SecureWorld Chicago 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.

A cybersecurity and compliance executive with a passion for building resilient organizations through strategic risk management, governance, and security leadership. I lead enterprise security and compliance programs that protect critical assets, ensure regulatory alignment, and enable business resilience. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in translating complex risk landscapes into actionable strategies that drive trust and performance. My focus is on building strong security cultures, aligning governance with business goals, and mentoring the next generation of security leaders.

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.​

Dr. Fred Kwong has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years in working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors. He is an award-winning thought leader in security and currently works at DeVry University where he currently serves as the VP and Chief Information Security Officer. He is a member of several advisory boards and is a frequent speaker at national security forums on cyber security and information technology and is often asked to consult on matters of security and leadership

Fred also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt and Benedictine Universities. He received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and professional communications, Master of Business Administration in management information systems from Roosevelt University, and holds his Doctorate in organization development from Benedictine University. Fred has earned several certifications including the CISSP, CISA, CISM, CDPE, PCIP, PMP and ITILv3f.

Ricardo Lafosse is responsible for IT risk governance, software and product security, incident management, technical disaster recovery, and determining enterprise-wide security policies and procedures. Lafosse regularly presents on security topics at global conferences, including Defcon, MirCon, and ISACA CACS. Lafosse has more than 15 years of experience in information security for the government, finance, legal, and healthcare. Lafosse holds a Master’s in Information Assurance from the Iowa State University. He also holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designations.

Dr. Fred Kwong has been in the information security and technology field for the past 20 years in working in education, financial, telecommunication, healthcare, and insurance sectors. He is an award-winning thought leader in security and currently works at DeVry University where he currently serves as the VP and Chief Information Security Officer. He is a member of several advisory boards and is a frequent speaker at national security forums on cyber security and information technology and is often asked to consult on matters of security and leadership

Fred also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt and Benedictine Universities. He received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and professional communications, Master of Business Administration in management information systems from Roosevelt University, and holds his Doctorate in organization development from Benedictine University. Fred has earned several certifications including the CISSP, CISA, CISM, CDPE, PCIP, PMP and ITILv3f.

Ricardo Lafosse is responsible for IT risk governance, software and product security, incident management, technical disaster recovery, and determining enterprise-wide security policies and procedures. Lafosse regularly presents on security topics at global conferences, including Defcon, MirCon, and ISACA CACS. Lafosse has more than 15 years of experience in information security for the government, finance, legal, and healthcare. Lafosse holds a Master’s in Information Assurance from the Iowa State University. He also holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designations.

A cybersecurity and compliance executive with a passion for building resilient organizations through strategic risk management, governance, and security leadership. I lead enterprise security and compliance programs that protect critical assets, ensure regulatory alignment, and enable business resilience. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, I specialize in translating complex risk landscapes into actionable strategies that drive trust and performance. My focus is on building strong security cultures, aligning governance with business goals, and mentoring the next generation of security leaders.

Bruce Coffing is an information security professional with over twenty-five years industry experience in information technology and cybersecurity. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Chicago. Prior to joining the City of Chicago, Mr. Coffing held Senior Vice President information security positions at Bank of America and was a Senior Manager at consulting firm Accenture. Mr. Coffing holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Head of Cybersecurity, 20+ years in InfoSec/Cyber. MBA, Masters in Cyber, CISSP, CISM.

Technology executive with 25+ years of experience leading AI-enabled, secure, and resilient digital transformation across enterprise IT, cloud platforms, and digital-physical critical infrastructure. Proven ability to align innovation with governance, risk, and operational continuity in highly regulated and high-impact environments.

Troy’s career reflects a full-spectrum technology leadership journey, progressing from hands-on engineering, architecture, and cyber forensics roles to senior executive positions including Board Member, Director, Vice President, and 4 times as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This end-to-end perspective enables him to translate complex technical realities into executive-level strategy, board-ready risk decisions, and measurable business outcomes.

Committed to empowering others and giving back to the profession, Troy volunteered for several years with internationally recognized experts to author, review, and refine global certification exam content for ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) programs. This work required maintaining technology, cultural, and regulatory neutrality for a worldwide audience. He has also served as a mentor for SANS 504: Hacking Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, supporting the development of advanced incident response practitioners.

