Currently the Global CISO for Black & Veatch and responsible for the security of all things digital/cyber within the enterprise. Previously the Chief IT Strategist and Security Director for HNTB, and prior to that as Senior IT Architect for the Federal Reserve.

Daniel is the Strategy and Transformation leader at AccessIT Group, where he leads a high-performance team to advance clients' cybersecurity ambitions through strategic problem-solving and execution.

Professional Summary and Key Highlights:

• Daniel grew up and began his career in Australia, before moving to the US with Deloitte...

Deborah Watson is a Resident CISO at Proofpoint with more than 20 years of experience as a cybersecurity leader focused on corporate information security strategy, compliance, security architecture, and data privacy and protection. Deborah led cybersecurity strategy programs for public and private sector organizations across the Fortune 1000....

Lynn is the Director of Compliance & Risk Management for Dinsmore & Shohl, a national law firm with 1,300 attorneys and employees in 26 offices. Lynn oversees the cybersecurity team and is responsible for all firm security policies, procedures, technology, and initiatives, including the incident response program.

Tom Watson has more than 25 years of experience in Information Risk Management and Security. His focus is on enabling businesses to be more productive while not losing focus on security and integrity of key corporate data. He has knowledge and experience working for multinational organizations as well as having fulfilled international assignm...

Ron Watters currently serves as the Region X (WA, OR, AK, ID) Cybersecurity Advisor for the Stakeholder Engagement and Cyber Infrastructure Resilience Division of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD). Based in Seattle, WA, he supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS...

Katrina Watts works as a Threat Analyst with the ONG-ISAC and focuses on curating and sharing qualitative intelligence related to cyber threats to the oil and natural gas supply chain. Prior to joining the ONG-ISAC, Katrina worked as an Incident Response Analyst for a mid-size corporation and separately as a contractor. Additionally, Katrina ...

Julian Wayte is a highly skilled cybersecurity professional specializing in cloud security. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Julian has become an expert in protecting digital assets and ensuring the security and integrity of cloud-based systems.

Julian's passion for technology and security began early in his life, spar...

Mandarin Chinese-speaking, Mobile Device ecosystem specialist for the Smart Card sector of the Wireless industry. Newport Technologies is Karl’s public speaking vehicle to evangelize cutting edge mobile technologies within Greater China and Asia. Karl’s career in the Smart Card/Semiconductor ecosystem and embedded software World spans 13 ye...

Darren Webb is a cybersecurity executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise security and IT programs across healthcare, finance, and insurance. Passionate about protecting data, enabling secure innovation, and building resilient organizations. As Director, Chief Information Security Officer at AF Group, Darren oversees the organ...

Christine Weber recently joined the NC State Board of Elections team as the Chief Information Security Officer. With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Her expertise spans both the Defense and Academic Industries, where she has contributed significantly to saf...

Steven Weber is professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, founding director of the Isaac L. Auerbach Cybersecurity Institute, and founding director of the Modeling and Analysis of Networks Laboratory (MAN Lab) at Drexel University.

Matthew Webster's IT and cybersecurity journey began in 1997, quickly rising through the ranks at a university computer center. Soon, he was navigating federal cybersecurity at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, mastering frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and IRS 1075. This rigorous environment, with up to 8 audits annually, prepared...

Frederick Webster leads Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s cybersecurity program as their Information Security Officer. He has over 15 years of experience in the IT and Information Security fields with a background in Security Operations, Business Continuity and Information Assurance. He has experience in Healthcare, Retail Pharmacy, ...

Ken Weeks is the Chief Information Security Officer for the State of New Hampshire. He spent most of his adult life as a Naval Officer, Special Duty, Cryptology and Information Warfare, and retired as a CAPT (O6). Although most of his time was spent in the Pacific Theater, he also enjoyed several all-inclusive trips to Somalia, Iraq, and Af...

Holger is a seasoned UEM expert with over 20 years of experience in endpoint Automation for company of all sizes. He has designed and implemented UEM solutions for many large enterprises as well as SMB customers. As a former Product Manager in the UEM space he is also familiar with most company's general challenges and common obstacles in ach...

Grant Weever is an Advanced Security Sales Executive at Comcast Business with more than 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, network infrastructure, cloud, automation and enterprise technology. Throughout his career, he has held technical and leadership roles with Comcast Business, Alert Logic, Armor Defense, HP, Masergy, B...

