Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

Speakers

David Kane

CEO, Ethical Intruder

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 →

Audrey Russo

President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council

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 →

Sponsors

Ethical Intruder

Ethical Intruder is proud to be a Pittsburgh-based cybersecurity services company. Our offerings include penetration testing, compliance and risk, CISO services, and social engineering. We provide flexible engagement options including project-based and ongoing Managed Assurance Services... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Grand Station Ballroom

General Session

10:00am EDT

Panel: Cyber Resilience and Incident Response: Preparing for the Inevitable - Sponsored by Wavestone

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Grand Station Ballroom

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.

Moderators

Matthew Butkovic, CISA, CISSP

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 →

Speakers

Dr. Trebor Z. Evans

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 →

Daniel Gorziglia

Chief Technology Officer, Maven

As the CTO of Maven, Daniel Gorziglia establishes the strategic direction and vision for the technology platform as well as overseeing engineering operations including Maven’s security footprint. Daniel has significant professional software and technical leadership experience, having... Read More →

John Hudson

Former Chief Information Security Officer, Wabtec

Puja Shah

Senior Manager, Wavestone

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

Director of Information Security, Koppers Inc.

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 →

Sponsors

Wavestone

Thursday May 1, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Grand Station Ballroom

General Session

11:30am EDT

Panel: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Compliance, Privacy, and Data Governance in 2025 - Sponsored by C3 Complete

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT

Grand Station Ballroom

Moderators

Angela Foglia

CEO and Founder, secure-transmit.com

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 →

Speakers

Jonathan E. Cox, MCSE, RP

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 →

Danielle Bush Gerko

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, CISSP

Chief Information Security Officer, Kennametal

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 →

Matthew H. Meade

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 →

John Shaffer

Cyber Security Manager, Core Natural Resources (Formerly Consol Energy)

Sponsors

c3 Complete

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Grand Station Ballroom

General Session

2:15pm EDT

Panel: AI in Cybersecurity: Defending Against Ransomware and AI-Powered Threats - Sponsored by iVision

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT

Grand Station Ballroom

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.

Speakers

Erin Greco

Managing Director IT, Global Pickup and Delivery, Federal Express Corporation

Joel Moses

Field CTO, iVision

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 →

Jeremy McHugh, D.Sc.

Co-Founder and CEO, Preamble

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 →

Andrew Capodieci

Director of Robotics, Neya Systems

Paul Spara

Senior Manager of Technology Services, Pittsburgh Water

Paul Spara has 15 years of IT experience, serving in a multitude of roles within the non-profit and critical infrastructure sectors. As the Senior Manager of Technology Services at Pittsburgh Water, Paul is responsible for technical support within the business network. He is also... Read More →

Sean Ways, CDPSE

Vice President of Product Development, Technology, and Information Security, eHealth Technologies

Sponsors

IVision

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Grand Station Ballroom

General Session