Troy currently serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Akron, teaching graduate-level (454 & 554) courses in cybersecurity and information systems auditing within the university’s STEM-accredited program, helping prepare the next generation of technology and risk leaders.

His professional credentials reflect executive-level breadth across AI, cloud, privacy, cyber-physical systems, governance, and incident response, including advanced training in ICS / SCADA cybersecurity from Idaho National Laboratory and defensible security architecture and engineering.

• ICS / SCADA Cybersecurity – DoD, Idaho National Laboratory (2024)
• SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture & Engineering
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
• Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM) Certified via CMU – SEI
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) SANS 504

Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), leads initiatives to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity. With more than two decades of experience as a strategist, she has successfully aligned businesses, nonprofits, and grant-funded programs with workforce goals. Her accolades include an honorary Doctor of Science & Technology from Champlain College (2024), two SANS Difference Maker Awards, and recognition as one of CS Hub’s Top 25 Cybersecurity Leaders. Lynn also contributes to the cybersecurity community through her roles on the CSA AI Initiative, the UMGC CIT Advisory Board, and as a Board Member for the CIS Alan Paller Laureate Program.

Scott Barnes has 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and 30 years overall in IT. He has built and led enterprise security programs across global Fortune 500 manufacturers. He has previously held leadership roles at Cummins and Tenneco, bringing together resilience, strategy, and innovation.

Jim has more than 10 years of experience in the data security space and has been an Sales Engineer at Varonis, StealthBits (Netwrix), Splunk, IBM, and Bionic AI. Before that, he served in network and systems engineering roles at MSPs in the upper Midwest. His broad experience in deploying and securing systems and data has translated into thought leadership about the practical challenges in the data security posture management space.

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.​

Rebekah Skeete is a cybersecurity leader, nonprofit executive, and passionate advocate for accessibility and diversity in technology. As CEO and Executive Director of BlackGirlsHack, she empowers underrepresented communities through mentorship, education, and career development in cybersecurity. Recognized with the 2025 empowHERaccess Global Prestige Award for Community Leadership and named to the 2024 Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40, Rebekah is celebrated for her innovation, leadership, and lasting impact on the industry. She has also served as a Senior Security Engineer, designing and managing secure infrastructures to protect critical systems. Holding certifications including GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT), and completing programs like the Women’s Entrepreneurship program at eCornell, Rebekah brings both technical expertise and strategic vision to her work. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a podcaster, speaker, and voice-over artist, inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to break barriers and thrive.

Rebecca Royal is a Product Marketing Manager at imper.ai, focused on preventing workforce impersonation and AI-driven social engineering attacks that bypass traditional authentication controls. After training to become a SOC analyst, she developed a strong focus on defensive security and the practical challenges faced by security teams. Her work centers on how attacks are evolving; particularly in identity, impersonation, and AI; and what this means for how organizations approach security today.

Robert Crisp is Vice President of Technical Services at Censys, where he leads global customer-facing engineering teams focused on helping organizations understand and secure their external attack surface. With more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise networking, Robert specializes in translating complex technical challenges into actionable security strategies.

Prior to Censys, Robert held senior technical leadership roles at companies including SentinelOne, Attivo Networks, Extreme Networks, and 3Com, where he built and scaled global systems engineering organizations. He brings deep expertise in attack surface management, threat exposure, and go-to-market technical strategy, and is passionate about helping security teams stay ahead of evolving threats.

Robert is a frequent speaker on cybersecurity trends and is known for his practical, real-world insights into defending modern digital environments.

Prabir Datta is a strategic business and cybersecurity leader at Seceon with global operational expertise in Cybersecurity and IT Networking. Over his career, he has helped organizations bridge complex business and technology challenges spanning successful startups, global enterprises, service providers, and private equity firms. His mantra is simple yet powerful: "Help others to help yourself"—a philosophy that continues to shape how he builds relationships, drives growth, and creates long-term business value.

Stephen is a Cloud Security Evangelist at Gigamon looking to bridge the changes and operational challenges in the on-premises, private/public cloud security and visibility worlds. With more than 20 years of experience in classic networking, intrusion prevention and detection (IPS), deep packet inspection, and network performance, Stephen is well versed in many aspects of network visibility and security. Born in Germany and currently living in Austin, Texas, Stephen holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, along with several industry certifications, including the CISSP. Stephen is a native German and English speaker who spent formative years in the U.S., Germany, and Greece.

