The Future of Cybersecurity & IT

CIO & CISO Think Tank

March 25, 2025 - New York, NY

Visionaries

Samra K RESRG
Samrah Kazmi

Chief Innovation Officer

RESRG

Think Tank Speaker

Samrah Kazmi serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at RESRG, an innovation advisory firm. She also serves as adjunct professor at New York University and The Pratt Institute. Samrah's extensive experience in leadership roles in Financial Services and Technology, as well as her deep domain expertise make her a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, including complex financial institutions, government agencies, higher education, startups, and corporate boards. She covers a broad spectrum of topics, including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Ethics, Cybersecurity, Privacy, GRC, Regtech and Regulation. Notably, Samrah led the merger of the New York Stock Exchange with InterContinental Exchange as part of an elite Risk team and the $200bn Risk Transformation of General Electric. As an entrepreneur, she was the co-founder of Maiden Century, an alternative data platform. She has been ranked as a Top 100 Global Regtech influencer and received the Inspiring Fintech Female award from NYC Fintech Women and serves on the boards of multiple startups. In addition to degrees in Economics, Journalism, and Business, Samrah also holds certifications in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard, Digital Transformation from UC Berkeley, and Corporate Innovation and Fintech from MIT.

Erin Boyd The AES Corporation
Erin Boyd

Chief Digital Commercial Transformation Officer

The AES Corporation

Think Tank Speaker

Dr. Erin Boyd is an energy economist with 25+ years of experience working across a multi- dimensional spectrum of organizations, economies and sectors including: consultancies focused on small to large scale energy access in developing and emerging markets as well as competitive behavior in European electricity markets; public and private utilities crafting optimal energy tariffs to incent desired outcomes; non-profits and trade organizations contributing to public policy and regulation in everything from EV charging to federal allocation of water rights for hydro; and now for a Fortunate 500 Global Energy Company, AES, where she is Chief Digital Commercial Transformation Officer. Underlying every aspect of her work is the utilization of data and analytics, with Erin considering herself a closet data scientist. Erin also loves to speak publicly and presents any chance she can, including at TEDx.

Tony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez

Principal, Strategic Advisor

Innervision Services LLC

Think Tank Speaker

Visionary, results and solutions-driven professional with 20+ years of experience in progressively responsible Cyber Security and IT leadership roles in the financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer goods,and chemical manufacturing industries. Adept in building and leading global Cyber Security, IT technical and support functions. Creative, resourceful problem solver with a track record of success in delivering cost-effective and value-added services to his customers. Additional experience in industrial engineering and process improvement. Specialties: Areas of expertise include: Cyber Security, Network Security,Application Security, Infrastructure Management and Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Forensic Investigations, Operations Management, Financial Management, Project/Portfolio Management, Policy/Procedure Development, Budget Preparation, Strategic Planning, Process Design/Implementation, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, Manufacturing/Laboratory Automation, Organizational Design, Vendor Audits, System, Start-Up Operations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Talent Development/Mentoring, International Team Management, and Regulatory Compliance

Amit Basu International Seaways
Amit Basu

VP, CIO & CISO

International Seaways

Think Tank Speaker

Amit Basu is the head of IT and IT Security at International Seaways (INSW). INSW, headquartered in New York City, is one of the largest tanker companies providing energy transportation services worldwide. Amit is a proven IT leader with over 25 years of experience in maritime IT and has pioneered several technology innovations in maritime. Over the last decade, Amit has led a digital transformation in INSW with a Cloud-Only IT strategy and is instrumental in designing a multi-layered cybersecurity framework promoting a cyber resilience culture. Amit holds an MBA as well as a Master of Science degree in Information Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey. He is also a Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA, certified in Cybersecurity Risk Management by HarvardX, Cybersecurity Oversight by Carnegie Mellon University, Maritime Cybersecurity by Lloyds Maritime, and Artificial Intelligence by MIT Sloan School of Management. Amit is an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity program at Pace University and Ithaca College, on the advisory board of Exium, and a member of the Governing Body of New York CIO Executive Summit.

