The GPSEC® Cybersecurity Conference is a premier one-day event organized by GuidePoint Security, designed to bring together C-level executives, security engineers, consultants, and industry-leading vendors in an intimate and interactive format. The Chicago edition of GPSEC® is scheduled for April 16, 2026, offering attendees a comprehensive platform to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
The conference agenda encompasses a wide range of critical topics, including Application Security, Cloud Security, Insider Threat, Zero Trust, Identity & Access Management, Endpoint and Network Security, and Governance, Risk & Compliance. These sessions aim to provide practical insights and strategies for tackling emerging cyber threats and implementing effective security measures.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with notable speakers such as Joseph Menn, a veteran technology journalist; Barrett Lyon, co-founder of Netography; Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); and Gary Brickhouse, CISO at GuidePoint Security. The event also features networking opportunities, an expo hall showcasing the latest cybersecurity solutions, and panel discussions with industry experts.
This conference is ideal for security professionals, executives, and consultants seeking to enhance their knowledge, stay updated on industry trends, and connect with peers to collaboratively address cybersecurity challenges.
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Speakers(10)
Barrett Lyon
Co-Founder and Chief Architect at Netography
Barrett Lyon is the co-founder and Chief Architect of Netography. He previously founded and served as CTO of Defense.Net, a cloud-based DDoS mitigation network acquired by F5 Networks, and co-founded BitGravity, a content delivery network acquired by Tata Communications.
Bryan Orme
Principal and Partner at GuidePoint Security
Bryan Orme is Principal and Partner at GuidePoint Security, leading the information assurance consulting organization—including application and cloud security, GRC services, threat simulation, and incident response—along with internal IT and security teams. He previously served as Director of Information Security at Capital One.
Chris Krebs
Founding Partner at Krebs Stamos Group
Chris Krebs is a CBS News Contributor and the founding partner of Krebs Stamos Group. He previously served as the first director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), overseeing efforts to manage risk to the nation’s businesses and government agencies.
Gary Brickhouse
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GuidePoint Security
Gary Brickhouse is the Chief Information Security Officer at GuidePoint Security, leading the company’s information security strategy, risk management, and cybersecurity initiatives. His expertise spans compliance, data privacy, and securing technologies, honed through previous roles at The Walt Disney Company and Publix Super Markets.
Jonathan Villa
Senior Practice Director, Cloud Security at GuidePoint Security
Jonathan Villa is Senior Practice Director of Cloud Security at GuidePoint Security, leading the practice in securing cloud environments, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, and developing custom cloud solutions for clients across industries. He has over 25 years of technology experience and 20 years in information security.
Joseph Menn
Technology Journalist at The Washington Post
Joseph Menn has been a professional journalist for three decades, specializing in technology stories since 1999. His most recent book, 'Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World,' was published in June 2019 and named one of the best 10 nonfiction works of the year by Hudson Booksellers.
Mark Lance
Senior Vice President, DFIR & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security
Mark Lance is Senior Vice President of DFIR & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, leading the company’s Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Advisory Services. He has delivered security and consulting services to clients across multiple verticals and organizations of all sizes, addressing threats from ransomware to nation-state actors.
Ron Gula
President and Co-Founder at Gula Tech Adventures
Ron Gula is President and co-founder of Gula Tech Adventures. Since 2017, GTA has invested in numerous cyber start-ups and funds, supporting multiple cyber nonprofits and projects. Ron has served on the Board of Directors for several GTA portfolio companies and has been a mentor and advisor to many founders.
Tony Cook
Vice President, Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security
Tony Cook is Vice President of Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, shaping service strategy around emerging threats and customer risk priorities. He brings deep expertise in threat intelligence and digital forensics and incident response, with prior roles leading the Defense Health Agency SOC and directing malware analysis for the Naval Cyber Defense Operations Command.
Victor Wieczorek
Senior Vice President, Offensive Security at GuidePoint Security
Victor Wieczorek drives offensive security innovation at GuidePoint Security, leading practices in Application Security, Threat & Attack Simulation, and Operational Technology. His portfolio spans secure code review through red team operations to OT assessments for critical infrastructure.
Event Details
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- To be announced
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Security professionals, executives, consultants