Robert Kraczek, Global Strategist with One Identity, has more than three decades of security experience, with a specialization in Identity Security. Over the years, Robert has worked with, implemented solutions, and advised customers in all major industries as well as local, state and federal governments. Robert’s responsibilities include working with customers to develop a strategy to solve their security challenges as well as helping set the future direction of the One Identity portfolio.

Sean has over three decades of experience in the Information Technology field, with a focus on information security best practices and compliance. He currently serves as the Head of Information Security and Compliance at KinderCare, one of the nation’s largest accredited early learning education systems, implementing and maintaining the company’s security and compliance Prior to KinderCare, Sean Served as the Chief Information Security Officer, at Atmosera, providing security and compliance expert advisory to Atmosera’s clientele. He brings extensive experience in lean team management within infrastructure and security business units, providing a reliable and secure environment across a wide range of regulatory and legal frameworks. Sean has held progressively more senior roles with ESCO one the world’s largest steel manufacturer of ground engagement equipment, Gogo Air, providing security advisory and design for all the commercial wireless services, DDB/Omnicom, a worldwide marketing communications firm, as well as financial institutions, and national retail chains.

Sarah Buerger serves as the Business Information Security Officer for The Kraft Heinz Company.

Michael Wichmann is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in information security, technology, and management consulting within the financial services industry. As Chief of Staff at Wintrust Financial, a $65 billion publicly traded financial services company, he plays a critical role in protecting the organization and its customers from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. His strategic efforts contributed to Wintrust being ranked by Forbes as the #6 most cybersecure bank in 2024, demonstrating his dedication to fostering innovation and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.

With a passion for solving complex problems, Michael specializes in integrating emerging technologies into robust information security strategies that safeguard the integrity of financial systems. His expertise addresses risks related to AI, identity management, digital transactions, and advanced security frameworks, ensuring organizations remain adaptable and secure.

As a recognized thought leader, author, and speaker, Michael engages with industry audiences to share actionable insights and spearhead meaningful discussions on the future of information security. His forward-thinking approach and ability to anticipate trends have positioned him as a trusted authority in information security within the financial services industry.

Michael’s unwavering commitment to advancing the security and trustworthiness of financial systems reflects his broader vision: creating a safer, more resilient digital ecosystem for businesses and individuals alike.

Ed is the Business Information Security Officer for Gallagher Bassett and Global Head of Third Party Risk Management for Gallagher. He is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in information security and IT GRC. He has built cybersecurity programs with emphasis on IT risk management, vulnerability management, third party risk , and IT governance. Ed has worked primarily in financial services, retail, and health care for multiple global companies.

Frank is a Senior Vice President and Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for Bank of America, where he manages risk for several key client-facing technology areas and lines of business. Prior to the Bank, Frank was Global Head of Security Operations for Zurich Insurance, a large multi-line insurance carrier with 55,000 people in 170 countries. At Zurich, he set the vision & strategy for Zurich’s global security toolkit and oversaw its daily operation. He also led Zurich’s global Identity Access Management (IAM) team.

Throughout his career, Frank has held several key IT Leadership positions, including CIO for Barrington Capital, Head of Global Applications for Hewitt, Chief Delivery Officer for Sears, and CIO Advisory Lead at The Revere Group, an IT consulting firm.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northwestern University and is active in a number of professional organizations, including the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and the Society for Information Management (SIM).

Courtney Guss is Director of Crisis Management at Semperis, with more than 20 years of experience spanning cybersecurity, risk management, and crisis response. She specializes in helping organizations navigate high-impact incidents—from ransomware attacks to regulatory reporting—by orchestrating clear, business-aligned response strategies. Courtney is passionate about transforming crisis chaos into operational clarity.

Nousheen Begum, MS, CISSP, is a Cybersecurity Engineer with nine years of experience in security architecture and regional leadership. She holds a Master’s in Cybersecurity and serves as the Vice President for WiCyS Wisconsin, Membership Chair for ISC2 Wisconsin, and a board member for ISACA Milwaukee. A passionate advocate for mentorship and cognitive diversity, Nousheen leverages her background in competitive Capture The Flag (CTF) to help organizations build resilient, threat-aware cultures. She is dedicated to advancing the Wisconsin cyber ecosystem through technical expertise and community advocacy.

