2024 Agenda

Stream One Chair

Stream Two Co-Chair

Josh Reid

Cybersecurity Leader, Consumer Markets and Life Sciences

Crowe

5:00pm - 6:10pm

Panel Discussion: Women in Security

Linda Marcone

CISO

Crate & Barrel

Stacee Jones

IT Director, Deputy CISO

Lear Corporation

Jennifer Franks

Director, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity

US Government Accountability Office

Hazleena Hashim

Chief Information Officer

Natural Habitat Adventures

Anne Coulombe

CISO

Werfen

Session Details

Creating a purpose-driven strategy that makes an impact as our organization grows and nurtures a diverse workforce
Understanding the leader’s role as a force to shape and demonstrate corporate culture, and to serve as a catalyst for equality and inclusion
Sharing typical challenges faced by corporations when trying to promote diversity in the workforce
Illustrating the importance of today’s leaders building up and supporting the next generation our organizations will need for the future. What does that look like on a day-to-day basis?
Offering examples of strong and effective mentorship programs in onboarding, cross-training, job shadowing, and continuing education that make the difference

6:15pm

7:30am - 8:15am

8:15am - 8:20pm

Opening Remarks and Important Announcements

8:20am - 8:30am

Chair’s Welcome Address

8:30am - 9:05am

The People-Led, Tech-Powered Future of Cybersecurity

Jason O’Dell

VP, Security Operations

Walmart

Session Details

Importance of digital trust (e.g., how to earn it, how to keep it, how to grow it)
The Evolving Threat Landscape and How to Stay Ahead
Challenges and opportunities with regulation and consolidation

9:05am - 9:40am

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Future: Scaling Secure AI Amidst Emerging Policies and Privacy Challenges

Xochitl Monteon

Chief Privacy Officer / VP Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

Intel

Session Details

Track precedent setting emerging policy and regulatory landscapes
Scale AI innovation globally with a security and privacy mindset
Identify common privacy and security threats to AI/ ML applications
Harness generative AI to maximize efficiency and minimize risk
Make the case for privacy-enhancing technology: solutions and legal insights

9:45am - 10:20am

Batman on a Beach, Einstein, and AI Robots

Jerry Carlson

VP Cybersecurity US

Bulletproof

Jack M. Wilson

CRO

Bulletproof

Session Details

Hear the current state of security (spoiler alert it’s still bad). Understand how infrastructure, the surge in cybercrime, and attackers’ use of AI are affecting the threat landscape
Explore how a transition from a best-of-breed to a best-of-platform approach can streamline your portfolio, enhance visibility, and mitigate risks
Assess your company’s readiness for AI. Unveil its potential while also examining compliance challenges associated with this emerging technology
Learn how Microsoft leverages AI through Microsoft Copilot to simplify complexity, catch what others miss, and strengthen your team’s expertise

9:45am - 10:20am

It’s Time to Rethink Network Security for Cloud

Josh Cridlebaugh

Director, Solutions Marketing

Aviatrix

Bryan Woodworth

Dir. Solution Strategy

Aviatrix

Session Details

Cloud architects, CIOs and CISOs will learn how their peers are reducing the complexity and costs of network security in the cloud
Find out how enterprises are saving tens of thousands to millions of dollars annually by removing expensive licenses, compute, cloud data processing costs tied to using “Last Generation Firewall” architecture in the cloud
Learn how the convergence of cloud networking and network security brings policy inspection and enforcement into the natural path of traffic to improve performance, strengthen compliance, boost cyber resiliency, and accelerate cloud infrastructure automation projects

10:25am - 12:05pm

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
11:20 am – 11:40 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

12:10pm - 12:45pm

Fireside Chat: The Best Security Offense is a Good Defense

Session Details

Guarding potential new attack surfaces caused by growing digitization across operations
Exploring emerging concerns around attacks enabled by the growing availability of generative AI tools
Collaborating with everyone at the national, state, and local levels to test and trial scenarios leading up to a national event to ensure preparation
Constantly focusing on maximizing visibility and assessing threats
Working towards maximum visibility into networks and creating multiple layers of defense

12:45pm - 1:45pm

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

Safely Utilizing Robotics to Extend Services Across the World

Phillip Arthur

VP Chief Technical Architect

AdventHealth

Security Concerns for CISOs and How to Address Them

Josh Serba

Chief Information Officer

AHC+ Hospitality

Cybersecurity and the Board: Strategies for Alignment

DeWayne Hixson

CISO

Bass Pro

Driving Real Value Through AppSec Processes and Tech

Jeremy Schumacher

SVP, IT & Security

Cadent, LLC

Media Crisis vs. Cyber Reality: Guiding Executives Through the Noise

Mike Phillips

CISO

Cheniere Energy

Establishing a KRI/KPI Framework to Monitor Cyber Risk

Josh Reid

Cybersecurity Leader, Consumer Markets and Life Sciences

Crowe

Securing the Flow: Enhancing Resilience In Municipal Water Utilities’ Industrial Control Systems

Joseph Welch

Chief Information Officer

Fort Wayne City Utilities

Cybersecurity at the Nexus of AI and Automation

Leo Howell

Interim Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Georgia Tech

What Should We Take Away From Recent SEC Decisions Regarding CISOs?

