CISO & CIO Think Tank

A proven and successful senior security leader with extensive technical and digital transformation experience, combined with a thorough understanding of technology. Justin has developed an extensive skillset across DevOps, AppSec and SecOps in addition to a strong network of contacts at a senior level across the security and development space, as well as more broadly across the industry. With a strong background in Product (Abbott, Beam Suntory), Finance (Volkswagen Group) and the National Security sector (Cyber Command, Joint Force HQ) spanning over 15 years, Justin's core expertise lies in helping organizations deliver transformational change in a safe and secure manner which is enabled by technology. An enthusiastic contributor to the business, passionate about customers and committed to making the world a safer place for you, your organization and your family. • Extensive Solution and secure Software Development experience • Digital transformation expertise • History of unblocking cloud markets and large platform migrations • Focused on growth and passionate about delivering solutions • Agent of change, creating a “growth mindset” culture in teams • Technology enthusiast with excellent knowledge right across the stack • Operates comfortably at C-Level (CISO/CRO/COO/CEO) and with business decision-makers • Equally comfortable with Technical and Security decision-makers • Experienced at working with all types of partners • Excellent presenter thought leader and speaker • Active Defense Security Clearance & approved National Security industry specialist Markets/Sector experience: Finance, Consumer Products, Social Platforms, Automotive, Gaming, Defence, National Security, Telecom, Medical & Healthcare, Biopharma.

Mr. Richard Rushing is the Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility LLC.; Richard participates in several corporate, community, private, and government Security Council’s and working groups setting standards, policies, and solutions to current and emerging security issues. As Chief Information Security Officer for Motorola Mobility, he has led the security effort by developing an international team to tackle the emerging threats of mobile devices, targeted attacks, and cyber-crime. He organized developed and deployed practices, tools and techniques to protect the intellectual property across the worldwide enterprise. A much-in-demand international speaker on information security Richard has presented at many leading security conferences and seminars around the world.

Ramprakash Ramamoorthy leads the AI efforts for ManageEngine. Ramprakash has been instrumental in setting up ManageEngine's AI platform from scratch. He comes with a rich 11+ years of experience in building AI for the enterprises at ManageEngine., The AI platform currently serves over 6 billion requests a month and is growing strong. He is a passionate leader with a level-headed approach to emerging technologies, and a sought-after speaker at tech. conferences.

President & Co-Founder of Sentra Former Commander of Unit 8200 (2017-2021) In 2021, I completed 31 years of service in the Israeli Defence Forces, reaching the rank of Brigadier General. My last assignment was commander of Unit 8200, widely considered one of the leading intelligence agencies in the world. While serving as the commander of Unit 8200, I applied a data-driven approach focused on applying insights across all levels of the organization. Leading the unit through uncertain times, I discovered that being resilient is more important than being smart and that teams which prioritize execution outperform those that just have a lot of ideas. I also found that diversity and a sense of meaning are elements shared by all high-performing teams. Today I'm the co-founder and President of Sentra, a data lifecycle security platform that protects data as it moves through cloud environments. Sentra provides automatic data discovery, classification, monitoring, and protection for cloud-first organizations - finding all sensitive data and understanding who has access to it, how it is being used, and the data’s security posture. This reduces the attack surface of critical data, helping enterprises leverage the scalability and speed of the cloud to drive business growth - while keeping their most sensitive data secure.

A recognized practitioner in human factors engineering and cybersecurity operations with 25 years of increasing responsibilities in leading security operations, advising senior executives on cyber policies, and driving enterprise-level solutions. An innovative and strategic leader with a record of delivering cyber solutions that impact national efforts; noted for driving change to achieve cybersecurity objectives.

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc., is a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. The company also offers property and integrated facility management services. The company buys, builds, occupys and invests in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate.

Paul Valente is the current CEO & Co-Founder of VISO Trust. He was also the former CISO and built successful security teams and programs at ASAPP, LendingClub, and Restoration Hardware. Paul's third-party risk management programs have been vetted by hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies and his teams have vetted thousands of third parties.

Information Security executive with 20+ years of direct experience under DoD/Active Duty related duties and private sector. Expert in Strategic and Operational Information Security program design, measurement and execution. Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Sans Security professional (GSEC) Masters Degree in Security management (MSM) Goals are to provide the absolute best security service to my company. To provide guidance, knowledge gained through experience to my staff and peers.

Innovative executive that has experience making sound business decisions and can think rationally in difficult situations. Visualizes the big picture and provides proper context and perspective tailored for the target audience. Clearly articulates the mission, standards, and priorities to achieve strategic and tactical objectives.