I am a high-performing, globally-experienced executive with extensive information security, product security, enterprise risk management and information technology leadership experiences. I believe my unique blend of leadership positions across these disciplines has given me a well-rounded and results-oriented approach.

I have demonstrated proficiency in driving transformational change through leadership vision, collaboration and execution. Recruited to Zebra Technologies as Chief Security Officer (CSO), I am providing strategic leadership for Zebra's information security, product security, business continuity, and corporate security programs across the global enterprise. Previously, as Caterpillar’s first CISO, I rallied support from numerous stakeholders, created a shared vision, and built a new program with measurable improvements. Recruited from Caterpillar to be Ecolab’s first CISO, I successfully realigned security priorities with business objectives, obtained executive support, achieved quick-wins, restructured the team and recruited talent.

My proven ability to interact and communicate well with all levels of large organizations, including executive management and the Board of Directors, is a crucial skill. A large part of any risk management position is effective, courageous and measured communications.

Key skills and attributes include: Leadership Vision | Execution | Communication | Executive presence with Board of Directors of Fortune 50-500 companies | Teamwork | Courage | 20+ years of Information Security, Cyber Security , Product Security, Information Technology, Corporate Security, and Enterprise Risk Management leadership experience | International experience

I am a global CIO and technology executive with 25 years of experience leading digital transformation across multinational organizations. I have worked in both family-owned and public companies with worldwide presence, building and leading multicultural, geographically distributed teams. Throughout my career, I have focused on creating opportunities for people while aligning technology, security, and data to business strategy. Today, as Vice President of Technology at Power Construction, I drive scalable growth and lasting technology impact.

George is a business technology leader with over 30 years’ experience in startup, mid-sized and Fortune 500 firms. As the Chief Marketing Officer at PTP, George is responsible for strategic growth, client relationships, and new business development. George was also a former CIO and COO with industry experiences in seven different verticals.

George has a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a MS in Engineering Management from National Technological University. In addition to his work with PTP, George also serves on the board of SIM Chicago and volunteers for various non-profits, including I.C. Stars, Northeastern Illinois University Advisory Board, and Teen Innovators Board.

Rick Halm guides clients in preparing for, responding to, recovering, and learning from cybersecurity and privacy incidents. Rick's breadth of experience within the incident response landscape—from leading incident response at the cyber insurance level, to experience at one of the nation’s largest health insurers, to his time in private practice—all blend together to allow him to approach cybersecurity and privacy incidents from a unique vantage point. As a U.S. Army veteran, he blends this vantage point with an ability to bring order and calm to complex and high-stress incidents.

Tony Iacobelli joined Splunk in 2019, and is currently the Senior Manager of Splunk’s Advanced Response Team (SplunkART), responsible for executing the IR lifecycle anywhere, anytime. Tony brings over a decade of experience of kicking bad actors off of networks, slinging SPL, skiing, and continuous management to Splunk. Prior to joining Splunk, Tony led investigation teams for the University of Cincinnati and contributed to helping secure https://events.secureworld.io/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=speakerscritical public infrastructure, research data and more. Tony has a degree in Information Technology, a hatred of printers and a love of riding roller coasters.

Fayyaz is Senior Director at AppOmni, and is the global program leader focused on integrating SaaS Security, GenAI, Identity governance, and large-scale cloud risk for advisory and Big Four consulting clients. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, Fayyaz began his career as a practitioner in Security Operations, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence. He later specialized in driving product and service strategy and roadmaps at prominent companies, including Mandiant, FireEye, Optiv, Recorded Future, and other leading Cloud and SaaS Security organizations.

Bill Weinberg is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in solutions engineering and presales leadership. Currently serving as VP of Solutions Engineering at Checkmarx since January 2024, previous positions include Worldwide ADM Sales Development and Presales RVP at OpenText, Worldwide ADM Sales Development and Presales Leader at Micro Focus, and various presales leadership roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where Bill drove technical sales strategies across multiple software portfolios. Bill holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Business Information Systems from Illinois State University, earned between 1992 and 1996.