Kishore Kumar

Senior Technical Consultant

Manage Engine

Metrics and Measuring Success

Jim Blevins

CIO

Richwood Bank

1:45pm - 2:20pm

Building More Secure, Resilient and Safer Critical Infrastructure

Taylor Lehmann

Director, Office of the CISO

Google

Session Details

This session will focus on critical elements of resilient systems and how to build them. We explore the work of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) and tie it to Google engineering practices to provide clear examples of how to build resilient systems that run the internet. We’ll discuss 4 critical pillars of cyber resilience and the role they play in fortifying systems against cyber threats in a cyber-physical environment. We’ll discuss the interconnectedness of these pillars and how they form the foundation of a robust cyber resilience strategy.

2:25pm - 3:00pm

Redefining DevSecOps After SolarWinds: Lessons from a Securities Lawyer Turned Cyber Hacker

Tom Tovar

Co-founder & CEO

Appdome

Session Details

In this practical workshop, CISOs will learn from real world lessons and come away with a better understanding of:

The real meaning of SolarWinds and the SEC’s 4-day rule
How to define an “incident” for disclosure and remediation
Is there a remediation safe harbor?
The CISOs role in cyber disclosure do’s and don’ts
Using technology to claim control over cyber delivery

2:25pm - 3:00pm

From Crisis to Confidence: How Data Protection Can Enhance Your Incident Response and Recovery

Stephen Manley

CTO

Druva

Neil Ashworth

Sr. Solution Architect – Security

Druva

Session Details

Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever and security teams are faced with the daunting task of optimizing their security posture while balancing budget, risk, and operational efficiency. With even the most sophisticated security stack plagued with coverage gaps and vulnerabilities, security teams are fatigued and don’t want to add yet another security tool.

Sometimes help comes from an unexpected corner. Modern backup and data security can help IT and security come together and solve problems. Learn what a data security and protection partner like Druva can do to help strengthen your security posture and streamline your incident response and recovery workflows. We will cover:

What typically occurs in each phase of a cyber attack
Common security coverage gaps in your data infrastructure
How to work better with your IT and backup teams

3:05pm - 4:15pm

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

3:05 pm – 3:25 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
3:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
3:55 pm – 4:15 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking

3:10pm - 3:45pm

Startups Unveiled: Adding Value to Your Stack

Andrew Wilder

Chief Security Officer

Community Veterinary Partners

3:45pm - 4:15pm

4:20pm - 4:55pm

Defending in the Era of AI

Arve Kjoelen

VP and Chief Information Security Officer

McAfee

Session Details

Explore how Generative AI changes the balance between attacker and defender
Defensive uses of AI built to protect the enterprise
Use cases to defend against attacker uses of AI

4:20pm - 4:55pm

Designing a Holistic Cyber Incident Response Plan

Cynthia Kaiser

(Former) Deputy Assistant Director, Cyber Division

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Session Details

Designing a holistic and pragmatic cyber resiliency strategy to manage cyber risk and drive business value
How to develop your strategy to ensure it is aligned with your business strategy
Incorporating key aspects such as legal, compliance, and risk management to enable a return on investment
Discussing how intelligence and the frontline experience should be leveraged within your organization

4:55pm - 5:30pm

Building a Business Aligned, Risk Prioritized Cybersecurity Strategy

Session Details

Importance of defining a forward looking strategy, aligned to business and risk based priorities, and leveraging your operating model to support

5:30pm - 6:05pm

Achieving a Dominant CS Posture in the Digital Economy

Gurpreet Bhatia

DoD Principal Director for Cybersecurity/DoD Deputy CISO

Dept of Defense (DoD)

Session Details

Digital Transformation as an imperative to protect the homeland from the nation’s adversaries
Accelerating cloud migration to enhance war fighting effectiveness
Deploying a high-degree of automation to improve defensive capabilities across agencies
Zero Trust adoption as a federal priority and its implications for the industry at large

6:05pm - 6:10pm

Chair’s Closing Address

6:10pm

7:30am - 8:20pm

8:25am - 8:30am

Chair’s Welcome Remarks

8:30am - 9:05am

Fireside Chat: The New Security Landscape in the Era of AI

Bret Arsenault

Corporate Vice President and Chief Cybersecurity Advisor

Microsoft

Session Details

Join us for an insightful discussion on the new AI landscape with Bret Arsenault, CVP, Chief Cybersecurity Advisor at Microsoft. This session will explore the critical aspects of securing AI and delve into the challenges and strategies organizations are facing when it comes to fortifying AI systems and will provide insights into fostering a secure AI landscape while addressing future cybersecurity challenges.