Responsible for managing infrastructure services for City Colleges of Chicago. City Colleges of Chicago, officially known as Community College District 508, is one of the nation's largest community college districts and the largest in Illinois. About 5,000 thousand faculty and staff help prepare 80,000 students each year to enter the workforce, pursue higher education and advance their careers. The District serves students on seven campuses and five satellite sites. It also oversees two restaurants and five child care centers.

Chris Ochynski is a Director of Product Management at Tanium, overseeing cross-platform policy and configuration management, including Tanium Enforce, MDM, and ZeroTrust.

Cole Sinkford the Global CISO at Globalfoundries Inc. Prior to this he was GE Renewable Energy’s Global Chief Information and Product Cyber Security Officer, responsible for cybersecurity across the organization. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity strategy and operations for Renewable Energy products and enterprise. Prior to his current role, Cole served as the Deputy Chief Information Security officer of Renewable Energy, establishing Renewables’ standalone Cybersecurity capabilities. Prior to that, Cole spent 3 years as part of GE’s Corporate Audit Staff, leading numerous projects and audits across the Digital Technology and business environments. Cole began his career as an Aviation DTLP located in Cincinnati, OH and now resides in Chicago, IL. Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Wade has been productizing new technologies in cyber security, education, and healthcare for more than 20 years. He has diverse experience in security solution design for global 1000 organizations, and a passion for mentoring and developing cyber security leaders.

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including more than two decades specializing in cybersecurity, I am a seasoned professional known for visionary leadership and comprehensive expertise in safeguarding organizations from evolving cyber threats. Key Highlights: * Cybersecurity Visionary: Throughout my career, I have consistently developed and executed robust cybersecurity strategies that align seamlessly with organizational objectives. I excel at protecting critical assets, data, and systems while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. My specialties encompass advanced threat analysis, cyber risk management, incident response, security architecture design, and regulatory compliance. As a cybersecurity visionary, I have pioneered solutions that fortify organizations against emerging threats. * Agility and Problem-Solving: My career has been marked by my ability to tackle complex challenges with agility and innovation. I leverage my expertise in cybersecurity methodologies, industry best practices, and compliance standards to provide effective solutions. * Mentorship and Leadership: I take pride in guiding and mentoring cybersecurity teams to excel in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, incident response, and recovery. I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. * Communication and Work Ethic: My strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and adept relationship-building capabilities are complemented by my proficiency in multitasking and effective communication. I thrive on embracing challenging tasks and delivering results. I am passionate about the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity and committed to contributing my expertise to secure and protect businesses in the digital age. Let's connect and explore opportunities to collaborate or share insights in this dynamic industry.

With more than 20 years of cross-functional knowledge and experience focusing on data security, compliance, risk management, cloud adoption, digital transformation, and modern application architectures, Ariel (Ari) Weil leads Cyera’s go-to-market (GTM) efforts as the Vice President of GTM Strategy. As a hands-on executive, Ari brings his knowledge and expertise to Cyera’s customers as they navigate the evolving landscape of data risk and governance.

Yotam Segev is the co-founder and CEO of Cyera, the leader in Cloud Data Security. Yotam is a cyber security expert with 15 years of experience in offensive cyber security and security architecture. Yotam is an alumni of Israel’s prestigious Talpiot program, where he met Tamar Bar-Ilan, Cyera’s co-founder and CTO. Together they served in cyber security leadership roles for over a decade in unit 8200, the Israeli Defense Force’s signals intelligence service. At the agency, they experienced firsthand the tremendous challenge of securing data in the cloud and founded Cyera to solve this problem. Cyera has raised over $60M in its first year of operations and is backed by leading venture capital firms Sequoia, Accel and Cyberstarts. Cyera’s mission is to enable organizations to unlock the true value of their data while keeping it secure.

Shane Coleman brings more than 20 years of combined security and compliance experience to his role as Head of Sales Engineering at Cyera. His extensive background involves leadership and engineering roles in networking, application, and data security at organizations that include Netskope, F5 Networks, vArmour, and Forescout Technologies. Shane brings this expert industry knowledge and experience supporting Cyera’s customers as they navigate the evolving landscape of data risk and governance. Holding a Master’s of Science in Operations & Technology Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology, as well as ISC2’s CISSP Certification, Shane lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and children.

Lee has 20 years of experience in Cyber and Information Security. In his current role, he serves as the Global Head of Information Security Governance at Zurich Insurance group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. With about 55,000 employees, it provides a wide range of property and casualty, life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Prior to Zurich Lee worked in various IT, Security, Governance, and Leadership roles including penetration testing, security consultant, network/domain administrator, and Director of Threat Analysis and Network Forensics for the US Navy’s enterprise environment. Lee has a significant amount of experience in Governance Risk and Compliance and works to maintain a current level of understanding on emerging threats as well as strategies to prepare, defend, and respond from an organizational standpoint.