Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Adina Cristocea, M.A., Trainer for Diversity and Inclusion and Participation Peer Counselor at EUTB® (Complementary independent participation counselling), combines her background in psychology of excellence, coaching and instructional design to discuss strategies for building inclusive digital products. Her personal and professional experience in participation policies and programs informs her approach to creating accessible and engaging digital experiences for neurodiverse users.

Adina Cristocea, M.A., Trainer for Diversity and Inclusion and Participation Peer Counselor at EUTB® (Complementary independent participation counselling), combines her background in psychology of excellence, coaching and instructional design to disc... Show more

Chris Kubecka de Medina

Ms. Chris Kubecka is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience, known for her pivotal role in digital defense and her commitment to ethical technology practices. She has established a formidable reputation for protecting both national and international cybersecurity interests, often at the highest levels of government and industry.

Ms. Kubecka's career began with a strong technical foundation, rapidly advancing into leadership roles that demand both tactical acumen and strategic foresight. Her expertise spans cyber warfare, digital intelligence, artificial intelligence, and the development of robust cybersecurity frameworks, including those addressing the challenges of post-quantum computing.

A thought leader in cybersecurity, Ms. Kubecka frequently contributes to international conferences, policy discussions, and academic forums. She is the author of several influential books, including Hack The World With OSINT, and has published numerous research papers on platforms like ResearchGate. Her work often explores the ethical implications of emerging technologies and the critical role of privacy in cybersecurity.

Ms. Kubecka serves as the CEO and Founder of HypaSec NL, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Elemental Concept, and Chief Hacktress for Unit6 Technologies. Her significant contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including The Order of Thor. She is also a former Distinguished Chair for the Middle East Institute's Cyber Security and Emerging Technology Program.

Throughout her career, Ms. Kubecka has led critical operations that highlight the intersection of cybersecurity and human rights. During the conflict in Ukraine, she used her expertise to facilitate the evacuation of civilians, applying digital intelligence to support these missions. In Venezuela, her investigations uncovered the weaponization of government-backed applications, such as the Ven App and Patrica App, which are used for surveillance and repression of dissent. Her research revealed how these apps are being exploited to target citizens, leading to arrests, disappearances, and even deaths, underscoring the dire consequences of unethical technology use.

Ms. Kubecka's background as a USAF aviator and former member of the USAF Space Command highlights her extensive commitment to defense in both the physical and digital realms. Her journey began at a young age, with her early technical skills leading to her first major hacking achievement at age ten.

Chris Kubecka de Medina Ms. Chris Kubecka is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience, known for her pivotal role in digital defense and her commitment to ethical technology practices. She has established a fo... Show more

I lead AI strategy for a top 100 law firm. I am focused on leading Brabners through the human, cultural and technical sides of AI transformation. Before working in a strategic role I worked as a developer and remain hands on through continuous experimentation. I am passionate about technology and particularly interested in projects on AI for good.

I lead AI strategy for a top 100 law firm. I am focused on leading Brabners through the human, cultural and technical sides of AI transformation. Before working in a strategic role I worked as a developer and remain hands on through continuous experi... Show more

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 15 years of experience, he has been instrumental in architecting and delivering large-scale distributed cloud applications, leveraging event-driven architecture, microservices, and serverless computing to drive innovation and efficiency.

As a thought leader and influencer in platform engineering, Darshit is passionate about scaling developer productivity, optimizing cloud platforms, and shaping sustainable and scalable software architectures. His expertise spans cloud migrations, DevOps, FinOps, AI-driven architectures, and developer experience, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Beyond his technical leadership at Serko, Darshit is a public speaker and advocate for cloud and serverless adoption. Since 2021, he has been an AWS Community Builder for Serverless, actively contributing to the global cloud ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and industry discussions. He co-organizes the Auckland Serverless Meetup, Serverless Days ANZ, and Auckland Serverless Days, bringing together engineers, architects, and thought leaders to share insights and best practices.

