SecureWorld Seattle 2024

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.

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.

William serves as the leader of AAA Washington’s information security and compliance efforts. He is responsible to establish a responsive, dynamic, and flexible cybersecurity program to meet continually changing information security, regulatory, and compliance needs in the organization.  William has been with AAA Washington since August of 2017. Other roles that William serves in the company include coordinating business continuity program activities and leading the company through emerging privacy legislation management.

In the evenings, William instructs graduate and undergraduate cybersecurity courses at the University of Washington and The Penn State University. William completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He subsequently earned a Masters in Management Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Maryland. In December of 2018, he completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Capella University.

Prior to William starting at AAA Washington, he served five years as the Manager of IT Security Engineering at Puget Sound Energy. Prior to that, he also served as the regional CISO for Providence Health and Services. He has also served in similar positions with Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Chugach Electric Association, and the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety.

William served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1996 as an officer in the Infantry and is a combat veteran for Operation Desert Storm.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at REI, I lead a team of cybersecurity professionals who are passionate about protecting the company's data, systems, and customers. I have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, spanning various domains such as incident response, forensics, malware analysis, network security, and data protection.

My mission is to bring honesty, transparency, and integrity to the cybersecurity function, and to partner with other technology and business teams to ensure a balanced and pragmatic approach to our common goals. I leverage my expertise in cybersecurity strategy, policy, governance, and risk management to enable REI's growth and innovation. I also foster a culture of security awareness, education, and empowerment across the organization.

Highly experienced & technically proficient leader with extensive experience in security engineering, product development, operations and compliance. Laser focused on Security architecture, design & implementation, risk reduction, compliance & business orientation. Strong cross-functional skills due to extensive experience in Information Security, Production Support, Software Security and Compliance, Infrastructure and Project Management. Experienced in Cloud Security, System Administration, Networking, Project Management, Process Re- engineering. Result oriented, with a demonstrated ability to effectively respond to changing demands

Adam Zoller is the Chief Information Security Officer for Providence, a system of passionate providers focused on partnering with people to simplify health care. With 50+ hospitals, 1000+ clinics, and hundreds of locally driven programs administered by over 120,000+ caregivers, Providence is improving the health of communities, especially the poor and vulnerable. In this role, Adam is responsible for driving information security strategy and execution across the organization's information ecosystem

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.

Matt Hoffmann is a technology executive with 20+ years in the industry working across development, privacy. security, IT, infrastructure and devops. Throughout his career he has primarily worked with private-equity backed SaaS companies and has been the point person on multiple mergers and acquisitions on both the buy and sell side. In his current role as CIO of KORE Software, he manages engineering, devops, IT and security for a market leading product suite that serves professional sports and entertainment organizations. Working with some of the largest sports and entertainment teams and venues in the world has given him the opportunity to be hands-on with real-world data privacy challenges, large scale infrastructure projects and high-consequence security deployments.

Jake Bernstein is a practicing attorney and CISSP who counsels clients trying to understand their cybersecurity risks and the legal duties that arise from those risks. In his decade-plus of practice, Jake has acted as both regulator as an Assistant Attorney General with the Washington State Attorney General's Office and as private defense counsel representing companies subject to data security and privacy regulations enforced by federal, state, and international authorities.

Vanessa is an accomplished technology executive with over 30 years of experience. Currently she serves as a Corporate Board Director of the public company Liveperson (NASDAQ: LPSN), Boeing Employee Credit Union, and Prisidio. Formerly she was on the board of Carbon Black (NASDAQ: CBLK) and was part of the transaction to sell Carbon Black to VMware. Vanessa is also very active in angel investing and is a venture partner for Flying Fish Partners.

Vanessa has held senior leadership positions at organizations such as DocuSign, Expedia, U.S. Bank, and AT&T Wireless. Her expertise spans various domains, including technology architecture and engineering, risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance. Vanessa has a proven track record of successfully building and leading high-performance cybersecurity teams, implementing robust security frameworks and controls, and driving cultural change to foster a strong security mindset within organizations.

Vanessa's educational background includes a MBA from Stanford University, MS in Telecommunication from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a BS in Engineering from UC Berkeley. She also holds various cybersecurity certifications including CISSP, CRISC, CISM, and GSEC. Relative to her board work, she holds the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Director Professionalism certification.

