Chad is a Cybersecurity Specialist and Field CISO at Infoblox. He has a background in network security architecture and security program management. With over 20 years experience in the industry, he is responsible for architecting secure online environments for some of the largest retailers, service providers, and government agencies.
In his last role as a customer, he had information security responsibility for a financial institution with 25 billion in assets, where he led the development and management of a comprehensive security program for almost a decade.
Today Chad focuses on ways to use emerging technology, including recent innovations in threat intelligence and DNS, to solve security and business challenges.
Chris’s experience centers mainly around endpoint security, compliance, and insider risk. Chris specializes in solving customer problems and selling with a consultative approach.
He has spoken about his experiences at Blackhat and GrrCON as well as numerous vendor specific conferences.
John Engates is Field Chief Technology Officer at Cloudflare and leads the global Field CTO organization. With almost 30 years of experience, he has also held CTO roles at NTT Global Networks and Rackspace Technology, Inc.
John’s expertise has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth for various organizations. Early in his career, he helped launch one of the first ISPs in his home state of Texas, and has since advised numerous startups and is currently a board member for a private Texas-based manufacturer.
Mike Jordan is an experienced technical creative with more than 25 years of experience as a Sales Engineer, Corporate Trainer, Software Architect, and Technical Solutions Architect supporting Fortune 100 companies.
Tony has held various roles over the years such as Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer and Technical Architect, yet he has experienced much more than those titles may suggest. He has successfully implemented several multimillion-dollar technology refreshes, designed several data centers, lead large scale cloud migrations, and engineered numerous infrastructure and security solutions over his years of experience.
As a Solutions Architect for IP Pathways, he loves being able to utilize his experience to design, architect, and roadmap technology solutions to help our customers address technology and business challenges in a secure and cost-effective manner.
Dan McIntyre serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Cyber Operations at Conquest Cyber and CTO and has 18 years of technical experience leading large, complex, and technology-driven organizations and cyber programs.
Dan leads our teams working with customers in our nation’s defense industrial base and critical infrastructure sectors to deliver world-class cybersecurity monitoring services and the enablement of technology platforms to ensure compliance, maturity, and effectiveness against threats. Prior to joining Conquest, Dan served as the Senior Director & Senior Principal Federal Technology Architect within a large international Healthcare IT organization.
Dan has a passion for building strong customer relationships and a demonstrated track record in creating a shared sense of mission and purpose to drive engagement, inspire the team and maximize results for all stakeholders. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Iowa and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Donny Hubener serves as Information Security Department Manager at Burns & McDonnell with over 15 years of dedicated cybersecurity experience. Donny is responsible for overseeing the Information Security program that includes responding to threats, protecting against vulnerabilities, providing cybersecurity governance, maintaining compliance, and reducing cybersecurity risk to the company. Donny is currently the Vice President of the (ISC)2 Kansas City security chapter that meets each month to discuss security topics, and he is actively engaged in other security chapters in the Kansas City community.
Robert is a Solution Architect with a strong background in Application Security. His prior experience includes Observability and Applications Performance Management, Enterprise Applications Integration, and Embedded Systems. Robert holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California.
• Senior Engineer, Information Security and Risk
• Shawnee Mission School Board – West District
• Global Diversity & Inclusion Advisor, Board Member
• Communications Chair, Board Member – WiS-KC
• Educator of the Year – ICMCP
• STEM/Emerging Tech Consultant
• Global Keynote Speaker
Cardinal Health: As Global Lead of Security Awareness, I manage the collaborative global efforts of information security and awareness. Cardinal Health is the largest Fortune 500 healthcare services and products company.
Shawnee Mission School Board: Elected as the first Black school board member. I govern the West district of the Shawnee Mission, Kansas schools for a 4-year term. We are one of the largest school districts in the state of Kansas.
XR Safety Initiative (XRSI): Advise XRSI on global diversity and inclusion policy, perspectives, and standards within the Cybersecurity and XR ecosystem. Govern strategic implementation of global initiatives on establishing baseline standards and discovery of novel cyber attacks in emerging technologies. www.xrsi.org
The STEM Broker, LLC: Influence, advocate, and execute customized immersive tech and STEM initiatives, programs, and events for organizations to implement and/or further enhance their diversity and inclusion objectives. Follow @TheSTEMBroker. Visit www.thestembroker.com for more details.
