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- Wednesday, September 16, 20269:00 am[PLUS Course] Securing & Enabling AI: Transform Chaos into Competitive AdvantageSr. Cyber Risk Analyst, 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, September 17, 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[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[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 pmCMMC in the Real World: How We Prepared Our Enterprise and Supply Chain EcosystemIT GRC Manager, SteelcaseRegistration Level:
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2:10 pm - 2:45 pmWhen you think of the Defense Industrial Base, office furniture manufacturers rarely come to mind. But if your organization handles the floor plans of federal buildings, you are handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and that means CMMC applies to you. When the CMMC timelines solidified, Steelcase had to act fast. The company had to break through internal silos to find out who owned its federal sales, locate its hidden CUI, and figure out how to protect millions in revenue without completely overhauling its entire corporate IT infrastructure.
In this session, Chris shares the reality of how they stood up a secure, CMMC-compliant enclave on a tight timeline. He’ll look at the architectural choices the company had to make, like banning physical CUI and USB sticks, and how they tackled the headache of managing access for an entire ecosystem of external partners including dealers, designers, installers, and shippers. He’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the things to look out for when picking an enclave vendor and preparing for a C3PAO assessment.
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] The Strategic Security Debate: Defending the 'Least Bad' Decisions in a CrisisRegistration Level:
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3:00 pm - 3:45 pmLocation / Room: Keynote TheaterIn the world of enterprise cybersecurity, there are rarely perfect solutions—only difficult trade-offs. Join us for an unscripted, high-energy session where top-tier security leaders face off on the industry’s toughest hypothetical scenarios.Moderated in a rapid-fire game show format, our panelists will be presented with difficult “Would You Rather” choices ranging from ransomware negotiation dilemmas and crippling technical debt to extreme budget constraints and the “secure-by-default” friction that can stall business innovation. They won’t just pick a side; they have to defend it against a panel of their peers.Attendees will gain a unique window into the strategic minds of seasoned CISOs, understanding how they weigh business continuity against forensic integrity, and rapid digital transformation against long-term risk management. Come ready to vote on who makes the best case for the “least bad” situation in an era where cybersecurity is a fundamental pillar of national and economic resilience.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.
- Arctic Wolf NetworksBooth: TBD
Arctic Wolf Networks provides SOC-as-a-service that is redefining the economics of security. The AWN CyberSOC™ service is anchored by Concierge Security™ teams and includes 24×7 monitoring, custom alerting, and incident investigation and response. There is no hardware or software to purchase, and the end-to-end service includes a proprietary cloud-based SIEM, threat intelligence subscriptions and all the expertise and tools required. For more information about Arctic Wolf, visit https://www.arcticwolf.com.
- 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 DetroitBooth: TBD
- 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.
- HTCIA MichiganBooth: TBD
We are the Michigan chapter of the worldwide High Technology Crime Investigation Association. Our membership consists of people from the private and public sectors. We have members from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, The State of Michigan, FBI, Treasury, and Customs. We also have members who represent cities, counties and townships, as well as universities and law enforcement.
- InfraGard MichiganBooth: TBD
The Michigan Chapter of InfraGard provides members of the Critical Infrastructure community a means to share information to prevent, protect, and defend against hostile acts against Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR). Members will find access to a number of resources that are used on a day to day basis, and find a number of communication portals to assist in protecting critical infrastructure.
InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector. The InfraGard program provides a vehicle for seamless public-private collaboration with government that expedites the timely exchange of information and promotes mutual learning opportunities relevant to the protection of Critical Infrastructure. With thousands of vetted members nationally, InfraGard’s membership includes business executives, entrepreneurs, military and government officials, computer professionals, academia and state and local law enforcement; each dedicated to contributing industry specific insight and advancing national security.
- ISC2 Greater DetroitBooth: TBD
ISC2 is consists of over 80,000 members worldwide. Our chapter program provides members a forum to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, development of leadership and professional skills, and advancement of information systems security. We also provide our members with access to a variety of industry resource and educational programs to keep our members informed of the latest advances in technology and techniques. The Greater Detroit chapter was been established in 2012 to help bring together local professionals. Our members consist of ISC2 credentialed professionals who hold either a SSCP, CAP, CSSLP, and/or a CISSP or advanced concentration certification.
- ISACA DetroitBooth: TBD
Our aim is to sponsor local educational seminars and workshops, conduct regular chapter meetings, and help to further promote and elevate the visibility of the IS audit, control and security profession throughout the metro Detroit area.
- IslandBooth: TBD
What if the enterprise had complete control over the browser? What would it mean for security, for productivity, for work itself? Introducing Island, the Enterprise Browser—the ideal enterprise workplace, where work flows freely while remaining fundamentally secure. With the core needs of the enterprise naturally embedded in the browser itself, Island gives organizations complete control, visibility, and governance over the last mile, while delivering the same smooth Chromium-based browser experience users expect. Led by experienced leaders in enterprise security and browser technology and backed by leading venture funds—Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts and Stripes Capital—Island is redefining the future of work for some of the largest, most respected enterprises in the world.
- ISSA Motor CityBooth: TBD
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals. The Motor City chapter is located in the automotive capital of the United States, Detroit, MI. Our chapter is committed to educating, consulting, advising, and overall improving information security for our technology infrastructures.