Erika Voss offers two decades of extraordinary success in a series of high level roles at top tier companies that include Capital One,
Salesforce, Oracle Public Cloud, Microsoft Corporation and Amazon Web Services.

Erika’s invaluable expertise and broad business range have powered a history of developing successful process improvements that
drive productivity, reliability, and client satisfaction. Such traits have consistently enabled Erika to achieve an impressive command
of the skills needed to manage ongoing business planning processes while developing strategies to meet future challenges.

Upon being named as Vice President of Information Security for DAT Freight & Analytics, Erika will lead vision, strategy, and
execution for all facets of security for this Fortune 500 Supply Chain Logistics corporation, while defining and revising policies,
procedures, and best practices for security, including application security, access control, authentication, third party risk management,
and intrusion detection. Dr.. Voss has dedicated herself and her vision as a leader who engages in projects with an “All-In” attitude.

With a forte for successfully building strong teams and holding a key role leading all facets of finance and strategy, Dr. Voss has
successfully positioned companies, as a leading expert in its field with respect foundational security basics, fraud, identity, and cloud
security practices contributing to the following successes:

● Effectively manages a team of product and application security engineers, architects, and DevSecOps personnel, continually
identifying opportunities to reinforce the company’s security posture.
● Engages directly with customers, providing information and guidance on the company’s security posture.
● Served as the CISO of the company’s cybersecurity program in line with all industry standards and regulatory requirements,
including SOC2, PCI, SOX, and other industry regulations.

Combining her proven business instinct with an unprecedented disciplinary work ethic, Erika has continuously exceeded expectations
in high stake environments throughout her career positioning herself as a key member of each company and a driving force for growth.
Erika holds a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity from Northcentral University, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Security Administration
and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Operations Technology from Southwestern College.

Jake Rasko is a passionate technology leader with an unwavering belief in the transformative power of technology to change the world. With a diverse career spanning both IT and Security, he has honed his expertise in building, running, and maintaining critical infrastructure securely at a global scale.

Over the course of Jake’s professional journey, he has been a part of notable organizations such as Cruise, Salesforce, and most recently, HashiCorp. Now, as the Head of Security Engineering and Architecture at DAT Freight & Analytics, he is dedicated to building a more secure future for the nation’s supply chain.

With a career that began at the help desk and has since soared to leadership positions in global technology companies, Jake exemplifies the power of continuous growth and learning in the technology industry. His journey is a testament to his adaptability, vision, and unwavering commitment to leveraging technology for positive change.

Elizabeth Schaedler is a Splunk Security Advisor and works with customers to develop strategies aligning security and business risks, and how to use risk-based-alerting to address fraud. Elizabeth has an expansive 20-year data center and security background and has spent time in the HPC world in senior positions at Cray Research, HP, RSA, Sun Microsystems, and IBM. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and she and her husband are currently spending their free time clearing out Legos and Barbies left behind by two adult children.

Brian is an IT Executive with 29 years of experience from Security Operations and Support, Compliance, Risk Management, Technology Innovation, IT Operations and Supportand. Currently, Brian is a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) supporting multiple business units at Salesforce, delivering security and compliance across our people, process, technology, and data. In addition to this, he has worked in Security and GRC at Starbucks, Microsoft, and Bank of America as well as served as a Cybersecurity Advisor for CREATE.ORG, sat on the Board of Technical Advisors for NODUS technologies, served as an alternate to the PCI-DSS Customer Advisory Council, held CISSP and CISM certifications, and has published 2 books and 3 industry papers on security.

Ade Gonzalez is a Senior Director of Security GRC and Data Security in Docusign. With over 15 years of experience, her expertise spans across building/managing high-performing teams and delivering board-critical programs around Security Governance, Strategy, Risk, Compliance, Data Protection and Cloud Security across various industries (financial services, technology, insurance and so on).

She also has experience working in different regions across the globe with established presence in South Africa, Ireland, UK and US. She holds a Masters (Cum Laude) in Computer Engineering, majoring in Artificial Intelligence. During her spare time, she enjoys travelling, food, exercising/fitness-related activities and spending quality time with her family, especially with her 3-year-old daughter and miniature-schnauzer.

