Wednesday, February 12th @ 4:00 - 6:00pm EST | Foothills Brewing Company (Footnote Torch Room)
Cybersecurity is an ever-changing discipline, fraught with new challenges and enhanced expectations on an all-too-regular basis. Strategies and solutions that organizations have relied on for years can become antiquated at a moment’s notice, and managing risk within the modern business environment has never been more challenging or critical.
Join us for a panel of your peers from the Winston Salem cybersecurity community for an open forum discussion on lessons they’ve learned from their experience and methods they’ve applied to their programs.
Bring your questions and topics...and we'll provide the beers!
Speakers
Aaron Rose (Moderator)
Security Engineer, Check Point Software
A subject matter expert in Cloud technologies, Aaron has focused his career on securing organizations & their resources beyond the perimeter of the traditional network firewall. An avid international traveler, Aaron welcomed the opportunity to spend three months in Tel Aviv’, Israel training with Check Point’s research & development teams at the company’s global headquarters. Prior to joining Check Point, Aaron worked for Cisco as a Cyber Security Partner Account Manager, and Presidio as a Cyber Security Technical Account Manager.
Andy Pederson
Director of Technology, East Coast Migrant Head Start
Andy Pederson is the Director of Technology Solutions for East Coast Migrant Head Start Project (ECMHSP), where Andy oversees technology operations in 5 states. Andy worked at Kimley-Horn and Associates prior to joining ECMHSP in 2009. Andy oversees a CheckPoint Security environment with devices in nearly 50 locations and nearly 1,000 employees. Andy has a Masters of Business Administration from Franklin Pierce University.
Paul Warnagiris
CEO, TTG. Former CISO, Promontory Interfinancial
Paul Warnagiris is the CEO and Senior Security Analyst of The Teneo Group, a Cyber Security Services company. Paul has 20+ years of experience in cyber security. This time includes the positions of Network Security Analyst at UUNet and CISO at Promontory Interfinancial Network. As Chief Executive at Teneo, Paul helps companies of all sizes in all verticals to stay one step ahead of emerging threats by ensuring they can protect their data today and into the future. Paul is the author of Teneo’s mission: We Exist to Secure Your Network.
Paul Deardorff
Security Researcher, Rapid7
Paul Deardorff is a Rapid7 Security Researcher and has been part of the Rapid7 Labs team since 2014. Paul's research primarily focuses on network-based analysis and improving network visibility through unique methodologies. Prior to joining Rapid7, Paul worked with and founded a number of startups and helped launch several successful technology platforms in the K12 education space. Additionally, his work extended into the public sector where he consulted on issues of cybersecurity for malware investigation, criminal botnets, and counterterrorism. Today Paul's greatest passion is transforming novel research into product applications that ultimately make security systems stronger and easier to understand.
Phillip Kerr
Security Manager, Market America
Experienced Information Security Analyst, Manager, Assessor and Senior Network Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Retail, Government (DoD) and Information Technology and Services industry. Skilled in Security Analytics, management and assessments. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor’s of Science focused in Information Technology and Business. Directed cybersecurity development projects within the Department of Defense as well as serving as a military advisor on cyber warfare in Eastern Europe. Proven trainer and mentor to Department of Defense personnel in networking and other cyber operations.
William Curtis
CISO, Hanesbrands
William is the CISO / Director, Global Cybersecurity of HanesBrands Inc. and has 30+ years of experience in Technology, Risk Management and Cybersecurity. William has held positions with Ernst & Young, Sperion, KPMG and Harris Computer Systems. In his current role, he is responsible for all aspects of global information security, cyber security, data protection, and information security risk management at Hanesbrands, a $6.5 billion, Fortune 500, leading basic apparel manufacturer and retailer with nearly 1,000 company-owned worldwide retail locations and operations in more than 40 countries.
Lateek Willie
Adjunct Professor Specializing in CyberSecurity Law, Wake Forest
Lateek Willie is a Principal Cybersecurity Consultant focused on advising Executive IT & Cybersecurity leaders on strategic practices to mitigate organizations’ cybersecurity risk. As a Cybersecurity leader, Mr. Willie has architected, implemented and sustained organizations’ Information Security Programs for more than fifteen years. Mr. Willie’s experiences in information security include security advisory services, security program development and management, security operations center (SOC) integrations, ISO/IEC 27001 integrations, information security risk management, as well as threat and vulnerability management. In addition, he has worked in the capacity of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Security Architect, Security Engineer, and Network Engineer. Mr. Willie is also an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, teaching Cybersecurity Law.
Thomas Green
Security Solutions Engineer, Rapid7
Tom comes from a varied background to include both Public and Private sector. He has a BS in Information Assurance and a MS in Computer Science with a specialization in Security. Before working at Rapid7, Tom was employed as a Senior Security and Disaster Recovery Administrator for a large automotive manufacturer in the midwest. He utilized InsightVM and Metasploit Pro to balance vulnerability analysis with Pentesting and bolster security awareness through phishing campaigns.
Special Agent Scholtz
Special Agent, FBI
Special Agent Scholtz has been working for the FBI since 2004. His investigative background includes White Collar Crime, Public Corruption, Counterterrorism, and Cyber Crime programs. He is currently assigned to the Greensboro Resident Agency of the FBI’s Charlotte Field Office. His current focus is investigating Cyber Crime.
Event Details
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 12th @ 4:00 - 6:00pm EST
Location: Foothills Brewing Company (Footnote Torch Room)
Address: 634 W. Fourth Street Winston Salem, NC 27101