Darshit is a regular speaker at technical conferences, AWS Community Days, and industry roundtables, covering topics such as platform engineering, hybrid cloud, developer portals, and ethical decision-making in software design. His engaging storytelling, deep technical insights, and ability to bridge the gap between business and technology make him a sought-after speaker in the global tech community.

A lifelong learner, Darshit thrives on mentorship, community engagement, and fostering the next generation of engineers. His core expertise spans Travel, Fintech, Healthcare, and Accounting, where he continuously pushes the boundaries of cloud-native solutions and platform-driven innovation.

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. With over 15 years of experience, he has been instrume... Show more

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 companies with experience in the Financial, Medical, Legal, and Manufacturing verticals, and spent 6 years helping lead the Red Hat Product Security team as their Program Architect.

Christopher Robinson (aka CRob) is the Chief Security Architect for the Open Source Security Foundation. With over 25 years of Enterprise-class engineering, architectural, operational and leadership experience, CRob has worked at several Fortune 500 ... Show more

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast

Microsoft MCT, Blogger and a Data Enthusiast Show more

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security.

For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s security world is constantly changing and you should always familiarize yourself with the most up-and-coming technologies and methodologies.

As a husband and father of two, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the world with them.

Rico is a senior security consultant at adesso SE. His main security areas are in application security, cloud security, offensive security and AI security. For him, general security intelligence in various aspects is a top priority. Today’s securi... Show more

Kristiyan Velkov is a Principal Front-end Developer, Docker Captain, and author of four technical books, including Mastering React.js Interviews and Mastering TypeScript Core Utility Types. With over ten years of experience, he specializes in React.js, Next.js, DevOps for front-end engineers, and building secure, high-performance web applications. Kristiyan has contributed to the official Docker documentation and regularly shares practical insights on Medium and Substack, where thousands of developers follow his work. He speaks at community events and workshops, focusing on modern JavaScript, DevOps practices, and real-world front-end engineering challenges.

Kristiyan Velkov is a Principal Front-end Developer, Docker Captain, and author of four technical books, including Mastering React.js Interviews and Mastering TypeScript Core Utility Types. With over ten years of experience, he specializes in React.j... Show more

Executive Cyber Security & Information Technology Professional with 25 years’ experience in growing business, staff management and process improvement across the realm of tactical through strategic leadership. A seasoned professional with a knack for understanding and transforming information from incidents, attacks, forensics, and security audits into actionable cyber threat intelligence ensuring the development of solid scalable countermeasures, security requirements & security controls for a sustainable security posture with sensible deployment. In my most recent roles I have worked in operational environments and created information security policies against security analysis to assist organizations & reduce information security risks. Long term desire to support many organizations in functions throughout EMEA in advisory roles in Europe.

Executive Cyber Security & Information Technology Professional with 25 years’ experience in growing business, staff management and process improvement across the realm of tactical through strategic leadership. A seasoned professional with a knack for... Show more

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms.

Lawyer turned developer who splits his time between writing code, managing meetups, and picking mushrooms. Show more

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is getting more focus. That means I am trying to setup builds that are secure by designed and securely designed. Tools help with that.

I am a DBA since 1997 and have worked with SQL6, 6,5 and upwards. My interest are merely platform based, but also interested in performance and monitoring. With the requirements changing I am working in DevSEcOps for SQL for my employer. Security is ... Show more

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has received the Microsoft MVP award for data platforms for the last decade and continues to play a critical role in the building of technology communities across Africa and mentoring young professionals.

When he is not solving real world problems, he spends his free time doing CrossFit or mountain biking.

Jody Roberts is a technology entrepreneur who is passionate about solving social problems with the help of technology. He has over 20 years experience in the IT industry with deep specialization in data management across various platforms. He has rec... Show more

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027.

He has built companies in 6 countries, and trained 40,000+ leaders.

He’s also a former professional racquetball player turned mathematician, a United Nations professional who speaks four languages.

