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- Wednesday, September 30, 20269:00 am[PLUS Course] Securing & Enabling AI: Transform Chaos into Competitive AdvantagevCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLCRegistration Level:
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9:00 am - 3:00 pmYour CEO just asked about AI security. Do you have a clear answer?While you’re counting vulnerabilities, your competitors are deploying AI at scale.While security teams are still cataloging vulnerabilities, business units are deploying AI at scale. Marketing is using generative AI for campaigns. Sales is rolling out AI SDRs. Customer service is automating with chatbots.Every Monday, another department launches an AI tool. Marketing uses ChatGPT for campaigns. Sales deploys AI Sales Development Reps. Customer service automates with chatbots. And your cybersecurity team? Still writing policies nobody reads.In this interactive workshop, learn you how to secure AI while accelerating innovation—not blocking it. Transform from AI Firefighter to Strategic Business Enabler, with a 90-day roadmap for secure AI deployment in your organization.What You’ll Master-
The AIR-MAP Methodology™ — Your proven 90-day roadmap from AI chaos to governance
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Executive Translation — Turn technical AI risks into boardroom language
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NIST AI RMF Implementation — Practical application, not theory
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The $12M Question — Secure against deepfake fraud and AI-enabled attacks
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Shadow AI Discovery — Find and govern the AI already in your organization
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Business-First Security — Protect value, not just systems
Who Should AttendIdeal for:-
CISOs facing board questions about AI
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Information Security Directors enabling digital transformation
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IT VPs without dedicated security teams
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Cybersecurity Consultants serving enterprise clients
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Risk Managers governing AI initiatives
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Aspiring decision makers and those reporting to one
Not designed for:-
Developers wanting to code AI models
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Analysts seeking technical certifications
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Anyone looking for hands-on hacking labs
What This Workshop Is (and Isn’t)This workshop is NOT about:-
Prompt injection techniques
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Model architecture security
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Technical vulnerability scanning
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Writing 200-page policies
This workshop IS about:-
Speaking profit-and-loss to executives
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Enabling your AI transformations
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Building cybersecurity into AI from day one
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Becoming the trusted AI advisor
What You’ll Leave With1. The Complete AIR-MAP Toolkit-
90-day implementation roadmap
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Discovery templates and workflows
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Risk scoring calculators
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Executive presentation templates
2. Ready-to-Deploy Governance Assets-
AI Acceptable Use Policy (customize in minutes)
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Vendor assessment questionnaires
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Incident Response playbooks
3. A 30-Minute Strategy SessionA complimentary private consultation to apply AIR-MAP directly to your organization’s AI strategy and risk posture. - Thursday, October 1, 20267:30 amRegistration openRegistration Level:
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7:30 am - 4:15 pmLocation / Room: Registration DeskCome to the Registration desk in the lobby to check-in and get your badge. SecureWorld staff will be available throughout the day if you have any questions.
8:00 amNetworking Hall openRegistration Level:
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8:00 am - 4:45 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallYour opportunity to visit our solution vendor partners, whose sponsorship makes SecureWorld possible, as well as association chapters! Booths have staff ready to answer your questions. Look for participating Dash For Prizes sponsors to be entered to win prizes.
Also, look for “Cyber Connect” discussions on select topics and join the conversation.
8:00 amAdvisory Council Roundtable Breakfast (VIP / Invite only)Registration Level:
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8:00 am - 8:45 amModerated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.
8:00 amAssociation Chapter MeetingsRegistration Level:
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8:00 am - 8:45 amParticipating professional associations and details to be announced.
8:00 amSimple Daily Habits to Strengthen Your Security PostureRegistration Level:
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8:00 am - 8:45 amSession details to come.
8:45 amNetworking BreakRegistration Level:
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8:45 am - 9:00 amLocation / Room: Networking HallVisit the Networking Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
9:00 am[Opening Keynote] The State of Cybersecurity in 2026: Threats, Trends, and What Comes NextRegistration Level:
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9:00 am - 9:45 amLocation / Room: Keynote TheaterSession details to come.
