Session

CISO Roundtable - Securing Tomorrow's Digital Frontiers: Innovate, Defend, Empower

VIP Theater

Starts: September 19, 2024 2:00 pm
Ends: 3:00 pm
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Overview: In today’s interconnected world, the rapid evolution of technology presents both incredible opportunities and unprecedented challenges. As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, it is essential to bring together the brightest minds, innovators, and cybersecurity experts to address emerging threats and explore groundbreaking solutions. The series of IT & Cybersecurity conferences in the United States aims to delve into the forefront of technological advancements while fortifying defenses against cyber risks, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in a secure digital future.

Key Elements:

  1. Innovation at the Edge of Technology: This theme underscores the need to embrace innovation while acknowledging the associated risks. Discussions and workshops will spotlight emerging technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, quantum computing, and their cybersecurity implications.
  2. Defense Strategies for a Resilient Future: The conferences will focus on proactive approaches to cybersecurity, emphasizing robust defense mechanisms, threat intelligence, incident response strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Experts will share insights on adaptive security measures and best practices to safeguard digital assets.
  3. Empowering Cybersecurity Culture: Cultivating a cybersecurity-aware culture is imperative. Sessions will explore the human element in cybersecurity, promoting education, training, and awareness programs to empower individuals and organizations to become proactive defenders against cyber threats.
  4. Collaboration and Partnerships: Encouraging collaboration between public and private sectors, academia, and industry leaders will be a central theme. The conferences will foster an environment for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to tackle global cybersecurity challenges collectively.
  5. Ethical and Regulatory Considerations: Discussions will delve into the ethical implications of technological advancements, emphasizing the importance of responsible innovation. Additionally, the conferences will address compliance, regulations, and the evolving cybersecurity legal landscape.
  6. Sustainable Cybersecurity Practices: Recognizing the importance of sustainable cybersecurity practices, the events will explore eco-friendly and energy-efficient cybersecurity solutions while emphasizing reducing the carbon footprint of digital security measures.

The Panel will serve as a platform to drive thought leadership, showcase cutting-edge technologies, and foster a collaborative ecosystem dedicated to securing the digital future. By uniting visionaries, experts, and enthusiasts, this panel will propel the dialogue on shaping a secure, innovative, and empowered digital world.

Host

David Sledge

Director of Cybersecurity - Avelo Airlines

David Sledge, CISSP, CISM, CIPM is the Director of Cybersecurity for Avelo Airlines. A subject matter expert in cybersecurity and data privacy. He has 20+ years of leadership experience across a various sectors of the information technology industry, working with global Fortune 500 companies, higher education, and government agencies of different countries. He is an active member and mentor in the cybersecurity community. He serves on cybersecurity degree program advisory boards for University of Houston Victoria and Lonestar College. He currently holds more than 20 professional certifications in IT, cybersecurity and privacy.

Speakers

Hector Jurado Diaz

Chief Information Security Officer - Kaufmann Chile

At Kaufmann Chile, my leadership as Chief Information Security Officer encompasses the development and execution of a comprehensive information security strategy, ensuring the protection of our global operations. My competencies in IT Networking and Network Security, honed over recent years, empower me to provide expert guidance on risk assessment and mitigation to our executive team. The collaborative efforts within our organization have seen the successful implementation of security programs and policies, as well as the alignment with compliance standards. The strategic approach I undertake, coupled with my certification in ITIL, allows me to effectively lead our information security initiatives, fostering a culture of resilience and vigilance in the face of evolving digital threats.

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Michael S. Oberlaender

Global Security Thought Leader & Industry Leading 8x CISO Company Strictly Confidential

8x CISO / Global Security Thought Leader & Industry Visionary ✦ 25 ys experience as GLOBAL CISO ✦ 10 ys BOARD MEMBER ✦ ADVISORY BOARDS ✦ 3 x BOOK AUTHOR ✦ Editor-in-Chief ✦ 100+ thought leadership articles ✦ Creator of Security-by-Design ✦ Coined SecDevOps ✦ MS (PHYSICS, HEIDELBERG) ✦ CISSP ✦ CISM ✦ CGEIT ✦ CRISC ✦ CISA ✦ ACSE ✦ GSNA ✦ TOGAF ✦ CNSS4016 ✦ CDPP ✦ CDPSE ✦ Editor-in-Chief "My Take - Thought Leadership" weekly newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7383180669151141888/) ✦ Author: PREMIER CISO - BOARD & C-SUITE: RAISING THE BAR FOR CYBERSECURITY - https://www.amazon.com/PREMIER-CISO-C-SUITE-RAISING-CYBERSECURITY/dp/B0DFVLJHB6/ ✦ Author: GLOBAL CISO - STRATEGY, TACTICS, & LEADERSHIP: How to Succeed in InfoSec and CyberSecurity - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851LZKF2/ ✦ Author: C(I)SO - And Now What?: How to Successfully Build Security by Design - https://www.amazon.com/SO-Successfully-Build-Security-Design/dp/1480237418/ ✦ QUOTES: Wall Street Journal, ComputerWorld, NetworkWorld, CSOOnline, SecurityMagazine, HelpNetSecurity, CIO, and many others. ➤CONTACT: michael.oberlaender@gmail.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/mymso / @msoberlaender - or see me at the book signing!

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Mario Chiock

CISO & Fellow - Schlumberger

Currently Security & Technology Executive advisor for a global fortune 228, has over 33 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Information Technology, and Cyber Security. he was previously the CISO for Schlumberger. He possesses over 33 years of experience at Schlumberger, of which the last 23 years have been spent focusing on IT, Security, Risk. Privacy and Auditing.

John Barrow

Chief Information Security Officer - J.B. Poindexter & Co

John Barrow has over 20 years’ experience in leading highly successful IT and Cybersecurity teams and programs.   John serves as the CISO for JB Poindexter & Co. He leads the cybersecurity program and mission to protect the organization against cyber threats while supporting core business and operational objectives. An accomplished IT security leader, John has spearheaded the formation and optimization of several exceptional cybersecurity programs and teams across multiple industries, to include Gaming, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. Career Highlights Intelligence Analyst – U.S. Army; National Security Agency Project Manager/Applied Technology Analyst for Government Intelligence Research & Development Program – SAIC Cybersecurity Project Manager/SOC Analyst – Caesars Entertainment Corp. Cybersecurity Program Manager/SOC, NOC, TVM & Forensics Manager – Texas Children’s Hospital CISO – JB Poindexter & Co.