Michelle Linders Wagner, a seasoned risk management executive, brings 25+ years of experience in enhancing compliance and risk posture for Fortune 500 firms. With cyber, compliance, and audit expertise, she builds high performing teams, swiftly identifying fit for purpose solutions that align with business strategy. While she is currently loving her job as the Head of Internal Audit at Docusign, Michelle has loved her prior positions, as well. At Deloitte, she transformed the global risk function; as an executive at Costco, she ran the second line of defense where she matured the global governance, risk, and compliance function; and at SAP, she drove high-priority risk and governance initiatives. Committed to excellence, Michelle excels in leading teams to solve intricate risk challenges.

Krista Arndt is the Associate CISO at SLUHN. As the Associate CISO, Krista is responsible for managing the security program's day to day operational effectiveness. Krista has been working in information security in various capacities for more than 15 years. In her previous roles, Krista assisted with developing and leading security programs in national healthcare, crypto, finance, and the Department of Defense. She currently holds her CISM and CRISC certifications and NHRA competition driver's license.

Krista is an active member of ISACA, serves as InfraGard Philadelphia Chapter’s Healthcare Sector Chief, serves on Neumann University's Business Advisory Council, and is Marketing Committee Chair for Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Delaware Valley Affiliate. Through this service, Krista's mission is to give back to her community by providing mentorship and support for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, especially for women who wish to enter the field.

When off the clock, Krista takes her affinity for overcoming challenges to the garage and the race track, where she enjoys building and improving her own race car, competing as a driver in national drag racing events with her family, and using her racing as a forum to advocate for neurodiversity awareness and inclusion.

Sabino Marquez' approach to leading cybersecurity as a ‘Trust Product Practice’ has led to substantial returns on security investments, higher value-generation velocity, and enhanced equity valuations. Sabino leads the Trust Product organization as a go-to-market leader, working alongside the productive business to enable and defend value, and transforming stakeholder Trust into a powerful tool for competitive differentiation. Within his key areas of focus, Sabino ensures robust protection mechanisms are in place for stakeholder interests while also leveraging organizational Trust as a distinct advantage in a competitive market landscape. His work has not only brought him recognition as ‘2023 C100 Winner’, but he is also an esteemed thought leader who frequently shares insights in Security Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Cyber Security Tribe.

Lalitha Subramanian, Program Management Director at University of Washington Continuum College, has over a couple of decades of experience designing, developing, and delivering large-scale learning and development strategies and certification programs that empower working professionals build the right strengths, skills, and behaviors for organizational success and career progression. She has proven success coaching industry experts, university instructors, and private company leaders to evolve educational offerings, in the adoption of new technologies with accessibility standards, and has designed exemplary learner-driven digital education offerings to meet the needs of a dynamic global marketplace. Her expertise in educational pedagogical practices incorporating DEIBJ best practices for both in-class and virtual/online environments have been recognized at unit, university and at a national level.

Alejandro Ayala is a rising professional in the field of cybersecurity, pursuing a PhD in 2025 through an NSF Fellowship. Alejandro currently serves as a technical lead, ensuring program integration across multiple universities and industry. Alejandro contributes to the University of Washington’s Certificate in Risk Management in multiple roles. He is the co-founder and President of CyberAlumni, a community of practice focused on continuous professional cybersecurity education across the NCAE Schools. Alejandro has published in the Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE), Springer Journal, Future Technologies Conference, and the Human Computer Interaction International Conference innovations in cybersecurity education.

Erez Tadmor holds a two-decade career in the ever-evolving information security field, marked by his diverse background in managing various product portfolios and verticals. His expertise spans cloud and network security, automation & orchestration, IAM, fraud detection and prevention. As Tufin's Field CTO, he bridges the gap between customers, marketing, and product teams, educating stakeholders on network security technologies, cybersecurity best practices and Tufin's solutions. Erez holds a track record of strong leadership in both enterprise and startups cybersecurity product management and strategy development.

Chief Technology Officer at Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Expert level grasp on IT Security governance and management of security in application, infrastructure and cloud domains. Spearheaded teams to do FedRAMP assessments of major cloud service provider giants in the industry. Certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CISA, PCIP, PMP, and AWS-SAA. Formerly PCI-QSA certified with a PCI assessor.

Chirag H. Patel is a solution-oriented technology and commercial attorney with extensive experience in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), data privacy, cybersecurity, contracts, e-commerce, and trade secrets. His multi-channel experience encompasses compliance, transactional review, and litigation.