Alice Fournier ISS A/S
Alice Fournier

CIO

ISS A/S

Think Tank Speaker

Alice Fournier is an experienced technology leader with a strategic approach to leveraging technology for growth. With deep experience driving technology-led transformation, Alice is a strong collaborator who successfully manages across functions and regions to establish a secure and agile digital workplace, while actively contributing to business growth. Alice currently serves as ISS’ Chief Information Officer for the Americas. She brings to the role a multidisciplinary background at the intersection of IT, marketing, sales, and digital. Alice knows how to leverage technology to both optimize costs and drive revenue. She brings a bold, strategic, business-led approach to the IT function; she leads in a servant mindset; and is dedicated to empowering her team to grow, learn, and thrive. Alice has previously held several senior management roles including most recently Chief Digital Office and VP Digital Capabilities for WD-40 Company; Senior VP Digital Commerce for Geometry Global, VP ECommerce and Omnichannel for Kantar; ECommerce Manager for BIC LGS, all in the New York City Metropolitan area.

Richard Rushing Motorola Mobility a Lenovo Company
Richard Rushing

CISO

Motorola Mobility a Lenovo Company

Think Tank Speaker

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.

Julie Luengas Stony Brook Medicine
Julie Luengas

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer

Stony Brook Medicine

Think Tank Speaker

An accomplished Executive Informatics Nurse focused on improving the clinician and patient experience with healthcare information technology solutions Julie is instrumental in engaging clinical leaders with healthcare information technology projects to ensure a successful implementation which improves clinician workflow, quality, and safety while meeting regulatory requirements. Julie has worked with Nursing, Physicians, Ancillary teams in the acute care and ambulatory settings.

Chris Hickman Keyfactor
Chris Hickman

Chief Security Officer

Keyfactor

Think Tank Speaker

Chris Hickman is the Chief Security Officer at Keyfactor. As a member of the senior management team, Chris is responsible for establishing & maintaining Keyfactor’s leadership position as a world-class, technical organization with deep security industry expertise. He leads client success initiatives and helps integrate the voice of the customer directly into Keyfactor’s platform and capability set. Chris previously held the position of Director of Technical Services at Alacris, an Ottawa based smartcard and certificate management company, which was sold to Microsoft and is now part of the Microsoft Identity Manager product suite. Chris has worked on PKI projects for organizations and firms including NATO, both the U.S. and Canadian Departments of Defense, Fortune 100 banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, insurance companies, telecommunication providers and retailers. He continues to be a trusted resource for enterprises looking to leverage digital certificates within existing portfolios and new product development.  Chris lives in Ottawa, Canada and enjoys traveling with his family, working on classic cars, and photography.

Noam Awadish Imper AI
Noam Awadish

CEO

Imper AI

Think Tank Speaker

Noam Awadish is the Co-Founder and CEO of Imper.ai, a leader in real-time, GenAI-based social engineering attack prevention. With over a decade of experience at Unit 8200, Noam has developed a deep attacker mindset, and has held key roles such as Head of Initial Access and Chief of Staff for Autonomous Vehicle Programs at Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY). He blends deep technical expertise with sharp strategic vision, and is committed to driving groundbreaking advancements in cybersecurity.

Anthony Pasquariello MIO Partners
Anthony Pasquariello

Deputy CISO

MIO Partners

Think Tank Speaker

Anthony Pasquariello is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at MIO Partners, a wholly owned subsidiary of McKinsey & Co., managing $23B+ in assets across public and private markets. He helps shape enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy while leading application and cloud security programs to drive secure global expansion and risk reduction. Previously, he led enterprise security architecture for capital markets organizations, including alternative asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms, strengthening cybersecurity in highly regulated environments. Anthony advises early-stage cybersecurity organizations on scaling security strategies and industry best practices. With deep technical expertise, he is committed to advancing cybersecurity resilience in financial services and developing high-performing security teams.

Chris Pierson BlackCloak
Dr. Chris Pierson

CEO and Founder

BlackCloak

Think Tank Speaker

Dr. Chris Pierson is the Founder & CEO of BlackCloak, the pioneer in Digital Executive Protection for corporate executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals and their families. Chris has been on the front lines of cybersecurity and privacy in both the public and private sectors for over 25 years. Previously at the Department of Homeland Security, Chris served for over a decade as a special government employee on the Cybersecurity and Privacy Committees. He’s also spent time as the Chief Privacy Officer for Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), as the Chief Information Security Officer for two prominent FinTechs, and is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute.