As the VP of Information Security & PMO within the IT department at Penske Automotive Group, Mo oversees the implementation and governance of cybersecurity and IT service management best practices across the organization. He has over 18 years of experience in leading and managing complex IT projects, portfolios, and programs, as well as ensur...

With more than 20 years of cross-functional knowledge and experience focusing on data security, compliance, risk management, cloud adoption, digital transformation, and modern application architectures, Ariel (Ari) Weil leads Cyera’s go-to-market (GTM) efforts as the Vice President of GTM Strategy. As a hands-on executive, Ari brings his know...

John Weiler is currently the CEO and CIO of a congressionally charted IT "do tank" called IT-AAC. He has forged partnerships with two dozen leading non-profits and federal agencies committed to the Digital Transformation of the federal IT sector.

He has 40 years of IT Management, Solution Engineering, and Architecture experiences, cove...

Bill Weinberg is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in solutions engineering and presales leadership. Currently serving as VP of Solutions Engineering at Checkmarx since January 2024, previous positions include Worldwide ADM Sales Development and Presales RVP at OpenText, Worldwide ADM Sales Development and Presales Leader...

As Chief Product Officer for Semperis, Alex Weinert drives Semperis’ overall product vision and leads strategic innovations that empower organizations to strengthen their hybrid identity security and organizational resilience. He draws on deep experience, including his time as Vice President of Identity Security at Microsoft, where he led tea...

Joel Weinstein, a native of Washington DC, moved to Boston in 1977, formed his first company in 1986, and currently is in his second term as president of the Greater Boston Chapter of ACP. He has taught at Boston University, Northeastern University, Benjamin Franklin Institute, and ITT Technical Institute for more than 40 years. Joel is inter...

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 req...

Marty Weiss is an Enterprise Security Advisor at Proofpoint, where he helps organizations modernize data security programs for an increasingly AI-driven world. Over a cybersecurity career spanning more than two decades, he has guided organizations through major technology transitions including cloud adoption, digital transformation, human-cen...

Aaron cofounded Tenfold Security after serving thirteen years as the Chief Information Security Officer of American Century Investments and Cboe Global Markets (previously Bats Global Markets). He joined Bats Global Markets in 2008 and built the information security program from the ground up. Following the acquisition of Bats Global Markets...

Tittmann Weix helps insurance claims professionals to manage and resolve their claims in Cyber & Privacy, Media & IP, and Technology E&O. Founded in 2020 by Louisa Weix and Raymond Tittmann, seasoned insurance lawyers, the company is majority woman-owned and Chambers ranked; Best Law Firms, US News.

About me:
- I played rugby for...

Jeffrey R. Wells is the Co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy team, and is a cybersecurity professional responsible for keeping organizations safe and protecting the privacy of employees around the world.

With over 25 years of global experience leading cybersecurity engagement, Jeffrey engages clients by leveraging e...

Trevor is a Global Security Strategist with Google Cloud Security. Trevor leverages extensive experience in public sector, financials, retail / logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and high tech to solve complex security analytics challenges. A former leader with Anomali, and companies like Splunk, ArcSight, and Fortinet, Trevor brings insig...

Alisha Wenc is the manager of corporate programs at ISACA. In her first year with ISACA, she launched the SheLeadsTech program, which has engaged over 1,000 members in its first 6 months. SheLeadsTech aims to increase the representation of women in technology leadership roles and the tech workforce. Alisha’s previous experience includes ex...

Nathan Wenzler is a field chief information security officer at Optiv, where he advises clients on how to strengthen and optimize every aspect of their cybersecurity program. With nearly 30 years of experience, he has built and led security initiatives for government agencies, nonprofits and Fortune 1000 companies.

Wenzler has served a...

Kevin is the Associate CISO, and the former System Director of Security Operations at Main Line Health, a mid-sized hospital system in Suburban Philadelphia, where his team oversees all non-GRC aspects of information security. He has more than a decade of information security experience and is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania and New Jerse...

As Chief Architect at Wombat Security, Kurt is responsible for ensuring Wombat's software and systems are built on a sound foundation. He brings over 10 years of experience in engineering, across multiple industries. He also serves as a faculty member in the School of Computer Science’s master’s program in e-Business at Carnegie Mellon Univer...

Dominique West is a senior consultant for Ernst & Young based in Atlanta, GA. She has eight years of experience in Information Technology, five of which are in cybersecurity with her experience spanning over risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, incident and response, and cloud transformation & security across the commercial industries...