Arizona Technology Summit Agenda

Erik is an information security expert/subject matter expert whose qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Information Assurance; CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CRISC and other industry certifications; detailed knowledge of multiple security architecture frameworks, technologies and regulatory compliance standards. Sixteen years of experience in the creation and deployment of solutions protecting networks, systems and information assets.

Dan's Bio

Dan is a diligent and analytical Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer executive with 25+ years of experience in network cloud architecture, agile software development, risk management, security/audits, project management, and technical hiring expertise. He is skilled in understanding the business landscape, market trends and growth, and customer expectations. Proficient in problem-solving, strategic planning, budgeting, and communicating with staff members, executive leadership and board stakeholders.

Gavin's Bio

Gavin Klondike (GTKlondike) is a senior security consultant and researcher specializing in network security and penetration testing. He is the founder of NetSec Explained, a blog and YouTube channel, where he shares intermediate to advanced level network security topics in an easy-to-understand way. As a consultant, he has honed his skills both offensively and defensively, giving him a unique perspective on how to best secure an organization’s most critical assets. Gavin is dedicated to sharing his knowledge with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals to help them level up their skills. His current research focus is in finding ways to address the cybersecurity skills gap, by utilizing AI/ML to augment the capabilities of current security resources.

Mike's Bio

Mike Lettman is a recognized technology leader with over 30 years of experience in government information, security and technology. As the State Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), he provides strategic direction for information security to over 130 public agencies. With a focus on statewide enterprise and standardization efforts, Mike leads the Security, Privacy and Risk team for the Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) Office. With alignment to the State’s Strategic IT Plan, he ensures and enhances the State of Arizona’s security and safety.

Bianca's Bio

Bianca Lochner, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience in information technology and local government. Throughout her career, she led multiple digital transformations and innovations in education and the public sector, while modernizing legacy technology and positively impacting how citizens and businesses interact with the city government. As the Chief Information Officer for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, she combines her passion for public service with technology’s power to transform how government delivers to the community it serves.
She previously served as the Assistant CIO for the City of Phoenix and as the CIO for two school districts, leading a broad portfolio of technology infrastructure and digital projects, developing Smart City strategies, creating a more transparent and open government, and fostering innovation and partnerships to improve efficiency and service delivery and enhance the citizen experience and well-being.

Joe's Bio

Joe Vadakkan is a transformational cyber security industry leader with a track record of scaling functions for growth and profitability. He has spent over 20 years as a security practitioner and in business leadership roles in the areas of technology portfolio with focused areas on cyber security and global infrastructure. He is currently a Chief Revenue Officer at Lightstream, a secure digital transformation organization. He is also the President of Cloud Security Alliance, Southwest. He also provides strategic guidance as an advisor for startups, venture capital, private equity firms, and Fortune 2000 companies. As an industry leader, he has been published in various outlets such as Dark Reading to security informed, spoken at over 100 security conferences, and continues to do so to elevate the security community around the industry landscape.

Synopsis

This panel will cover an array of differenct topics, come and listen!

This session will include audience Q&A.

Steve joined Arcserve as a Solution Consultant in June of 2011. Prior to joining Arcserve, Steve spent five years working as an IT Manager for a Contract Manufacturer in the biotech industry (San Diego, CA) and before that spent seven years as a Sr. Systems Engineer between two local San Diego value-added resellers. His primary focus over the past decade has been educating and enabling customers and partners on the Arcserve portfolio of data protection solutions—including backup/disaster recovery, business continuity and high availability.

Synopsis

When it comes to cyberattacks, catastrophe is just around the corner, and even data security best practices may not be good enough for today’s onslaught of evolving threats. The only way to ensure IT systems and data are safe is to use a multi-layer solution that includes anti-ransomware and other threat prevention technologies and DR for protection against data loss.

Learn how you can prevent cyberattacks and immediately restore business-critical data – no ransom required.

Tommy Phan is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Unitrends; the leader of data centre backup and disaster recovery solutions. Unitrends provides enterprise-level data protection for businesses in a single solution, allowing IT professionals to protect and quickly restore data, applications, operating systems, and hypervisors. Tommy brings 10 years of experience managing, designing and delivering enterprise software products across all verticals and businesses.

Synopsis

Ransomware attacks saw a steep increase in 2022, setting records for both the volume of attacks and the cost of damages. The emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service and open-source tools has proliferated attacks; IDC reports one in three organizations globally fell victim in 2022. From stretched resources and budgets, to BYOD cultures and large groups of unsophisticated users, today’s hybrid workforce is an ideal target for phishing, malware and ransomware attacks.

Combating the threat of ransomware requires a multifaceted approach, with backup and disaster recovery serving as the last line of defense. In response to these rampant threats, Unitrends is more focused on securing your backup infrastructure and helping organizations recover than ever before. In this session, we will explore:

• Unitrends 5 Pillars of Ransomware Defense

• How cyber liability insurance plays a role, tips to ensure your claim is successful

• Real-world experiences in overcoming attacks

JR Garcia leads ANM’s Solutions Engineering teams for both the national team and the Arizona region, specializing in core network, data center, and security architectures. With a strong background in technical design, strategy, presales, and resource planning, JR ensures that organizations implement secure and scalable IT solutions.

Synopsis

As generative AI rapidly evolves, its potential to revolutionize IT is accompanied by significant security challenges along with opportunities to make employees more efficient. This presentation explores key positive and negative use cases for generative AI. We will discuss strategies to secure generative AI applications, including data governance, data security, AI-specific cybersecurity measures, and outline how bad actors are using generative AI in their attacks. The session aims to equip IT professionals with strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the responsible deployment of generative AI technologies.

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Speaker's Bio

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Synopsis

Understanding and defending against sophisticated phishing, social engineering, and account takeover threats in a rapidly evolving world.

Sterling is a technology strategist and Field CTO with a unique perspective gained as an infrastructure engineer in public and private sectors. Leveraging experience in technical and leadership roles at data security/management and storage companies, he brings an end-to-end perspective to protecting and maximizing the value of data. Engaging with the greater IT community, Sterling works to elevate data resilience and secure-by-design architecture adoption through thought leadership and practical education across the industry. Outside of data security and resiliency, he enjoys riding motorcycles, testing mobile devices, and working on custom build projects of all kinds..

