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Mark Bermingham

Product Marketing Director, Acronis

Mark is Acronis’ Product Marketing Director responsible for security products. Mark has over 20 years of cyber security experience in senior marketing roles at firms such as Kaspersky, Tala Security, Source Defense, and SOC Prime. He remains keenly interested in the tracking the dynamic cyber security marketplace and the trends that drive this compelling space.

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Joseph Brunsman

Founder, Brunsman Advisory Group

Joseph joined the cyber and professionally liability realm in 2015 after serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, working as an Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer responsible for a billion dollars of equipment and 280+ military personnel. Prior to that he served tours as a Combat Information Center Officer and an Electronic Warfare Officer. During his enlisted time he was an Information Systems Technician dealing with Unix database management and network security. Joseph is a 2003 graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and a 2010 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD where he obtained a degree in Systems Engineering with a focus on robotics system interoperability. He is the resident expert in cyber law, insurance and compliance—writing 2 consecutive books on the subject. He enjoys Jiu Jitsu, powerlifting, business theory, and biohacking.

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Johannes Göbel

Team Lead Manager Special Risks & Cyber Scale-up, Helvetia Insurance

Johannes founded his first company in 1990 - an IT-Security and training company whilst studying physics. He graduated from university with a master degree in semiconductor physics in 1992 (was part of the team that researched the basics for white LED's). Then went into insurance and reinsurance underwriting; he focused most of the last 33-years on high-tech topics including software insurance which gradually developed into what is now called cyber insurance. During the last three decades he lived on 3 different continents (Europe, North America, South-East Asia) and worked world-wide. He also supported a number of start-ups in the arena of high-tech insurance. Since 2019 he works for Helvetia, one of the largest Swiss Insurers and leads a team of underwriters dealing with "special" transactions, larger cyber risks and is part of the development team for cyber insurance. He is a passionate nature photographer plus he is a board member of an organization that organizes training for disabled people to enable them entering the primary employment market in Germany.

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James Slaby

Director of Cyber Protection, Acronis

James is the Director of Cyber Protection at Acronis, where he drives awareness of cybersecurity and data protection solutions for business. Previously, Slaby was an industry analyst covering cybersecurity, cloud computing and networking at Forrester Research, HFS Research, Yankee Group and The Info Pro, and has held a variety of technical and marketing roles at cybersecurity and networking vendors.

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Mark Bermingham

Product Marketing Director, Acronis

Mark is Acronis’ Product Marketing Director responsible for security products. Mark has over 20 years of cyber security experience in senior marketing roles at firms such as Kaspersky, Tala Security, Source Defense, and SOC Prime. He remains keenly interested in the tracking the dynamic cyber security marketplace and the trends that drive this compelling space.

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Joseph Brunsman

Founder, Brunsman Advisory Group

Joseph joined the cyber and professionally liability realm in 2015 after serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, working as an Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer responsible for a billion dollars of equipment and 280+ military personnel. Prior to that he served tours as a Combat Information Center Officer and an Electronic Warfare Officer. During his enlisted time he was an Information Systems Technician dealing with Unix database management and network security. Joseph is a 2003 graduate of New Mexico Military Institute and a 2010 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD where he obtained a degree in Systems Engineering with a focus on robotics system interoperability. He is the resident expert in cyber law, insurance and compliance—writing 2 consecutive books on the subject. He enjoys Jiu Jitsu, powerlifting, business theory, and biohacking.

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Johannes Göbel

Team Lead Manager Special Risks & Cyber Scale-up, Helvetia Insurance

Johannes founded his first company in 1990 - an IT-Security and training company whilst studying physics. He graduated from university with a master degree in semiconductor physics in 1992 (was part of the team that researched the basics for white LED's). Then went into insurance and reinsurance underwriting; he focused most of the last 33-years on high-tech topics including software insurance which gradually developed into what is now called cyber insurance. During the last three decades he lived on 3 different continents (Europe, North America, South-East Asia) and worked world-wide. He also supported a number of start-ups in the arena of high-tech insurance. Since 2019 he works for Helvetia, one of the largest Swiss Insurers and leads a team of underwriters dealing with "special" transactions, larger cyber risks and is part of the development team for cyber insurance. He is a passionate nature photographer plus he is a board member of an organization that organizes training for disabled people to enable them entering the primary employment market in Germany.

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James Slaby

Director of Cyber Protection, Acronis

James is the Director of Cyber Protection at Acronis, where he drives awareness of cybersecurity and data protection solutions for business. Previously, Slaby was an industry analyst covering cybersecurity, cloud computing and networking at Forrester Research, HFS Research, Yankee Group and The Info Pro, and has held a variety of technical and marketing roles at cybersecurity and networking vendors.

