Board advisory) positions, volunteer opportunities, and working to mentor and assist the next generation of security professionals.

Dr. Adrian M. Mayers joined Premera Blue Cross in November 2019 as Vice President, IT and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Premera Blue Cross. Dr. Mayers is responsible for providing and optimizing an enterprise-wide security program and architecture that minimizes risk, enables business imperatives, and further strengthens Premera’s security posture. He works closely with Premera’s leadership team to establish and maintain a comprehensive program to protect employees, information assets, and technologies, and mature the corporate culture from security awareness to accountability.

Before joining Premera, Dr. Mayers held senior management positions at Vertafore, Microsoft, Nokia, and Securiguard. He has a strong passion for remaining on the cutting edge of technology and business innovation. Throughout his 25-year career, he has dealt with various aspects of corporate security, such as anti-fraud operations, cybersecurity, intellectual property protection, counterespionage, and loss prevention.

He holds multiple professional certifications, including CISM, CCSP, CFE, CISA, and CDPSE. He earned his doctorate in Business Administration specializing in International Business from Northcentral University, an MBA from Athabasca University, a graduate certificate in cybersecurity from Harvard University, a graduate certificate in counterintelligence from the American Military University, a certificate in digital transformation from MIT, and an engineering technologies diploma from John Abbott College. His academic research pursuits focus on national security, intelligence, special operations forces, cyber warfare, and foreign policy.

Tushar Badlani is a Security Specialist focused on Customer Trust and Third-Party Risk at Figma. With 10+ years in security, he previously served as Global Customer Audit Manager at Okta, leading audit programs across North America, EMEA, and APJ. His background spans consulting at EY in Technology Risk and Third-Party Risk, advisory roles with security tooling companies, and co-authoring published research on third-party cyber risk. He holds CRISC, CISA, CCAK, and CCSK certifications, as well as an MS in Information Security Management from Syracuse University.

Strategic security executive with over two decades of transformational leadership across the world's most demanding technology and enterprise environments. Proven track record driving enterprise-wide security strategies that align with business objectives while managing complex, global teams and regulatory compliance frameworks. Recognized expert in designing and implementing comprehensive security architectures that enable digital transformation while maintaining the highest standards of protection across application security, infrastructure security, cloud security, identity and access management, third-party risk, and enterprise threat detection.

In her current role as SVP, Global Chief Security Officer at Blue Yonder, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain software and solutions for global enterprises, Dr. Voss sets strategic direction and drives execution across all facets of the organization's security program. Leading a high-performing team of security engineers, architects, and security operations experts, she establishes security policies, procedures, and practices that protect enterprise assets while enabling business velocity and innovation. Her responsibilities encompass application security, infrastructure security, access control and identity management, third-party risk management, threat detection and response, and regulatory compliance for complex global supply chains.

Drawing on her extensive tenure at industry-leading organizations including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Public Cloud, Salesforce, and Capital One, Dr. Voss has consistently delivered transformational security programs that reduce risk, enhance operational resilience, and support scalable growth. Her expertise spans foundational security architecture, fraud detection and prevention, identity management, and enterprise cloud security practices.

Transforming vision into reality through strategic leadership, technology innovation, and governance excellence. For more than 30 years, Jonathan Barrios has led technology programs that fuel growth, build resilience, and strengthen trust for global organizations in financial services, SaaS, and fintech.

An inspirational leader and master storyteller, Jonathan motivates teams to act while grounding his vision in the financial acumen that drives business results. Trusted as a credible voice in decision-making, forging strategic financing partnerships, and defining governance boundaries, he consistently earns a seat at the table wherever he serves.

Jonathan began his technology career at just 16, nurturing a lifelong passion for innovation. Today, as Chief Information Security Officer at Vindicia (an Amdocs company), he leads global cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance for a portfolio of SaaS commerce platforms. His programs protect millions of consumer transactions and embed governance and privacy-by-design into every stage of development. Under his leadership, Vindicia has achieved multi-framework compliance—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and GDPR—while accelerating secure, rapid innovation for clients worldwide.