Synopsis

Ransomware is coming for your backups, and most solutions today are complex, fragile, and slow to recover, leaving you exposed when it matters most. This session shows how Zero Trust Data Resilience and out-of-the-box immutability transform your backups from a weak point into your strongest defense. Learn how Object First, built for Veeam, delivers simple, verifiably secure, lightning fast recovery so you can protect with confidence and recover without compromise.

Stuart has been with SentinelOne for almost 4 years. He has a background in sales and security engineer. Stuart is an engaging speaker addressing ever changing technologies to serve the network security market.

Synopsis

Introducing Singularity™ Cloud. AI-Powered Security to Prevent Threats, Reduce Risk and Protect Your Business

Thomas is located in Northeast Florida and spent many years in the Boston area working as a field engineer for MSSP’s. Later he specialized in Networking and Cloud Security, as a systems engineer at Juniper Networks and Ermetic. In his current role at Tenable, he helps customers in different stages of their cloud journey to secure their environments and get to least privilege.

Synopsis

Learn about the interpretation of least privilege and how it applies to the various clouds.
Discover and visualize a complete inventory of all cloud identities, rights, resources and configurations in your cloud environment, including IAM and external and federal users.
Remediate risky privileges through automated and assisted correction tools. Quickly remove unwanted rights and repair configuration errors to get rid of the associated risks.

With over 24 years of sales and account management experience in the hardware and software technology sector, Mark provides both leadership and channel sales expertise to StorageCraft. He was the first sales rep hired at StorageCraft over 10 years ago and continues to lead and drive its success. Prior to joining StorageCraft, Mark was involved in various leadership, account management, channel development and sales roles at companies such as Ingram Micro, 3Com Corporation, NextPage and Parvus Corporation. Specializing in company growth and profitability he is skilled in technology related hardware and software systems, solutions and applications and is known for excellent leadership, customer service, and training skills.

Synopsis

Managing storage continues to be complex, and often expensive. Something needs to change, and it certainly won't be a dramatic increase in staffing. Fortunately, object storage is the answer. By eliminating the use of legacy RAID, object storage, can be the foundation for a scale-out converged storage solution that solves both data protection and primary storage challenges. Want to recover a multi-TB VM in less than a second? No problem. Want to protect files from ransomware? No problem. Need an enterprise file serving, archiving, or virtual server storage solution? No Problem. Attend this session to learn how object storage is changing the landscape for IT admin and the technology of the future.

Cloud Infrastructure for Healthcare

Frank's Topic

Using AI to Make Humanity Better

Debbie's Topic

Aligning AI Security Use Cases to the Business
Discussion Points:
- How many are using AI actively and for what predominant tasks?
- What primary business drivers fit AI use cases for the CISO?
- What is your CEO looking for, from AI in the business and how are applying that to the CISO deliverables?
- How are you maximizing business value, over the AI noise level?
- Where are the main use case opportunities, for a CISO’s priorities?
- What are the talent trends supporting AI, in developing and deploying good use cases?
- How is the CISO hiring outlook impacted by AI, and how are you future-proofing your staff?
- How are you driving AI advantage within your teams?
- How are you navigating changes, as AI evolves?
- What kinds of tools are most useful, or not?
- What you want your CEO to know about the real AI security risks?
- Where is the spark of opportunity, that you can turn into momentum?
- What changes will you make on Monday morning?

Lock's Topic

3rd Party Risk Management, Best Practices

Kevin's Topic

Building a Great Team Through Servant Leadership

Synopsis

The executive roundtables are for attendees with VIP badges only. The roundtables are intended for audience participation so be ready to discuss, receive valuable information, and connect with others for further discussion.

Michael Bacon is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 30 years of experience in various technical, product, and marketing leadership roles in several well-known companies. In his current role as Product Marketing Director at Forescout Technologies, he oversees strategic planning and execution of solutions marketing, leveraging his extensive knowledge in cybersecurity solutions and services such as MDR, EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and more. His strong communication skills and business experience enable him to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, from technical to C-level executives. Throughout his career, Bacon has made impactful contributions such as launching new cybersecurity products and services, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative solutions. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bacon holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His career is marked by a consistent commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions and strategies.

Synopsis

Specialized threats targeting OT environments have been around since at least 2010, with the reports of Stuxnet. Recognizing the criticality of these devices, Threat Actors have continued evolving, continuing to target OT devices, many of which are inherently insecure-by-design. Research, such as Vedere Labs’ OT:ICEFALL research project and Project Basecamp by Digital Bond from 10 years ago showed how significant the scope of vulnerable devices are that are pervasive in critical infrastructure systems. Today’s SOC needs to not only see those devices and the risks they pose while also ensuring accurate detection of the threats uniquely targeting those OT environments they’re deployed in. This session will explore this unique threat landscape and the capabilities required to combat the threats and automatically mitigate the risks specially targeting Operational Technology environments.

With over 25 years in the IT industry, including more than 15 focused on cybersecurity, Raakish Appasani brings a wealth of global experience across North America and other regions. He specializes in helping organizations build and scale their customer success teams, implementing strategies that drive revenue and ensure customer satisfaction. Raakish also has deep technical expertise, having engineered a wide range of solutions for clients across all industries, including threat hunting, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SIEM, EDR, and Privileged Account Management (PAM).

Synopsis

Join Raakish Appasani, Senior Solutions Architect at Horizon3.ai, for an engaging session on “Offense-Driven Defense.” Raakish will challenge conventional risk assessment practices and unveil how focusing on real-world exploitability and impact can revolutionize your security approach. Drawing from insights gathered across more than 150,000 autonomous pentests, he’ll share compelling stories and actionable lessons that show how viewing your cyber terrain through an attacker’s lens can uncover hidden vulnerabilities, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen your defenses against advanced threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading industry practitioner on why it’s time to “go hack yourself” and build resilience in today’s borderless threat environment.

Arvin is a distinguished technology leader with over 20 years of experience across Global System Integrators (GSI), Managed Service Providers (MSP), and Cloud Service Providers (CSP). As a Technologist at Hitachi Vantara, he is part of the AI Incubation and High-Performance Computing (HPC) team, advancing next-generation innovations in artificial intelligence and hybrid infrastructure. His expertise in performance optimization, security, cost efficiency, and data governance enables organizations to build resilient AI strategies that balance innovation with operational excellence without compromise.

