Cyber Security

<p>Cybersecurity expert Michael Daniel draws from his former post on the National Security Council to help organizations combat the biggest security threats of the 21st century—and to prepare them for major changes in the future of cybersecurity regulation.</p><p>In an age of rising cyber threats and rapidly shifting regulatory requirements for organizations, Daniel’s experience as a policy insider leading the government’s response to the most notable cyber incidents of our time is more needed than ever.

<p>When a computer worm - a malicious software program that can spread quickly - locked Brian Krebs out of his home computer in 2001, he felt exposed, vulnerable and utterly fascinated.

<p>Chris Valasek draws from his research and headline-making exposure of serious automotive security flaws as he shares real-world solutions for protecting consumers and companies against cyber-attacks.</p>

<p>Regarded for his work in the automotive security arena, Chris is a Principal Autonomous Vehicle Security Architect at Cruise Automation and also served as a security lead at Uber’s Advanced Technology Center and chairman of SummerCon, America’s longest running hacker conference.</p>

<p>Robert Herjavec is a dynamic entrepreneur and leading Shark on ABC’s <i>Shark Tank.</i> </p><p>Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived in North America on a boat with his parents after escaping communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers, and waiting tables, to launching a computer company from his basement, his drive to achieve has led him to the fulfillment of a better life for himself and his family. </p><p>In 2003, Robert founded Herjavec Group, and it quickly became one of North America’s fastest growing technology companies.

<p>Frank Abagnale&#39;s transformation from one of the world&#39;s most notorious con men to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention consultant is nothing short of remarkable.</p>

<p>General Peter Pace retired from active duty on October 1, 2007, after more than 40 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. General Pace was sworn in as sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sep. 30, 2005. In this capacity, he served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.  Prior to becoming Chairman, he served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

<p>One of the nation’s most prominent cybersecurity authorities, Theresa Payton shows audiences how to be future-ready and secure—especially as advancements in artificial intelligence are reshaping cybercrime as we know it.</p><p>An inventor and visionary in the digital world, a U.S. patent holder, and the first female White House CIO, a two-time company founder and CEO, Theresa Payton, was named one of the “Top 50 Women in Tech” by <em>Award Magazine</em> in 2021.

<p>John Sileo left hi-tech consulting and became an entrepreneur to reclaim his greatest priority - being present for his family. Six successful years, a thriving $2M business and two precious daughters later, he lost it all to cybercrime.</p><p>Because the cybercriminal masked the crimes using John’s identity, Sileo was held responsible for the felonies committed. The losses destroyed his company, decimated his finances and consumed two years as he fought to stay out of jail.

<p>Dubbed "America’s 24-hour point person on terrorism" by National Journal, Michael Leiter served as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) during two administrations.</p>

<p>As a keynote speaker, author, blogger, national security expert, and overall cyber expert, Tyler Cohen Wood is relied on to provide unique insight into cyber threats, cyber warfare, mitigating cyber risk, national security, and ensuring industries have the tools they need to defend themselves in the digital world.</p><p>Tyler is a cyber-authority with 20 years of highly technical experience, 13 of which were spent working for the Department of Defense (DoD). Tyler sits on several cyber advisory boards.