Chirag’s practice spans diverse industries, including software, e-commerce, cryptocurrency, healthcare, financial services (traditional and FinTech), cannabis, commercial construction, and hospitality sectors.

His litigation practice includes multimillion-dollar contract disputes, high-stakes consumer class actions, and novel technology issues. Recent cases include national data breach class actions, privacy and wiretapping claims (CIPA), AI discrimination claims, software service (SaaS) and implementation contract disputes, business email compromise, cryptocurrency injunctions, and right of publicity of cases.

Chirag’s compliance practice focuses on AI, data privacy, and e-commerce. This includes development and advising on AU Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs), AI Audits, data privacy laws, and ecommerce laws. Among other regulatory regimes, Chirag has advised clients on compliance with the HIPPA Privacy Rule, the California Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act (ROSCA), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Automatic Renewal Law (CARL), and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations.

Chirag has experience with commercial contract review and transactions. He conducts master contract reviews in various industry settings covering issues such as intellectual property rights, data ownership, and terms of service. He also has full-cycle M&A experience, including conducting privacy and cybersecurity due diligence.

Maggie Amato is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in cloud security, AI security, and risk management across technology, healthcare, and federal sectors. As the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for AI Cloud + CRM Apps at Salesforce, she plays an integral role in advising two Chief Technology Officers on holistic risk management strategies that align with the evolving demands of cutting-edge technologies. Throughout her career, Maggie has been at the forefront of innovation, leading the development of AI-specific security programs, advancing cloud security initiatives at Aetna, and forging impactful public-private partnerships in healthcare. Her leadership and strategic vision have consistently driven transformative security solutions that strengthen organizational resilience.

Jake Bernstein is a practicing attorney and CISSP who counsels clients trying to understand their cybersecurity risks and the legal duties that arise from those risks. In his decade-plus of practice, Jake has acted as both regulator as an Assistant Attorney General with the Washington State Attorney General's Office and as private defense counsel representing companies subject to data security and privacy regulations enforced by federal, state, and international authorities.

Jean is an Executive Consultant, ISSA Distinguished Fellow, and honored as a 2015 SC Magazine “Woman of Influence”. With a global focus on strategy, architecture, and technology in the high tech and financial industries, she alternates between technical and executive leadership roles. Once focused on security and cryptography for the financial industry, her current focus is on the use and abuse of blockchains, augmented reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Frank Simorjay (CISSP, ISSA Distinguished Fellow) is a cloud security and compliance subject matter expert. Frank works for Microsoft Azure global ecosystem organization as the Lead PM of the Azure automation Blueprint program, that includes the PCI automation blueprint. Frank has written an extensive library of papers, and blogs (http://cloudntech.blogspot.com/)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maggie Amato is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in cloud security, AI security, and risk management across technology, healthcare, and federal sectors. As the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for AI Cloud + CRM Apps at Salesforce, she plays an integral role in advising two Chief Technology Officers on holistic risk management strategies that align with the evolving demands of cutting-edge technologies. Throughout her career, Maggie has been at the forefront of innovation, leading the development of AI-specific security programs, advancing cloud security initiatives at Aetna, and forging impactful public-private partnerships in healthcare. Her leadership and strategic vision have consistently driven transformative security solutions that strengthen organizational resilience.

Erika Carrara is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology expert with over two decades of experience. Skilled at helping businesses navigate cyber risks, data governance, and digital transformation, Erika has led several corporations through a security maturity curve in the defense industrial base, federal sector, and twice in manufacturing, now at Greenbrier. She is an expert in security governance, compliance, privacy, and digital systemic risk.

In her role as Chief Technology & Security Officer, Erika presents at all board meetings, providing information and guidance on cyber protection and resiliency. As a Boardroom Qualified Technology Expert (QTE), she works closely with the board's enterprise risk and audit committee and C-Suite, providing updates on the materiality of cybersecurity risks and incidents. Erika has enhanced security governance at Wabtec by strengthening the company's governance framework, establishing effective risk management processes, conducting frequent risk assessments, and providing strategic guidance to the board and C-Suite on cyber risk matters. She maintains a pulse on the regulatory landscape, overseeing adherence to cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, and data protection laws in the 53 countries where Wabtec operates.

