SecureWorld West Virtual Conference 2026

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.

Mikel Costello is an and enterprise architect and former IT executive with 25+ years of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud strategy across government and military sectors. At Washington Technology Solutions, he leads statewide IT strategy, designs secure multi-cloud environments, and develops governance frameworks to enhance cybersecurity and reduce technical debt. A Zero Trust and SASE thought leader, he authored Washington’s Zero Trust White Paper. His career includes managing large technology portfolios, modernizing infrastructure, and delivering cost-efficient, resilient, and mission-aligned IT solutions across multi-agency environments.

Shubham Anandani is an Engineering Manager at LinkedIn, where he leads teams focused on AI and professional identity platforms. Previously, at Oracle Health Sciences, he architected pioneering SaaS infrastructure for clinical trial randomization, serving Tier-1 pharmaceutical companies and ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

He holds a Master’s in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Shubham combines deep expertise in distributed systems with a focus on responsible AI to solve complex security and identity challenges.

Dr. Eric Cole, DPS is a cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, public figure, and best-selling author. Dr. Cole has built a solid reputation in the cybersecurity industry over the last three decades. His career has advanced from starting as a professional hacker for the CIA to becoming the 44th President's com-missioner on cyber security to currently advising companies and teaching professionals on how to implement security measures that serve as a business enabler. His accomplishments have earned him an in-duction into the Information Security Hall of Fame and have awarded him as a Cyber Wingman from the US Air Force. His recognition has caught the interest of current clients, who include international banking institutions, Fortune 500 organizations, Bill Gates, and Saudi Aramco. His entrepreneurial accomplishments include three successful exits building eight-, nine-, and ten-figure organizations. Se-cure Anchor Consulting is his fourth cyber security business venture. Aside from his seasoned technical expertise, Dr. Cole is a well-known public figure and author of various publications. He recently released his eighth book, Cyber Crisis, which debuted at #1 on the Wall Street Journal's bestseller list. Dr. Cole is currently focusing on fulfilling his purpose of being on this planet to end suffering in cyber-space and his mission to secure cyberspace, by making cyberspace a safe place to live, work and raise a family.

Reanna Schultz, from Kansas City, MO, holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cybersecurity. With over six years of professional experience, Reanna has contributed to various corporate environments, leveraging her expertise to strengthen cybersecurity practices.

Throughout her career, Reanna has worn many hats, including roles in Endpoint Security Engineering, Detection Engineering, and leading a Security Operations Center (SOC) team. In addition to her primary responsibilities, Reanna serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and is also an entrepreneur.

Reanna is the founder of CyberSpeak Labs, a platform dedicated to fostering community engagement through collaboration. She hosts the podcast Defenders in Lab Coats, where she delves into cyber threats and occasionally invites passionate guests to share their insights.
Driven by her passion for cybersecurity, Reanna frequently travels to speak at events, sharing her industry knowledge and empowering others to improve their organizations' cybersecurity practices.

Roberta Anderson is a 25-year cybersecurity veteran, Air Force veteran, and published author whose career spans the DoD, Fortune 500, healthcare, and government. She served as the City of Colorado Springs' first CISO, where she built the city's information security program from scratch, and today serves as VP of Information Security at national telehealth company.

Her credentials—CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, Security+, Network+—represent the full arc of a GRC and risk management career. She holds an M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from National University and a B.S. in Cybercrime Investigation from Colorado Technical University. She is the author of Breaking the Firewall: How Women in Cybersecurity Rise from Entry-Level to the C-Suite (2026) and AI for Beginners in the Digital Age (2025). For more than two decades, she has mentored women in cybersecurity—resume by resume, negotiation by negotiation, promotion by promotion. She is a member of WiCyS, ISC2, ISACA, and ISSA.