Bich-Thuy Le is an enterprise AI and digital transformation executive, U.S. AI patent holder, and board advisor with over 25 years of experience modernizing enterprise software, platforms, and underlying infrastructure, including data and AI capabilities, in highly regulated environments. Her career has progressed from building enterprise applications to leading platform modernization, digital transformation, and enterprise AI.

Her work focuses on a challenge many organizations underestimate: AI systems drive probabilistic decisions that evolve over time and create operational risk if not governed across their full lifecycle. She has held enterprise accountability for end-to-end technology platforms, spanning applications, AI platforms, and infrastructure, while defining how human and AI decisions interact, where accountability resides, and how escalation and override flow across enterprise workflows to meet business, regulatory, and fiduciary expectations.

Her patented AI innovations address scalability, continuous validation, performance degradation, bias, and silent failure risk. She is known for tying AI investment to measurable value through decision-level analytics, confidence thresholds, and human-AI performance signals, grounded in real-world experience building and operating complex enterprise platforms.

Through LeLumin, LLC, she engages with boards and senior leaders on enterprise technology and AI strategy, governance, and risk-aware AI literacy, and is a frequent executive forum speaker.

Sankar Chockalingam is a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect with more than 20 years of extensive experience designing and implementing cutting-edge security solutions across diverse technologies. His career spans roles in enterprise security architecture, threat management, and regulatory compliance, where he has consistently led initiatives to fortify digital infrastructures and reduce organizational risk.

Currently, he is expanding his expertise into Generative AI and Agentic AI, exploring their transformative potential in enterprise environments.

Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), leads initiatives to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity. With more than two decades of experience as a strategist, she has successfully aligned businesses, nonprofits, and grant-funded programs with workforce goals. Her accolades include an honorary Doctor of Science & Technology from Champlain College (2024), two SANS Difference Maker Awards, and recognition as one of CS Hub’s Top 25 Cybersecurity Leaders. Lynn also contributes to the cybersecurity community through her roles on the CSA AI Initiative, the UMGC CIT Advisory Board, and as a Board Member for the CIS Alan Paller Laureate Program.

Dan Flaningan leads the Transformation Office at Old National Bank, architecting enterprise-wide innovation capabilities including the AI Development Lifecycle (DLC) model utilizing spec-driven development methodology, and shaping agentic AI systems for enterprise-grade deployments. His work establishes standardized frameworks and governance structures that accelerate AI solution delivery while ensuring enterprise-grade quality and compliance through specification-first design approaches. Previously, Dan served as Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Bremer Financial Corporation. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Youngstown State University.

Meredith Winegar leads enterprise AI transformation at Old National Bank, one of the top 25 U.S. banking companies with approximately $71 billion in assets. As Transformation Office Director, she established the bank's AI Center of Excellence in 2025, building comprehensive AI capability through a five-pillar framework: Vision, Governance, Culture, Capabilities, and Enablement.

With over two decades of distinguished leadership in banking, Meredith Winegar offers a comprehensive and unique 360-degree perspective on organizational change. Her expertise spans transformation, strategy, and diverse business lines, including Mortgage, Trust, Insurance, and Wealth Management. This extensive experience is coupled with a profound understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements, technological advancements, operational insights, and leadership in enterprise transformation. She previously led digital banking transformation at Bremer Bank, driving platform modernization and fraud reduction strategies.

Meredith addresses the critical industry challenge: while 60% of banking processes can be transformed by AI, the industry sees only 1% adoption. Her work focuses on operationalizing AI strategy, building AI fluency across organizations, and establishing governance frameworks that enable innovation while maintaining rigorous risk management.

A recognized speaker on AI transformation and embedded finance, Meredith has presented at a variety of events including most recently ChiBrrCon and Lend360 discussing the future of banking. She is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Alan LeFort is CEO and co-founder of StrongestLayer, an AI-native email security company. With 25 years in cybersecurity leadership at Proofpoint, McAfee, and Intel, he focuses on the intersection of AI and email security architecture. He writes regularly for CSO Online and TechRadar on why pattern-based detection has become an architectural dead end against AI-generated attacks. He joined StrongestLayer in 2025 after advising the founding team, convinced that reasoning-based detection, not signature matching, would define the next decade of email security. He holds an Executive MBA from the Rotman School of Management.

