PastVirtual

Cyber Security Summit 2021

Name: Cyber Security Summit 2021
Start: 2021-10-25
End: 2021-10-27

The Cyber Security Summit 2021 was the 11th annual gathering dedicated to addressing the evolving challenges in cybersecurity. Organized by the Cyber Security Summit team, the event aimed to foster collaboration among professionals from various sectors to enhance the security landscape.

The summit's theme, "The Power and Peril of Connection," highlighted the dual nature of our interconnected world. Key topics included securing small businesses, the public sector, IoT, and healthcare systems. Notable sessions featured discussions on ransomware trends, medical device cybersecurity, and the human factors influencing security leadership.

The event also honored industry leaders through the Visionary Leadership Awards, recognizing innovative practitioners across the cybersecurity ecosystem. Additionally, the summit provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with peers and experts in the field.

Designed for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders, and policymakers, the summit offered valuable insights into current threats and strategies. Attendees gained knowledge to better protect their organizations and contribute to a more secure digital environment.

Speakers(61)

Adam Mishler

Chief Information Security Officer at Best Buy

Adam Mishler is the Chief Information Security Officer at Best Buy, overseeing the company's cybersecurity initiatives.

Alex Volk

Senior Security Engineer at Google

Alex Volk is a Senior Security Engineer at Google, specializing in security operations and metrics.

Amy Fox

Director of Information Security at Sleep Number

Amy Fox is the Director of Information Security at Sleep Number, overseeing the organization's security operations.

Andrew Bomett

Security Engineer at Medtronic

Andrew Bomett is a Security Engineer at Medtronic, focusing on medical device security.

Andrew Coyne

Chief Information Security Officer at State of Minnesota, MNIT Services

Andrew Coyne is the Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Minnesota's MNIT Services, responsible for state cybersecurity operations.

Andy Hanks

Chief Information Security Officer at City of Saint Paul

Andy Hanks is the Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Saint Paul, responsible for the city's information security strategy.

Benjamin Stock

Director of Healthcare Product Management at Ordr

Benjamin Stock is the Director of Healthcare Product Management at Ordr, specializing in connected medical device security.

Bill Aerts

Executive Director at Archimedes Center for Healthcare and Device Security

Bill Aerts is the Executive Director of the Archimedes Center for Healthcare and Device Security, focusing on medical device security.

Bob Bennett

Chief Information Security Officer at Becton Dickinson

Bob Bennett is the Chief Information Security Officer at Becton Dickinson, responsible for the company's information security strategy.

Brian Reed

Chief Mobility Officer at NowSecure

Brian Reed is the Chief Mobility Officer at NowSecure, focusing on mobile app security.

Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath

Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations; Executive Director Enterprise Services at U.S. Cyber Command, MNIT

Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath serves as the Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command and as the Executive Director of Enterprise Services at MNIT.

Carey Lewis

Senior Manager, Information Security at Best Buy

Carey Lewis is a Senior Manager of Information Security at Best Buy, focusing on security operations and risk management.

Chris Romeo

CEO at Security Journey

Chris Romeo is the CEO of Security Journey, focusing on application security training.

Clark Whiting

Mindfulness Coach at Self-Employed

Clark Whiting is a mindfulness coach specializing in meditation and mindfulness practices for professionals.

D. Keith Casey

Senior Product Manager at Okta

D. Keith Casey is a Senior Product Manager at Okta, focusing on customer identity and access management.

Daniel Mooradian

Director of Graduate Studies at Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota

Daniel Mooradian is the Director of Graduate Studies at the Technological Leadership Institute, focusing on medical device innovation.

Darrell Kesti

Senior Security Consultant at TrustedSec

Darrell Kesti is a Senior Security Consultant at TrustedSec, specializing in incident response and security assessments.

Dave Gold

Senior Security Consultant at Mandiant

Dave Gold is a Senior Security Consultant at Mandiant, focusing on threat intelligence and incident response.

David Mott

Principal Security Architect at Palo Alto Networks

David Mott is a Principal Security Architect at Palo Alto Networks, specializing in cloud security.

David Schultz

Senior Director, Digital Transformation at Siemens

David Schultz is the Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Siemens, focusing on industrial digitalization strategies.

Debra Bruemmer

Senior Manager at Mayo Clinic

Debra Bruemmer is a Senior Manager at Mayo Clinic, involved in developing and implementing cybersecurity resilience programs.

Dr. Vasileios Karagiannopoulos

Senior Lecturer in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity at University of Portsmouth

Dr. Vasileios Karagiannopoulos is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, specializing in cybercrime and cybersecurity.

Eran Kahana

Attorney at Maslon LLP

Eran Kahana is an attorney at Maslon LLP, specializing in cybersecurity and data privacy law.

Evan Francen

CEO at SecurityStudio

Evan Francen is the CEO of SecurityStudio, focusing on information security risk management.

Faisal Kaleem

Professor at Metropolitan State University

Faisal Kaleem is a Professor at Metropolitan State University, specializing in cybersecurity education.

Gretchen White

Information Security Manager at City of Minneapolis

Gretchen White is the Information Security Manager for the City of Minneapolis, overseeing municipal cybersecurity initiatives.

Jamison Utter

Senior Director, Industrial Cybersecurity at Honeywell

Jamison Utter is the Senior Director of Industrial Cybersecurity at Honeywell, specializing in securing industrial control systems.

