SecureWorld Kansas City 2023

Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

Corian Kennedy is a cutting-edge technologist and cybersecurity expert with a deep passion for hacking and the power of AI. As a top researcher in the field, he has pioneered some of the most innovative and futuristic technologies that have revolutionized the world of cybersecurity, leveraging the latest advancements in hacking and AI to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. With a current role in advanced research and hacking for one of the most prominent cybersecurity firms in the world, Corian has helped shape the industry's future and continues to push the limits of what is possible in the field of cybersecurity.

Hudson brings 20 years of IT security and IT governance experience to the role. He previously worked as the CISO for the California State University system, overseeing strategic information security and privacy efforts for the 23 campuses of the CSU system.

Hudson also served as faculty director for the EDUCAUSE Management Institute, in Louisville, Colorado, where he helped oversee and lead management training sessions with a goal to improve the impact of information technology in higher education. He also worked as a director of security services and maintains a number of professional certifications, including information security manager certification.

Hudson holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in leadership from California State University San Bernardino, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the University of Phoenix, Novato, California.

A seasoned information technology leader with over 25 years of information security experience. Capable of translating low level security details into executive level business decisions. Believes good compliance does not mean good security, nor does good security mean good risk management. Passionate for employee development. Experience includes healthcare cross-disciplinary compliance and privacy, software development, information security program management, cyber security managed services, federal government IT cloud deployments, global transition operations, and 20 years in the military.

Joshua Brown is a Chief Information Security Officer, with deep experience in designing and building information security programs to deliver efficient and effective risk management practices. HIs core expertise is in zero trust design, implementation of data-centric risk mitigation, raising security awareness, and aligning security strategy with business requirements.

Kevin Augspurger is an accomplished IT professional with over 18 years’ experience in the industry, 9 of which have been in the telecommunications field. In his career, Kevin specializes in networking, IT security, server/cloud infrastructure, IT management, and facilities/real estate. Additionally, Kevin holds certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing + Switching; CCNA Security; and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA).

Prior to the start of his career, Kevin studied Computer Science at the University of Kentucky and earned a BA in Film from University of Kansas. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys building arcade systems, volleyball, watching movies, being a dad.

Jason is a seasoned technology executive in the AEC industry with a focus in Oil & Gas transportation and management. For 20+ years Jason has focused on modernization and cybersecurity as a consultant, service-provider and operator; always questioning conventional knowledge and the status quo in the relentless pursuit of progress. Jason has a MS in Cybersecurity, from the University of Kansas, and an MBA from Rockhurst University. He holds the CISSP and CCSP certifications from ISC2, Security+ from CompTIA and many vendor certifications from Microsoft and AWS, including AWS Security Architect.

Sherry's management career over the last 20 years has spanned multiple IT service areas including information security, infrastructure support, customer support, and disaster recovery\continuity. Perhaps her proudest accomplishments are the programs and teams that she has built from the ground up and the large-scale projects that she has managed successfully in very challenging and highly-regulated environments including the legal industry, healthcare, Fortune 100 finance and electric/nuclear utilities.

As a result of these opportunities, she has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking and capable leader who strives for nothing less than outstanding results and is adept at establishing successful information technology, security and compliance programs in support of organizational objectives while managing cost and risk.

Dr. Cooper holds a doctorate in Computer Science. She holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts in Business Administration. She has earned several security certifications; Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Security Auditor (CISSA), and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). Dr. Cooper is employed with T-Mobile Corporation as a Security Risk Manager. She has 20 years of telecommunications and Cyber security experience. She is also an adjunct professor teaching course curriculum under Cyber Security degree programs with the University of Wisconsin and University of New York. She sits on multiple cybersecurity boards and is an advocate for equal opportunity for women and minorities in STEM careers. She is passionate about helping others and has demonstrated this through her community works, as well as being the recipient of multiple awards for being a champion and a bridge builder.

Cindi Carter is a global, multi-industry Cybersecurity and Information Technology Executive with more than 15 years of experience as a transformational leader for both startups and enterprises. Cindi’s expertise includes building Cybersecurity practices in highly regulated industries, turning strategic goals into actionable outcomes, influencing a “secure from the start” culture, developing secure architecture & engineering platforms, and highly collaborative engagement (C-Suite, Board, Clients and Industry) for managing risk.

At Check Point Software Technologies, Cindi is a Chief Information Security Officer in the Office of the CISO, committed to helping other CISOs achieve success in both strategic and tactical initiatives and contributing to Check Point’s own security practices. Cindi possesses a firm grasp of the challenges surrounding the security, privacy, and risk management landscape, and is a trusted advisor within Check Point as well as for our customers. More recently, Cindi was the CISO for IntSights Cyber Threat Intelligence, where she was responsible for driving the company’s internal security initiatives, as well as serving as an external-facing advisor and subject matter expert in the areas of threat intelligence, cybersecurity resilience and risk management. Cindi also served as VP and Chief Security Officer at MedeAnalytics, a healthcare analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) leader; prior to that Cindi was the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

Industry Collaboration Cindi is the founding President of Women in Security - Kansas City. She was honored as part of SC Media magazine’s “Women to Watch in Cyber Security” list, and was also featured in Cybersecurity Venture’s book, “Women Know Cyber: 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.” She presents at nationwide conferences, local chapters, and webinars including SecureWorld, RSA Conference, HIMSS, Evanta CxO Summit, and B-Sides. Cindi holds several recognized IT, security, and project management certifications and has a Master of Science degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems, both from Central Michigan University.

Britney began the first decade of her security career in the U.S. Army where she managed over 90 teams and traveled to assess the security of international government partners. She oversaw the Information Security Department for AMC Theatres where she was responsible for the development and implementation of the global strategy. She has since transitioned to Cardinal Health, initially leading Cyber Operations and now performing as the Director of Information Security Business Partnerships, providing Business Support, Security Awareness, and Compliance Operations across the Globe. Britney is a certified CISSP, CISM, PMP, SSAP. and holds certifications for CompTIA S+, CCSK, and IT Business Management. She holds a BS in Applied & Discrete Mathematics and an MS in Cybersecurity. Britney was also named an IT Security Power Player by SC Magazine and named as the Security Professional of the Year by ASIS Kansas City Chapter in 2020.