Sanjay Deo

CEO, 24by7 Security

Sanjay Deo is the Founder and President of the consulting firm 24By7Security, Inc., a member of the company's Board of Directors, and a global authority on Cybersecurity and Compliance. He has 30 years of experience in information technology, business process management, IT Security and Compliance. He is a Cybersecurity Evangelist and has spoken on various topics like "Compliance is Not Security" and "A Cybersecurity Tsunami is coming: Are You Ready?". At 24By7Security, the corporate mission is to advise clients on building a defensible platform in the face of rising direct and indirect Cybersecurity and Privacy incidents due to increased cybercrime, regulations, and legal action. Company clients include global healthcare, financial services, media & entertainment, travel and cruise, and industrial and government sectors. Sanjay is a big proponent of the mantra "Don't Risk IT, Secure IT" and focuses on proactive cybersecurity management. Sanjay conducts Executive Briefings to Board members and C-Suite management levels on topics like phishing, ransomware, and related subjects. Sanjay also acts as a "Breach Coach" when necessary and has assisted multiple clients with ransomware negotiations and remediation. In recognition of the large amounts of time Sanjay has spent on volunteer service for the community, he has been honored as a recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement Award, granted to him in 2022 by US President Joe Biden. As part of his current community engagement, Sanjay currently serves on the following Boards: • South Florida FBI-InfraGard Alliance Board as Sector Chief for the Information Technology Sector. • TechHUB of South Florida as a Board and Executive Committee member • South Florida Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council; • South Florida Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Forum as Co-Chair; • Nova Southeastern University Al Levan Innovation Center Cybersecurity Committee as its Chair; • "The Friendship Cup" Board as Board Member and Chair of the Golf Committee, promoting ethnic collaboration through sports. Sanjay holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CMMC Registered Practitioner, Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), and a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).

Mical Solomon

Chief Information Security Officer - Port Authority of NY & NJ

Mical Solomon is the Acting Chief Information Security Officer at the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Mical has worked in the Information Security/Cyber Security field for over 20 years during which time he has served in various roles in IBM Security and Consulting and as the CISO at NASCAR. Mical also has provided Cyber security advisory for several boards and for the University of South Florida’s Executive Cyber Certificate Program. Mical has an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters in Cybersecurity. Mical also holds several industry certifications including a CISSP and credentials from AWS.

Felipe Medina

Chief Information Security Officer, Geographic Solutions

Responsible for overseeing information security operations and compliance initiatives within the dynamic Software as a Service (SaaS) environment, Felipe managed a team of security personnel, handling day-to-day functional duties, administrative responsibilities, and resource planning. He specifies and implemets processes and policies for Security Information and Event Management systems, ensuring effective monitoring and response capabilities. He conducts continuous ethical hacking on internal environments to identify potential vulnerabilities, participating in vulnerability assessments for the network and applications. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders being a key byproduct for him to assess security requirements, ensuring that all designs met compliance standards. He provides oversight for the penetration testing process, generating detailed reports with recommendations for remediation and improvements. He also directs the vulnerability management lifecycle, which included discovery, risk analysis, remediation tracking, and the generation of monthly reports, ensuring that vulnerabilities were mitigated promptly in accordance with applicable compliance requirements. Felipe supports incident responses for all security-related issues, maintaining a 24/7 operational readiness to address any concerns, working closely with internal and external resources to conduct and report on penetration testing, performing comprehensive white-hat testing and providing actionable insights. Lastly he evaluates information security policy compliance, including internal audits and training programs, to ensure overall effectiveness, maintaining the security of all systems by implementing robust measures to meet industry, legal, and compliance standards, while also overseeing the technical review of applications to identify potential risks and compliance needs.

Derek Stephenson

Chief Information Security Officer, Mural

Derek Stephenson is the Chief Information Security Officer and VP of IT at Mural, where he leads the Security, Compliance, and IT teams. He holds extensive expertise in risk management, compliance, and technology strategy from a career in highly regulated B2B and B2C industries such as 911 Emergency Services, Gaming & Casino, and SaaS. His unique perspective, shaped by experience as both a buyer and provider of enterprise technology solutions, enables him to drive product strategy that resonates with CIOs and CISOs. His collaborative approach balances risk management, technology investments, and product influence to exceed business and customer expectations.

Jed Young

VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Jabil

Jed Young is the VP & CISO, Jabil. Jed is responsible for global cybersecurity operations and leadership. Jabil is a fortune 140 product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. Operating from over 100 facilities in over 30 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated and tailored solutions to customers across a broad range of industries. 13 years Cyber Security Leadership Aerospace & Defense : Rockwell Collins Oil & Gas: Marathon Petroleum Global Manufacturing: Jabil 27 years of IT Operational Experience and Leadership Infrastructure: servers, networking, client Architecture: Applications & Security Strategic applications: SAP, Database, Middleware Business Relationship Management Vendor Management BS in Computer Science MS in Business Administration CISSP – Certified Info Systems Security Professional