Synopsis

In an era of rapid innovation and strict global regulations, on-prem AI empowers organizations with complete control of their data on sustainable infrastructure. This approach safeguards compliance, strengthens privacy, and unlocks high-performance innovation, enabling enterprises to scale AI with confidence and resilience.

Bruce Johnson has worked in the IT industry for over 30 years with IBM, Cisco Systems and now Ericsson. He is a security CISSP and has been working in security for over 20 years.
He loves speaking about relevant wireless and cybersecurity solutions and how they can accelerate business growth. He delivers compelling presentations at networking and security events around the world. In his current role, he focuses on 5G networking and security solutions with Ericsson.
Bruce has a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Statistics from Brigham Young University.
He lives in the foothills of northern Utah and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and woodworking

Synopsis

A Practical Guide to Implementing and Protecting Wireless Networks

Imagine a world where wires are nearly obsolete. Vehicles, IoT devices, remote offices, warehouses – all seamlessly connected and protected.

Discover how Wireless WANs can revolutionize your business. We'll guide you on how to:
* Unlock new business opportunities with the power of wireless connectivity.
* Secure your entire network with a robust zero-trust framework.
* Protect your business from cyber threats with advanced security measures.
* Optimize network performance and reliability for seamless operations.
* Deploy private cellular networks where Wi-Fi simply isn't enough.

Mr. McClarty is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in information technology and computer networking. He has a proven track record in relationship building, vendor management, network operations, and colocation and data center administration, along with project methodology and processes, both on strategic and tactical levels. He has been instrumental in transforming startup organizations into highly successful and profitable corporations while maintaining high client satisfaction levels. His strong management and leadership skills are complemented by his ability to motivate and engage all levels of an organization to maximize productivity and drive positive results. He is an excellent communicator who puts a special emphasis on building solid vendor, client, and employee relationships. Mr. McClarty holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He also holds a BS in information technology and a BS in electronics engineering technology, both from DeVry Institute of Technology and Masters from ASU in MS-ISM with a focus on Big Data and Analytics.

Synopsis

In a rapidly evolving IT landscape, enterprises continually seek ways to harness the power and flexibility of the cloud while keeping performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in check. However, cloud sprawl, lack of compliance, suboptimal performance, security concerns, and lack of visibility keep fueling cloud repatriation. Modern organizations need hybrid cloud-ready alternatives that are simple to integrate and implement but offer advanced performance, security, and scalability at a lower, transparent price. During the presentation, Ian McClarty, the President of phoenixNAP will go through the strengths and weaknesses of the hyperscale public cloud landscape. He will present the revolutionary Cloud-Smart Infrastructure approach and present cutting-edge alternative cloud solutions built to help organizations get the most out of cloud computing.

David Raviv is a cybersecurity executive and educator with 20+ years of experience across cloud security, threat intelligence, and risk management. Currently a Senior Consultant at SecurityScorecard, he helps organizations secure their vendor ecosystems through the MAX platform. David is an Adjunct Professor at Baruch College, founder of the NY Information Security Meetup, and a Forbes Technology Council member. He’s also a seasoned podcaster and former COO, VP, and startup co-founder.

Synopsis

The global cost of cybercrime is accelerating, with breaches becoming more frequent and costly. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to protect against modern threats, especially those targeting the supply chain. This presentation will explore the evolving landscape of supply chain cybersecurity and provide a roadmap for building a more resilient and proactive defense strategy.

Key topics:
• The limitations of traditional, reactive security measures in the face of modern threats.
• The importance of proactive, predictive analytics in identifying and mitigating risks before they lead to a breach.
• Strategies for gaining visibility into your entire digital footprint and understanding your organization’s unique risk profile.
• The role of integrated systems and real-time data in creating a comprehensive and effective security posture.
• A new approach to supply chain cybersecurity that combines threat intelligence, predictive analytics, and real-time response to protect your data, reputation, and revenue.

By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities in supply chain cybersecurity and be equipped with the knowledge to build a more secure and resilient organization.

Craig Kober is the Director of Enterprise IT Asset Disposition at DMD Systems Recovery (DMD), a Reuse First® ITAD services provider and Certified B Corporation. He helps enterprise organizations take a more accountable, sustainable approach to IT asset end-of-life by bridging governance, compliance, and environmental responsibility in every engagement.

Synopsis

As organizations expand globally and refresh technology faster, IT asset end-of-life has become a critical point of risk and cost exposure. Without planning at purchase, enterprises face unpredictable expenses, governance gaps, and security vulnerabilities. This presentation explores how proactive end-of-life planning turns retirement into a strategic advantage. We will cover approaches to embed lifecycle planning at purchase, strengthen compliance and data protection, and build secure, transparent resale programs that return measurable value. The session equips IT leaders with strategies to reduce risk, control costs, and ensure responsible asset retirement across the enterprise.

Andy Jordan (CISSP, CISM, MCSA, AWS-CSA, Security+, Network+, ITILv4, LeanIT) is the owner/founder of New Genesis Solutions, a managed services provider that focuses on cybersecurity vulnerability management services and reducing technical risks. Andy has built and managed multiple security programs for numerous large and small organizations throughout his 20-year career.
He uses lean and agile methodologies to create demonstrable value within complex infrastructure and security programs. He is an active figure in the information security community, having presented at multiple conferences, including CactusCon, ISSA, and ISACA.

Synopsis

What makes a good cybersecurity security program?

Harder question: how do you build one from scratch—and keep it operational while doing so?

In this story-driven session, I’ll walk through real-world lessons learned from building cybersecurity programs across multiple industries as a consultant and vCISO. These are programs that not only met compliance requirements but evolved into mature, sustainable, and scalable operations, even after I transitioned them to new leaders.

Attendees will learn:
• Key controls and governance processes that form the bedrock of every high-functioning cybersecurity program
• Practical playbooks and frameworks you can adopt to scale quickly and build maturity while still responding to daily fires
• How to align program structure to business context—whether you’re supporting healthcare, public sector, or private enterprise
• Common pitfalls to avoid when building a program while running it (hint: it’s more common than you think)
You’ll walk away with templates, models, and diagrams—ready to apply to your own environment, no matter where you are in your cybersecurity journey.