Contributor:
2020 – “Immersive Technology Standards for Accessibility, Inclusion, Ethics, and Safety”
Author:
2016 – “The Top 5 Rules of Engagement for Parents Raising A Girl in STEM” (eBook)
2014 – “The Soul of a Single Parent: How to Snapback and Get Your Swag On”
2012 – “Good Bosses Gone Bad: How to Survive the Workplace When Your Boss Sucks”
Reanna Schultz is from Kansas City, MO, and attended the University of Central Missouri (UCM). She graduated in 2020 with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity: Information Assurance. During her studies, Reanna published research on phishing landscape and security education. Reanna brought her findings back to the industry and presented security education solutions and hardening at Information Security conferences across the United States.
Reanna volunteers as a National Cyber League coach and STEM mentor for the Girl Scouts of America. Reanna also provides her industry expertise by doing guest speaker talks for numerous colleges and high schools across the Midwest for STEM students. Besides being a part-time Cybersecurity instructor through UCM, Reanna works as a Team Lead at Garmin and directly reports out of their SOC.
Kansas City Cybersecurity Conference
Thursday, June 8, 2023
In Person
Earn up to 10 CPE credits
About the Event
FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce.
Join us as we talk with a panel of C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks.
Educating C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers) on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build Cyber Resilient organizations.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”
Gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from advanced Cyber Threats. Demo the newest technology, and interact with the world’s security leaders and gain other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.
The FutureCon community will keep you updated on the future of the Cyberworld and allow you to interact with your peers and the world’s security leaders.
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Keynote Speaker
“Embracing Disruption”
Britney Kennedy
Global BISO & Business Partnership Cardinal Health
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
“Cybersecurity Leaders and Experts on Current Cyberthreats and Practices”
Gold Sponsors
Over the past 20 years, we’ve been recognized as a leader with 50 percent market share in core network services, which includes Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP address management (IPAM), collectively known as DDI. Building upon this proven foundation, we’re bringing DDI and core network services to the next level with our Secure Cloud-Managed Network Services. This enables all customers to go to the next level that’s right for them—whether their networks are completely on-premises, full cloud or hybrid cloud.
For organizations with valuable data or brand, Next Reveal is a user-centric data protection solution that uncovers risk, educates employees and fulfills security, compliance and regulatory needs. Unlike legacy DLP, Next is a flexible, cloud-native, AI/ML powered solution built for today’s threat landscape.
Cloudflare, Inc (www.cloudflare.com / @cloudflare) is on a mission to help build a better Internet. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare have all traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with each new site added. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer, named the Most Innovative Network & Internet Technology Company for two years running by the Wall Street Journal, and ranked among the world’s 50 most innovative companies by Fast Company. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Cloudflare has offices in Austin, TX, Champaign, IL, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
Darktrace is the world’s leading cyber AI company and the creator of Autonomous Response technology. It provides comprehensive, enterprise-wide cyber defense to over 4,000 organizations worldwide, protecting the cloud, email, IoT, traditional networks, endpoints and industrial systems.
A self-learning technology, Darktrace AI autonomously detects, investigates and responds to advanced cyber-threats, including insider threat, remote working risks, ransomware, data loss and supply chain vulnerabilities.
The company has 1,300 employees and 44 office locations, with headquarters in Cambridge, UK and San Francisco. Every 3 seconds, Darktrace AI fights back against a cyber-threat, preventing it from causing damage.
Information Technology has become a vital part of today’s business. Technology enables you to operate in ways that were impossible a generation ago. Modern technology does more than keep your business running smoothly, it connects customers, employees, suppliers and partners to communicate better, plus enables business leaders to manage costs more efficiently, and sell products and services in new and different ways.
IP Pathways believes capital investments in technology should help businesses grow revenue, increase customer satisfaction, drive efficiencies, lower costs and create a competitive advantage. At IP Pathways, our mission is to be an expert provider of hybrid IT solutions by delivering world-class engineering services supported by high-touch customer service.