9:45 amNetworking Break & Cyber ConnectThe Human Element in CybersecurityRegistration Level:
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9:45 am - 10:15 amLocation / Room: Networking HallDespite all the tools and technology, people remain the most unpredictable variable in security. Whether insider threats, awareness training, or culture-building, human behavior is central to your cyber strategy.
Please join us in the Networking Hall to connect with peers over coffee and snacks and discuss how organizations are tackling the people side of cybersecurity.
10:15 amFrom Alert Fatigue to Adaptive Defense: Operationalizing AI in the SOCRegistration Level:
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10:15 am - 10:50 amSession details to come.
10:15 amBuilding Incident Response Plans for Highly Distributed WorkforcesRegistration Level:
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10:15 am - 10:50 amSession details to come.
10:15 am[Panel] The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cyber DefenseFocus Areas: AI-Powered SecOps; Adversarial AI & Synthetic Media; AI Governance & AssuranceRegistration Level:
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10:15 am - 10:50 amAI is revolutionizing cybersecurity at all levels, speeding up detection and enabling automated attacks on an unprecedented scale. This session examines AI’s dual role as both a powerful defensive tool and a new threat vector for attackers. Panelists will discuss how AI copilots enhance analyst workflows, triage, and anomaly detection, while also addressing emerging risks such as LLM data leakage, prompt injection, model poisoning, and hallucinations within high-trust SOC processes.
The discussion will cover AI governance and assurance frameworks, evolving regulatory expectations, and the impact of synthetic content—including deepfakes, audio spoofing, and hyper-personalized phishing—on social engineering defenses. Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of AI’s potential, the safety measures needed for responsible deployment, and practical steps for preparing teams and pipelines for an AI-driven threat environment.
10:50 amNetworking Break & Cyber ConnectAI in Cybersecurity: Game-Changer or Growing Threat?Registration Level:
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10:50 am - 11:10 amLocation / Room: Networking HallArtificial intelligence rapidly redefines how we defend our networks—and how attackers target them. From threat detection to deepfakes, explore the double-edged nature of AI in cybersecurity and how it’s impacting your daily work.
Please join us in the Networking Hall to connect with peers over coffee and snacks and share real-world experiences, strategies, and concerns around AI’s growing role in security.
11:10 amAPI Security: Managing the Fastest-Growing Attack SurfaceRegistration Level:
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11:10 am - 11:45 amSession details to come.
11:10 amThe Rise of AI Assistants: New Insider Threat and Data Exposure ChallengesRegistration Level:
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11:10 am - 11:45 amSession details to come.
11:10 am[Panel] Navigating the Evolving Digital BattlefieldFocus Areas: Identity-First Security; Attack Surface Management; Supply Chain & Fourth-Party RiskRegistration Level:
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11:10 am - 11:45 amAs organizational footprints expand across cloud, SaaS, OT/IoT, and dispersed workforces, defenders face a more complex and interconnected digital battlefield. This panel brings together experts to explore how today’s threat actors combine automation, social engineering, identity breaches, and software supply-chain attacks into highly coordinated assaults.
Panelists will examine the expanding importance of identity in the modern SOC, the emergence of AI-driven threats such as automated reconnaissance and deepfake-assisted breaches, and how fourth-party dependencies are changing risk visibility. The discussion also connects these trends to organizational resilience—showing how teams can improve detection, response, and business continuity across an evolving attack surface. This comprehensive session provides practical insights for any security leader seeking clarity amid converging threats.
11:45 amNetworking BreakRegistration Level:
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11:45 am - 12:00 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallVisit the Networking Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.
12:00 pm[Lunch Keynote] Resilience over Reaction: Securing Critical Functions in an Age of Systemic RiskRegistration Level:
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pmLocation / Room: Keynote TheaterSession details to come.
12:00 pmAdvisory Council Roundtable Lunch (VIP / Invite Only)Registration Level:
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pmModerated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.