A researcher who has published on innovation, alignment, and social-media addiction. He’s co-created books with 50+ experts worldwide, including the international bestsellers CYCLES and The Generative Organization.

Bryan has lived on a beach with startups, painted huts in Africa, and sat in boardrooms on five continents. Wherever he goes, it’s people first: show up, do the work, keep your word.

Core belief: innovation isn’t about tools or technology. It’s about helping people believe they can make things better.

Bryan is not your average speaker. He is a professor, worked as a consultant, authored two international bestseller books, serial entrepreneur and now with a mission: to teach 1 million innovators by 2027. He has built companies in 6 countries, a... Show more

Siddhant Agarwal is a seasoned Developer Relations professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling developer ecosystems globally. Led Developer Relations across APAC at Neo4j previously and recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Gen-AI, he is passionate about empowering developers to reimagine data and AI through graph technology. Known for his unique ability to tell powerful stories through technology, Sid translates complex ideas into narratives that inspire action and innovation. With his signature “Local to Global” approach, he turns grassroots creativity into global impact. Previously at Google managing flagship developer programs, he continues to shape communities, share insights on GenAI and graph databases, and drive meaningful connections across the tech world. Learn more at meetsid.dev

Siddhant Agarwal is a seasoned Developer Relations professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling developer ecosystems globally. Led Developer Relations across APAC at Neo4j previously and recognized as a Google Developer Expert i... Show more

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Balykin, LL.M. has expertise in Ukrainian culture, politics, history, and law.
He works as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Chair of Contemporary History at the Universität Mannheim. Where he teaches the seminar “Ukraine Today & Yesterday Culture, Politics, History”, and exercises “Modern History of Ukraine. The Path of Eurointegration” (immersive with the usage of VR glasses) and “Politics of Memory: Evolution of Ukrainian History Education”.
Dr. Balykin promotes an interdisciplinary approach in science and education.
He is an enthusiast of implementing new immersive, digital, media technologies in higher school teaching.
Ivan Balykin is the co-founder of the biggest Ukrainian community of educators of higher school NGO “Progresylni”.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Balykin, LL.M. has expertise in Ukrainian culture, politics, history, and law. He works as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Chair of Contemporary History at the Universität Mannheim. Where he teaches the seminar “Ukraine... Show more

Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP API Security Top 10 and OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, she addresses the critical security gaps that most organizations miss when deploying AI agents and LLM-powered systems. Her research focuses on cross-framework vulnerability analysis, demonstrating how attackers chain traditional API flaws (BOLA, broken authentication, excessive data exposure) with LLM-specific vulnerabilities (prompt injection, insecure plugins, excessive agency) to achieve complete system compromise. This work emerged from conducting real-world security assessments of AI agent deployments in fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS platforms across multiple continents.

Throughout her career, Blessing has conducted security assessments for organizations and identified 5+ critical vulnerabilities. She holds CompTIA Certs as well as APISEC and actively contributes to the security community through technical blog posts and local security meetups. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Blessing Agbor is committed to elevating cybersecurity expertise across emerging markets. She believes that advanced security knowledge should be accessible to all practitioners, regardless of geography or organizational size. When not breaking AI agents, she enjoys vlogging, reading books, and documenting her memories.

She has served in technical and leadership roles for major community-led events, including Google Developers Group's Build with AI, DevFest, TechSafe, and STEMCON Tour, and regularly speaks on how security, ethics, and human behavior intersect in tech development. Currently, she’s working on API security projects—deepening her expertise in securing APIs, understanding real-world attack surfaces, implementing threat modeling, and integrating security seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines. Her focus is on building resilient, developer-friendly security workflows that align with modern DevSecOps practices.

Blessing Agbor is an API Security Engineer with 2 years of experience in application security, specializing in the emerging threat landscape where artificial intelligence meets traditional API vulnerabilities. Operating at the intersection of OWASP... Show more

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more

Dr. Shana Fancher is an author, speaker, and educational leader passionate about equipping professionals to lead with impact. As founder of Dr. Fancher Speaks and author of The War on Childhood: The Fight to Raise Resilient Kids, she empowers audiences with practical tools for resilience, leadership, and AI-powered productivity.