We were founded on a simple philosophy—do whatever it takes for the customer. We do this using a simple formula—deliver best-in-class technology and focus on the customer.
IP Pathways provides IT hardware and software, data center, cloud, professional and managed services, and hybrid IT solutions to small, medium-sized and enterprise customers throughout the Midwest. Our award-winning engineering team architects, implements, monitors, supports and manages private and hybrid cloud solutions for your data center, our data center or any data center. Named by CRN Magazine in 2015 as one of the 250 most certified, 500 largest and 100 fastest growing IT service providers in North America, IP Pathways helps IT move at the speed of business.
At Conquest, we partner with critical infrastructure organizations and government agencies to build cyber resiliency by connecting IT Operations and Security Operations with IT Risk Management. We achieve this by enabling foundational technology, providing capacity augmentation through SCyOps Solutions, and unifying cyber program management through the ARMED ATK platform.
Azul, provider of the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise, is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices, and the world’s most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul’s customers include 27% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes Top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, all 10 of the world’s Top 10 financial trading companies, and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday. Learn more at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.
Silver Sponsors
ColorTokens simplifies security for workloads everywhere. By making it easy to see security issues across different cloud deployment models, security products and stacks, including user and device visibility, it is easier for IT to be more efficient and secure. IT can take action and create protection zones and achieve compliance.
Okta is the World’s Identity Company. As the leading independent Identity partner, we free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. The most trusted brands trust Okta to enable secure access, authentication, and automation. With flexibility and neutrality at the core of our Okta Workforce Identity and Customer Identity Clouds, business leaders and developers can focus on innovation and accelerate digital transformation, thanks to customizable solutions and more than 7,000 pre-built integrations. We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Learn more at okta.com.
InNet partners with customers to design, deploy, and support a full suite of advanced technology solutions focusing upon enterprise and mid-market IT organizations and assisting in regards to networks, information security, business continuity, storage, cloud migration, virtualization and performance monitoring. As one of the most trusted solution providers in the Central and Eastern USA, InNet brings many years of valuable experience from a myriad of customer perspectives working with leading enterprise and corporate customers to deliver technology that meets business objectives.
Meet the Industry’s Only Context-Aware API Security Platform Traceable is the industry’s leading API Security company that helps organizations achieve API protection in a cloud-first, API-driven world. With an API Data Lake at the core of the platform, Traceable is the only intelligent and context-aware solution that powers complete API security – security posture management, threat protection and threat management across the entire Software Development Lifecycle – enabling organizations to minimize risk and maximize the value that APIs bring to their customers. – Discovery and Security Posture Management: Tackle API Sprawl, head-on. Instantly know where you are exposed. Enjoy automatic and continuous API discovery that gives you comprehensive visibility into all APIs, sensitive data flows, and risk posture – even as your environment changes. – Threat Protection: Detect and block all known and unknown API attacks, including internal and external API attacks, the OWASP web and API top 10, business logic abuse attacks, API abuse, API fraud, and sensitive data exfiltration. – Threat Management: Ensure you are ahead of attackers by searching through the transaction data lake for potential threats. Immediately discover the signs of reconnaissance and take action before the full attack.
LogicGate offers modern risk management technology empowering businesses to proactively transform risk enterprise-wide. Because risk is a team sport, we created the Risk Cloud Platform® — the most nimble and collaborative GRC solution out there. Rapidly adapt to changing business conditions. Confidently innovate and build new processes as you go. Collaborate on risk across your entire organization. Risk Cloud® gives you an interconnected view of risk across the organization that you just can’t get from point solutions. After all, great companies are built not by avoiding risks — but by choosing the right ones.
Partners
(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, (ISC)² offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, pragmatic approach to security. Our membership, more than 168,000 strong, is made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry.
Founded in 2012, the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) is a National 501(c)3 non-profit community, focused on empowering women to succeed in the cybersecurity industry. WSC’s mission is to advance women in cybersecurity careers by providing programs and partnerships that promote hands-on training, networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing and other professional opportunities.
