Houston Cybersecurity Conference
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Hybrid
Join Us in Houston 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!
Keynote Speaker
Ivelisse Torres
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer | Global Cyber & Information Security Officer Medtronic
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Anil Varghese
Chief Information Security Officer Francisco Partners
Anna (Eleni) Drier
Vice President, South Texas ISSA Director, InfraGard Houston
Paul Yoder
Associate Vice Chancellor Information Security - CISO Lone Star College
Ivelisse Torres
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer | Global Cyber & Information Security Officer Medtronic
Sponsors
Premier Platinum Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Partner
“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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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza
Agenda
Times are subject to change
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
The Future of Cyber Security
Cyber Security Predictions
Sponsor Networking Time
Zero Trust Security Framework
Your Guide to AI in Cyber Security
Sponsor Networking Time
Lunch
Keynote
Ivelisse Torres
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer | Global Cyber & Information Security Officer Medtronic
Sponsor Networking Time
Presentation
Beyond SIEMs, TIPs, and Feeds: Threat Intelligence as a Strategic Tool
Threat intelligence has become the latest requirement for organizations looking to bolster their security practices. Buy a feed or three, suck them into your SIEM, automate blocking IOCs, and check the box. And in many ways, that addresses a sizable chunk of the tactical and operational value of threat intel. However, a growing number of organizations are realizing that threat intel can also inform strategy: how and why we train our users, where we should be investing our security resources, and what kinds of conversations executive leadership should actually be having to avoid becoming the latest cautionary tale used to sell more feeds. Join Proofpoint to learn about the increasingly strategic role of threat intelligence modern businesses.