SecureWorld Government & Education Virtual Conference 2024

Lisa Plaggemier is Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. She is a recognized thought leader in security awareness and education with a track record of engaging and empowering people to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations. Lisa is a University of Michigan graduate (Go Blue!) and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.

Rob Sloan is the Vice President of Cybersecurity Advocacy at cloud security company Zscaler. Rob began his career in cybersecurity in 2002 working for the UK government and led some of the earliest investigations into state sponsored cyber attacks before moving to a London-based security consultancy to set up and lead an incident response division, before moving to Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal in 2014 where he was tasked with helping an executive and board-director audience better understand cyber risk.

Arvin Verma is a highly motivated cybersecurity professional, with over 14 years of experience across a multitude of cyber and IT domains. He has worked in multiple industries spanning over 5 Fortune 500 companies and Big 4 consulting. He is currently a vCISO within the SMB segment.
In addition, Arvin proudly served in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer. He also serves as a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative where he has co-authored several research papers in new cyber trends and best practices.
Arvin holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National. He currently serves as the National Sector Chief for the Information Technology Sector, National Sector Security and Resilience Program of InfraGard National.

He also serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, several startup organizations and is a guest lecturer at several universities across the State of Illinois.
Arvin is ISC2 CISSP certified, CompTIA Security+ certified, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certified and a CMMC Registered Practitioner.

Kim Woodruff currently serves as a Director on the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) Board and previously served as the Houston InfraGard Chapter President from 2018 to 2023. With over 20 years of work experience, her background includes roles in cybersecurity management and strategic consulting at Texas Children’s, MD Anderson, and several Big 4 Accounting Firms. Today, she leads cybersecurity teams as the Deputy CISO in the areas of Governance, Risk, & Compliance, Cybersecurity Operations, and Monitoring & Incident Response, focusing on building and maturing a world-class cybersecurity program at Rice University. Kim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Houston and a Master's in Business Administration from Rice University. She is also a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Matt Stamper is a multi-time CISO with extensive experience in cybersecurity, information security, cloud security, IT audit, risk management, privacy, and governance. Matt is a former research director and security analyst at Gartner (NYSE:IT) and has extensive experience in cloud services and IT service management including international experience in Latin America and China. Matt has spoken to 1000s of CISOs and CIOs as well as other corporate leaders and boards of directors throughout his career.

Matt’s experience includes early-stage startups to large, multi-national public companies spanning multiple industries including managed services, managed security services, global telecom, and advisory. Matt excels at conveying complex cybersecurity and technology concepts to boards of directors, executive management, as well as professional service providers and vendors in the cybersecurity industry.

Ryan Witt is Proofpoint's VP, Industry Solutions, and responsible for the strategy and solutions for the company's healthcare and public sector business. Ryan is also the Chair of Proofpoint's Healthcare Advisory Board and an appointed member of HIMSS Cybersecurity, Privacy and Security Committee. Previously, Ryan was the healthcare leader for Fortinet and Juniper Networks where he also was the Chair for their respective Healthcare Customer Advisory Boards. Ryan was a contributor to the 2013 WEDI Report, a former Co-Chair of WEDI's Privacy & Security Workgroup and has been elected to the WEDI Board of Directors. Ryan was also elected to the Association for Executives in Health Information Security (AEHIS) Advisory Board. A graduate of San Jose State University, Ryan has spent much of his professional life in Europe, but he and his family now live in Silicon Valley.

Chris Montgomery is a Solutions Architect at Proofpoint where he is responsible for the implementation and integration of all threat intelligence and intrusion detection solutions. In this role, he can be found consulting with security practitioners and OEM suppliers focused on utilizing threat intelligence to improve cyber security situational awareness and the overall risk posture of an organization. Mr. Montgomery is a CISSP and holds several other industry certifications.

Chirag Arora, an esteemed Cyber Security Executive Advisor and CISO at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP in New York, is widely acclaimed for his outstanding contributions to the cybersecurity domain. With a distinguished career spanning more than 15 years, Mr. Arora has garnered numerous awards and accolades for his exemplary leadership and expertise in fortifying cybersecurity programs for global enterprises. His profound knowledge and research focus on Cyber Governance have positioned him as a trailblazer in the industry. Chirag's extensive experience includes conducting security gap assessments based on CIS Critical Controls, NIST CSF 2.0, and ISO 27001 frameworks, further solidifying his reputation as a cybersecurity thought leader. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Chirag Arora continues to spearhead innovations and advancements in cybersecurity practices, ensuring the resilience and security of organizations worldwide.

Tom Bowyer is a versatile Security Engineer who enjoys working with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to ensure safe and efficient code lands in production. He has extensive experience deploying, securing and breaking SaaS applications on different operating systems and cloud hosting providers. Tom also enjoys building and breaking CI/CD pipelines, and automating away security work with Python.

Myriah Jaworski is a Member, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, at Clark Hill Law. She represents clients in data breach actions, technology disputes, and in the defense of consumer class actions and related regulatory investigations stemming from alleged privacy torts and violations of the TCPA, BIPA, IRPA, and other state and federal privacy laws. Myriah also works with clients to devise and implement privacy and security compliance programs and to evaluate and implement new technologies, including enterprise-wide AI and machine learning tools. She is also been recognized as a Super Lawyer® for her Civil Litigation practice in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Strategic and people centric information security leader with 20+ years of experience with notable success in designing, planning, analysis, and implementation of large and complex security initiatives across federated organizations. Strength in providing comprehensive and practical security risk reduction plans and roadmaps to the business. Impactful record of efficiently evaluating and reducing / mitigating risks, protecting high value systems, and ensuring usability in lieu of high friction controls.

