CISO Southeast Virtual Summit
February 23, 2021
CISO Southeast Virtual Summit
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Agenda
* All Times In EST
12:00pm-12:05pm
Opening Remarks
12:05pm-12:50pm
CIO/CISO Keynote Panel: “The Challenges that lie ahead in 2021….are you ever fully prepared?“
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| Jiro Shindo Director Digital Security Solutions Marketing, Entrust |
COATS |
Catholic Health Services |
7-Eleven |
Centene Corp / Carolina Complete Health |
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| Benjamin Corll CISO |
Timothy Swope CISO |
Sujeet Bambawale CISO |
Rick Doten CISO |
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The charter of the CISO has always been daunting, made even more so by the challenges brought forth by the COVID pandemic. From budget constraints to competing priorities, business and security leaders need to rethink their ideas around business continuity, expansion/contraction, work-from-home/work-from-office, all while managing exposure and risk. The CISO is entrusted to protect and defend the enterprise internally and externally from continuous threats in a constantly changing landscape, typically with limited resources and unrealistic deadlines, all with the expectation that there are zero vulnerabilities. Given such an impossible reality, “hope” can seem to be the best strategy. It is not. Please meet our panel of CISOs that will share their experiences in how they navigate these challenges, and plan for success rather than hope for it! You will learn from them:
- The unique COVID-related cybersecurity challenges presented in 2020;
- The balance between playing “offense vs. defense” in today’s environment;
- The benefits and difficulties with outsourcing vs. insourcing cybersecurity solutions;
- Emerging threats.
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12:55pm-1:20pm
Keynote Presenter: “Anyone is a target for a Nation-State Attack, Even You“
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| Ran Shahor Brigadier General (Ret.) CEO & Founder, HolistiCyber |
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Any and every one is a target for nation-state grade cyber attacks, especially during and after a global crisis. As we saw in recent large-scale breaches like FireEye and SolarWinds, these attacks can be hugely newsworthy and detrimental. There has been a shift in focus which allows cyber-attacks to grow and intensify, and a large portion of them are nation-state grade. The private sector, all verticals and industries, have always been a target for these, and the events in 2020 only worsened it.
These highly advanced mechanisms of cyber assault are continuously evolving and readily available for sale on the darknet, enabling hackers and new players to become extremely powerful attackers. The question arises – How can organizations protect themselves in today’s crisis cyber reality? And what happens the day after? Fortunately, there are answers and solutions.
In his presentation, Ran Shahor, IDF Brigadier General (Ret.) will discuss the challenges organizations face, the solutions, the holistic approach and the secret sauce needed in order to be protected and stay ahead of the curve.
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1:25pm-2:00pm
CXO FireSide: “Securing the Software Defined Enterprise“
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| Jonathan Nguyen-Duy Vice President, Global Field CISO Team |
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Organizations of all sizes are facing challenges arising from the shift to remote working and multi-cloud adoption which means that networks are increasingly more distributed and disaggregated than ever before. Simultaneously, we’re seeing the emergence of edge computing as the next tectonic shift in enterprise networking and Zero Trust becoming foundational to cybersecurity.
In this session, we’ll discuss how these macro trends are creating new challenges and opportunities for organizations of all sizes. How should we think about security and risk management service when enterprises own less and less infrastructure, platform and software? This is reflected in the evolution of the digital, virtual and software defined enterprise with its focus on service automation and value creation. We’ll review how integrated platforms are evolving as integrated prevention, detection and response technologies reach maturity, and the focus shifts to cross domain visibility and service automation.
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2:05pm-2:25pm
Disrupter Presenter: “Why Your Organization Needs Universal Data Authorization”
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| Nong Li CTO of Okera |
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Organizations are accelerating their cloud migration journeys to improve the customer experience, streamline business processes, and gain a competitive edge. While the business forges forward with plans to leverage and monetize data, the CISO needs to make sure data is being used responsibly in order to protect the business, its customers, and its partners.
In today’s day and age, data breaches and leaks are seemingly inevitable – but they don’t have to be catastrophic. Not if you have a universal data authorization platform that can dynamically tokenize, mask, or obfuscate sensitive and private data for every data request. You’ll be able to secure your data, regardless of where or how it’s accessed, and ensure that both people and applications can only see what they’re supposed to see.
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2:30pm-3:15pm
Closing Keynote Panel: “Top Trends & Challenges in Cloud Security“
Kontoor Brands, Inc. |
Genuine Parts Company |
Wrench Group |
Laureate International Universities |
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| John Scrimsher CISO |
Damian Apone Global Security Program Director |
Robert Sheesley CIO |
John McClure Global CISO |
* All Times In EST
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Why should I attend?
Your time is valuable and we make sure to make the most of it! We take the time to figure out your challenges and customize your experience to meet your needs. Our agendas are tailored to your feedback and we pride ourselves in covering the most cutting-edge content delivered by renowned industry experts. Look forward to building enduring partnerships and together we’ll go straight to the top.
Where is the event taking place?
The event is by invitation-only. The location will be released to all attendees once your registration has been confirmed.
What is the dress code?
We recommend business attire. Most attendees wear suits or comparable attire. Ties are optional.
Can I bring a colleague with me?
Yes! We always urge our members to refer their colleagues! We love adding new members to the community, especially if they come highly recommended by a current member. Either have them reach out to your Apex POC or have them fill out the Member Registration Form.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
No problem! Please let your Apex POC know as soon as possible in order for us to work with the venue on providing alternate options for you at the event.
What if I want to speak at an assembly?
Apex is always looking for speakers that can contribute their valuable insight. If you would like to speak, please contact your Apex POC or fill out the Speaker Registration Form on the Assemblies page. Please keep in mind that we receive many inquiries for speaking and sessions are available on a first come first served basis. But no need to worry, we have plenty of opportunities available at future assemblies.
I plan on being in attendance, but what if something comes up and I have to cancel?
We understand that something may come up on your calendar! Before canceling with us, please know that we will have a separate room for attendees to step out for work-related activities (meetings, emails, conference calls, etc.). If you must cancel, we just ask that you let us know at least 48 hours in advance so that we can open up the waitlist for another member.
With an alarming number of breaches, it is clear that the attack surface has greatly expanded. As enterprises work to develop a progressive strategy, there is an increasing need to deploy and manage a variety of advanced internal and external security services. This leaves the Chief Information Security Officer faced with a multitude of challenges to maintain and run a secure enterprise.
The CISO is at the center of the security dialogue and is ultimately responsible for the guidance and leadership of an increasingly intricate technology landscape. Given the weight of that responsibility, the search for the most transformative solutions that enable them to protect the enterprise is constant and the need to stay ahead of the curve, a must.
Apex Assembly will unite visionary leaders and industry experts for a half day of content and discussion, where we will examine the challenges and the most pressing issues of 2021 in the information technology sector.
Through collaboration with our executive community, we have discovered key industry challenges and trends. These topics form the foundation of the Summit and will be addressed through Panels, Disrupter sessions, and Fireside chats.
Hosted using video conferencing technology, our Virtual Summit gives executives and service providers the opportunity to engage with like-minded executives and industry leaders without having to leave their office or home.