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  • Thursday, February 27, 2025
    10:30 am
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    10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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    Your opportunity to visit our solution vendor partners, whose sponsorship makes SecureWorld possible! Booths have staff ready to answer your questions. Look for participating Dash For Prizes sponsors to be entered to win prizes.

    11:00 am
    Digital Forensics in Financial Services
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    Cyber Behavioral Profiler, FBI (Ret.) and Modus Cyberandi
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    11:00 am - 11:45 am

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    11:45 am
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    11:45 am - 12:00 pm
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    12:00 pm
    Preventing, Detecting, Responding, and Recovering from a Ransomware Attack
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    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber
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    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

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    12:00 pm
    VRM Doesn't Mean 'Very Real Migraine' — Conquering Your Vendor Risk Headaches
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    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Waiting around for questionnaire responses. Line-by-line readings of endless security documentation. Hitting Ctrl+F. Everyone’s got their TPRM pet peeve. Not only are they annoying, but they could also be getting in the way of better, safer business outcomes.

    But no more. In this session, we’ll run through a checklist of challenges that used to plague risk managers, security analysts, and InfoSec leaders on the front lines of vendor risk—and why new ways of working make these irritants a thing of the past. We’ll discuss:

    • Building alignment with key stakeholders to streamline process
    • Taking advantage of opportunities to automate, so you can focus on the actual risks
    • Getting real ROI from your TPRM program
    12:45 pm
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    12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

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    1:00 pm
    AI and Security Awareness: Building a Future-Ready Culture
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    Training and Awareness, TikTok
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    1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    In the era of rapid technological change, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity presents both tremendous opportunities and complex challenges. This presentation will explore how AI is transforming security awareness programs and shaping security culture within organizations. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI to build a more resilient and proactive security culture that empowers individuals to become active participants in the fight against cyber threats. We’ll discuss the importance of human behavior in security, practical tools for implementing AI-driven training, and how to create a dynamic culture where employees continuously adapt to emerging threats.

     

    1:00 pm
    [Panel] Financial Services and the Ever-Changing Face of Risk
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    1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    The cybersecurity community is smart and more than capable of thwarting bad actors. They have tools, technologies, partnerships across private and public entities, and solution vendors to help them along the way. Hear our panelists’ views on the current threat landscape facing the finance sector and solutions they have to offer.

    1:45 pm
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    1:45 pm - 2:00 pm

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    2:00 pm
    Secure App Development
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    Team Leader of Information Security, Garmin
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    2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    Attendees will learn how to work with the business and promote security with secure coding. Attendees will be learning about STRIDE and a tool created by OWASP called Threat Dragon. This will allow a developer to gain insight into vulnerabilities, security risks, and be able to provide a product while meeting deadlines.

    2:00 pm
    Securing the Supply Chain
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    2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

    A discussion of managing third-party risk and how to manage expectations and contracts with vendors.

    2:45 pm
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    2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

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    3:00 pm
    Navigating Third-Party Risk and Vendor Resilience
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    SVP, South Central Zone Regional Manager, Cyber Practice, Marsh
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    Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Spencer Fane LLP
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    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

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    3:00 pm
    Unveiling the Business and Financial Ramifications Through Real-World Ransomware Experiences
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    3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

    Embark on an exploration of the business and financial aftermath of a ransomware attack, guided by a real-world case. This session is designed to empower attendees with invaluable insights into the dynamic and evolving threat landscape, providing an understanding of both the immediate and enduring consequences of ransomware incidents. Moreover, participants will be equipped with best practices for prevention, mitigation, and recovery. Elevating the experience, the session will also encapsulate a summary of recent ransomware research, offering a strategic compass for navigating the ever-evolving ransomware threat landscape in 2024 and beyond.

    3:45 pm
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    3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

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    4:00 pm
    Cyber Intel Briefing: FinServ
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    CNN Military Analyst; U.S. Air Force (Ret.); Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLC
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    Founding Partner, CYFORIX (Former CISO & Sr. Executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE)
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    4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

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Exhibitors
  • Adaptive Security
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    Adaptive is building a platform that’s tailor-made for helping every company embrace this new era of technology without compromising on security.