A Native American and veteran, Erika is passionate about championing DEI and social programs/causes. She advocates for gender diversity through education, industry sharing, and career development. As a values-based leader, Erika demonstrates diplomacy, flexibility, and a deep commitment to life-affirming principles such as honesty, integrity, trust, and compassion for others.

Rob Davidson brings many years of experience to his role as Chief Information Security Officer at Pacific Blue Cross and Pacific Blue Cross Solutions. His career started with Dell Canada and has progressed though several senior strategic and leadership positions at industry-defining organizations such as Microsoft and Hootsuite. Prior to his recent return to Vancouver, Rob worked through an extended tenure at Microsoft, from the original basics of networking through the launch of the Global Azure Cloud services.

Rob holds an Executive MBA and maintains his original CISSP certification. He enjoys the opportunity to share with and learn from others who are like-minded in his passion for the Security of People, Information, and Technology.

In addition to his core work, you will also find him engaged in Board of Directors (and Board advisory) positions, volunteer opportunities, and working to mentor and assist the next generation of security professionals.

William serves as the leader of AAA Washington’s information security and compliance efforts. He is responsible to establish a responsive, dynamic, and flexible cybersecurity program to meet continually changing information security, regulatory, and compliance needs in the organization.  William has been with AAA Washington since August of 2017. Other roles that William serves in the company include coordinating business continuity program activities and leading the company through emerging privacy legislation management.

In the evenings, William instructs graduate and undergraduate cybersecurity courses at the University of Washington and The Penn State University. William completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He subsequently earned a Masters in Management Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Maryland. In December of 2018, he completed his Doctorate of Philosophy in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Capella University.

Prior to William starting at AAA Washington, he served five years as the Manager of IT Security Engineering at Puget Sound Energy. Prior to that, he also served as the regional CISO for Providence Health and Services. He has also served in similar positions with Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Chugach Electric Association, and the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety.

William served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1996 as an officer in the Infantry and is a combat veteran for Operation Desert Storm.

Maggie Amato is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in cloud security, AI security, and risk management across technology, healthcare, and federal sectors. As the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for AI Cloud + CRM Apps at Salesforce, she plays an integral role in advising two Chief Technology Officers on holistic risk management strategies that align with the evolving demands of cutting-edge technologies. Throughout her career, Maggie has been at the forefront of innovation, leading the development of AI-specific security programs, advancing cloud security initiatives at Aetna, and forging impactful public-private partnerships in healthcare. Her leadership and strategic vision have consistently driven transformative security solutions that strengthen organizational resilience.

Gowri is a mission-driven, people-centric senior cybersecurity leader with 15 years of experience in Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Risk Management, and Compliance. As a former FBI agent, Gowri proudly served her country and has also worked in Corporate Security. She holds a Master's Degree in Information Science from the University at Buffalo. Currently, Gowri serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Salesforce, advising the President of the Customer Success Group on information security matters. In this role, she represents the Chief Trust Officer when partnering with executive leadership to promote cybersecurity across the Enterprise units.

Brian is an IT Executive with 29 years of experience from Security Operations and Support, Compliance, Risk Management, Technology Innovation, IT Operations and Supportand. Currently, Brian is a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) supporting multiple business units at Salesforce, delivering security and compliance across our people, process, technology, and data. In addition to this, he has worked in Security and GRC at Starbucks, Microsoft, and Bank of America as well as served as a Cybersecurity Advisor for CREATE.ORG, sat on the Board of Technical Advisors for NODUS technologies, served as an alternate to the PCI-DSS Customer Advisory Council, held CISSP and CISM certifications, and has published 2 books and 3 industry papers on security.

A proven senior security leader that drives business-centric innovation through strategy, empowering independence, and inspiring the next generation of enterprise growth from small to large enterprise. Experienced security strategist from Cloud to Enterprise Architecture, change/transitional management, application security, product development, vulnerability assessment, security operations, security engineering, process improvement, and enterprise transformation. A visionary who serves as a catalyst for sustainable change by empowering organizations and people in achieving breakthrough results as they travel to secure digital transformations. A leader that nurtures and empowers teams through communication in fostering cross-functional collaboration and achieving the organization’s goals. A driver of continuous improvement who eliminates single points of failure, transforming complex obstacles into tangible solutions.