12:45 pmNetworking Break & Cyber ConnectProactive by Design: Anticipating Threats Before They StrikeRegistration Level:
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallThe days of reacting to alerts are over. From continuous monitoring to threat hunting, organizations are shifting to proactive security models that anticipate and prevent incidents before they happen.
Please join us in the Networking Hall to connect with peers over coffee and snacks and explore how to make proactive security a reality in your environment.
1:15 pmBurnout in Cybersecurity: Recognizing, Preventing, and Managing Team FatigueRegistration Level:
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1:15 pm - 1:50 pmSession details to come.
1:15 pmIdentity Security Beyond MFA: Continuous Verification and Risk-Based ControlsRegistration Level:
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1:15 pm - 1:50 pmSession details to come.
1:15 pm[Panel] The Human Layer: Insider Risk, Behavioral Analytics, and the AI Threat MultiplierRegistration Level:
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1:15 pm - 1:50 pmPeople have always been the most targeted layer in any organization’s security posture—but AI is rewriting the rules of engagement. Sophisticated phishing campaigns now arrive personalized at scale, deepfake audio and video are eroding the credibility of internal communications, and MFA fatigue attacks are turning security controls against the users they were designed to protect. The threat surface hasn’t changed, but the speed, precision, and plausibility of attacks targeting it have.
At the same time, defenders are gaining new tools. Behavioral analytics and UEBA platforms are surfacing anomalies that static rules would miss, and AI-assisted policy frameworks are helping organizations govern workforce behavior—including how employees interact with AI tools themselves—without sacrificing productivity. This panel brings together practitioners navigating insider risk, identity-based threats, and the governance questions that arise when the line between human error and AI-augmented deception becomes increasingly hard to draw.
1:50 pmNetworking Break & Cyber ConnectWhat’s Keeping You Up at Night?Registration Level:
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1:50 pm - 2:10 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallHead to the Networking Lounge to connect with peers and sponsors. This open-ended discussion theme invites you to share what’s top of mind in your role—whether it’s emerging threats, resource challenges, or the next big project on your plate. Compare perspectives, swap strategies, and see how others in the community are tackling the same late-night concerns.
2:10 pmQuantum Readiness: Preparing Your Organization for a Post-Quantum FutureRegistration Level:
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2:10 pm - 2:45 pmSession details to come.
2:10 pmOT/ICS Security: Bridging the Air Gap and Achieving Visibility in Critical InfrastructureRegistration Level:
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2:10 pm - 2:45 pmSession details to come.
2:10 pm[Panel] The Human Layer: Insider Risk, Behavioral Analytics, and the AI Threat MultiplierRegistration Level:
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2:10 pm - 2:45 pmPeople have always been the most targeted layer in any organization’s security posture—but AI is rewriting the rules of engagement. Sophisticated phishing campaigns now arrive personalized at scale, deepfake audio and video are eroding the credibility of internal communications, and MFA fatigue attacks are turning security controls against the users they were designed to protect. The threat surface hasn’t changed, but the speed, precision, and plausibility of attacks targeting it have.
At the same time, defenders are gaining new tools. Behavioral analytics and UEBA platforms are surfacing anomalies that static rules would miss, and AI-assisted policy frameworks are helping organizations govern workforce behavior—including how employees interact with AI tools themselves—without sacrificing productivity. This panel brings together practitioners navigating insider risk, identity-based threats, and the governance questions that arise when the line between human error and AI-augmented deception becomes increasingly hard to draw.
2:45 pmNetworking Break & Cyber ConnectFinal Entries for Dash for Prizes and PassportRegistration Level:
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2:45 pm - 3:00 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallThis is your final chance to visit the Networking Hall and get scanned by our participating partners for our Dash for Prizes. You can also turn in your Passport cards at the Registration Desk before we announce our winner!
3:00 pm[Closing Keynote] Ask Us Anything! A Live Conversation with Security LeadersRegistration Level:
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3:00 pm - 3:45 pmLocation / Room: Keynote TheaterIn an industry defined by constant change, some challenges have proven remarkably persistent. New technologies emerge, threat actors adapt, and the latest “revolution” captures headlines—but many of the core issues security leaders face today are the same ones they’ve been navigating for years.
