Tampa Cybersecurity Conference
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Hybrid
Join Us in Tampa 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
Rob de Cespedes III
Chief Information Security Officer General Genomics Inc.
I have always found security, both cyber and physical, to be an incredibly entertaining space to work in. Over the years, wearing many hats, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some amazing teams on 3 continents doing red and blue team work and securing a wide range of environments for an incredibly diverse set of scenarios.
As Chief Information Security Officer, my focus on proactive threat management through cutting-edge technologies and methodologies has been at the forefront of what I keep my teams concentrating on. Security policy, disaster recovery preparedness, and client/employee education have been an incredibly important part of my priorities with every single engagement. With a dedication to continuous improvement and service excellence, I strive to create a secure digital landscape, empowering stakeholders with confidence in their cybersecurity infrastructure.
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Stephan Gonzalez
Chief Information Security Officer Achieva Credit Union
Daniel Jarboe
SVP of IT & CISO American Coastal Insurance Corporation
Rich Latayan
Chief Information Security Officer AAA National
Rob de Cespedes III
Chief Information Security Officer General Genomics Inc.
Valerie Perlowitz
Senior Vice President WiCyS Florida Affiliate
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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Tampa Airport Marriott
Agenda
Times are subject to change
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
Presentation
Rebuild Your Software Security Program from the Breach Up
In this session, hear the story of four people caught in the aftermath of a breach: a developer, a SecOps lead, an AppSec engineer, and a compliance officer. All working in good faith. All stuck in a broken system.
This talk will introduce a new blueprint for modern software defense, modeled on the smartest of cities that have instrumented infrastructure to see, adapt, and respond in real time. Walk away with a prescriptive framework – based on context, coordination, and culture – that teams can use to stop guessing and start defending.
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Presentation
Shall I Certify You Sir?
Have you been tasked with obtaining a certification for your company? Which one? How? What does this involve? These questions and more will be answered so that you can gain support from your company and know which standard/frameworks are right for you.
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Sponsor Networking Time
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Tricks for Endpoint Security
Building a Response Strategy
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Lunch
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Current Risk Management
Presentation
A Governance-Driven Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue. It’s a core component of strategic business leadership and organizational resilience that must be embedded into the fabric of enterprise governance. This session explores how a governance-driven, holistic approach to cybersecurity empowers organizations to align security initiatives with business objectives, manage risk proactively, and build resilience across all operational domains.
Attendees will gain insights into establishing executive accountability, defining clear roles and responsibilities, and integrating cybersecurity into strategic planning, compliance, and enterprise risk management frameworks. Real-world examples will illustrate how governance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls can be leveraged not only to enhance security posture but to strengthen organizational decision-making and drive sustainable value.
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What is Cloud Security
Presentation
Cyber Risk Quantification – A Smarter Approach to Cyber Resilience
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Quantifies Potential Cyber Financial Risks (assign dollar values to cyber risk scenarios)
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Optimizes Investments (ensures spending is aligned with the highest cyber risk areas)
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Supports Compliance and Insurance Needs (provides defensible metrics for compliance and cyber insurance)
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Enhances Executive-Level Communications (translate cybersecurity into business terms executives understand)
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