Mike Ellerhorst is the Founder and CEO of NTM Advisory. With over 15 years of experience in consulting and industry, he specializes in delivering transformative programs for his clients at the intersection of business and technology, with a focus in the Information Security and IT Risk domains. He holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from ...

Wade Ellery, Field Chief Technology Officer and Senior Technical Evangelist with Radiant Logic. Wade has extensive experience in enterprise IT direct and channel software, and services, sales and management. He has in-depth knowledge and experience in enterprise IAM, IGA, PAM, ZTA, risk and compliance and IT security challenges. Wade has con...

Dan Elliott is the Principal for Cyber Security Risk Advisory at Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) Canada and is responsible for supporting Zurich’s clients in making risk-based cyber security decisions to improve their overall organizational resilience. Dan has over 15 years of experience in national security and risk management and brings a...

Jason Ellis is the Director of the Advisory Services. With more than 20 years of experience in IT, Jason has managed multimillion cybersecurity and IAM programs, overseeing the development of the strategy, product roadmap, and delivery. His deep understanding of the IAM technical landscape (IGA, PAM, Access Management, Customer Identity, Zero...

Detective First Lieutenant Jim Ellis is the commander of the Michigan State Police Cyber Section within the Intelligence Operations Division. He leads a cyber team of 56 MSP members located at 7 offices throughout Michigan. He has oversight over the Michigan Cyber Command Center (MC3), Computer Crimes Unit (CCU), and the Michigan region of th...

Andy Ellis is a seasoned technology and business executive with deep expertise in cybersecurity, managing risk, and leading an inclusive culture. He is the author of 1% Leadership, Partner at YL Ventures, and is an advisor to cyber security startups. He is the founder and CEO of Duha, a boutique advisory firm focused on providing strategic co...

Kristen Ellis is the Security Officer for Clinical Reference Laboratory, Inc. in Lenexa, KS. She obtained her Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation in 2012 and has over 23 years of Information Technology experience, twelve years focused in security. Mrs. Ellis has been instrumental in the development of the s...

Jason Elmer is a Managing Director at Duff & Phelps, instrumental in launching the Cybersecurity practice. Jason brings 15 years of experience in financial services, with technology positions serving hedge fund, private equity and alternative investment markets. Jason holds a BS in Finance from Fordham University College of Business Administ...

Barbara Endicott-Popovsky, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at the University of Washington, recently re-designated by NSA/DHS as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, headquartered at UW Bothell, and a Center of Academic Excellence in Research, headquartered at the A...

Brian A. Engle, CISSP, CISA Founder and CEO Riskceptional Strategies Brian Engle is an experienced security and risk management professional who works with business leaders to create and implement successful strategies for implementing sustainable risk-based information security programs. Prior to founding Riskceptional, Brian led the Retail ...

Belinda Enoma is a privacy and cybersecurity consultant with a legal and technology background. She offers virtual privacy and cybersecurity services including risk mitigation solutions and building privacy programs from scratch. She is a writer, corporate trainer, lifestyle strategist, mentor, and coach to women in the cybersecurity and data...

Tony serves as a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Chief of Cybersecurity for Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). Based in Chicago, he leads the cyber team, supporting the mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure. Before becoming the ...

Mohammad Eshan is a security researcher, offensive operator, and the CEO and Co-Founder of GhostEye (YC S25), building vulnerability management for human risk. GhostEye uses AI and OSINT to simulate realistic social engineering attacks across voice, email, and SMS, helping organizations find and fix the human vulnerabilities that scanners can...

Christian Espinosa is the CEO & Founder of Blue Goat Cyber and a Cybersecurity Professor at Maryville University. He holds over 25 certifications, including the CISSP, CCISO, and PMP. Christian is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a BS in Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MBA from Webster University. He holds multiple patents on ...

Ray Espinoza is an expert delivering complex InfoSec capabilities and strategies. He is responsible for all security and compliance initiatives and customer solutions.

As Director of Security Strategy at Phosphorus Cybersecurity, Robert helps organizations address xIoT attack surface management and preventative risk mitigation, enabling organizations to safely embrace an increasingly Thing-based world. He has been a cybersecurity professional in the Silicon Valley for over 20 years, with his early career fo...

Ed is an Operational Risk Consultant working within the Technology Information Security group. He has been with Toastmasters International (TMI) since 1997 and has multiple certifications from TMI. Ed is a resourceful, creative, and solution-oriented person who was frequently able to come up with new and innovative approaches to his assigned ...

Amy is responsible for driving organization-wide strategy and global product innovation for education and professional development experiences for (ISC)² members and other cybersecurity professionals at all career stages. She leads a diverse team of strategists, educators, course developers, subject matter experts and instructors, as well as ...

Dr. Katie Evans is a Professor of Mathematics and the Dean of Science and Engineering at Houston Christian University (HCU). Prior to HCU, she was on faculty at Louisiana Tech University for 16 years in the College of Engineering and Science, where she served in various administrative roles and is now Professor Emerita. Dr. Evans serves in le...