- IslandBooth: TBD
What if the enterprise had complete control over the browser? What would it mean for security, for productivity, for work itself? Introducing Island, the Enterprise Browser—the ideal enterprise workplace, where work flows freely while remaining fundamentally secure. With the core needs of the enterprise naturally embedded in the browser itself, Island gives organizations complete control, visibility, and governance over the last mile, while delivering the same smooth Chromium-based browser experience users expect. Led by experienced leaders in enterprise security and browser technology and backed by leading venture funds—Insight Partners, Sequoia Capital, Cyberstarts and Stripes Capital—Island is redefining the future of work for some of the largest, most respected enterprises in the world.
- Michigan CyberPatriot ProgramBooth: TBD
We provide in-person and online awareness presentations and training sessions across the state. We hold multiple Summer Camps across the state and an annual Awards event celebrating the student’s success. We attend cybersecurity associations recruiting volunteers for the mentoring program and to increase corporate support of this program. Our hope is to have enough industry support to cover our expenses and ensure that every school in Michigan can participate in CyberPatriot.
- MiHCC (Michigan Healthcare Cybersecurity Council)Booth: TBD
Cybersecurity is an expanding field, especially as more organizations go digital. Healthcare has long been a favorite target amongst cybercriminals but has recently been hit even harder. Since its inception in 2017, the MiHCC—a non-profit, public-private partnership—has worked to protect critical healthcare infrastructure and institutions in Michigan by providing free educational workshops for the citizens, patients, workforce, and students of the Healthcare Industry in Michigan.
- NexumBooth: TBD
Nexum, Inc. is a cybersecurity and networking company that builds and secures global networks for organizations across multiple verticals around the world. In addition to its Chicago headquarters, Nexum has sales, training and support presence in Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Wisconsin, as well as the Security and Network Operations Command Centers (SNOCC) in New Mexico and Illinois.
- NovacoastBooth: TBD
A uniquely positioned IT services and solutions company, Novacoast is less defined by our broad range of expertise and services than by a perspective rooted in our cooperative environment of adaptable problem solving.
Beyond security specialists, software developers or network engineers, we are guides, allies, and problem solvers.
From implementation services, license fulfillment and technical training to software development, staffing services and custom or emerging solutions, Novacoast is an experienced and comprehensive IT business resource empowered on every level by our flexible and fearless perspective.
- RubrikBooth: TBD
Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, delivers data security and operational resilience for enterprises. Rubrik’s big idea is to provide data security and data protection on a single platform, including Zero Trust Data Protection, ransomware investigation, incident containment, sensitive data discovery and orchestrated application recovery. This means data is ready at all times so you can recover the data you need and avoid paying a ransom. Because when you secure your data, you secure your applications, and you secure your business.
- 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.
- Southeast Michigan Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (SEMCACFE)Booth: TBD
The SEMCACFE is one of over 160 local chapters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners based in Austin, Texas. The ACFE is the world’s premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 95,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. This organization is committed to further educating and training qualified individuals in the highly-specialized aspects of detecting, investigating and deterring fraud and white-collar crime.
- StrongestLayerBooth: TBD
Enhanced security in minutes and get immediately unparalleled protection. Our AI platform detects AI-driven and complex attacks missed by traditional tools, offering superior protection without complicated setup.
- 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 Michigan AffiliateBooth: TBD
The Michigan WiCyS Affiliate is a part of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), an international organization that connects women in cybersecurity from academia, research, and industry. The affiliate’s mission is to support the WiCyS global goal of advancing, retaining, and recruiting women in cybersecurity. The affiliate also aims to create a community of professional women who share similar passions and missions.
Rodney Beard, CISSP - InstructorSr. Cyber Risk Analyst, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLCRodney 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.
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Chris KreftIT GRC Manager, SteelcaseChris Kreft, CISSP, is a GRC Manager at Steelcase with over 20 years of IT experience, including a decade-long tenure leading key security engineering, identity, and risk initiatives. In the past year, he spearheaded Steelcase's CMMC compliance through navigating federal terminology, defining enclave boundaries, and architecting practical risk strategies. With a technical background that spans zero-trust network segmentation, vulnerability management, application security, and IAM, he approaches compliance from an engineering mindset: finding real risks and making pragmatic, reasonable choices to solve them. When he's not decoding federal security standards, Chris enjoys watching soccer games, hanging out with his family, or training for his next triathlon.
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Kristie PfosiGlobal CISO, MarelliKristie Pfosi is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in technical leadership, risk management, and governance. As Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Marelli, she oversees cybersecurity across IT, OT and connected product security, securing the next generation of software-defined vehicles for autonomous and connected mobility.
Previously, Kristie held senior security roles at Delta Faucet Company, Aptiv and Mitsubishi Electric Automotive. She also served as a technical intelligence officer at the CIA, driving cybersecurity innovation and global governance initiatives.
Kristie holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Kettering University. She also has earned executive certifications in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Harvard and MIT, further solidifying her ability to lead at the intersection of technology and business strategy. She is a founding board member of the Women’s Security Alliance and serves on multiple advisory boards, shaping the future of cybersecurity and technology innovation.
Arpi Long, ModeratorDeputy CISO, Collective Health
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