Becky Fricker is the Director of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, where she plays a pivotal role in protecting the company’s digital infrastructure. She oversees Security Operations and Product Security, including areas such as Endpoint Protection and Response, Continuous Threat Exposure Management, Incident Response, and Network Security. Becky holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, a globally recognized credential that demonstrates her ability to design, implement, and manage a robust cybersecurity program.

Her extensive background in cybersecurity began with 13 years of service in the NJ Air National Guard, where she held critical roles such as Installation Spectrum Manager and Installation Security Systems Manager. After transitioning to the civilian sector, Becky continued to build her expertise as a Network Security Engineer at Cooper University Health Care. She later took on senior roles in the financial sector and at one of Southern California’s largest utility companies, focusing on information security within critical infrastructure.

Her academic credentials include an Associate of Science in Electronic Systems Technology, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, and a Master of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Cybersecurity. Known for her adaptability, mentorship, and strong communication skills, Becky is an invaluable member of the DAT team, continuously driving improvements in the company’s information security programs.

Erika Voss offers two decades of extraordinary success in a series of high level roles at top tier companies that include Capital One,
Salesforce, Oracle Public Cloud, Microsoft Corporation and Amazon Web Services.

Erika’s invaluable expertise and broad business range have powered a history of developing successful process improvements that
drive productivity, reliability, and client satisfaction. Such traits have consistently enabled Erika to achieve an impressive command
of the skills needed to manage ongoing business planning processes while developing strategies to meet future challenges.

Upon being named as Vice President of Information Security for DAT Freight & Analytics, Erika will lead vision, strategy, and
execution for all facets of security for this Fortune 500 Supply Chain Logistics corporation, while defining and revising policies,
procedures, and best practices for security, including application security, access control, authentication, third party risk management,
and intrusion detection. Dr.. Voss has dedicated herself and her vision as a leader who engages in projects with an “All-In” attitude.

With a forte for successfully building strong teams and holding a key role leading all facets of finance and strategy, Dr. Voss has
successfully positioned companies, as a leading expert in its field with respect foundational security basics, fraud, identity, and cloud
security practices contributing to the following successes:

● Effectively manages a team of product and application security engineers, architects, and DevSecOps personnel, continually
identifying opportunities to reinforce the company’s security posture.
● Engages directly with customers, providing information and guidance on the company’s security posture.
● Served as the CISO of the company’s cybersecurity program in line with all industry standards and regulatory requirements,
including SOC2, PCI, SOX, and other industry regulations.

Combining her proven business instinct with an unprecedented disciplinary work ethic, Erika has continuously exceeded expectations
in high stake environments throughout her career positioning herself as a key member of each company and a driving force for growth.
Erika holds a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity from Northcentral University, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Security Administration
and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Operations Technology from Southwestern College.

Dr. Peter Holowka is passionate about digital transformation and technology leadership, particularly in education. His doctoral research was in cloud computing adoption and organizational leadership. His professional work and academic research centre on the digital transformation journey, particularly the journey from legacy systems towards the cloud. He has received multiple awards for leadership and academic excellence. He was recognized as Member of the Year by the CIO Association of Canada, and currently serves as the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter. Beginning his career as a network and web design specialist, Dr. Holowka also advises a number of businesses, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.

An Information Security leader with experience establishing resilient security strategies and procedures enhancing the corporate security posture, through evaluation of risk, promoting security awareness and privacy training, management of incident response, managing relationships with customers and business partners, and ensuring continued compliance through internal, customer and certification security audits.

A proven leader, skilled in managing network and application operations, knowledgeable in many collaboration and web environments and successfully managed services and large scale projects. Experienced in several security frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, GDPR and SOC.

Passionate risk and security leader committed to safeguarding the digital landscape with extensive experience in critical infrastructure. Experienced in regulatory compliance across the United States, Europe, and Asia. My passion lies in shaping strategic directions and implementing robust controls meticulously tailored to meet regulatory requirements.

Beyond my technical expertise, I'm devoted to advancing the role of women in security. I actively promote inclusivity in the workplace and offer mentorship to empower aspiring professionals.

Let's unite our strengths and collaborate to create a safer world together.

Jake Bernstein is a practicing attorney and CISSP who counsels clients trying to understand their cybersecurity risks and the legal duties that arise from those risks. In his decade-plus of practice, Jake has acted as both regulator as an Assistant Attorney General with the Washington State Attorney General's Office and as private defense counsel representing companies subject to data security and privacy regulations enforced by federal, state, and international authorities.

