I am the CEO and founder of Techstrong Group, a global platform that powers tech innovation and transformation. For over nine years, I have been leading a team of experts and professionals who create and deliver high-quality content, insights, and solutions across various media, research, and consulting brands, including DevOps.com, Security Boulevard, Cloud Native Now, Techstrong AI and Techstrong TV.

With a JD degree and a background in venture-backed startups, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, I have a unique perspective and expertise in the tech industry. I am passionate about helping tech professionals and organizations succeed in the digital age by providing them with the latest trends, best practices, and resources. I am also committed to supporting the tech community and fostering collaboration and learning through various events, initiatives, and partnerships.

Specialist in teams, networks and systems management, open source expert and advocate, i work in a really fascinating domain, which i like more than anything else.

4TH in Canadian Top 50 Most influential Cyber security experts on Linkedin by Favikon
Part of 30 Security Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2023 by Media Sonar.
Awarded one of the 20 outstanding contributors to global knowledge sharing for 2019 and 2020 by the European Risk Policy institute, I'm proud of bringing value to the daily cyber security data flow, sharing insight and advises, triggering discussions and valuable exchanges with my peers and other SME in the cyber and information security field.

I became cyber risk subject matter expert, from local infrastructures to global threat landscape analysis, I aim to correlate information from OSINT, and draw global trends in cyber threat landscape.

Award winning thought leader and versatile technology evangelist with a transformational background and the ability to drive change in complex global environments. Proven ability to set the strategic direction for security within the organization and align with enterprise stakeholders to build strategic roadmaps to enable the business by developing and implementing flexible security solutions.

Demonstrated ground-up success in building a security program encompassing security strategy, program oversight, security architecture and organizational awareness. Deep background in multiple security disciplines focused on integration of people, processes and technology.

Strategic business partner and trusted adviser who drives adoption of new security platforms providing thought leadership, vendor management and negotiation expertise to achieve significant cost savings to enable deployment.

I bring a unique blend of expertise in global standards, regulatory frameworks, and policy development tailored to the complexities of governments and industries. With hands-on experience navigating international standards like ISO, NIST, GDPR, and region-specific frameworks, I help organizations achieve top-tier compliance and operational excellence. I am also an award-winning, sought-after speaker at high-level tech conferences, delivering cutting-edge insights on cybersecurity, GRC, and Responsible AI to executive and global audiences.

In my roles with the United Nations, NEOM, and the OAS, I’ve collaborated with senior leaders to develop policies that drive innovation while addressing critical regulatory and ethical challenges.

With a sharp focus on aligning technology with law and policy, I thrive on solving high-stakes regulatory challenges.

As a Security Practice Manager at AWS, Chad guides CSO/CISO/CTO's and senior technology leaders in implementing cloud architecture best practices using AWS Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Frameworks. Chad collaborates with over 20 CISOs of Fortune 500 companies to design and implement comprehensive cloud security roadmaps, driving the adoption of best practices and innovative approaches to safeguard data and applications at scale.

With over 25 years of experience in information security, Chad has a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives for cloud security transformation, defining security outcomes, and aligning cloud security with business objectives and outcomes. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), demonstrating expertise in risk management, AI security, incident response, and cloud security.

* Internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist, keynote speaker, award-winning blogger and bestselling author.

* As field chief information security officer (CISO) for public sector at Presidio, Dan is a trusted advisor for government clients - bringing industry best-practice solutions. 

* Co-author ‘Cyber Mayday and the Day After: A Leader’s Guide to Preparing, Managing and Recovering from Inevitable Business Disruptions.’ Amazon best-seller in information management. Book offers true ransomware stories, check lists and best practices - vital for business leaders. Author of two other books, contributor to five more. 

* Led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from 2002-2014.

* Named SC Magazine CSO of the Year, Governing Magazine Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 Leader. Also, 2023 Top 30 People to Follow on Cyber. 

Debra J. Farber is a globally-recognized Privacy, Security and Ethical Tech Advisor at Principled LLC and Host of The Shifting Privacy Left Podcast. With 20 years of experience managing privacy and data protection issues, Debra has shifted left to work with companies seeking to unlock the value of their data with privacy by design (PbD) strategies, privacy enabling technologies (PETs), and privacy engineering methodologies.
 
Debra thrives when she pours her passionate energy into building ethical ecosystems and communities. She serves as Strategic Advisor to: The Rise of Privacy Tech (TROPT), The Institute of Privacy by Design (IOPD), Privado.ai, Secuvy AI, Privaini, & Privacy Quest; and is building a robust community for privacy engineers, architects, data scientists, researchers & technologists at Shifting Privacy Left. Previously, she held privacy and security leadership roles at Amazon Prime Video, AWS, BigID, Visa, TrustArc, and IBM.

Edna Conway is an innovative board director and global C-suite leader who forecasts the future of business and creates clear strategies to deliver new and secure operating models for the digital economy. She has held Chief Security & Risk Officer roles in $245B technology companies including Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT) and Cisco (Nasdaq:CSCO). She has delivered cyber security, risk management, AI, governance, compliance, sustainability, operations, engineering, legal affairs, physical security, and supply chain transformation in Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. She has led due diligence on supply chain, security, and third-party risk for over 60 M&A transactions, JVs, and divestitures for deals upwards of $7B. 

A widely recognized authority on innovation, growth, strategy, and relationship-building, she has influenced security frameworks and international standards, U.S. governing bodies and intelligence agencies, NATO, and NASA.

Evgeniy is built and wired differently. As a father of four, including twins, Evgeniy has mastered the art of remaining unflappable in adversity. This personal resilience translates into his professional ethos, where he has ascended from a firewall deployment engineer to the Vice President of Architecture at the Herjavec Group. His journey through the evolving landscape of cybersecurity provides him with a unique, panoramic view of the industry, enhancing his capability to lead and innovate across all its domains.