More information coming soon.

Synopsis

In this session, we’ll explore how a converged SASE platform combined with AI and machine learning (ML) enables real-time threat detection and mitigation, transforming network security from a reactive to a proactive model. The focus will be on how AI-driven solutions within the SASE framework can identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats in real-time across distributed environments.

Alan Kerr has over 25 years of enterprise experience serving as lead visionary, advisor and designer of IT strategy for companies in the Forbes Global 2000 across continents. Mr. Kerr advises companies that are leaders in their industrial sectors such as Insurance, Finance, Defense, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Healthcare. Topics that he frequently assists organizations with are such things as data protection, data and system availability, fault tolerance, business continuity and extreme performance. Mr. Kerr speaks at conferences around the globe most recently for Microsoft in Asia.

Synopsis

In this session, Alan Kerr, senior solutions architect of Stable Path, discusses how public and private organizations are using software-defined storage (SDS) to integrate data protection strategies into their existing storage environments to protect against ransomware, cyber attacks, and other availability threats. Learn how you can leverage your heterogenous storage environment while unifying data protection through easy-to-use, single-pane-of-glass management that extends over dissimilar storage platforms across both production and disaster recovery systems.

Jim West possesses over 28 years’ experience in the Information Technology field with over 18 years focused within Cyber Security. He has worked in the IT and Security industry across many sectors of commercial, space, federal, and defense with expertise in Biometrics, Risk Management, Security Analysis, and Network and Systems Auditing. Jim holds multiple certifications which include; CISSP-ISSEP, ISSMP, CAP, GSLC, GCIH, GSNA, GCWN, G2700, PMP, CIPP, C-CISO, CEH, and many others.

Jim has been invited to speak at Cyber Security conferences and events worldwide to include the NSA IA Symposium, Texas Technology Summit, CSfC Tech Day, TechNet Korea, TechNet Pacific, Cyber Bowl, Best Cyber Ranger, and many others. He was shortlisted as a finalist for Personality of the Year for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Cyber Security Awards. Jim is also an Award Winning author and writer. Recently Jim’s “Cyber Security and Test Tips” ebook placed in the 100 Best Cyber Security Books of All Time list by Bookauthority.org.

Jim specializes in Cybersecurity strategy and solutions that solve complex problems for National Security systems and networks to include systems and software integration, enterprise-wide and cloud security, network engineering, penetration testing, and more.

Synopsis

Quantum Computing is soon to become a major advancement for the world, but with this huge step forward in compute power comes a real and serious threat to security for everyone. Cyber Security Expert, Jim West, explains the threats that both commercial and government sectors face in our near future where Quantum Computing will be able to easily undermine the fundamental security safeguards we utilize to protect communications and data, as well as, the efforts and programs in place today to counter this threat."

Andrew Novich helps enterprises unlock efficiency with AI automation as VP of Sales, West at Kognitos. He partners with business and IT leaders to drive technology adoption that transforms operations through safe, reliable AI.
At Kognitos, Andrew bridges the gap between innovation and control, helping organizations embrace AI without the risks of hallucinations or shadow deployments. By aligning business needs with IT oversight, he has worked with organizations to deliver automation strategies that provide measurable value and enterprise-grade compliance.
In his session, Andrew will share real-world customer success stories and insights into how Kognitos’ unique English-as-code approach enables organizations to accelerate automation initiatives, eliminate AI risk, and drive lasting business impact.

Speaker's Bio

Katherine (Katie) White is an Engineering Principal at Inception Health, where she shapes technology strategy to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world impact.
Her leadership centers on building alignment and delivering transformation that redefines how organizations serve people. She has scaled engineering organizations, turned underperforming teams into high-performing units, and launched digital-first care solutions that expand access and strengthen organizational resilience.

Synopsis

Agentic AI promises to revolutionize industries like healthcare and financial services, but how do you deploy it when a single error can have serious consequences? For mission-critical operations, the risk of AI hallucination is a non-starter.

Join us for a candid fireside chat with Katie White, Senior Engineering Principal at Inception Health, and Andrew Novich of Kognitos, as they move beyond theory to discuss the practical realities of deploying safe, reliable AI automation.

In this session, Katie will share her firsthand experience navigating the complexities of automating highly regulated processes. You'll hear directly from a leader in the trenches about the challenges and triumphs of implementing AI in a world where accuracy and compliance are paramount. Andrew will break down the unique neurosymbolic approach that makes hallucination-free AI possible, explaining how Kognitos eliminates the risk by translating English directly into deterministic, auditable code.

Together, they will dive into tangible, real-world use cases that demonstrate how to achieve significant business impact without compromising on control, including:
● Okta SCIM Provisioning for MyChart: Automating user access in a complex healthcare environment where security is critical.
● Zendesk Ticket Triage: Ensuring accurate and efficient customer support routing.
● Automated Password Resets: Handling a sensitive IT process across multiple channels with 100% reliability.

This session is a must-attend for any technology leader tasked with quickly delivering the benefits of AI while navigating the demands of security, governance, and compliance. Walk away with a clear framework for building and managing powerful, trustworthy automations.

Gene has over 30 years of experience in systems administration, information security, software & database development, and IT management. With a deep understanding of almost all facets of IT, when Gene is not actively spreading knowledge, he is acquiring more of it.

Synopsis

Some of today’s most destructive cyberattacks start with a missed patch, and many are entirely preventable. Yet patch management often remains the weakest link in enterprise security.

In this actionable session, Gene Moody, Field CTO at Action1, breaks down 5 high-risk threats that can be swiftly shut down with a smarter patching strategy. You'll walk away with a practical framework to elevate your cyber resilience without overburdening your team.

You’ll learn how to:
• Prioritize patching based on real-world risk signals
• Avoid the most common patching failures that open the door to attackers
• Boost operational resilience with practical, scalable patching workflows
Whether you're dealing with ransomware, compliance pressure, or limited IT resources - this session will show you how to turn patching into your first line of defense.

