Phoenix Cybersecurity Conference
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Hybrid
Join Us in Phoenix 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!
Fireside Chat
Real Talk: Leadership, Lessons & the Road Ahead
Michael Manrod
Chief Information Security Officer Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Bianca Lochner, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer City of Scottsdale
Errika Celsy
Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer Arizona Department of Homeland Security
Michael McAndrews
Chief Information Security Officer Archwell Holdings
Joshua Wycoff
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Bindi Davé
Deputy CISO DigiCert
James Baird
Chief Information Security Officer GoTo Foods
Steven Murray
Chief Information Security Officer / VCISO GXO Logistics, Inc.
Derek Cunningham
Vice President, Security & Chief Information Security Officer ScriptPro
John Parsons
Chief Technology & Operations Officer Integro Bank
Dara Gibson
President InfraGard Arizona Members Alliance
Sponsors
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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
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Presentation
Cyber Defense Strategies For Earlier Detection and Faster Response
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Presentation
Fortifying Data Resilience: When Backups Become Back Doors to Cyberthreats
Ransomware threats don’t discriminate. And as the industry’s leading provider of data resilience solutions, we’ve seen it all here at Veeam. Public sector organizations are just as likely to be targeted as those in the private sector, and the stakes can be even higher. Veeam’s latest Ransomware Trends Report exposes critical vulnerabilities and highlights why relying solely on backups is no longer enough to ensure resilience. In this session, Senior Systems Engineer Benjamin Petersen will unpack the most common oversights that leave organizations — government, education, healthcare, and beyond — exposed to cyberthreats, especially when backups become an overlooked back door in your security strategy.
Drawing from real-world incidents and hard-earned lessons, Benjamin will share what he wishes every IT professional knew before facing a ransomware or security breach event. You’ll leave with actionable insights, practical guidance, and research-backed recommendations to help you strengthen your data resilience. Whether you’re securing sensitive public sector data or safeguarding private enterprise information, this session will equip you to prepare for tomorrow’s threats today.
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Presentation
The Current Threat Landscape Requires a Unique Approach
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Cyber Security Fundamentals
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Lunch
Fireside Chat
Real Talk: Leadership, Lessons & the Road Ahead
Joshua Wycoff
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
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Presentation
The Ransomware Diaries: Tales of Attack, Response, and Resilience
The modern cybersecurity landscape is a high-stakes diary of evolving threats, and with this presentation, we will take you inside a day in the life of a modern ransomware attack, illustrating how the game is changing with the help of AI. The financial fallout is staggering, with losses continuing to grow for businesses of all sizes. The average cost of a ransomware attack can be in the millions, but the reputational damage and operational disruption are often far greater.
We will cover why ransomware is so successful today referencing leading industry cyber threat reports and show that a prevention approach to security is not enough. We will demonstrate why a proactive posture is essential for survival and security resilience that delivers far more favorable outcomes.
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Presentation
What Good Looks Like: A Story-Driven Guide to Building Lasting Cybersecurity Programs
- Key controls and governance processes that form the bedrock of every high-functioning cybersecurity program
- Practical playbooks and frameworks you can adopt to scale quickly and build maturity while still responding to daily fires
- How to align program structure to business context—whether you’re supporting healthcare, public sector, or private enterprise
- Common pitfalls to avoid when building a program while running it (hint: it’s more common than you think)
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Cyber Security Predictions
Presentation
Every APP & API Needs DDoS Protection
The escalating sophistication and scale of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks pose a significant threat to online services. Traditional, centralized security approaches often struggle to keep pace with these evolving threats, leading to service disruptions and financial losses. This presentation will explore the critical need for a modern, multi-layered DDoS defense strategy. We will delve into the limitations of legacy systems and examine the advantages of distributed mitigation techniques, focusing on real-time anomaly detection, intelligent traffic filtering, and protocol scrubbing. By emphasizing the importance of a flexible and adaptable security posture, this session will provide an overview of best practices for safeguarding online infrastructure against the growing tide of DDoS attacks, highlighting the necessity of scalable, geographically distributed solutions for robust protection.
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