Kenneth Moras is a recognized leader in the cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) space, with extensive experience in building GRC teams from the ground up at Plaid and scaling large GRC programs at notable organizations such as Meta and Adobe. His expertise also extends to cybersecurity consulting for Fortune 500 companies during his tenure at KPMG. He holds various certifications, including CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 LA, CDPSE, CEH, CHFI, and CCNA. Kenneth enjoys staying up-to-date with offensive strategies used by attackers and building proactive risk management programs that serve as business enablers.

Jordan L. Fischer, founding partner and owner of Fischer Law, LLC, is a self-proclaimed privacy and technology legal nerd and entrepreneur. With her background in owning and operating businesses, and her experience working across the globe, Jordan brings extensive experience and practical knowledge to the global intersection of law and technology. Jordan understands the many demands on businesses, and works to create a balanced approach to privacy and data security compliance.

Jordan works with businesses to continually evaluate and assess legal and business opportunities and risks to provide public and private sector clients with practical data privacy and cybersecurity counsel and business strategic advice. Jordan’s goal is to understand your business, your approach, your risks, and then work with you to create effective, long-lasting solutions to your data privacy and technology legal challenges.

With more than ten years of experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology law, Jordan advises clients on a variety of regulations, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). Additionally, she provides counsel on biometric data laws, global data breach standards, and federal and state unfair business practices acts and privacy frameworks such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 27001 and 27701, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Payment Credit Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Jordan regularly represents clients in contractual negotiations pertaining to technology, data management, security, and privacy, and she assists in the development of customized, right-sized compliance programs to address numerous regulatory requirements and industry best practices. She also advises clients on cross-border data management and information governance, developing business-oriented and cost-effective strategies for information security, data privacy, and technology compliance.

Jordan’s experience provides her the opportunity to represent clients in a wide range of industries, gaining valuable insight into sectors including agriculture, adtech, emerging technologies (blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), gaming, healthcare, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical. She advises clients on third-party management, addressing the privacy and security of their supply chain. She also collaborates with clients to develop business solutions that incorporate privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles, fusing regulatory requirements with practical, real-world solutions.

In addition to her private practice, Jordan is a Cybersecurity Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic research investigates the convergence of law and technology, as well as the practical implications of regional data protection regulations in the context of the global economy.

Jordan is a globally recognized speaker on a wide range of technology and privacy law topics. In addition, she hosts the podcast Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: The New Frontier for the American Bar Association, which concentrates on data security, privacy, and related legal topics. On the podcast, Jordan discusses a variety of topics focused on law, technology, privacy, and cybersecurity from the perspective of various industries.

Jordan is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for Europe (CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), as well as a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), as certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She is a certified trainer for the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Lawyer on the Fast Track, The Legal Intelligencer (2023)
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree (2019-2022)
Main Line Today – Top Lawyers – Cybersecurity (2021, 2022)
ABA ‘On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers’, 2022 Honoree
SC Media – 2022 Women In IT Security, Honoree in the Advocate Category
Exeleon Magazine – 30 Most Transformational Leaders to Follow in 2022
Host, American Bar Association’s ‘Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: The New Frontier’ Podcast
European Union ERASMUS Grant Recipient, 2020

ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association, Business Law Fellow, 2020-2022
American Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Big Data Committee, 2022-2023
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Chair of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee
California Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Forbes Business Council Member, 2022
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member
University of California, Berkeley, Cybersecurity Lecturer
former Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Drexel University, Law Professor
former Chestnut Hill College, Adjunct Professor
West Chester Friends School, Board Member
Appointed Fulbright Specialist in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for United States law (US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) for European law (E) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Hemanth Tadepalli is a Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer at May Mobility, excelling in the realm of autonomous transportation services. With a rich professional background spanning roles at AlixPartners, Mandiant, Google, and SensCy, he specializes in ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO/SAE 21434, and others. Hemanth co-founded MYCAP (Michigan Young Cybersecurity Analysts and Professionals), fostering budding talents in the cybersecurity domain. Appointed by the Michigan Department of State in 2022, he served on the Collegiate Advisory Task Force, determined and implemented recommendations to improve voter education and engagement among universities across the state of Michigan. The task force played an important role in election security, integrity, and combatting the result of misinformation being spread.

Hemanth has presented at the Detroit Automotive Cybersecurity Conference and various other prominent industry events, showcasing his expertise and thought leadership. He holds a Computer Science degree with a cybersecurity concentration and minors in Pre-Law, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from Kettering University. Currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity at the University of California, Berkeley, he continues to drive innovation and excellence in the cybersecurity landscape.

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 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.

Payton is the cybersecurity expert that organizations turn to for discreet help during data breaches and to improve IT systems and strategies. She made history as the first female to serve as White House Chief Information Officer and currently helps organizations in both the public and private sectors protect their most valuable resources.

Managing cybersecurity risk is what Payton knows and does best. Before overseeing IT operations as CIO for President George W. Bush and his administration, she held executive roles in banking technology for two of the country’s top financial institutions. After serving in the White House, she went on to co-found Dark3, a cybersecurity product company, and Fortalice Solutions, a world-class cybersecurity consulting firm ranked a Top 5 Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine, Payton was also featured in the book 100 Fascinating Women Fighting Cybercrime and honored as the 2019 Woman Cybersecurity Leader of the Year. Business Insider named her one of the top 50 Cybersecurity Leaders of 2020, CISO Magazine named her Cybersecurity Crusader of the Year in 2020, and Awards Magazine named her one of the Top 50 Women in Tech in 2021. She is the author of several publications on IT strategy and cybersecurity, including Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth, released in 2020. Cyber Security Experts named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in Cyber Security in 2021.