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Mike LeFever, USN, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for Concentric. Concentric is a risk management consultancy that specializes in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. In
addition, he is a member of the network of national security experts for “The Cipher Brief,” a digital based conversation platform to connect the private sector with leading security experts.

Previously, Mike was the Chief Operating Officer for IOMAXIS, a US technology company specializing in cyber, communications, and computing solutions, and services. He also worked as a senior advisor, mentor, and
speaker at the McChrystal Group, a leadership and management firm, engaging with senior executives across multinational companies on leadership, strategy, and change management.

Reflecting his deep experience with and commitment to developing high performance leaders and teams, Mike also served as a Performance Ambassador and Speaker for Liminal Collective and Arena Labs and as a
senior advisor and mentor for leaders in private industry; the USG’s National Defense University senior level national strategy, leadership, and warfighting courses; and USG Joint Forces. He is also a member of the
board of advisors at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School and a participant on the Atlantic Council Counterterrorism Study Group.

Mike retired from the United States Navy after over 38 years of service, finishing his military career as the Director of Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center, within the Office of the
Director of National Intelligence. He also served as both the Commander of the Office of Defense Representative in Pakistan and the Commander of the Joint Task Force in Pakistan, leading all US Armed Forces in Pakistan between 2008-2011.

Throughout his career, Mike served in Navy and Joint leadership and command positions at every level. He led disaster relief and humanitarian efforts, the full spectrum of warfare operations, and counterterrorism and
counterinsurgency operations. Renowned for his effectiveness in navigating cross-cultural, complex, and international environments and building high performance teams, his leadership was directly responsible for
numerous significant achievements that protected and enhanced the national security of the United States. The hallmark of LeFever’s leadership was his commitment to build and promote lasting partnerships between
the US and its key allies and coalition partners.

Scott Benson is the Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure at Mud Bay, with over 25 years of experience in the field. He holds certifications such as CISSP, CEH, and PCIP. Scott leads a team responsible for cybersecurity, infrastructure, and help desk services, ensuring successful business outcomes and compliance with industry standards. He has a strong background in risk management, cloud security, and cybersecurity strategies.

Kathryn Patterson supports the Global Cybersecurity & Fraud Management organization at TIAA. In prior roles, she managed 3rd Pty Assessment, Regulatory Exam Mgmt and Audit support, and RCSA. Her career spans three industries: healthcare, telecommunications, and financial services, with additional background in program management, business resiliency and internal investigations. She prioritizes collaboration with business partners on best practices, communications, training, and development. Kathryn holds a BA in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma with a concentration in Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Analysis.

Kevin has more than 25 years of experience in threat intelligence and information security. He was the VP of cybersecurity operations and governance at IOActive.com, a retired NSA intelligence officer, the former director of Windows security architecture at Microsoft, and shipped Windows 10 (not by myself). He holds the CISM, CISSP, CGEIT security certifications.

Hong-Lok Li is the Chief Technology Officer at the Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver (representing 60,000+ UBC students). He has a strong technical background and 20+ years of experience in large organizations in a multi-platform, integrated computing environment. Hong is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) who earned his Master of Science (MSc.) in AI and Networking at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. He is also a BCS (British Computer Society) assessor for the Chartered Engineer (CEng) Assessment. Hong believes in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration and is always passionate about deploying technology to ensure resource optimization and operational excellence.

Andrew Johnson is a Solutions Architect based in Olympia, WA. Andrew serves as the Principal Architect overseeing the state’s adoption of zero trust, Secure Access Service Edge, SD-WAN, and Secure Service Edge. Andrew is responsible to interconnect state government with cloud-based resources and external business partners. Andrew spearheads the state's adoption of new technologies enabling state government to leverage cutting-edge technology in serving the residents of Washington State. Additionally, Andrew modernized the state's DNS system, transitioning it to a hybrid DNS solution that handles both on-premise and cloud-based queries. Andrew is a retired Army Signal Warrant Officer.

Patrick Massey serves as the Regional Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Region 10 office in Seattle. CISA is committed to improving the security and resiliency of our nation’s infrastructure through collaboration with critical infrastructure owner/operators, governments, industry, and other stakeholders.

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.

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.