​At the same time, as Director of Information Security & Compliance for the Amdocs SaaS Business Unit, Jonathan oversaw security for six global SaaS products, aligning security roadmaps with product strategy and the rigorous demands of Tier-1 telecom clients.

Earlier in his career, he founded JOBA Technologies, delivering bespoke technology and security solutions across diverse industries. Today, Jonathan is spearheading strategic shifts that transform IT from a functional cost center into a catalyst for business innovation, uniting the organization to operate as a truly global enterprise.

Vatsal Gupta is a Senior Security Engineer at Apple with 13 years in identity, access management, and cybersecurity. His current focus is authorization architecture for agentic AI systems and policy-based access control. He contributes to the OpenID Foundation AuthZEN Working Group, the CSA IAM Working Group, and OWASP AISVS. He has spoken at Identiverse 2026, ISC2 Security Congress, and multiple IEEE conferences. He serves on the CyCon NATO CCDCOE Academic Review Committee and the ISSA Journal Editorial Advisory Board. IEEE Senior Member.

Mr. Di Giacomo is an award-winning, veteran cybersecurity executive with over 26 years of experience leading security strategy and governance across critical infrastructure and corporate environments, both domestically and internationally. His expertise encompasses IT and OT security, security governance, cloud security, disaster recovery, risk and compliance management across multiple industry frameworks, and data privacy. In his current role as Chief Information Security Officer at Sound Transit, he built a nationally recognized, security program from the ground up based on the ISO 27001 international standard, achieving top-tier maturity ratings, confirmed by independent audits. Mr. Di Giacomo holds multiple rigorous, industry-relevant certifications including C|CISO, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE and HISP, and is a frequent speaker, lecturer, and advisor on cybersecurity, risk, and resilience. Mr. Di Giacomo holds both a B.S. in Electronic Engineering degree, as well as a Master of Engineering and Technology Management, Summa Cum Laude.

A strategic visionary and hands-on leader, Mr. Di Giacomo is deeply committed to advancing cybersecurity maturity and resilience. He currently serves on the Washington State Technology Services Board Security Subcommittee and contributes to multiple professional associations including ISACA, ISC2 and ISSA and the IEEE, where he has achieved Senior Member status. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, Mr. Di Giacomo brings a global perspective with a business and mission centric focus to today’s cybersecurity challenges and solutions.

Dr. Leonard Casiple is the founder of Public Value LLC and is a former Green Beret. He is the first in the world to conduct a doctoral study of the CARVER Matrix in a cyber environment. Leonard earned his education from Northeastern University (Doctor of Law and Policy), California Lutheran University (Master of Public Policy and Administration), Thunderbird School of Global Management (Global Master of Business Administration), Excelsior College (BS in Liberal Arts), Defense Language Institute (18-Month Arabic Language Course), JFK Special Warfare Center and School (Special Forces Qualification Course), and Academy of Competitive Intelligence (Master of Competitive Intelligence™).

Sean brings more than 30 years’ experience in enterprise IT and hybrid identity security to his role at Semperis. An original architect and technical leader of Intel's Active Directory and Texas Instrument’s Windows NT network, he is a 15-time MVP alumnus and has been involved with Microsoft identity technology since its inception. His experience as an identity strategy consultant for many Fortune 500 companies gives him a broad perspective on the challenges of today's identity-centered security.

Stephanie Warren has more than 28 years of experience in technology, with the past 15 years dedicated to the field of Information Security. As the Assistant Director of Information Security, she brings a seasoned perspective to federal and regulatory compliance, incident response, and data protection. She excels at bridging communication between frontline employees and executive leadership, fostering alignment that strengthens organizational resilience. Her expertise in risk management helps organizations anticipate threats, adapt to challenges, and sustain long-term operational continuity. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Michelle Linders Wagner, a seasoned risk management executive, brings 25+ years of experience in enhancing compliance and risk posture for Fortune 500 firms. With cyber, compliance, and audit expertise, she builds high performing teams, swiftly identifying fit for purpose solutions that align with business strategy. While she is currently loving her job as the Head of Internal Audit at Docusign, Michelle has loved her prior positions, as well. At Deloitte, she transformed the global risk function; as an executive at Costco, she ran the second line of defense where she matured the global governance, risk, and compliance function; and at SAP, she drove high-priority risk and governance initiatives. Committed to excellence, Michelle excels in leading teams to solve intricate risk challenges.