Joe Austin serves as Vice President of Solutions Architecture for Comcast Business, a leading provider of advanced communication services to the enterprise marketplace. In this role, Joe leads the Solution Architecture team responsible for designing custom network solutions and driving product innovation across managed services for Fortune 1000 clients. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and cable industry, including more than 15 years dedicated to supporting enterprise customers, Joe brings deep expertise in aligning complex technical requirements with strategic business outcomes. He is known for his ability to translate customer needs into scalable, cost-effective solutions that meet both technical and financial goals. Prior to joining Comcast Business, Joe held several leadership and technical roles at Level 3 Communications. As Director of Solution Marketing, he spearheaded go-to-market strategies and sales enablement for the company’s Security, MPLS, and Internet portfolios. His earlier roles included Senior Solutions Architect for MPLS and Security, Manager of IP Network Integrations, and IP Backbone Engineer. Joe also gained valuable cable industry experience as an IP Backbone Engineer with Adelphia Cable. Joe is an active member of the Cisco Networking Customer Advisory Board, Cisco Webex Customer Advisory Board, and Cisco Partner Advisory Board contributing insights that help shape the future of enterprise networking and collaboration technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Management and Executive Leadership from Penn State, with graduate certificates in Enterprise Architecture and Strategic Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Synopsis

This session explores the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in the realms of SD-WAN and network security, with a spotlight on how AI advancements over the past year have transformed the way organizations protect and empower a modern hybrid workforce. Attendees will gain insights into how AI-driven automation, threat detection, and adaptive traffic management are reshaping secure connectivity across distributed environments. The presentation will also highlight real-world use cases and emerging trends that demonstrate AI’s growing role in enabling resilient, intelligent, and secure network architectures.

Leadership Based on My Book: "Stop Trying to Be A Leader"

Milan's Topic

AI, Analytics & Data Driven Insights

Jeremy's Topic

What is Cloud Appropriate, All in or Hybrid?

Mike's Topic

Cyber Risk Quantification

Synopsis

The executive roundtables are for attendees with VIP badges only. The roundtables are intended for audience participation so be ready to discuss, receive valuable information, and connect with others for further discussion.

Michael Soule has worked in IT operations and consulting for over a decade. Today he focuses on product development and innovation specializing in public cloud technologies for a nationwide managed services provider.

Synopsis

Explore the value proposition of Microsoft 365 E5, helping organizations determine whether the premium features justify the investment. We'll break down the advanced capabilities that differentiate E5 from other Microsoft 365 plans, including comparisons with the Business bundles, and add on Suites or Copilots. See real-world use cases, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation considerations to support informed decision-making.

Brian Deitch is a Chief Technology Evangelist with a focus on cloud security, zero trust, and SASE/SSE. He has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and has worked for companies such as US Airways, Apollo Group, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and F5 Networks. In recent years, Brian has become a leading expert in cloud security, zero trust, and SASE/SSE. He has spoken at numerous conferences and events on these topics, and is often sought out as a thought leader in the field. He is particularly interested in the intersection of security and cloud, and is a strong advocate for zero trust security models and the use of SASE/SSE to design and implement digital, network, and application transformation. In his current role as a Chief Technology Evangelist, Brian is responsible for driving the adoption of new technologies and best practices within his organization, and for educating and inspiring others in the industry to do the same. He is passionate about helping organizations to adopt secure, reliable, and scalable cloud-based solutions, and is dedicated to helping to make the internet a safer place for everyone.

Synopsis

Explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies designed to safeguard against an ever-evolving threat landscape and enforce zero trust. This presentation covers a comprehensive array of advancements, including external attack surface management, deception technologies, event-driven traffic capture, command and control (C2) detection, cloud custom IPS, and isolation techniques. By leveraging these innovations, organizations can proactively adapt, detect, and neutralize emerging cyber threats, ensuring robust and dynamic protection in a constantly changing digital environment.

Frank has been working full time in various IT roles for over 25 years. A presales professional in hosted and managed services since 2015, recent roles included Mitel and RingCentral where he specialized in UCaaS and CCaaS. Now at TPx, he works closely with partners and customers to design a range of secure managed solutions that align with and support the growth of their organizations. Earlier roles included Product Manager at Vodavi and Vertical during the era when SIP was emerging as the future of voice communications as well as on-site engineering for a regional MSP and network engineering for a wireless carrier.

Synopsis

What if your cybersecurity strategy was a cross-country road trip—with ransomware hiding in the potholes? Discover how to map uncharted risks, pack unseen essentials, and train reluctant copilots before the engine starts. We’ll navigate dark highways where threats loom and rest stops save your engine. Your destination? A future where breaches don’t derail you. Leave with the map to a future where threats don’t define your destination.

Sean brings more than 18 years of information security and IT experience to his role at Netskope. Prior to Netskope, Cordero served as Senior Executive Director, oCISO, at Optiv, where he provided executive-level advisement to the company’s Fortune 100 clients. Cordero has been a key driver in the cloud adoption space; since 2011 he has led creation of the industry standard control framework for cloud security, the Cloud Security Alliance’s (CSA) Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). For his contributions to cloud security and adoption, the CSA awarded him the 2013 Ron Knode Service Award for North America and he was inducted in 2016 by the CSA as an Inaugural Research Fellow.

Synopsis

The cloud has changed how we do business, making work more intuitive, connected, open, and collaborative. This change has presented new security risks, unlike what enterprises have seen before. As enterprises continue to adopt new clouds, with or without the involvement of IT and Security, new ways of defending, responding to, and technical control capabilities are required to succeed in this new reality. In this talk, practitioners will hear from Cloud industry leader, Sean Cordero, who will provide tips, lessons learned, and recommendations on how to defend from these new vectors of attack and share the lessons learned from defending some of the largest public and private organizations in the world. Attendees will learn: 1. Common challenges & cloud sourced risks facing organizations in a cloud-first world and how to address them. 2. Technological innovations which have enabled large enterprises to securely adopt cloud services while protecting their core data assets. 3. Real-world examples of modern attacks used to damage public and private organizations which leverage the cloud.

AI: Shiny Objects or Useful Reality?