Adam Evans is Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RBC.

As CISO, Adam sets RBC’s cyber vision, strategy and program to reduce cyber risks and keep clients, employees, and systems safe. He manages an evolving threat landscape and the global expansion of cyber security services as RBC’s businesses c...

Professor Len Evenchik has more than 25 years of senior management and engineering experience in industry, government, and academia. He teaches courses on the strategic use of Information Technology (IT) and Data Analytics, and a course on Cybersecurity Strategy and Management. He has also served as the faculty supervisor for experiential lea...

Max Everett is a cybersecurity risk and information technology modernization expert whose work has spanned Federal government, political organizations, and private sector companies.

Max is currently the CISO for Shaw Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. He spent 20 years in Washington, DC where he served in nume...

Special Agent Ryan Ewing has been with the FBI for over 8 years with assignments within Cyber Task Forces in the Miami Field Office, Columbia Field Office and Kansas City Field Office. He has had investigative cases for Cyber Criminal matters as well as Cyber National Security matters. Through the FBI continuing education program, he has held...

Mike Fabrico is a security expert that has worked for NASDAQ and has over 20 years of industry experience in implementing, architecting, and maintaining critical infrastructure networks. He is also an advisory board member on a number of successful cybersecurity companies worldwide for APT/malware, network intrusion, threat intelligence, digi...

Matt Fagala has over 20 years of experience in IT Operations. The majority of his career has been spent working for financial institutions and small to medium sized businesses in the St. Louis region. Like many, his career started at an early age with an interest in computer games and tinkering with computer hardware. After starting his firs...

John Fahey is a technical consultant with over 25 years of experience in infrastructure and security solutions. John’s career spans healthcare, telecommunications, and software manufacturers such as EMC, Intel Security, McAfee and Splunk prior to his current role as Product Security Specialist with Infoblox’s BloxOne Threat Defense solution....

As the Director of AI Infrastructure at Salesforce, Karim leads a key team responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based infrastructure and platform tools for the Salesforce AI Platform. Karim and his team focus on architecture, scaling, performance optimization, and infrastructure development to enhance system performance and scalab...

John Fanara is the Director of IT Security at Plymouth Rock Assurance, a leading auto and home insurer in the Northeast. Before joining Plymouth Rock, John served as CISO at the Risk Management Foundation of the Harvard Medical Institutions (CRICO). John has been overseeing Security and IT Infrastructure teams for over 22 years and has a pas...

James counsels clients in the areas of Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection. He has a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. James advised the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Special Operations Command on cybersecurity and strategic communication. He served as consultant to the U.S. Department o...

Sandra Fathi has spent the last 20 years helping technology, healthcare and professional services companies achieve their goals. As President and Founder of Affect, a public relations, marketing and social media agency, Sandra has successfully led the company with consistent growth since the agency’s inception in 2002. Sandra’s commentary has...

Max Fathy is the Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity Innovation, at the MassCyberCenter at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech). He is responsible for supporting the MassCyberCenter’s workforce development efforts, including the Cybersecurity Training and Education Working Group and the Cybersecurity Mentorship Program, and...

Mary Elizabeth Faulkner serves as VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and VP of IT Operations for Thrivent , its subsidiaries and affiliates. This role reports directly to the Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer.

As the CISO and head of IT Operations, Mary Elizabeth is responsible for leading teams that execute the Fo...

Ben Feldman serves on the GDPR Solutions team at OneTrust. In his role, Feldman manages relationships with leading enterprise organization's and provides resources to operationalize data privacy compliance. Prior to OneTrust, Feldman spent 3 years at a leading global provider of telecommunications services where he gained valuable experience...

Blaise is currently a Solutions Architect at Syxsense and has been working in the IT field for the last 12 years as part of retail, MSP contracted to educational systems, and systems administrator for a spectral imaging startup company. He currently holds A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+ Certifications.

Camille Felx Leduc is an ICS/OT Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant, now part of Google Cloud, where she stands out as a leading expert in securing industrial control systems. With a robust background in electrical engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Université de Montréal, Camille brings a deep, multi-faceted und...

Jaki Ferenz is a client risk advisor in the risk and insurance industry with over two decades of experience. She helps clients navigate operational and organizational risks to empower strategic business initiatives. Jaki has extensive experience and knowledge regarding privacy and security (cyber), errors & omissions, directors & officers, pr...

Michael Ferguson is the Global Director for Security Transformation at Netskope. He is a highly customer-focused security professional, having worked in the cyber security industry for over 15 years across the Asia Pacific Region. Michael has been CISSP certified for over 7 years, speaking at various industry events (e.g. Gartner, AusCert, an...

Born & raised in Dallas, Marco loved cyber security since youth, leading him to become a Security Architect after graduating from UNT. Marco also served as President of the North Texas Cyber Security Association to help upcoming security professionals. Marco’s hobbies include fitness, card games, & marksmanship.