Jenya is the CPO and co-founder at Joon, replacing the managed security service layer with a high-velocity AI platform that delivers outcomes. Previously, he built Google SecOps and Gemini SecOps, unifying Chronicle, Mandiant, VirusTotal, and Siemplify into a cohesive solution. As the first hire at Siemplify, he led the automation products, helping F500s and the largest service providers automate their security programs.

Dave is an accomplished security and IT leader with a strong track record of building and elevating security programs in highly regulated industries. With expertise in strategy, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and risk management, Dave has enabled organizations to grow securely while improving operational efficiencies and reducing risk. Known for aligning security and IT strategies with business objectives, he specializes in building high-performing teams, and ensuring Security and IT create value for the business and become a competitive advantage.

Shefali is a seasoned professional with expertise in information security, privacy, higher education, HIPAA, research, healthcare policy and strategy, promoting Interoperability (PI), and compliance. With 20+ years of cybersecurity, privacy, and higher education experience—including 30+ years of healthcare experience. She is acknowledged as a cybersecurity and privacy subject matter expert (SME) and highly sought after for thought leadership opportunities. Shefali also has a keen interest in the adoption of innovative technology and provides leadership, consultation, coordination, and integration of information processes with enterprise-wide information technology and information security and privacy strategies.

Pamela Nigro is a leading voice in cybersecurity and IT governance, recognized for her strategic vision and unwavering commitment to protecting critical information. Named one of Security Magazine's Top Cybersecurity Leaders, she currently serves as VP of Security and Security Officer at Medecision, where she oversees comprehensive cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and protocol development. With over 25 years of experience, Pamela brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse roles, including her tenure as Chair of the ISACA Board, where she shaped the global IT governance landscape.

Her experience spans diverse industries, from leading digital transformation and achieving HITRUST certification at Home Access Health Corporation (HAHC), to pioneering automated IT controls and integrating Agile/DevSecOps at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). Pamela's deep understanding of compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 1/2, and SOx (NAIC-MAR), is rooted in her early career at PwC. Beyond her corporate leadership, Pamela is dedicated to educating the next generation of security professionals as an Adjunct Professor at Lewis University, and through her active involvement in ISACA's SheLeadsTech. A sought-after speaker, author, and "Distinguished Toastmaster," Pamela shares her expertise at major industry conferences and in leading publications, continuously elevating the cybersecurity profession.

I am a high-performing, globally-experienced executive with extensive information security, product security, enterprise risk management and information technology leadership experiences. I believe my unique blend of leadership positions across these disciplines has given me a well-rounded and results-oriented approach.

I have demonstrated proficiency in driving transformational change through leadership vision, collaboration and execution. Recruited to Zebra Technologies as Chief Security Officer (CSO), I am providing strategic leadership for Zebra's information security, product security, business continuity, and corporate security programs across the global enterprise. Previously, as Caterpillar’s first CISO, I rallied support from numerous stakeholders, created a shared vision, and built a new program with measurable improvements. Recruited from Caterpillar to be Ecolab’s first CISO, I successfully realigned security priorities with business objectives, obtained executive support, achieved quick-wins, restructured the team and recruited talent.

My proven ability to interact and communicate well with all levels of large organizations, including executive management and the Board of Directors, is a crucial skill. A large part of any risk management position is effective, courageous and measured communications.

Key skills and attributes include: Leadership Vision | Execution | Communication | Executive presence with Board of Directors of Fortune 50-500 companies | Teamwork | Courage | 20+ years of Information Security, Cyber Security , Product Security, Information Technology, Corporate Security, and Enterprise Risk Management leadership experience | International experience

Erik Hart oversees global information security for Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services firms. A recognized thought leader with more than 20 years of experience in providing information security services to various industries and organizations, he also serves in an advisory role for numerous companies and organizations in the information security field, including Mimecast, CrowdStrike, InfraGard Chicago Members Alliance and Western Illinois University.

Before joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2018, he served as CISO and Director of IT Risk Management for Zebra Technologies, a provider of mobile, logistics and point-of-sale technology and systems to retail, health care, transportation, manufacturing and other industries. Erik earned his Bachelors from Western Illinois University and Masters from Western Governors University.