Anthony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez

Principal, vCISO

Innervision Services

Think Tank Speaker

Visionary, results and solutions-driven professional with 20+ years of experience in progressively responsible Cyber Security and IT leadership roles in the financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer goods,and chemical manufacturing industries. Adept in building and leading global Cyber Security, IT technical and support functions. Creative, resourceful problem solver with a track record of success in delivering cost-effective and value-added services to his customers. Additional experience in industrial engineering and process improvement. Specialties: Areas of expertise include: Cyber Security, Network Security,Application Security, Infrastructure Management and Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Forensic Investigations, Operations Management, Financial Management, Project/Portfolio Management, Policy/Procedure Development, Budget Preparation, Strategic Planning, Process Design/Implementation, Risk Mitigation, Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, Manufacturing/Laboratory Automation, Organizational Design, Vendor Audits, System, Start-Up Operations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Talent Development/Mentoring, International Team Management, and Regulatory Compliance

March 25, 2025

Agenda

All times Eastern Time

8:30 AM-9:00 AM

Registration


9:00 AM-9:30 AM

Morning Networking


9:30 AM-9:35 AM

Opening Remarks


9:35 AM-10:20 AM
Keynote Panel

2025 Executive Evolution: Mastering the Art of Business-Technology Harmony

Bridging the gap between business and technology is not easy and requires discipline and balance between technology, people, and business. For so many organizations today, technology is the business. Technology needs to be understood as a critical enabler in every part of the organization from the front line to the back office. It creates new value by crunching data to deliver new insights, it spurs innovation, and it disrupts traditional business models.

For business and technology leaders alike, new actions and behavioral changes can help their organizations make this shift. CIOs and CISOs must take responsibility for problems, they should convey that when technology fails, many people typically share responsibility.


10:25 AM-10:40 AM
Disruptor

Data Empowerment: A CISO's Guide to Unlocking Strategic Value Safely

CISOs are challenged to redefine their role not only as guardians of security but also as enablers of responsible and innovative data utilization. This directive emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between data protection and leveraging the full potential of organizational data assets. CISOs must collaborate with stakeholders to establish robust data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations while facilitating the ethical and strategic use of data. By unlocking the value of data, CISOs contribute to the organization's competitiveness, innovation, and overall digital transformation. This session explores strategies for CISOs to harness the power of data responsibly, thereby positioning cybersecurity as an integral driver of business success in the data-driven era.

In partnership with:
Keyfactor

10:40 AM-11:00 AM

Coffee Break


11:00 AM-11:35 AM
Fireside Chat

The Vulnerable C-Suite: Why Personal Cybersecurity is the New Frontline for CISOs

Businesses and their leadership teams are increasingly being targeted – physically and digitally. Research from The Ponemon Institute shows that 42% of CISOs report attacks targeting executives' personal lives – a number that will only climb as cybercriminals evolve their attack methods.

Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging executives’ personal digital presence as an entry point into corporate networks. Traditional cybersecurity focuses on corporate systems, leaving executives’ personal digital lives exposed – creating a significant risk vector for organizations.

This Fireside Chat between Richard and Chris is going to explore the ways that CISOs and CSOs can address this phenomenon to protect leadership, corporate assets, and brand reputation.

In partnership with:
BlackCloak

11:40 AM-12:15 PM
Fireside Chat

Building Cyber Fortitude: CISO Strategies for Resilient Cybersecurity

In the realm of building cyber resilience, organizations confront increased risk exposure amidst bold moves and evolving external challenges. Despite investments in technology and data, risk leaders, including CISOs, express difficulty in keeping pace with the persistent threat of cyber crises. However, in today's business landscape, discussions of digital transformation or reinvention are inseparable from considerations of cybersecurity. Looking ahead, stakeholders, from the board to frontline cybersecurity operations, pose critical questions about resiliency. This includes inquiries about the adequacy of efforts to safeguard the company and its customers in the face of cyber attacks. The focus shifts to identifying opportunities to minimize the impact on business and shareholder value through effective threat response. Embracing cybersecurity as a whole-of-business endeavor, organizations are urged to align themselves with business owners, adapting to changes in the cyber landscape and fortifying resilience against disruptions. Building confidence in the cybersecurity program becomes paramount in navigating the dynamic and challenging cyber landscape effectively.