WSC serves thousands of women across the globe by bringing awareness to, and advancing careers in, cybersecurity. The WSC community includes information security professionals, IT professionals, programmers, computer scientists and engineers, as well as women wanting to explore and join the field. Recognizing the importance of encouraging girls to embrace a future in STEM-related professions through its Cyberjutsu Girls Academy, WSC provides a unique hands-on curriculum focused on securing information technology. For more information, visit http://www.womenscyberjutsu.org.
The Pan Asian American Business Council (“PAABC”) is a non-profit organization consisting of Asian American businesses that would like to promote and grow their own and other Asian American businesses.
To enable Asian American owned businesses to develop and grow.
We put our heart and soul into this Cybersecurity Conference directory.
Way back in 2013 we had another website called “Concise Courses” which used to market and sell InfoSec training courses. We published a blog post listing all the upcoming InfoSec Conferences of that year, and Google loved the resource and put us right to the top of the search engines. That ‘accidental’ occurrence spawned this directory which is maintained by a small team comprising of Henry Dalziel and Charles Villaneuva and a bunch of freelance programmers.
What We Do:
We list, literally, every single Information Security conference, event and seminar within every niche in Cybersecurity.
We have a dedicated team that maintains our in-house tech stack, directory, and data curation.
Agenda
Times are subject to change
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
Presentation
The Weaponization of DNS
Focused on the security benefits of enterprise-grade DNS controls, this talk walks through how the trusting nature of DNS has been abused by threat actors for years.
Looking to turn the tables and use DNS to our advantage, we discuss how security practitioners can gain unprecedented visibility into client communications and stop attacks as early as possible in the communication process.
Presentation
Modern Data Protection
Protecting your data in a distributed world. From asset inventory to employee education, everything you need to think about when building or fine tuning your data protection program.
Sponsor Networking Time
Presentation
Digital Transformation, AI, & Cybersecurity: Surviving the Perfect Storm
This presentation by Cloudflare’s Field CTO, John Engates, navigates the complex convergence of digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity. Addressing the emerging cyber threats and regulatory challenges against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Engates offers effective strategies for resilience, performance, and security. The talk further underscores the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, and provides insights through relevant case studies to empower businesses to withstand the ‘perfect storm’ of our digital era.
Presentation
Digital Sovereignty
This talk will examine the growing call for sovereignty over digital assets in an increasingly cloud-focused world. We’ll look at how organizations need to review the governance model of IT resources, protect against new security risks, and reduce the effort to comply with more stringent regulations.
Finally, we will explore what digital sovereignty is made of, and how to mitigate some of the risks highlighted.
Networking
Sponsor Networking Time
Lunch
Keynote
“Embracing Disruption”
Sponsor Networking Time
Presentation
Leveraging an AI that Knows You, to Stay Ahead of Today’s Attacks
To protect organizations today and tomorrow, we are required to not only shift our thinking, but shift how we approach security within the context of our business operations. In this session, Darktrace will share how thousands of organisations are incorporating AI into their organizational ecosystem to bolster operational resilience by preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks – empowering businesses to deliver business as usual, while staying one step ahead of attackers.
Shielding Your IT Ecosystem: A Guide to Layered Security, Compliance and Awareness
Tony Parlato, Solutions Architect for IP Pathways will be discussing security as an ever-evolving landscape. In this presentation you will learn how organizations must stay one step ahead of the curve to protect themselves from malicious actors as new technologies and threats emerge. A comprehensive security strategy involves not only understanding the latest security trends and compliance requirements, but also implementing multiple layers of security to protect their systems and data.
Sponsor Networking Time
Presentation
Eliminate, Simplify, Automate
Presentation
Improving Software Supply Chain Security for Java Workloads
Current approaches to protecting the Software Supply Chain tend to rely on scanning or application instrumentation. These solutions suffer from the following drawbacks:
– They are generally point-in-time, which means they cannot see what is actually happening while workloads are continuously running in Production
– They create extra work and friction between stakeholders in the software development lifecycle
– Instrumentation approaches are intrusive and may introduce unacceptable overhead for Production workloads
This talk will introduce a JVM-native approach to securing the Java Software Supply Chain. A JVM-native approach introduces no extra work for anyone, while providing zero-overhead, continuous, code level Software Composition Analysis. It provides organizations with a continuous understanding of their Java workloads’ exposure to known vulnerabilities in all environments including Production.