9:05am - 9:40am

Security in the Open: Let’s Raise the Bar in Open Source Software Security

Mark Ryland

Director, Amazon Security

Amazon

Session Details

Working upstream to improve long-term outcomes
Releasing security tools and libraries as open source to help secure the broader ecosystem
Providing engineering and financial support for security improvements across the ecosystem
Some reflections on software supply chain, secure software development, and memory-safe languages

9:45am - 10:25am

Panel: The Business of Global Talent

Eddie Borrero

VP & CISO

Blue Shield California

Andrew Albrecht

Vice President – Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Domino’s

Kelly Brickley

VP, Threat Intelligence

TD Bank

Jason O’Dell

VP, Security Operations

Walmart

Session Details

Placing diversity and inclusivity at the core of everything you do
Breaking new ground and finding new ways of managing the holistic talent life cycle, enabled by advanced technology
Forging partnerships across the business to attract a new generation of talent from outside the core cyber function
Using internal, external and unconventional talent pools to build and develop a sustainable global talent pipeline

10:25am - 11:15am

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

10:30 am – 10:50am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
10:55am – 11:15am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking

10:45am - 11:15am

11:20am - 11:55am

‘Shift Up’ Observability of Your Custom Software Security Risks and Beyond

Greg Rivera

VP of Product

CAST

12:00pm - 12:35pm

Governing Generative AI: Safeguarding the Enterprise Without Stifling Exploration

Jeff Northrop

Chief Information Officer, Mars Wrigley NA

Mars Inc

Session Details

Identify and engage key stakeholders which may include developers, researchers, policymakers, ethicists, legal experts, affected communities, and end-users
• Establish risk tolerance through a policy with clear objectives and guiding principles guide the development, deployment, and use of generative AI systems
• Implement mechanisms for monitoring, auditing, and enforcing compliance with established policies and promote accountability
• Provide education and training to enhance understanding of generative AI technologies, governance principles, and ethical considerations among stakeholders

12:00pm - 12:35pm

Serving Others: The Purpose Uniting Cyber Security Community

Sergio Torrontegui

Business Information Security Officer, Americas

Unilever

Session Details

Exploring ways to create digital trust, make it everyone’s business
Maximizing cyber security organizational impact one capability at a time
Fuel a learning and innovative organization by embracing new skills, backgrounds, and perspectives

12:35pm - 1:35pm

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

Lessons Learned: Failing Forward

Rick Rampersad

Chief Information Officer

Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County

Securing the Resources You Need to Succeed in a Crowded and Noisy Business Environment

Brandon Carter

Sr. Cybersecurity Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency

Reinvigorating Long-Established and Too Comfortable Processes, Protocols, and Procedures

David Mullenix

Vice President, IT

JPI

The Convergence of Legacy OT Networks and Industry 4.0

Andrew Cook

Senior Manager of IT Security & Infrastructure

Milos Tea Company

Cybersecurity for the Mid-Market Organization

Tom Shock

Director, Information Technology

Shepherd Electric Supply

Managing Cyber Risk in Distributed Environments – Leading Through Influence, Policy, and Collaboration-Based Approaches

Jessie Minton

VC and CIO

Washington University in St. Louis

Challenges of Adversarial AI in Cybersecurity

Omar Valerio

CIO / CTO

Westminster Christian School

1:35pm - 2:10pm

Defending Global Institutions from Supply Chain Cyber Risks

Michael Milligan

Staff Vice President

FedEx Corporation

Session Details

Learn about FedEx’s dual role as a tech consumer and provider, focusing on the risks associated with using external vendors and the impact on operations
Highlight the lack of uniform security standards and the tech industry’s safety evolution, emphasizing the implications for consumers and providers
Outline secure software initiatives such as SBOM, efforts to adopt best practices, and enhancements to security programs aimed at influencing provider security measures

2:10pm - 2:20pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Josh Reid

Cybersecurity Leader, Consumer Markets and Life Sciences

Crowe

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