This interactive closing keynote brings together a panel of experienced security leaders for a candid, audience-driven conversation about what hasn’t changed in cybersecurity. From managing risk and influencing the business to building trust, leading teams, and responding to inevitable incidents, the discussion will focus on the enduring lessons that remain relevant—regardless of the tools, platforms, or trends of the moment.
Attendees are encouraged to shape the conversation by asking live questions, sharing reflections, and sharing real-world scenarios. Whether the topic is AI, cloud, ransomware, or the next unknown disruption, this session offers perspective grounded in experience—and a reminder that while technology evolves, the fundamentals of security leadership remain surprisingly constant.
Join us for an honest conversation, shared learning, and a thoughtful end to the day before we continue the discussion at happy hour.
3:45 pmHappy Hour & Dash for PrizesRegistration Level:
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pmLocation / Room: Networking HallJoin your peers for conversation and complimentary beverages. This is a great opportunity to network with other security professionals from the area and discuss the hot topics from the day.
Participating sponsors will announce their Dash for Prizes winners. Must be present to win.
- AppOmniBooth: TBD
AppOmni SaaS security helps security and IT teams protect and monitor their entire SaaS environment, from each vendor to every end-user.
- Canary TrapBooth: TBD
Canary Trap is a recognized industry leader in offensive security, security advisory and assessment services. Founded by ethical hackers and certified security experts who share in the common goal of protecting organizations from becoming a victim of the next cyber-attack.
Canary Trap combines human expertise with sophisticated tools and, where appropriate, threat intelligence to ensure a thorough, in-depth approach to all security testing and assessments.
- Cloud Security Alliance Colorado ChapterBooth: TBD
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment. CSA harnesses the subject matter expertise of industry practitioners, associations, governments, and its corporate and individual members to offer cloud security-specific research, education, certification, events and products. CSA’s activities, knowledge and extensive network benefit the entire community impacted by cloud — from providers and customers, to governments, entrepreneurs and the assurance industry—and provide a forum through which diverse parties can work together to create and maintain a trusted cloud ecosystem.
- Colorado = SecurityBooth: TBD
Colorado = Security is the home for all things information security in Colorado. It’s your place to connect with the local security community, see the calendar of upcoming events, and, of course, listen to Colorado’s only security podcast.
- Colorado Technology AssociationBooth: TBD
The Colorado Technology Association leads the network of companies and professionals fueling Colorado’s economy, through technology.
At the Colorado Technology Association, we:
– Lead an inclusive network that benefits our member community
– Advocate for a pro-business and technology-friendly climate
– Influence the development of a robust talent pipeline
– Lead initiatives to help companies grow. - Cohesity, IncBooth: TBD
We believe that simplicity is the foundation of modern data management. Our mission is to radically simplify how organizations manage their data and unlock limitless value. The company develops software that allows IT professionals to backup, manage, and gain insights from their data across multiple systems or cloud providers.
- Comcast BusinessBooth: TBD
Comcast Business offers a broad suite of technology solutions to keep businesses of all sizes ready for what’s next. With a range of offerings including connectivity, secure networking, advanced cybersecurity, and unified communications solutions, Comcast Business is partnering with business and technology leaders across industries to help drive businesses forward.
- Concentric AIBooth: TBD
Concentric AI is intelligent data security made easy. Its Semantic Intelligence™ platform uses context-aware AI to discover sensitive data, monitor risks, automate remediation, simplify compliance, and accelerate investigations. It delivers smart, targeted protection by understanding how data is used, shared, and exposed. Concentric AI also offers managed services to keep security programs lean, scalable, and effective. This end-to-end platform protects data at rest, data in motion, and all the GenAI tools users interact with—so organizations can stay compliant, reduce exposure, and safeguard critical information wherever it lives and however it travels.
