About the Speaker
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    Helen Negre, Moderator
    vCISO & Executive Advisor, LRS

    Helen Negre is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and digital transformation leader with extensive experience in building security strategies for global enterprises. As a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for LRS and former Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Siemens, Helen has led large-scale security programs, developed compliance frameworks for standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and CMMC, and driven organizational shifts from traditional manufacturing to technology focused operations. She specializes in risk management, regulatory compliance, and executive advisory services. Helen’s career spans leadership roles in IT, OT, product security, and incident response, with a proven track record of collaborating with intelligence agencies, regulators, and industry boards to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.