Presentation: Building an AI Acceptable Use policy for your employeesThe race to allow employees to embrace and use Generative AI (Gen AI), while also ensuring proper AI safety guardrails is on. The balance between not falling behind and following security, compliance and client requirements... Read More →
Since 2007, Audrey Russo has led the technology business sector for SWPA as President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the oldest & largest technology trade association in North America. Russo facilitates strong interaction across all sectors of the economy. She has an... Read More →
Director and Bosch Distinguished Professor in Security and Privacy Technologies, CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Lorrie Faith Cranor is the Director and Bosch Distinguished Professor of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute and FORE Systems University Professor of Computer Science and of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. She directs the CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory (C... Read More →
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and breaches increasingly inevitable, organizations must shift their focus from solely preventing attacks to ensuring resilience and rapid recovery. This panel will explore how CISOs are building cyber resilience through robust incident response planning, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity measures. Experts will discuss best practices for minimizing downtime, containing breaches, and swiftly restoring operations while mitigating financial and reputational damage.
Technical Director - CERT Division, Software Engineering Institute | CMU
Matthew Butkovic is the technical director of the Cyber Risk and Resilience Directorate in the CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Butkovic performs critical infrastructure protection research and develops methods, tools, and techniques... Read More →
Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President, Dollar Bank, FSB.
Dr. Trebor Z. Evans serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and as a Senior Vice President (SVP) at Dollar Bank, FSB. Since opening in 1855, Dollar Bank has grown to become one of the largest mutual banks in the country, serving customers in western PA, northeast OH... Read More →
Puja Shah is a cybersecurity professional specializing in cyber resilience and business continuity best practices, risk management, and regulatory remediation. With a deep understanding of evolving cyber threats, Puja specializes in helping organizations develop strategies to withstand... Read More →
Peter M. Zwieryznski is the Director of Information Security at Koppers Inc., bringing extensive experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and network engineering. Before stepping into his current role, he served as the company’s Information Security Architect and primary Network... Read More →
Angela Foglia is a forward-thinking IT leader and technology strategist with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise-wide digital transformation and optimizing IT operations. Her expertise spans IT governance, risk management, cloud infrastructures, and compliance—key themes... Read More →
Vice President of Information Security, C3 Complete
Jonathan serves as a Vice President of Information Security for C3-COMPLETE. His security and compliance expertise spans over 16+ years and focuses on infrastructure design, risk assessments, and leading complex security & compliance management projects.Jonathan brings a deep understanding... Read More →
CISO and Manger of Cyber Security Operations Team, Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Danielle Bush Gerko is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Manager of the Cyber Security Operations Team at Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC). In this role, she oversees the organization’s Security Operations Center (SOC), mentors staff, manages budgets, and... Read More →
Sam Merrell has been the Chief Information Security Officer at Kennametal, Inc. since 2021, leading the maturation of its global Security and Compliance program to protect manufacturing operations and meet complex regulatory requirements. Previously, he was Head of Cyber Intelligence... Read More →
Member Chair, Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Matt Meade concentrates his practice in the area of data security providing advice to clients regarding data breaches, information and records management, and other areas concerning data security. Matt helps clients identify business risks associated with the use and storage of sensitive... Read More →
Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, Defense Innovation Unit
Liz Young McNally serves as the Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, at the Defense Innovation Unit. In this role she brings her diverse experiences from the private sector, the military, and the not-for-profit sector to lead DIU’s collaboration with the commercial tech sector... Read More →
RVP of Sales Engineering - Federal, NAM East & LATAM, Varonis
Justin Wilkins is the Director of Systems Engineering at Varonis U.S. Public Sector, where he helps organizations secure and govern their data. Prior to joining Varonis, Justin held engineering roles at Philips Healthcare, GE Aviation, and Bloomberg LP, and his background as an aerospace... Read More →
As artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the cybersecurity landscape, organizations must balance the benefits of AI-driven threat detection with the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyberattacks. Ransomware continues to evolve, leveraging AI for automation and personalization, while state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) pose long-term risks to critical infrastructure. This panel will bring together experts to explore how AI is transforming cyber defense, discuss strategies for mitigating AI-powered attacks, and examine the evolving nature of ransomware and APTs in an increasingly hostile digital environment.
Joel Moses is the Practice Director of Security Management at ivision. Joel joined ivision at part of the acquisition of Plus+ Consulting, where he was the Security Operations Manager of the Security Practice for 11 years. Joel has worked with clients to evaluate and develop their... Read More →
Dr. Jeremy McHugh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Preamble, a company pioneering cybersecurity for AI systems. A U.S. Air Force veteran with multiple cybersecurity certifications and a doctorate focusing on Defensive AI, Dr. McHugh leads Preamble in delivering the most comprehensive... Read More →
Grobstein Professor of Materials Science and Engineering & Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Elias Towe was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received the S.B., S.M., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, where he was also a Vinton Hayes Fellow. Prior to joining the faculty at Carnegie Mellon in... Read More →