Roberto's Topic

Attack Surface Management

Keith's Topic

How to Integrate C-SCRM - SP800-161 Rev 1, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Systems and Organizations Requirements into the Due Diligence Process

Dave's Topic

Building Resilient & Loyal Teams Through Communication

Synopsis

The executive roundtables are for attendees with VIP badges only. The roundtables are intended for audience participation so be ready to discuss, receive valuable information, and connect with others for further discussion.

Wendel Wurzweiler lives in Denver Colorado and has been with Splunk now Cisco for almost 5 years. He has been an Observability Specialist responsible for supporting customers' initiatives around Observability and leading best practices for deployment.

Speaker's Bio

Ray Duran is a Director of Product Security at Splunk, where he leads the product security organization via threat modeling, security design reviews/consultations, penetration testing, and the PSIRT team. With 13 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, Ray has worked across domain name and hosting services, fintech, and software development organizations focusing on incident response, application security, penetration testing, threat modeling, and Bug Bounty programs. Prior to Splunk, he held roles at PayPal and GoDaddy where he grew his security knowledge. Ray is passionate about cybersecurity education and mentorship and is always excited to help early-career professionals as well as share real-world insights from the field. Ray lives in Arizona with his wife and two sons. He enjoys woodworking, cooking, and gaming (specifically anything from FromSoftware).

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Sustaining resilient systems, exceptional customer experiences and continuous innovation is increasingly difficult amid rising cyber threats, technical complexity and accelerating change. So how can organizations stay ahead? This session explores how leading organizations take a transformative approach to integrating Observability and Security to enhance resiliency, efficiency, and innovation. Learn from industry peers, discover emerging trends and gain best practices to navigate this evolving landscape. Join us for insights on building a more adaptive and secure digital future.

Resources & Staffing in Today's Landscape

Mannie's Topic

Application Security

Chris' Topic

Implementing Effective GRC and Building Comprehensive Strategies

Dr. Wynn's Topic

The Role of Explaining the Why in Security Culture

Synopsis

The executive roundtables are for attendees with VIP badges only. The roundtables are intended for audience participation so be ready to discuss, receive valuable information, and connect with others for further discussion.

is a Sales Engineer and cybersecurity consultant at CyberFOX, where he helps IT professionals strengthen security through improved practices and modern cybersecurity solutions. He specializes in bridging technical expertise with business needs, guiding partners and IT teams to reduce risk, improve compliance, and secure access without added complexity.

Speaker's Bio

is a Business Development Manager at CyberFOX, where he helps organizations secure their network through Privileged Access Management and password management solutions. Passionate about bridging technology and business, Alex works with IT leaders to reduce risk and strengthen security strategies.

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Think you’ve got what it takes to outsmart your peers?
Join CyberFOX for an interactive breakout where learning meets competition! Jonathan and Alex will host a live Kahoot! game packed with cybersecurity questions designed to test your knowledge (and maybe trip you up).

Nick has worked in Information Technology for 20+ years, and in Identity and Access for more than a decade. Prior to joining IDMWORKS, Nick worked for Edgile, Inc. and other companies delivering IT and Identity strategy and planning to clients in health care, insurance, banking, manufacturing, and more.

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New employee onboarding appears straightforward on the surface, but organizations often overlook significant hidden costs that can drain resources and impact productivity. This presentation reveals the true financial impact of inefficient onboarding processes, from delayed access provisioning and security vulnerabilities to administrative overhead and compliance risks. Discover how Identity and Access Management (IAM) lifecycle management transforms these pain points into streamlined, automated processes that reduce costs, accelerate time-to-productivity, and strengthen security posture while delivering measurable ROI.

Brittany is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Sophos. She is a seasoned cyber security professional with 13 years in the field. Her experience ranges from Security Engineer to SOC Analyst to Incident Responder. With her passion for helping others get their feet into the door of cybersecurity, she also taught at the University of Texas and currently mentors university students.

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Brittany Deaton outlines real-world cybersecurity vulnerabilities in various business sectors, based on offensive testing by Sophos. It highlights how outdated devices, weak wireless protocols, and poor network segmentation can allow attackers to infiltrate systems. The session emphasizes that most breaches stem from simple misconfigurations and human error—not advanced hacking. It concludes with actionable strategies to help organizations defend against these threats.

Tim is a CISSP-certified security expert with over 25 years of experience leading IT and cybersecurity initiatives. He’s helped organizations of all sizes strengthen their defenses by building system roadmaps, guiding implementation projects, and aligning technology with long-term security goals.

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Are you operating below the Cybersecurity Poverty Line or just hoping your defenses are enough? AI is reshaping cybersecurity for every business, offering powerful tools but also introducing new risks. This technology leader will unpack the real-world benefits and dangers of AI, including how it can strengthen defenses or inadvertently create new vulnerabilities. You’ll walk away with practical insights to help your organization, regardless of size or budget, so you can use AI with clarity, caution, and confidence.

Jennifer Pittman-Leeper, known professionally as JPL, brings nearly two decades of expertise as a strategic thought leader and policy developer in state government. She currently serves as the SLED Field CISO at Axonius, where she collaborates with state and local governments to address cybersecurity challenges and support the successful adoption of new technology initiatives. JPL is also a passionate advocate for expanding opportunities for women in tech and empowering the next generation of cyber heroes through partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit sectors. In her previous role as Cybersecurity Program Manager for the State of Arizona, JPL spearheaded collaboration among multiple state agencies to identify enterprise solutions and develop comprehensive state cybersecurity policies. She led the deployment and implementation of several enterprise-level cybersecurity tools and managed the statewide cybersecurity grant program, which provided critical security tools to local municipalities. JPL’s efforts also led to the creation of governance models that continue to guide the state's cybersecurity practices today. Before her work in cybersecurity, JPL held key roles as a legislative liaison, project manager, customer success manager, and executive director for various Economic and Workforce Development boards and commissions, where she drove initiatives to enhance workforce opportunities and economic growth.

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In this session, we’ll explore how security teams can strategically plan cybersecurity investments and demonstrate value to leadership using metrics that truly matter to the business. We’ll discuss the current landscape of cybersecurity spend, introduce key metrics for tracking program effectiveness, and show how Axonius can help quantify and communicate security impact.

Why it matters:
Understanding and leveraging the right metrics not only strengthens your security posture — it also helps secure buy-in (and budget) from executives and the board.