Dr. Shana Fancher is an author, speaker, and educational leader passionate about equipping professionals to lead with impact. As founder of Dr. Fancher Speaks and author of The War on Childhood: The Fight to Raise Resilient Kids, she empowers audienc... Show more

Joshua Shanks is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Reciprocity. Previously, he worked at Amazon and Indeed.

Joshua Shanks is the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Reciprocity. Previously, he worked at Amazon and Indeed. Show more

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am also dedicated to mentor young talents to success. In my spare time, I do speaking engagement to increase public awareness about Generative AI, and I work on personal projects, exploring the space of possible offered by AI.

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am... Show more

Kim Schaefer is a Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure platform engineering. She designs and operates production Kubernetes platforms on Google Cloud, with a particular interest in how deployment authority, auditability, and automation intersect in real-world systems.

Kim’s work centers on building GitOps platforms that teams can actually trust in production, especially in environments where change must be deliberate, accountable, and defensible. She enjoys translating complex architectural and security requirements into practical patterns that platform and application teams can adopt without sacrificing developer experience.

Kim is an open-source contributor and has previously spoken at Open Source Summit and GrafanaCON. She is especially passionate about sharing lessons learned from operating real systems—what breaks, what scales, and where architectural assumptions tend to fall apart.

Kim Schaefer is a Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer focused on Kubernetes, GitOps, and secure platform engineering. She designs and operates production Kubernetes platforms on Google Cloud, with a particular interest in how deployment authority, audit... Show more

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor, cybersecurity diplomat, and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning the U.S. federal government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping organizations and governments understand, prepare for, and respond to complex cyber risk shaped by geopolitical dynamics, operational constraints, and real-world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, where he aligns cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care operations. In this role, he translates technical risk into executive-level decision-making, enables secure expansion, and embeds cybersecurity into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity-building efforts as a senior cybersecurity advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and its Cyber Defense Center. His contributions include developing incident response frameworks, defining organizational structures, building sustainable cyber workforce pipelines, designing and delivering large-scale exercises, and advising senior leaders on governance, metrics, and long-term operational resilience aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh also serves as an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising. In this capacity, he contributes to operational planning, training, and leadership development, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi-domain environments.

Across government, military, and private-sector roles, Josh has designed and delivered tabletop exercises, crisis simulations, and decision-focused training for executive leaders, technical teams, and policymakers. These engagements emphasize risk-based thinking, mission impact, and leadership decision-making under uncertainty rather than purely technical response.

His professional background includes leadership in incident response, security governance, vulnerability management, application security, regulatory compliance, and metrics-driven security programs. He has worked across frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and NATO-aligned models, with an emphasis on practicality, repeatability, and measurable outcomes.

Josh’s work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and organizational leadership—helping leaders understand not only what could happen, but why it matters, when decisions must be made, and how to act effectively in complex environments.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor, cybersecurity diplomat, and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning the U.S. federal government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizatio... Show more

Chief Security Officer of Sparkoo Technologies Ireland | Huawei Cloud Europe, leading cybersecurity and compliance strategy across the EU.
With 10+ years of experience in offensive security, IoT risk, and secure software delivery, he has driven NIS2 compliance programmes, global incident response frameworks, and DevSecOps transformation initiatives.
Tommy has held senior roles at CFP Energy, ASLAN Technology Services, Cloudten Industries, and Deloitte, delivering complex security operations and regulatory alignment projects across multiple industries. A recognised thought leader in DevSecOps and emerging technology risk, he combines expertise in penetration testing, adversary simulation, and secure cloud architectures with regulatory knowledge spanning GDPR, DORA, and NIS2. He holds credentials from ISC2, SABSA, Applied Risk, HashiCorp, and EC-Council, and is passionate about advancing secure innovation in cloud and critical infrastructure.