12:15 PM-1:15 PM

Lunch & Networking


1:15 PM-2:00 PM
Panel

Technology and Cybersecurity Leadership in the Era of AI and ML: Navigating Innovation and Responsibility

In the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), CISOs play a pivotal role in leveraging these advancements for enhanced cybersecurity. Strategic integration of AI and ML is essential for bolstering security measures, optimizing decision-making, and driving innovation. CISOs must adopt a comprehensive approach, considering the entire lifecycle of these technologies to ensure both efficiency and ethical use. Establishing robust governance frameworks becomes paramount, addressing biases, ensuring transparency, and minimizing unintended consequences.

Looking ahead, as AI and ML continue to advance, CISOs face evolving challenges and regulatory considerations. Proactive engagement involves staying informed about changing regulations, particularly in areas such as data privacy and ethical AI practices. CISOs should strive for a tech-enabled understanding of AI and ML systems, encompassing deployment, impact, and security measures. This approach positions organizations to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively, ensuring responsible and competitive integration of AI and ML into cybersecurity strategies.

In partnership with:
ExtraHop Networks

2:05 PM-2:50 PM
Panel

Next-Level Innovations: Unveiling Gen AI - The Hype, The Reality, and The Future

We will explore the evolution of Gen AI, from its inception to its transformative impact across various industries. Experts will discuss the disparity between the media-driven hype and the technology's real-world capabilities, sharing case studies and addressing current challenges. The conversation will also cover the economic and ethical implications of Gen AI, providing insights into its future advancements and regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of Gen AI's potential and the strategic considerations necessary for its successful integration into diverse sectors.


2:50 PM-3:05 PM

Networking Break


3:05 PM-3:40 PM
Fireside Chat

Cultivating Inclusive Excellence: Driving Diversity in Technology Leadership

Let's explore the imperative of diversity in technology leadership roles, particularly within the CIO and Security domain. From gender and ethnicity to varied professional backgrounds, diverse perspectives foster innovation, resilience, and better decision-making in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Join us as industry leaders share their experiences, insights, and strategies for promoting inclusivity, breaking down barriers, and empowering underrepresented groups in technology leadership roles. From fostering inclusive cultures within organisations to implementing proactive recruitment and mentorship initiatives, attendees will gain actionable insights to drive meaningful change and cultivate diverse, high-performing technology teams. Let's chart a course towards inclusive excellence in technology leadership together.


3:45 PM-4:00 PM
Disruptor

Beyond Detection, Or Not: The New Frontier in Social Engineering Scam Prevention

Imagine a scenario where your client’s CEO joins a call—and it turns out to be a deepfake. With generative AI making fakes nearly undetectable, social engineering attacks are escalating, as seen in multimillion-dollar losses across industries. The quality, scale and complexity of these attacks are growing exponentially—leaving traditional content-based defenses struggling to keep pace.

Consider recent high-profile incidents: the sophisticated attack on MGM costing $30 million, a video-based deepfake assault on Arup's Hong Kong finance team, resulting in a $25 million loss, and impersonation schemes posing as new hires to compromise critical systems. As GenAI evolves, the challenge is clear: how do we effectively block these advanced threats from the get-go?

Leaders in mission-critical industries are beginning to assess solutions that address the prevention of AI-driven impersonation and classic social engineering scams. Let’s envision a defense framework that integrates seamlessly across all collaboration tools and communication channels—calls, video conferences, messaging, SMS, emails—providing real-time, first-encounter verification without cumbersome pre-registration, and doing so with rigorous privacy safeguards.

This session will explore what to do when content based filtering is no longer enough to protect organizations from the escalating risks posed by advanced social engineering generated threats.

In partnership with:
Imper AI

4:05 PM-4:30 PM
Vision Voices Keynote

The Role of AI in Enhancing Digital Operations

Exploring the transformative influence of artificial intelligence on modern business processes. This session delves into how AI-driven technologies optimize digital operations, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency. This Vision Voice will share insights into real-world applications, best practices, and the strategic integration of AI, empowering organizations to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation in the digital landscape.


4:30 PM-4:35 PM

Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway


4:35 PM-5:35 PM

Cocktail Hour