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Sandra Joyce

VP, Mandiant Intelligence

Sandra Joyce is a cybersecurity leader, leading Mandiant Intelligence since 2017.  She oversees threat research activities and operations of the Mandiant Intelligence organization.  Sandra joined Google in 2022, following Google’s acquisition of Mandiant. Sandra is an officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, sits on the Board of Visitors and is a faculty member at National Intelligence University.    She is regularly featured in international print and broadcast media to include CNN, NBC, Bloomberg, BBC, NPR, Wall Street Journal, Deutsche Welle, and others.

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Bridget Bratt

Associate Director, Data Protection Strategy at Protiviti

Dr. Bratt is a data strategy thought leader with over 25 years of technology experience in various roles. With a deep-rooted passion for harnessing the power of data to drive transformative change, she has dedicated her career to the convergence of technology, data governance, protection, and strategy. Dr. Bratt’s visionary approach has led to the implementation of data strategies that have not only improved efficiencies but also driven innovation and competitive advantage in various sectors. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Bratt is a mentor, educator, and advocate for the next generation of data strategists and professionals. She actively engages with aspiring data professionals, sharing her knowledge and providing guidance to help them navigate the ever-evolving technology landscape. Dr. Bratt is a seasoned conference speaker, most recently on the topics of AI and Insurance, DLP Assessments, and How to Implement a Data Protection Program. Dr. Bratt received her MBA with a focus on Organizational Leadership and her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Leadership and Culture from Franklin University and holds a Certified Change Management Professional designation from ProsciBadge Copyright outline.

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Jerry Chapman

Accomplished Identity and Security Leader, Numberline Security

Jerry Chapman is a highly experienced and innovative Identity and Security Strategist with a proven track record in the realm of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Security. With over 25 years of industry experience, Jerry has guided numerous clients in the design and implementation of their enterprise IAM strategies, in ways that align with both security and business objectives. His job roles have spanned enterprise architecture, solution engineering, and software architecture and development. Jerry is active in the technical working group at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), where he was the group’s original Technical Architect. Jerry is co-author of the well-regarded book Zero Trust Security: An Enterprise Guide, is a certified Forrester Zero Trust Strategist, has a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and is currently pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Jason Garbis

Founder and Principal, Numberline Security

Jason Garbis is an experienced contributor and influencer within the information security industry, with a focus on Zero Trust. He has authored two books on Zero Trust security, is co-chair of the Zero Trust Working Group at the Cloud Security Alliance, and is a frequent contributor to and speaker at industry conferences. In his roles at Numberline, he helps organizations prepare for, define, and execute effective Zero Trust strategies. Jason holds a CISSP certification, has a BS in Computer Science from Cornell University, and an MBA from Northeastern. Professionally, he has over 20 years of experience in the areas of Identity Management, Enterprise Security Architectures, Network Security, and Security Strategy. Previously, he served as Chief Product Officer at Appgate, and held leadership roles at security firms including RSA and Aveksa.

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Lisa Plaggemier

Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance

Lisa Plaggemier is Interim Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Lisa is a trailblazer in security awareness and education, and is a prominent security influencer with a proven track record of engaging and empowering businesses and their employees to protect themselves and their data. Lisa has held executive roles with the Ford Motor Company, CDK Global, InfoSec and MediaPRO, and is a frequent speaker at major events including RSA, Gartner and SANS. She is a University of Michigan graduate (Go Blue!) and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.

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Theo Zafirakos

CISO, Professional Services Lead, Fortra’s Terranova Security

Theo is an experienced CISO, trusted cyber security advisor, and expert in security awareness strategy, governance, privacy, and more. He works with security leaders worldwide to help identify, evaluate, and manage security awareness strategies that align with their organizational objectives. He’s also responsible for internal cyber security policies and awareness initiatives at Terranova Security. Theo leads the Professional Services team in the implementation and execution of personalized security awareness training campaigns. He also helps organizations assess their security awareness training program's success with actionable metrics that facilitate long-term optimization and growth. Before joining Terranova Security, Theo spent 20 years at Canadian National Railway (CN), a leading North American transportation and logistics. In his role as CISO, he was responsible for the information security and governance strategy. Theo regularly speaks about security awareness and phishing simulation training at in-person and virtual industry events. He lives in Montreal, QC, and enjoys traveling, cooking, board games, and spending time with his family.

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Eddie Glenn

Product Marketing, Digicert

Eddie Glenn manages DigiCert's Product Marketing Software portfolio and helps to champion the topic of software supply chain security. Glenn has decades of experience in software development, software process, DevOps, DevSecOps and cybersecurity. He started his career writing safety-critical software for aircraft. He has worked for Venafi, Rational Software, IBM and Wind River as well as companies that specialize in software development tools, DevOps, and cybersecurity.

