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Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.
Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing our honorary attendees receiving an Award of Excellence!
Join us live for breakfast, lunch, and a wrap up cocktail happy hour!
Keynote Speaker
“GenAI and Deepfake”
Connie Matthews
Founder & CEO ReynCon Educational Services & Training
Connie Matthews Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of ReynCon, a cybersecurity training and consulting provider. She is a passionate cybersecurity and technology expert who has worked in the industry for over 25 years. Under Connie’s leadership, ReynCon is dedicated to transforming businesses through comprehensive InfoSec/Cybersecurity training and development. Their programs drive positive changes, empowering companies to upskill their teams and stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Connie’s contributions to the Ohio tech industry have not gone unnoticed.
She has served on the Central Ohio ISSA board for 18 years and also serves on the ISSA International board.
She has been honored as one of the 11 recipients of Verizon’s inaugural Ohio Trailblazers Award, a testament to her innovative approach and leadership. Her excellence in cybersecurity has also earned her recognition as a finalist for the prestigious Cyber Security Woman of The World and Cyber Security Woman Volunteer awards.
Jason Montgomery
Director, CISO, Principal Technical Consultant, & Course Author & Instructor ReynCon Educational Services & Training
Jason is a consultant, technical trainer, and course author at ReynCon Security, specializing in cybersecurity and GenAI.
Jason is an entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of combined experience in systems, software, and cybersecurity engineering. He co-founded and served as CTO at two ML/AI startups in Ohio: Nexosis (acquired by DataRobot in 2018) and Mantium, a Generative AI Security-focused company. Before Mantium, he was VP of Enterprise Security and Product Security at DataRobot. Earlier in his career, Jason was a Security Researcher at Veracode and a cybersecurity engineer at American Electric Power, where he helped secure the smart grid. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies, including the Department of Defense, with a focus on system hardening and application security. He contributed to the GIAC Secure Software Programmer Steering Committee, authored security chapters for a Wiley publication in 2009, developed and taught secure coding courses for the SANS Institute, and holds two patents in the field of AI.
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Jana Moore
Chief Information Security Officer Belron® International
Julie Zwayer
Vice President, Technology and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Controls BreadFinancial
Jennifer Zacharias
Chief Information Security Officer Peoples Bank
Kevin Wohlever
Deputy CISO State of Ohio
Tre Smith
Chief Information Security Officer Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University


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“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”

FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training to C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers).
Join us for a day with multiple illuminating presentations and a panel discussion featuring C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks, demo the newest technology, and discover the cutting-edge security approaches to prepare you for the future of the Cyber World.
You will gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from even the most advanced Cyber Threats. Interact with the world’s security leaders and your peers to gather details on other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.

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Agenda
Times are subject to change
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
Identifying Threats in your Workplace
Defending Against Data Breaches
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
What is Cloud Security
Current Risk Management
Sponsor Networking Time
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Lunch
Keynote
GenAI and Deepfake
Jason Montgomery
Director, CISO, Principal Technical Consultant, & Course Author & Instructor ReynCon Educational Services & Training
Sponsor Networking Time
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Security Blindspots
Building a Response Strategy
Sponsor Networking Time
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Tricks for Endpoint Security
Communicating Risk
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!