- ISACA Denver ChapterBooth: TBD
The Denver Chapter of ISACA® (formerly EDPAA) was founded in June 1976 with just a handful of members. Today, the Denver chapter with over 1,040 members, is one of the largest chapters within the Southwestern Region. The Denver Chapter contributes to the international organization with financial support and periodic hosting of the International Conference.
The Denver Chapter of ISACA® is a non-profit organization dedicated to the continued development and enhancement of the information systems audit and control profession by providing benefits to its members and to the professional community-at-large.
- ISSA Denver ChapterBooth: TBD
ISSA Denver Chapter: Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally. ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.
- Rapid7Booth: TBD
Rapid7 transforms data into insight, empowering IT and security professionals to progress and protect their organizations. How? Our solutions are powered by advanced analytics and an unmatched understanding of the attacker mindset. This makes it easy to collect data, transform it into prioritized and actionable insight, and get it to the people who can act on it—all in an instant.
- Seceon Inc.Booth: TBD
Seceon delivers a next-generation cybersecurity platform that empowers enterprises, MSPs, and MSSPs to detect, respond, and remediate threats in real-time, eliminating the need for 20+ security tools.
What Sets Seceon Apart:
- Unified Platform: Combines SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, EDR, NDR, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Compliance into one AI-powered solution.
- AI-Powered Threat Detection & Auto-Response: Leverages ML, AI, and Dynamic Threat Models for real-time threat identification and automated remediation.
- Scalable & Multi-Tenant: Supports massive scale, processing 10M+ events per second, across enterprises and MSSPs from a single dashboard.
- Continuous Compliance: Streamlines security analytics and regulatory compliance (NIST, ISO, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, NIS2) with aiSecurity360.
Why Organizations Choose Seceon:- Cut cybersecurity costs by 60% by replacing siloed tools
- Stop threats faster with AI-powered detection and automated response.
- Achieve full visibility by correlating real-time logs, flows, identities, for situational awareness and historical threat intelligence.
Faster protection, full visibility, and lower costs. Seceon powers the future of cybersecurity.
- SemperisBooth: TBD
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis’ patented technology protects more than 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors. The world’s leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies.
As part of its mission is to be a force for good, Semperis offers a variety of cyber community resources, including the award-winning Hybrid Identity Protection (HIP) Conference, HIP Podcast and free identity security tools Purple Knight and Forest Druid.
- Sublime SecurityBooth: TBD
Sublime is the new standard for email security. Not just another black box, our AI-powered detection engine detects and prevents email attacks, so security teams can spend less time on email-originated incidents.
- Sumo LogicBooth: TBD
Sumo Logic was founded in 2010 by experts in log management, scalable systems, big data, and security. Today, our purpose-built, cloud-native service analyzes more than 100 petabytes of data, more than 16 million searches, and delivers 10s of millions of insights daily – positioning Sumo among the most powerful machine data analytics services in the world.
- ThreatLockerBooth: TBD
ThreatLocker® is a global cybersecurity leader, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. ThreatLocker’s combined Application Whitelisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, and Privileged Access Management solutions are leading the cybersecurity market towards a more secure approach of blocking unknown application vulnerabilities. To learn more about ThreatLocker visit: www.threatlocker.com
- TorqBooth: TBD
Torq is your security product’s favorite security product. Torq Hyperautomation unifies and automates the entire security infrastructure to deliver unparalleled protection and productivity.
- WiCyS Colorado AffiliateBooth: TBD
The Colorado WiCyS Affiliate offers mentoring, learning, networking and career development to women at all stages of their cybersecurity careers, Whether you are a student just considering a career in cybersecurity or an experienced leader in the cybersecurity workforce, WiCyS provides tangible benefits and a supportive community.
Our affiliate provides an online community for mentorship, networking, and collaboration as well as local meetups, community awareness programs, and support for other organizations with a common mission to bridge the Cybersecurity workforce gap while addressing diversity and inclusion of women and minorities.
Kip Boyle, InstructorvCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLCKip 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.
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