SecureWorld Critical Infrastructure Virtual Conference 2025

Chris Plesiuk, M.Sc., a Senior Consultant specializing in strategic cybersecurity services at Mandiant, brings over 15 years of comprehensive expertise to the critical infrastructure sector. Chris's experience spans both IT and ICS/OT environments, addressing the unique challenges of diverse critical infrastructure industries. His core specializations include Security Program Assessments, Crown Jewel Assessments, Tabletop Exercises, and the development of robust Incident Management Programs and associated documentation. Notably, Chris excels in delivering tailored solutions through threat modeling and strategic preparedness.

James Young, a Senior Strategic Security Consultant based in Toronto, Ontario, offers over 25 years of extensive cybersecurity expertise. His career spans critical areas such as architecture, incident response, operations, and risk management, demonstrating a well-rounded understanding of the field. James's experience extends across diverse and demanding sectors, including energy, mining, manufacturing, logistics, banking, and investments. His core focus centers on the development and management of comprehensive IT and OT Security Programs, as well as specialized skills in Threat Modeling, Incident Response Planning, and Security Program Assessments.

Cameron Malin, JD, CISSP, is the founder of Modus Cyberandi, a bespoke Cyber Behavioral Profiling consultancy specializing in the assessment of cyber threat actor decision making, adversary tradecraft, cyber deception, and cognitive vulnerabilities. As a retired Behavioral Profiler with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he has more than 22 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and profiling cyber adversaries across the spectrum of criminal to national security attacks.

During his tenure in the FBI, he was the founder of both the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit's (BAU) Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center (CBAC), the FBI BAU's methodology and application of science-based behavioral profiling and assessment to national security and criminal cyber offenders—and the BAU’s Deception and Influence Group (DIG), a uniquely trained and experienced cadre of Behavioral Profilers specialized in analyses and countermeasures to adversary cyber deception campaigns and influence operations.

He is a co-author of the authoritative cyber deception book, "Deception in the Digital Age: Exploiting and Defending Human Targets Through Computer-Mediated Communications" (published by Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.), and co-author of the Malware Forensics book series: "Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code," "Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems," and "Malware
Forensics Field Guide for Linux Systems" (all published by Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.).

Amy E. Yee is a Fractional Chief Digital and Transformation Officer and the founder of Wired for Change, a podcast exploring digital impact and innovation. With more than eight years in senior executive roles, she has led enterprise-wide digital and cybersecurity transformations across sectors, including healthcare. Amy brings deep expertise in human-centered design, digital strategy, and product development, and has advised Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and venture capital initiatives. A recognized speaker and thought leader, she also serves on nonprofit and academic boards, including Carleton University’s Systems and Engineering advisory board and the board of Kemptville District Hospital.

Highly effective and successful senior executive with 25 years in the energy industry. Experience and knowledge spans different markets, products, business models and disciplines.
Proven track record of:
• Driving resolution of the top challenges facing different groups, companies or individuals, whether as a member of its management team or as an outside expert
• Acting as change agent to effect turnaround situations and solve critical problems
• Balancing between an entrepreneurial culture and the discipline to achieve the high standards and controls of a large public company
• Doing more with less (PAALP ranked #5 in Forbes 500 in revenues/employee in 2009)

I seek simple solutions to complex problems. As a cybersecurity entrepreneur (currently Keystrike, 2 prior exits), a computer science professor (NSF CAREER recipient, 65+ peer-reviewed papers, multiple awards), or as a public speaker (my TEDx talks on hacking have 2+ million views), I innovate and execute in the service of society. I'm also an exoskeleton for 4 little Vikings, a pianist, a private pilot, and an avid Icelander.

Hemanth Tadepalli serves as the Senior Cybersecurity & Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) at May Mobility, a company revolutionizing transportation through advanced autonomous vehicle technology. His career spans notable roles at prestigious organizations, including management consulting firm AlixPartners, cybersecurity leader Mandiant, tech giant Google, and Michigan-based cybersecurity startup SensCy.

Hemanth’s research focuses on advancing cybersecurity in critical areas such as autonomous vehicle security, Internet of Things (IoT) security, threat intelligence, risk management, API security, and election security. He was appointed by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to the Advisory Task Force overseeing statewide election security and integrity.

In addition to his technical contributions, Hemanth has published numerous articles on cybersecurity and emerging technologies, showcasing his thought leadership. He is a sought-after speaker, invited to present at prominent cybersecurity conferences, serve as a distinguished panelist, and share insights on technology-focused podcasts. His impactful work has earned him accolades, including the 40 Under 40 recognition from Oakland County, Michigan, and the Governor’s Service Award for his philanthropic efforts and community service in cybersecurity.