Evgeniy's passion extends beyond his day-to-day corporate roles. He is the co-founded of two influential podcasts—one that delves into technical security architecture and another that offers cyber inspiration for business leaders. His engagement with the community continues as he moderates panels and conducts interviews, shaping the conversation in the cybersecurity industry.

As the Chief Technology Officer of GigaOm, a research and analyst organization, I bring over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and data science. I am passionate about helping customers solve their business problems with innovative and scalable solutions, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices.

My mission is to be a trusted advisor and agent of change to organizations, both internally and externally. I have a proven track record of delivering outcome-based strategies, building high-performing teams, and enabling sales and technical capabilities. I have also successfully led and grown several startups and enterprises, across different industries and domains. I am always eager to learn, explore, and collaborate with others who share my vision and values.

• Experience securing highly regulated environments like financial, insurance, and manufacturing organizations.
• Experience securing federated environments like higher ed.
• Hands-on experience with various platforms: AWS, Linux, Windows.
• Hands-on experience with full security stack: Anti-phish, DLP, EDR, IPS, PAM, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, web proxies.
• Significant programming experience. Recent languages: Go, Powershell, Python. Short-time-ago languages: C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, SQL.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manger (CISM), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Oracle Certified Java Professional (OCJP) certifications.

Experienced cyber security professional with more than two decades' experience across various verticals including Defence, Space, Intelligence, Telecommunications, Financial Services and Government, both here and in the UK and Europe. 

I speak regularly on diversity and inclusion, cyber security and risk and the intersection of new technologies with the human dimension of the technology industry.

I am currently a partner in EY's cyber security business, a role I decided on because of EY's commitment to cultural excellence and workplace transformation. I have previously led large security businesses in excess of $100M, as well as startups in the cyber industry in several geographies.

I am a strong leader and speaker who is passionate about and committed to change in our industry and the workplace, to make work a better human experience.

Jason Rebholz is a cyber security leader passionate about dissecting complex problems and building programs from the ground up. His diverse experience in security start-ups contributes to his approach in leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

After spending a decade responding to sophisticated hacks, his professional mission evolved to solving cyber security at scale. In his current role as Chief Information Security Officer at Corvus Insurance, Jason blends his security expertise with cyber insurance to improve the security of thousands of companies.

As a vCISO, I help organizations protect themselves and attain resilience by building efficient and effective cybersecurity programs. But my true calling lies in empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and in helping current professionals keeping moving forward.

That's why I'm leveraging my teaching experience to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap. Through my LinkedIn Learning courses and my 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 newsletter, I'm dedicated to providing the tools and insights you need to thrive in this ever-evolving, never boring field.

Think of me as your cybersecurity mentor, always ready to share a story, offer guidance, and help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills, I'm here to help you achieve your professional goals.

I am a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity technologies and frameworks. I am an empathetic team player and leader with a strong background in cybersecurity, governance, business development, and building high-performing teams and partner ecosystems.

Key Strengths:
•Proven track record of scaling InfoSec and GRC programs and delivering exceptional value.
•Experienced in marketing, sales, partner management, operations, and business strategy.
•Adept at earning trust from senior management, resolving conflicts, and communicating transparently.
•Expertise in enhancing enterprise security posture and adhering to multiple compliance frameworks.
•Background in military service and comprehensive knowledge of industry regulations.
•Strong interpersonal skills, service-oriented, and consumer-focused.
•Committed to knowledge dissemination through speaking engagements and industry publications.

Offer unparalleled proficiency in business development and management including strategic planning, brand management, team-building, community relations, operations, and project management. Excel at opportunity assessments, proposal planning and development, contract negotiations, and executive relations. Significant experience in Department of Defense (DoD) sector with solid reputation for developing new revenue pipelines, fostering strategic relationships and alliances, and performing competitive analysis; resourcefully leverage social media and other marketing techniques to fuel brand awareness and expand market share.

On a crusade to eliminate stock photos of hackers in hoodies and inspire people to take action to protect themselves, their businesses and their communities from cybercrime. Creative people-first leader who fosters teamwork and collaboration. Winner of SC Magazine’s Reboot Thought Leadership Award. Frequent speaker at RSA and SANS.

Learning is my north star, curiosity my motivation, solving problems my strength, avoiding future ones my mantra. At 4yo I was put in front of my first PC, I still use that IBM M keyboard 40 years later. From fixing MS-DOS configurations to setting up the first SANs, from designing new consumer value added services to growing one of the largest Services P&L , from assembling a new Software Business Unit via acquisitions integration to spinning it off to private equity, from building IT infrastructures to Securing it against threats … some common threads : fail fast, learn by doing, listen listen listen. 

Today I am building a new dimension in the IT world: Predictive Cybersecurity

Meet BforeAI, first predictive behavioural AI for Cyber Security. 

With more than 20 years of international IT Software, IT Hardware, IT Services and Automotive sectors experience, I have regularly overachieved targets and milestones and developed new businesses.

Patrick Garrity is a security researcher at VulnCheck where he focuses on vulnerabilities, vulnerability exploitation and threat actors.

He is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in security research, marketing, sales, and product roles for high-growth SaaS cybersecurity startups.

At Nucleus Security, he led the marketing strategy, as well as conducted world renowned security research on various topics related to vulnerability disclosure, prioritization, exploitation, and scoring systems. He has successfully built relationships with analysts, press, and customers, resulting in increased visibility and recognition for the company in the market. He was instrumental in scaling Duo Security from $100k to $200M+ in revenue, launching Cisco's global Zero Trust strategy, spinning out Censys from the University of Michigan, and building Blumira's go-to-market team from scratch.