Jen Easterly

Director at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Jen Easterly is the Director of the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Jennifer Czaplewski

Co-Chair at Cyber Security Summit 2021

Jennifer Czaplewski served as Co-Chair for the 2021 Cyber Security Summit, contributing to the event's theme and program development.

Jim Nash

State Representative at Minnesota House of Representatives

Jim Nash is a State Representative in the Minnesota House of Representatives, focusing on technology and cybersecurity policy.

Joe Weiss

Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions

Joe Weiss is the Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions, focusing on control system cybersecurity.

John Gilligan

President and CEO at Center for Internet Security

John Gilligan is the President and CEO of the Center for Internet Security, overseeing the organization's cybersecurity initiatives.

John Seaman

Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant

John Seaman is a Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant, specializing in asset management and security.

Judd Larson

Principal Technologist, Global Quality – Product Security Office at Medtronic

Judd Larson is a Principal Technologist at Medtronic's Product Security Office, addressing medical device security concerns.

Judy Hatchett

Chief Information Security Officer at Surescripts

Judy Hatchett is the Chief Information Security Officer at Surescripts, responsible for the organization's information security strategy.

Karen Andersen

Principal Consultant, IAM Advisory at Cybersecurity

Karen Andersen is a Principal Consultant specializing in Identity and Access Management advisory services in cybersecurity.

Keely Ross

Director of Information Security at Medtronic

Keely Ross is the Director of Information Security at Medtronic, specializing in building and leading diverse cybersecurity teams.

Keith Ibarguen

Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf

Keith Ibarguen is the Chief Product Officer at Arctic Wolf, specializing in security operations.

Louise McEvoy

Vice President, U.S. Federal Sales at Trend Micro

Louise McEvoy is the Vice President of U.S. Federal Sales at Trend Micro, focusing on cybersecurity solutions for government agencies.

Mary Diner

Security Director at Optum Technology

Mary Diner serves as the Security Director at Optum Technology, overseeing security operations and initiatives.

Michael Hansen

Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant

Michael Hansen is a Principal Security Consultant at Mandiant, focusing on cloud security and incident response.

Michael Wyatt

Senior Security Consultant at TrustedSec

Michael Wyatt is a Senior Security Consultant at TrustedSec, specializing in penetration testing and security assessments.

Mike Johnson

Director of Graduate Studies and Renier Chair at Technological Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota

Mike Johnson is the Director of Graduate Studies and Renier Chair at the Technological Leadership Institute, specializing in cybersecurity leadership.

Milinda Rambel Stone

Chief Information Security Officer at Provation Medical

Milinda Rambel Stone is the Chief Information Security Officer at Provation Medical, responsible for the company's information security strategy.

Nancy Skuta

Senior Information Security Analyst, ITS4, Threat and Vulnerability Management at MNIT Services

Nancy Skuta is a Senior Information Security Analyst specializing in threat and vulnerability management at MNIT Services.

Paul Veeneman

President & COO at Beryllium Infosec Collaborative

Paul Veeneman is the President and COO of Beryllium Infosec Collaborative, specializing in industrial control system security.

Richard Scott

Senior Director, Cloud Security at Palo Alto Networks

Richard Scott is the Senior Director of Cloud Security at Palo Alto Networks, focusing on securing cloud environments.

Robert Lee

CEO at Dragos

Robert Lee is the CEO of Dragos, a company specializing in industrial control system cybersecurity.

Rohit Tandon

Assistant Commissioner, State Chief Information Security Officer at State of Minnesota, MNIT Services

Rohit Tandon is the Assistant Commissioner and State Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Minnesota's MNIT Services.

Ryan Spelman

Senior Director, Cybersecurity Services at Center for Internet Security

Ryan Spelman is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services at the Center for Internet Security, focusing on cyber insurance and risk management.

Sarah Jopp

Principal Information Security Analyst at Mayo Clinic

Sarah Jopp is a Principal Information Security Analyst at Mayo Clinic, focusing on asset certification and validation processes.

Sean Costigan

Professor at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies

Sean Costigan is a Professor at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, focusing on cybersecurity and international security.

Shawn Riley

Chief Information Officer at State of North Dakota

Shawn Riley is the Chief Information Officer for the State of North Dakota, overseeing state IT and cybersecurity strategies.

Shruti Iyers

Security Consultant at Accenture

Shruti Iyers is a Security Consultant at Accenture, specializing in cybersecurity solutions.

Sumit Sehgal

Chief Technology Strategist at McAfee

Sumit Sehgal is the Chief Technology Strategist at McAfee, focusing on healthcare security solutions.

Ted Gutierrez

CEO at SecurityGate.io

Ted Gutierrez is the CEO of SecurityGate.io, a platform for managing industrial cybersecurity risk.

Tina Meeker

Founder and CEO at Beacon Information Security

Tina Meeker is the Founder and CEO of Beacon Information Security, focusing on building and leading diverse cybersecurity teams.

Tom Cameron

Principal Solutions Architect at Red Hat

Tom Cameron is a Principal Solutions Architect at Red Hat, specializing in cloud and automation technologies.

Tom Sheffield

Senior Director, Cybersecurity at Target

Tom Sheffield is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Target, overseeing the company's security operations.

Wade Van Guilder