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Eddie Glenn

Product Marketing, Digicert

Eddie Glenn manages DigiCert's Product Marketing Software portfolio and helps to champion the topic of software supply chain security. Glenn has decades of experience in software development, software process, DevOps, DevSecOps and cybersecurity. He started his career writing safety-critical software for aircraft. He has worked for Venafi, Rational Software, IBM and Wind River as well as companies that specialize in software development tools, DevOps, and cybersecurity.

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Joe Nicastro

Field CTO, Legit Security

Joe Nicastro is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over a decade of experience in the field, specializing in application security for the past five years. With a diverse background working at industry-leading companies, including Toshiba, Veracode, Sonatype, Apiiro, and Legit Security, Joe has honed his skills and knowledge in securing digital landscapes. In addition to his professional journey, Joe has a passion for sharing his expertise and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. In this capacity, Joe has spent several years as an instructor at a cybersecurity boot camp, imparting invaluable knowledge to aspiring security enthusiasts, as well as playing an active role in fostering industry collaboration and knowledge-sharing as a key contributor to the OWASP chapter in Kansas City.

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Kolby Weisenburger

Solutions Engineering Director, Legit Security

Kolby Weisenburger leads the global solutions engineering team at Legit Security, where she focuses on contextualizing software vulnerabilities for developers to CISOs alike. Prior to Legit, Kolby led the enterprise and strategic SE functions at Snyk, was a product manager within the ETL/DevOps EdTech space, and, once upon a time, identified exoplanets orbiting single and binary star systems. Outside of developer and security advocacy, you can usually find Kolby finishing a puzzle, visiting the latest and greatest brewery, or rewatching Top Gun with her 20-pound cat (who thinks he's a dog), Goose.

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Anand Sridharan

Senior Manager, Security Engineering, Snowflake

Anand has over two decades of deep technical experience with the last 7 years focused in the Security domain. At Snowflake, Anand heads the Enterprise Application Security function within the larger Corporate Security organization. Anand and his team drive initiatives across 3 key pillars - SaaS Security, Cloud Security and DevSecOps. Prior to Snowflake, Anand spent 5 years in the AWS Security Assurance organization, where he and his team drove AWS-wide Security, Compliance and Privacy initiatives. Anand holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of Mississippi and an MBA from The George Washington University.

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Brad Williams

Senior Security Engineer, Snowflake

The majority of Brad’s 9 years in the cyber security industry has been focused on implementing & securing cloud architectures across highly regulated industries. As a graduate of SANS Institute's Cloud Security graduate program, his exposure to best practices across all three major cloud providers has uniquely positioned him to help leadership make informed decisions while navigating the challenges unique to being a Cloud-First enterprise. In his role at Snowflake, he has also worked to expand the use cases for Snowflake Cybersecurity workloads by engaging with security vendors to help build connected applications that reduce security data silos for the enterprise.

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James McQuiggan

Security Awareness Advocate, KnowBe4

James McQuiggan is a Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4. Prior to joining KnowBe4, McQuiggan worked for Siemens for 18 years where he was responsible for various roles, including Product & Solution Security Officer for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. In addition to his work at Siemens, McQuiggan is also a part-time faculty professor at Valencia College in the Engineering, Computer Programming & Technology Division.

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Hiroshi Doi

Product Marketing Manager at Acronis

Doi is a seasoned IT professional with 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves as Product Marketing Manager at Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection. Doi has been instrumental in promoting the development and deployment of Acronis' cyber protection software and SaaS solutions in the Japanese market.

His expertise spans a wide spectrum of IT disciplines, including mini-computer control software programming, MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and DCIM (data center infrastructure management system) product management. With a rich tapestry of business experience and insights, Doi is a true "fighting middle generation" warrior dedicated to safeguarding information assets and the IT society from the ever-evolving threat landscape.

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Andrew Kopcienski

Principal Analyst, Mandiant Intelligence

Andrew Kopcienski is a principal analyst for the Mandiant Communications Center, with ten years experience in cyber intelligence.

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Eric Van Woerden

Senior Manager, Network Security, Palo Alto Networks Americas

Eric Van Woerden is a Senior Manager within Palo Alto Networks' Network Security product group. His primary focus is helping customers achieve Zero Trust across all vulnerable environments by leveraging a consolidated, AI-powered Network Security platform. Since beginning his cybersecurity career in 2012, Eric spends most of his time collaborating with customers and partners to ensure Palo Alto Networks delivers solutions that solve real customer problems. Previous to joining Palo Alto Networks, Eric was part of Microsoft IT's Infosec organization and has been working in technology for over 20 years.

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