  • Automox
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    Automox tackles one of today’s biggest cybersecurity challenges: misconfigured and out-of-date systems that can easily be exploited. Legacy tools simply cannot remediate known vulnerabilities as efficiently as modern IT demands. Automox is rewriting those rules with a cloud-native endpoint hardening platform that delivers unprecedented speed, simplicity, and automation—whether it is on-prem, in the cloud, or on the move.

  • Votiro
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    Votiro is Zero Trust Content Security and Data Detection & Response rolled into one seamless platform. With our proactive file-borne threat prevention, real-time privacy and compliance capabilities, and actionable data insights, our Data Security solution protects organizations from countless digital threats that pose unnecessary risks to your employees, your customers, and your reputation.

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Keynote Speakers
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    Cameron H. Malin
    Cyber Behavioral Profiler, FBI (Ret.) and Modus Cyberandi

    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.).

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    Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA
    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber

    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.

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    Melecia McLean
    Training and Awareness, TikTok

    Melecia McLean is a Security Behavior and Culture Lead at a leading tech organization, where she applies her expertise in human risk management, social engineering, and AI to develop and enhance a proactive security culture. She leads dynamic cybersecurity awareness programs that equip individuals to protect their data, fostering a culture of vigilance, adaptability, and resilience. Melecia focuses on bridging human behavior with technology to strengthen organizational security. A passionate advocate for diversity, she served as Managing Director of Girls in Tech - Houston, championing women’s leadership in cybersecurity and STEM. Melecia is also dedicated to empowering the next generation of kids to explore cybersecurity, ensuring a future of inclusive and accessible technology.

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    Reanna Schultz
    Team Leader of Information Security, Garmin

    Reanna Schultz is from Kansas City, MO, and attended the University of Central Missouri (UCM). She graduated in 2018 with her Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity: Secure Software Development and in 2020 for Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Information Assurance. While being in the industry, Reanna has been exposed to numerous SANS hosted classes. Reanna volunteers as a National Cyber League coach and provides her industry expertise by doing guest speaker talks for numerous colleges and high schools across the Midwest to STEM students. Reanna currently works as a Team Lead at Garmin and directly reports out of their SOC.

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    Shelly Thomas
    SVP, South Central Zone Regional Manager, Cyber Practice, Marsh

    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.

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    Shawn E. Tuma
    Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Spencer Fane LLP

    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.

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    Col. Cedric Leighton
    CNN Military Analyst; U.S. Air Force (Ret.); Chairman, Cedric Leighton Associates, LLC

    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.

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    VJ Viswanathan
    Founding Partner, CYFORIX (Former CISO & Sr. Executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, Comcast, HD Supply, and GE)

    VJ Viswanathan is a seasoned technology executive recognized and awarded for innovation, business capability transformation, and thoughtful mentorship. Most recently, VJ is the founding partner at CYFORIX, a global cybersecurity research, advisory, and strategic consulting firm delivering solutions to public and private sectors. He also serves as the CEO at TORQE, a specialized advisory firm focused on analytics, automation, and convergent technologies. VJ is the co-host of ELEVATEINTEL, a podcast series at the nexus of technology, social, and defense.

    With more than 25 years of pioneering enterprise technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance & risk management experience, VJ has a detailed track record of designing, implementing, and leading highly successful programs, products, and services at multinational Fortune 100 brands spanning CPG, telecom, media, supply chain, healthcare, and finance segments. As a strategic thought leader, VJ has delivered the first of its kind "Supply Chain Security" & “Omni-channel Risk Management” frameworks. As a published author and featured keynote speaker at global industry events, he approaches disruptive digital paradigms with innovation, creativity, and active collaboration with his key industry peers, researchers, national & international law enforcement, and defense groups.

    VJ is an active mentor at various incubators and accelerators groups, serves as an advisory board member for growth stage companies. As a strategic adviser to VC & PE firms, he specializes in developing market analysis, competitive product road maps, and guides in opportunity mapping. As a board member and subject matter advisor to CEOs and corporate directors, VJ evaluates and audits enterprise technology and cybersecurity programs for veracity and operational effectiveness.

    VJ is passionate about animal rights and giving back to the technology and security industry. He has created a rescue and foster care group for large breed dogs. He is actively engaged with academic institutions and purpose-driven professional groups like Minorities in Cyber Security, where he serves as a board member and chair of mentorship programs to develop the next generation talent through coaching and facilitating scholarships for technology and cybersecurity education.

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