Chief Security Officer of Sparkoo Technologies Ireland | Huawei Cloud Europe, leading cybersecurity and compliance strategy across the EU. With 10+ years of experience in offensive security, IoT risk, and secure software delivery, he has driven NIS... Show more

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.

For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliable, and easy to understand – without technical jargon or fear-based messaging.

In his talks and workshops, Jürgen translates complex cyber risks into practical insights and clear recommendations. His focus is not on tools or buzzwords, but on IT security as part of business continuity and responsibility.

Typical topics include cyber risks for SMEs, IT security awareness, managed IT services, and how organizations can prepare for incidents before they happen.

Jürgen’s sessions are known for being practical, relatable, and focused on real-world decision-making.

Jürgen Ebner is a Cyber Security and Managed IT expert with a strong focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. For more than 20 years, he has been working with business owners, managers, and organizations that want their IT to be secure, reliab... Show more

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... Show more

cybercrime, infosec, digital forensics ║ not my employer’s ║ (he|him)

cybercrime, infosec, digital forensics ║ not my employer’s ║ (he|him) Show more

Graduação em Ciências Econômicas e em Direito. Especialista em Segurança Pública e Especialista em Direito Público. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Doutor em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Coordenador do Escritório de Gestão de Processos na Secretaria de Estado do Planejamento. Trabalhou na Controladoria-Geral do Estado atuando na função de Coordenador de Informações Estratégicas, foi Gestor do Portfólio de Projetos, Presidente da Comissão de Implementação da LGPD, Presidente da Comissão de Inovação e membro do Comitê Estratégico de Governança e Integridade. Gerente de Apoio Operacional na Diretoria Administrativa e Financeira da Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública; Gerente do Complexo Administrativo na Diretoria Administrativa e Financeira da Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública; Gestor de Sistemas de Conhecimento na Coordenação-Geral de Inteligência da SENASP/MJ; Chefe da Divisão de Informática e Tecnologia da Diretoria de Informação e Inteligência - Secretaria de Estado da Segurança Pública de Santa Catarina, conduzindo a Gestão Técnica do Projeto de Criação e Institucionalização do Sistema Integrado de Segurança Pública (SISP-SC).

Graduação em Ciências Econômicas e em Direito. Especialista em Segurança Pública e Especialista em Direito Público. Mestre em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Doutor em Engenharia e Gestão do Conhecimento (UFSC). Coordenador do Escritório ... Show more

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His titles include Software Security, Exploiting Software, Building Secure Software, Java Security, Exploiting Online Games, and 6 other books; and he is editor of the Addison-Wesley Software Security series. Dr. McGraw has also written over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Gary serves on the Advisory Boards of Legit, Irius Risk, Maxmyinterest, Vaultree, and Red Sift. He has also served as a Board member of Cigital and Codiscope (acquired by Synopsys) and as Advisor to CodeDX (acquired by Synopsys), Black Duck (acquired by Synopsys), Dasient (acquired by Twitter), Fortify Software (acquired by HP), and Invotas (acquired by FireEye). Gary produced the monthly Silver Bullet Security Podcast for IEEE Security & Privacy magazine for thirteen years. His dual PhD is in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Indiana University where he serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His ti... Show more

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she left and joined ICS Village board and can be found at many conferences and events throughout the year speaking and volunteering. She settled into technical recruiting after running helpdesks over twenty years ago. She is currently serving as the VP of Talent at SilverEdge - an SAIC Company, and is always open to helping those who reach out - especially transitioning service members and veterans!
Over 50 speaking engagements to include DEFCON, ShmooCon and many BSides nationwide.
Kirsten is a published author and serial volunteer at countless endeavors.
Most of you know you can find her at various cons throughout the year.

Best known in the community for directing BSLV HireGround & BSidesCharm Hiring Village, Kirsten also co-founded/co-built Car Hacking Village in 2015. After a decade helping run it, she left and joined ICS Village board and can be found at many confe... Show more