Hemanth earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Kettering University, concentrating in cybersecurity and minoring in Pre-Law, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. He went on to earn his master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was honored as the student commencement speaker. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Dakota State University, specializing in cyber defense. In addition to his academic pursuits, Hemanth serves in elected office for the City of Troy and sits on the Board of Directors for Kettering University.

Reanna Schultz, from Kansas City, MO, holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cybersecurity. With over six years of professional experience, Reanna has contributed to various corporate environments, leveraging her expertise to strengthen cybersecurity practices.

Throughout her career, Reanna has worn many hats, including roles in Endpoint Security Engineering, Detection Engineering, and leading a Security Operations Center (SOC) team. In addition to her primary responsibilities, Reanna serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and is also an entrepreneur.

Reanna is the founder of CyberSpeak Labs, a platform dedicated to fostering community engagement through collaboration. She hosts the podcast Defenders in Lab Coats, where she delves into cyber threats and occasionally invites passionate guests to share their insights.
Driven by her passion for cybersecurity, Reanna frequently travels to speak at events, sharing her industry knowledge and empowering others to improve their organizations' cybersecurity practices.

Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.

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.

Camille Felx Leduc is an ICS/OT Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant, now part of Google Cloud, where she stands out as a leading expert in securing industrial control systems. With a robust background in electrical engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Université de Montréal, Camille brings a deep, multi-faceted understanding to critical infrastructure security.

Her extensive experience includes providing strategic support and advanced consulting to clients across vital sectors such as energy, water and wastewater, and manufacturing. Camille is particularly adept at detection and response within operational technology (OT) environments, helping organizations build formidable defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. Her work consistently focuses on strengthening the ability of these critical entities to not only detect and respond to attacks but also to effectively contain them, directly addressing the unique and complex challenges inherent in operational environments.

Dr. Guru Gurushankar is a global leader with over 28 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He currently serves at ColorTokens, where he focuses on leveraging his extensive knowledge to support the company in serving global customers worldwide. Previously, he led Corporate Development at Royal Philips, overseeing strategy, M&A, and partnerships. He also headed AWS Healthcare’s medical device practice and served as VP & GM at Cardinal Health, driving growth in a $10B medical segment portfolio. Earlier, he held key roles at Johnson & Johnson and GE Healthcare. Dr. Gurushankar holds a PhD from Michigan and an MBA from Wharton.

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

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

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

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

Shelly is the Southcentral Zone Regional Manager within Marsh’s Cyber Practice in Dallas, TX. Responsibilities include advising a number of Marsh’s clients across various industries on risk transfer solutions and helping clients tactically navigate the evolving cyber and technology landscape. Shelly strives to cultivate strong relationships with clients and markets.

Shawn Tuma is an internationally recognized cybersecurity, computer fraud and data privacy law attorney, areas in which he has practiced for two decades. He is Co-Chair of Spencer Fane’s Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice where he regularly serves as cybersecurity and privacy counsel advising a wide variety of businesses ranging from small and mid-sized companies to Fortune 100 enterprises. Shawn has been named a Cybersecurity Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal, SuperLawyers Top 100 Lawyers in DFW, and Best Lawyers in Dallas. He serves as the Practitioner Editor for Bloomberg Law’s Texas Privacy & Data Security Law, among many other activities.

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

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

Cedric Leighton is a CNN Military Analyst and a retired United States Air Force Colonel. On CNN, he has provided incisive commentaries on the Israel-Hamas War, the War in Ukraine, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and numerous other conflicts around the world. His analysis has been seen by millions of viewers around the world and provided much needed context to some of the most pressing national security issues of our time. As a U.S. Air Force officer, Colonel Leighton served at U.S. Special Operations Command, the Joint Staff, and the National Security Agency, where he helped train the nation's cyber warriors. A Middle East combat veteran, he is the recipient of numerous military awards, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Bronze Star. After serving 26 years as a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Col. Leighton founded a strategic risk consultancy and became the co-founder of CYFORIX, where he advises multinational businesses on developing better cyber strategies designed to reduce risk and unpredictability.

VJ Viswanathan is a global technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning AI, cloud and enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk. He has held senior executive roles at large enterprises, including Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE, where he led technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk programs across highly complex and distributed environments.

Today, VJ works with boards and executive teams on the security challenges created by AI, automation, and digital sprawl—helping leaders understand where traditional security models fall short and how to adapt. He currently serves as Founding Partner of CYFORIX and CEO of TORQE, focused on strategic defense and enterprise transformation.