Passionate risk and security leader committed to safeguarding the digital landscape with extensive experience in critical infrastructure. Experienced in regulatory compliance across the United States, Europe, and Asia. My passion lies in shaping strategic directions and implementing robust controls meticulously tailored to meet regulatory requirements.

Beyond my technical expertise, I'm devoted to advancing the role of women in security. I actively promote inclusivity in the workplace and offer mentorship to empower aspiring professionals.

Let's unite our strengths and collaborate to create a safer world together.

Corey Ball is an offensive security consultant who breaks APIs, agentic systems, cloud, and the networks that connect them, and builds application security tests at scale. He authored "Hacking APIs" (No Starch Press) and founded APIsec University, a free educational platform that has trained more than 150,000 students in application security. He has more than 15 years in IT and cybersecurity across aerospace, agribusiness, energy, financial technology, government services, and healthcare, with more than a 1,000 penetration tests behind him. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy from Sacramento State University, along with the OSCP, CCISO, CISSP, and several other industry certifications.

Keyao An is a Member of Technical Staff at OpenAI, where she builds enterprise identity and access capabilities for complex, large-scale products. Her work focuses on authentication, authorization, multi-IdP SSO, policy-based access control, and the safe deployment of security-critical changes. Previously at Meta, she developed AI-powered business products and safety systems. She specializes in turning complex security and enterprise requirements into resilient product capabilities that balance strong controls, operational reliability, and usable customer experiences.

Tim Gallo is the Head of Global Threat Intelligence at Google Cloud, he specializes in Cyber Threat Intelligence and Risk everything from Intelligence Operations and Cyber Threat Profile development to risk based analytic approaches to Security Operations. He Joined Google Cloud through the acquisition of Mandiant by Google in 2022, he had spent 5 years at Mandiant prior to the acquisition in a variety of field facing roles covering the aforementioned topics. Before joining Mandiant, Tim leveraged his over 20 years’ experience in information security and intelligence operations to aid in the development and deployment of a number of solutions. Including building client and organizational expertise in Intelligence Led Security and Business Operations. This included the development and product management of some of the first cyber intelligence solutions ever brought to market. These solutions have included threat and vulnerability management tools, IOC prediction algorithms, intelligence services, and strategic intelligence consulting. Today he spends his days helping clients understand the importance of Intelligence as a guiding principle for building out effective security processes and operations and helping clients and vendors find ways to leverage technologies responsibly to build their cyber defense centers and security operations practices. Every once in a while he can be found out in the desert, sometimes on his Harley with a flamethrower, sometimes with just a flamethrower

An Information Security leader with experience establishing resilient security strategies and procedures enhancing the corporate security posture, through evaluation of risk, promoting security awareness and privacy training, management of incident response, managing relationships with customers and business partners, and ensuring continued compliance through internal, customer and certification security audits.

A proven leader, skilled in managing network and application operations, knowledgeable in many collaboration and web environments and successfully managed services and large scale projects. Experienced in several security frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, GDPR and SOC.

Rodney Beard, CISSP, is a cybersecurity consultant with Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, bringing more than 20 years of experience protecting organizations across defense, government, and financial services sectors.

Most recently, Rodney served as Information Security Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, a $2B institution in Oregon, where he built and led the enterprise security program for seven years. His responsibilities included penetration testing, security architecture, incident response, vendor risk management, and developing security awareness training for employees.

Prior to financial services, Rodney spent eight years as an IT Specialist with the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range, where he served as Information Management Officer responsible for IT security across 22 regional locations and 250 employees. He implemented security policies aligned with NIST, Federal, and DoD standards while managing a program portfolio valued at $2.5 million.

Rodney has also taught technology courses as an Adjunct Instructor at Vista College, preparing students for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.

He holds the CISSP certification, CompTIA Security+, Network+, and A+, along with multiple Microsoft certifications. Rodney is based in Casper, Wyoming, and works remotely with clients nationwide.

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.