What you’ll walk away with:
A clear framework and talk track for measuring, reporting, and getting leadership alignment on your cybersecurity initiatives.

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AI is being touted as the solution to modern networking challenges—promising to simplify operations, improve security, and ease the burden on IT teams. With networks growing more complex than ever, the appeal of AI-driven automation is undeniable. But can AI truly solve the underlying problems, or is it just addressing symptoms? In this presentation, we’ll explore the evolution of network complexity, why traditional architectures are so difficult to manage, and how AI is being applied to address these challenges. We’ll examine the reality behind AI’s promises and whether it can finally deliver the simplicity and efficiency network operators have been chasing for decades. Is AI the breakthrough we've been waiting for, or is there something deeper at play? Let’s find out!

Bianca Lochner, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience in information technology and local government. Throughout her career, she led multiple digital transformations and innovations in education and the public sector, while modernizing legacy technology and positively impacting how citizens and businesses interact with the city government. As the Chief Information Officer for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, she combines her passion for public service with technology’s power to transform how government delivers to the community it serves.
She previously served as the Assistant CIO for the City of Phoenix and as the CIO for two school districts, leading a broad portfolio of technology infrastructure and digital projects, developing Smart City strategies, creating a more transparent and open government, and fostering innovation and partnerships to improve efficiency and service delivery and enhance the citizen experience and well-being.

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AI is transforming every facet of business and government, but the real challenge is not in the technology itself—it is in navigating inflated promises, uneven maturity, and the gap between AI’s potential and organizational readiness. The leaders who succeed will be those who can balance rapid technological change with deliberate human enablement. In this keynote, Dr. Bianca Lochner, CIO of City of Scottsdale, the #1 Digital City in the U.S., shares her playbook for charting the path to sustainable AI value—one that cuts through the noise, safeguards AI sovereignty, reimagines the workforce, and redefines organizational identity to thrive in the AI era.

David has over 35 years or experience working in diverse technical ecosystems for the US military, healthcare, cybersecurity, and licensing / certification industries. He comes to Propulsion having led engineering teams at Career Certified focused on building a robust, cloud-centric platform for the rapid technical integration of acquired partners, and Webroot focused on building next generation anti-malware and threat intelligence technologies. Previously, he owned and operated a MSP focused on serving doctors' offices.
In his free time David loves to SCUBA dive, spearfish, sail and generally just be in and around water.

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AI is becoming a ubiquitous tool used by organizations of all sizes, yet its power is often limited by data silos. For AI engines to reach capabilities beyond writing emails or collating Internet-based datasets, data must be brought to the point of consumption of an organization’s preferred model(s)

Vincent Vuong is CEO of Dynascale Technologies, where he leads the company’s vision to deliver secure, compliant, and cost-efficient managed IT and cloud solutions. With decades of experience in IT infrastructure and business growth, Vince has built Dynascale into a trusted partner for enterprises seeking performance, flexibility, and innovation. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its private cloud and managed service platforms to support modern workloads, AI adoption, and critical compliance needs. Vince’s focus on integrity, customer success, and long-term partnerships defines Dynascale’s “Your Cloud. Your Way.” approach.

Speakers's Bio

Meg Mananian is COO of Dynascale Technologies, overseeing operations, go-to-market strategy, and customer success. With over a decade of leadership experience in cloud infrastructure and SaaS, she has built high-performing teams that deliver growth, efficiency, and exceptional client service. Previously CRO at Convoso, Meg doubled sales revenue while leading sales, customer service, and support teams. At Dynascale, she focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology to scale the business and deliver white-glove client experiences. Meg’s forward-thinking leadership and commitment to Dynascale’s core values—Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Dependability, and Adaptability—ensure the company is positioned for long-term success.

Speakers's Bio

o David Closson is CIO of Dynascale Technologies, responsible for architecting secure, high-performance private cloud environments tailored to enterprise needs. With deep expertise in cloud modernization, disaster recovery, and zero-trust security, David ensures Dynascale’s infrastructure delivers both reliability and innovation. He has led large-scale IT initiatives across industries, with a focus on compliance and efficiency. At Dynascale, David drives technical strategy and builds GPU-ready solutions that power AI workloads and advanced applications. Known for his problem-solving mindset and customer-first approach, he ensures Dynascale remains a trusted partner for organizations navigating complex cloud challenges.

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Think you know cloud? Start your morning with us as we test the myths across IT Infrastructure implementation and management. Our panel puts common misconceptions about cloud on trial. No sales pitches. See where steady workloads beat public cloud on cost, how to scale your infrastructure without sticker shock, and why Managed Private Cloud wins. Leave with a simple rule for how to grow your business without risking your assets.

Jitesh is a Senior Solutions Architect with Palot Alto Networks. He graduated With MS in Computer Networks & Network Security from San Jose State University.

Madhuresh Anur's Bio

Madhuresh is a Senior Product Manager with Palo Alto Networks. He has been with Palo Alto for almost 8 years.

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Your IT, DevOps and security teams are working as hard as possible, but attackers are watching and waiting for a single mistake to exploit. When teams are overextended and development cycles are rushed, cloud management procedures and crucial gaps get overlooked.
Cortex® Xpanse™ regularly fills in incomplete risk assessments to ensure security teams can accurately answer:
• How many cloud workloads are currently live?
• Are our cloud policies being followed across every workload and cloud subscription?

This presentation will showcase how Xpanse automatically identifies and associates unknown cloud assets and allows command through Prisma® Cloud for complete cloud security and manageable policy enforcement.

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The roles and responsibilities of the IT team have historically been well understood. However, IT of tomorrow needs to be in the driving seat for marketing, intelligence, and insights surrounding the company’s customers and markets. The future IT moves at a fast pace and uses new technologies to respond to changing customers trends/needs quickly – while relying on solid, foundational IT. The evolution of digital technologies enables IT insights and new engagements models, new services, and new products.

Leveraging over a decade of experience in Information Technology, Wayne founded Stellar in 2014 with a clear mission: to enhance customer service in the IT sector while serving as a reliable partner to organizations of all sizes. Now in his role as CEO, and building on his prior experience as CTO, Wayne is focused on transforming Stellar into a leader in Cloud and Cybersecurity services.

