Dallas Cybersecurity Conference

Thursday, January 30, 2025

House of Blues Dallas

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Join Us in Dallas for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!

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!

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“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”

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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

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8:00 am

Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking

Presentation

9:00 am

The New Era of Deception: AI, Deep Fakes, and the Dark Web

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming social engineering tactics. Join Morgan Trust as he discusses the evolution of AI as a threat factor and how, by leveraging AI, attackers can automate and enhance phishing schemes, creating highly personalized and convincing messages that are more accurate and effective. You won’t want read more…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming social engineering tactics. Join Morgan Trust as he discusses the evolution of AI as a threat factor and how, by leveraging AI, attackers can automate and enhance phishing schemes, creating highly personalized and convincing messages that are more accurate and effective. You won’t want to miss this cutting-edge talk from a Pen Tester on the front lines

Bio

Morgan Trust

Associate Pen Tester, FRSecure

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Presentation

9:30 am

Securing the Future: Cyber Risk Insurance Essentials in an AI-Driven Digital Landscape

Bio

Raymond Neff

Solution Architect ESET

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10:00 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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Presentation

10:30 am

The Hidden Risks of GenAI: Challenges in Detecting Data Leaks in GenAI/LLM Transactions

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed how businesses operate, but it also introduces new security risks. Sensitive data can inadvertently leak during interactions with these tools, as seen in high-profile incidents like the Samsung data leak (https://mashable.com/article/samsung-chatgpt-leak-details) Also, Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) read more…

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has transformed how businesses operate, but it also introduces new security risks. Sensitive data can inadvertently leak during interactions with these tools, as seen in high-profile incidents like the Samsung data leak (https://mashable.com/article/samsung-chatgpt-leak-details)

Also, Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools are ill-equipped to detect and prevent such leaks in LLM transactions, creating significant security blind spots.

In this session, we will examine few real-world examples of AI-related data exposure, explore why LLM transactions pose unique challenges for existing security frameworks, and discuss practical approaches to mitigating these risks. Attendees will gain insights into evolving their DLP strategies to address the dynamic threats posed by GenAI tools in enterprise environments.

Bio

Kasi Annamalai

Senior Director of Product Management – AI Security Aryaka Networks

Sponsored by

Presentation

11:00 am

Rethinking Cybersecurity for Covert Application Risks

Application and API security are stuck in a spin cycle that AI can’t save. The prevailing approach relies on developers to fix vulnerabilities while holding SecOps teams accountable for breaches, creating an unsustainable dynamic. It’s time to rethink the strategy: by detecting and responding to both attacks and vulnerabilities directly read more…
Application and API security are stuck in a spin cycle that AI can’t save. The prevailing approach relies on developers to fix vulnerabilities while holding SecOps teams accountable for breaches, creating an unsustainable dynamic. It’s time to rethink the strategy: by detecting and responding to both attacks and vulnerabilities directly in production. Join us to see how you can evolve your security program with Application Detection and Response (ADR) to achieve more effective, efficient security.
Bio

Ethan Shimooka

Senior Sales Engineer Contrast Security

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11:30 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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11:45 am

Lunch

Keynote

12:00 pm

Stormy Weather: A Cybersecurity and Leadership Philosophy for the Age of AI

Bio

Brendon McCaulley

Chief Information Security Officer, ConnexPay Vice President - North Texas ISSA
1:00 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Presentation

1:30 pm

SOC Strategies for Detecting Earlier and Responding Faster

Bio

John Minasyan

Chief Operating Officer LMNTRIX

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Presentation

2:00 pm

Data Security in a SaaS, Cloud and Gen AI Era: Lessons Learnt and Best Practices for CISOs and Security Practitioners

As SaaS applications like O365, Google workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Atlassian, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Gen AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot dominate modern workflows, they also introduce complex security challenges for CISOs, security leaders, engineers, and practitioners. These include expanding attack surfaces, misconfigured systems, and sensitive data exposures, all read more…

As SaaS applications like O365, Google workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Atlassian, cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Gen AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot dominate modern workflows, they also introduce complex security challenges for CISOs, security leaders, engineers, and practitioners. These include expanding attack surfaces, misconfigured systems, and sensitive data exposures, all of which demand innovative solutions beyond traditional security tools.

In this session, we’ll dive into:

Emerging risks in SaaS, cloud, and Gen AI environments, including real-world examples of breaches and misconfigurations.

Actionable strategies to gain full visibility into sensitive data, enforce compliance, and protect against insider and external threats.

Case studies highlighting successful approaches to securing sensitive data in Gen AI workflows and SaaS platforms.

• Future trends such as Zero Trust principles and AI-driven security automation that will reshape how we protect organizational data.

Designed for CISOs and security practitioners, this talk offers practical takeaways to enhance your data security posture while balancing productivity and compliance in a SaaS-first, AI-driven era.

Bio

Aatish Mandelecha

Founder and CEO Strac

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2:30 pm

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Presentation

2:45 pm

Runtime Risk: The Enemy You Don't Know

How do you defend against a threat you can’t see? Research confirms that 60-80% of all breaches involve the successful exploitation of code weaknesses – and yet, ironically, this is where teams have the least context. The good news is, observability data can help – and we’ll unpack this opportunity read more…

How do you defend against a threat you can’t see? Research confirms that 60-80% of all breaches involve the successful exploitation of code weaknesses – and yet, ironically, this is where teams have the least context. The good news is, observability data can help – and we’ll unpack this opportunity together in the session.

Bio

Justin Nichols

Lead Security Solutions Engineer Dynatrace

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Presentation

3:15 pm

From Reactive to Proactive: How Agentic AI can help shape a Cyber Analysts Workflow

Join this session where we will dive into the role of AI in enhancing analysts, workflows, and intelligence gathering.

Join this session where we will dive into the role of AI in enhancing analysts, workflows, and intelligence gathering.

Bio

Joe Miller

Director of Product Polarity by ThreatConnect

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3:45 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Panel Discussion

4:00 pm

"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"

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Joe Paul

Cybersecurity Compliance Leader & Deputy CISO Choreograph
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Phillip Wylie

Penetration Tester | Instructor | Keynote & International Speaker | Best Selling Author | Podcast Host Horizion3.ai
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James Carpenter

CISO/CTO Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
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Ogechi Ugwulebo

Chief Information Security Officer Founder, Women in STEM Leadership
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Catherine Wiles

Director of Infrastructure and Security Farmer Brothers Coffee
5:00 pm

Closing Remarks