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Step into the attacker’s perspective in this live, unscripted demonstration of real-world hacking techniques. We’ll walk through every phase of a modern intrusion: crafting initial payloads to gain foothold, establishing resilient remote shells, and building robust command and control (C2) channels that blend into normal network traffic. This session will showcase:

• Methods for delivering and executing payloads without triggering defenses.
• Techniques for spawning and managing reverse shells on Windows and Linux.
• Approaches to encrypting and obfuscating C2 communications.
• Tips for evading detection and maintaining persistence.

Whether you’re defending enterprise environments or learning to think like an adversary, you’ll leave with practical insights into how attackers operate—and how you can detect and disrupt them.Live Q&A will follow, so bring your questions and curiosity.

Benjamin Petersen is an accomplished Systems Engineer/Architect with over 25+ years of experience in the IT industry, spanning roles from non-profit organizations to major financial institutions. Currently serving as a Systems Engineer specializing in data resiliency with Veeam Software, Benjamin leverages his extensive expertise to help businesses protect and manage their critical data assets.

Benjamin’s diverse background reflects a deep understanding of IT infrastructure and data management, gained through his work across various sectors. His career has equipped him with a unique perspective on the challenges and solutions in data resiliency, making him a valuable asset in his current role. With a commitment to advancing security technologies and a passion for helping organizations safeguard their data, Benjamin Petersen is a sought-after expert in the field of data protection and recovery.

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Ransomware threats don’t discriminate. And as the industry’s leading provider of data resilience solutions, we’ve seen it all here at Veeam. Public sector organizations are just as likely to be targeted as those in the private sector, and the stakes can be even higher. Veeam’s latest Ransomware Trends Report exposes critical vulnerabilities and highlights why relying solely on backups is no longer enough to ensure resilience. In this session, Senior Systems Engineer Benjamin Petersen will unpack the most common oversights that leave organizations — government, education, healthcare, and beyond — exposed to cyberthreats, especially when backups become an overlooked back door in your security strategy.

Drawing from real-world incidents and hard-earned lessons, Benjamin will share what he wishes every IT professional knew before facing a ransomware or security breach event. You’ll leave with actionable insights, practical guidance, and research-backed recommendations to help you strengthen your data resilience. Whether you’re securing sensitive public sector data or safeguarding private enterprise information, this session will equip you to prepare for tomorrow’s threats today.

Bill Witt has been in IT for over 20 years, with a passion for technology and people and calls Arizona home.

Speaker's Bio

Gary Daniels is an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience across Data Storage and Data Protection.

Synopsis

Milestone and HPE will discuss strategies to improve and enhance your data protection and cyber resilience strategy. Milestone is a leading partner of HPE and holder of many state (Arizona) contract vehicles to deliver HPE solutions across cloud cyber and networking. HPE Zerto Software provides the lowest RPOs and RTOs in the industry for a customer’s mission critical, revenue generating and service providing applications, without replacing the current backup infrastructure.
We will also discuss how Zerto will work with HPE VME, based on Morpheus technology.

Christopher L. Hills has more than 20 years’ experience as a Technical Director, Senior Solutions Architect, and Security Engineer operating in highly sensitive environments. Chris is a military veteran of the United States Navy and started with BeyondTrust after his most recent role leading a Privileged Access Management (PAM) team as a Technical Director within a Fortune 500 organization. In his current position, he has responsibilities as a Chief Security Strategist (America’s) working with Customer, Marketing, and Executives on Thought Leadership, Market Trends, Company Vision and Strategy. Chris has held the Sr Solution’s Architect, Deputy CTO, and Deputy CISO roles since starting with BeyondTrust. Chris is also co-author in the Cloud Attack Vectors book, a contributor in the New Privileged Attack Vectors book, and editor in previous books. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his family on the water boating, supporting his son’s college football career, going to the sand dunes off-roading.

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As threats have evolved so too has Privileged Access Management (PAM). With Modern PAM considered an evolution into identity security. Identity and user management for all accounts within an organization must mature to meet the demands of the cloud, nonhuman identities, and modern attack vectors. Your PAM strategy must now manage and mitigate not only traditional privileged access (root and admin) but also attacks against identities with a path to privileged access. Join us to explore PAM evolution and to identify the key considerations you need to address in defense of your organization.

Jeff is an Identity Strategist with SailPoint focusing on Energy/Utilities and Financial Services/Insurance verticals. He has 25 years of experience in Information Security. He has focused on Identity and Access Governance, has led security teams for large ERP implementation teams designing GRC security and controls, built Threat and Vulnerability programs, PCI and HIPAA compliance programs, and has led several IT Audit teams for Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

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With the shift to distributed working models, SaaS application sprawl, and a rapidly evolving IT environment, it’s no surprise that organizations are now more susceptible to cyber attacks and threat actors. In the last year, 90% of organizations experienced an identity-related breach. Identity security has emerged as the new perimeter in the constantly changing world of cybersecurity. But barriers to strong identity security practices are often outdated tools, limited access to technical talent, a lack of executive sponsorship, or a constrained budget.

In this panel, we will discuss:
• How to develop a compelling strategy and get executive board buy-in
• How breaking down enterprise silos and aligning to the overall business strategy create a more resilient identity security program
• How AI/ML can improve your identity security posture to adapt to changing environments, boost IT productivity, and stay ahead of security issues across the enterprise
• Key considerations needed to make well-informed, risk-based decisions about provisioning, verifying, and deprovisioning access to non-employees and managing access to unstructured data

Throughout his 29-year career in IT, Tom has served the state, local government, and education industry as a strategic advisor and enabler. He focuses on generating positive outcomes by aligning technology investments against key industry imperatives. Today, Tom serves as the Region Director for the SLED Markets at Nutanix. In this position, he leads and supports the dedicated teams serving the public sector and education institutions throughout the Southwest Central US region.

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Today’s hybrid and multi cloud infrastructures heavily utilize virtualization, software-defined infrastructure and automation. This has provided IT teams with more efficiency and agility but has also compounded security risks. These security threats are more acute for State, local, and education agencies as they carry confidential citizen, student and state information. The agencies and institutions face the constant threat of ransomware and other destructive forms of cyberattacks. Do you have the right infrastructure and processes to improve your security posture across the kill-chain?