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Chief Information Security Officer at Cloudera.

Natalia Belaya is a Dynamic Security Leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and building security programs that protect data, enable emerging technologies, and earn customer trust—known for translating complex security challenges into clear strategies that empower organizations to grow confidently. Skilled in designing secure cloud and hybrid environments, strengthening privacy practices, and guiding teams through change. Passionate about creating a culture of security that fuels innovation, safeguards sensitive information, and delivers outstanding service to customers and stakeholders.

Head of Global IT and Security at Episource, a company of Optum

Jonathan Chan is a results-oriented cybersecurity executive with deep experience leading security initiatives that protect critical data and infrastructure across the healthcare and financial technology sectors. With a career marked by successful transformations of enterprise security posture, he has consistently delivered measurable outcomes—reducing risk exposure, improving system uptime, ensuring data integrity, and supporting organizational growth. Known for aligning IT and cybersecurity with business strategy, Jonathan brings a strategic mindset to complex challenges, championing the use of innovative technologies to strengthen defenses while optimizing operations. A trusted leader and collaborator, he builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Career highlights include achieving a 99.99% platform availability SLA, driving secure digital transformation, and leading the implementation of comprehensive security frameworks in compliance-heavy environments. Areas of expertise span cybersecurity strategy and execution, risk management, privacy and compliance, identity and access management, incident response, and emerging technology integration.

VP of Digital Technologies at WeDriveU, Inc

Tech and cybersecurity leader with an MBA from Cornell. Key contributor to a startup acquired by Flextronics. Led digital transformation at Amazon, Huawei, biotech leader Amyris and transportation innovator WeDriveU. Passionate about developing future leaders and fiercely competitive in office table tennis.

CISO & CIO, DelphinusCyber

Adnan is a visionary cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience driving transformational security, trust, GRC, privacy, AI, & technology strategies globally. He’s led teams at MuleSoft (Salesforce), RingCentral, eBay, & Deloitte, & advises organizations as CISO/CIO, empowering innovation & growth. A trusted board advisor & dynamic speaker, Adnan champions resilience in complex environments.
 

Head of Technology Risk at Acrisure

Dr. Jack Freund is a recognized expert in cyber risk quantification and governance. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Measuring and Managing Information Risk: A FAIR Approach, which was inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon. He has held executive roles at several cyber risk startups and began his career in technology and risk at Fortune 100 firms. Jack holds a PhD in Information Systems, multiple industry certifications and has been named a Fellow of the IAPP, FAIR Institute and ISSA. Jack serves on the board of the ISSA Education Foundation and is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM.

Founder & CEO at RIGA Cyber

Dr. Ashish Garg is a globally recognized leader in cybersecurity, AI security, and venture capital, with extensive experience bridging emerging technologies, enterprise security, and business strategy. As Founder and Managing Partner of RIGA Cyber and Adjunct Faculty at Dominican University of California, he drives innovation in GenAI governance and cybersecurity education. A Top 50 Cybersecurity Mentor in the U.S. (2024) and LinkedIn Top Cybersecurity Voice (2024), Dr. Garg is at the forefront of advising Fortune 500 companies and startups on navigating the complex landscape of AI security, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity innovation. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and has published multiple papers and holds patents in cybersecurity.

Founder & CEO at VigiTrust 

Mathieu Gorge is the CEO of VigiTrust and a recognized global authority on cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. With over 20 years advising CxOs and boards, he is a ForbesBooks author, frequent international speaker (RSA, ISACA, ISSA), and founder of the VigiTrust Global Advisory Board, a think tank focused on cyber accountability, research, education, and emerging threat awareness.

Vice President and Partner at Vantage Technology Consulting Group 

Joanna Grama, JD, CISSP is a Senior Principal and Partner at Vantage with over 25 years of experience in law, cybersecurity, and privacy. She helps organizations design strong cybersecurity governance and compliance programs and is passionate about making complex security and privacy concepts accessible. Joanna is a frequent author and speaker on cybersecurity strategy and policy.

Chief Security and Trust Officer at HiddenLayer

Malcolm Harkins is Chief Security and Trust Officer at HiddenLayer. Harkins has more than two decades of experience in information security leadership roles at top technology companies, including Intel, Cylance, and others. He’s written multiple books on risk management, information security, and IT and earned awards from the RSA Conference, ISC2, Computerworld, and the Security Advisor Alliance. Harkins has testified before the Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Harkins is a Fellow with the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology, a non-partisan think tank providing cybersecurity expertise to the House of Representatives, Senate, and various federal agencies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California at Irvine and an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of California at Davis. Harkins also previously taught at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Susquehanna University.

Chief Information Security Officer at Tri Counties Bank 

Ken Kerrick is a cybersecurity and technology executive and recipient of the Top Global CISO Award, honoring leaders who set the benchmark for cybersecurity excellence and innovation worldwide. With over 35 years of leadership experience, he has led enterprise security, privacy, and digital transformation initiatives across financial services, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. As SVP & Chief Information Security Officer at Tri Counties Bank, Ken oversees cybersecurity, physical security, and risk programs. He has held senior roles including CISO, CIO, and CTO, and has led transformational initiatives for large international and Fortune 500 organizations.

MSC Program Director at Dominican University of California 

Dr. Tolgay Kizilelma is a business-driven IT/Cybersecurity GRC leader with three decades of experience covering Education, Healthcare, Research, Government, and Private sectors. He is the founding Director of the business-focused Master's in Cybersecurity program and teaches online Cybersecurity GRC courses as an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity in the Barowsky School of Business at Dominican University of California. Dr. Kizilelma served as the Chief Information Security Officer for multiple University of California campuses, and as the Information Security Officer for the top Sutter Health hospitals in the Bay Area. He has more than 50 industry certifications, is an accredited ISACA trainer for all the major certifications, has a BS degree in Computer Engineering, an MBA, and a PhD focusing on Information Security, patient safety and quality management systems. He volunteers for various non-profit organizations as a board member focusing on education, awareness, training, and community outreach efforts. He is the president of FBI Sacramento Citizens Academy Alumni Association and ISACA Sacramento Chapter. His contribution to the cybersecurity community was recognized with the 2022 C100 Award – Top 100 CISOs by CISOs Connect.

Non-Executive Director at DataRep | Advisory Board Member IAPP

Onur Korucu is a globally recognized leader in technology, cybersecurity, and data protection, with dual qualifications in law and engineering. She has held leadership roles managing cybersecurity and privacy teams at major firms including KPMG, PwC, and Microsoft.

Onur currently serves as Managing Partner at GovernID, as well as Non-Executive Director at DataRep and Advisory Board Member for various corporate and academic institutions across EMEA and the US, where she shapes strategies in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance. She is also a shareholder in companies specializing in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI automation.

A Women in Tech Global Ambassador, Forbes Technology Council member, and IAPP Advisory Board Member, Onur actively advocates for ethical technology development, digital trust, and inclusion in tech.

CISO, Residential and Dining Enterprises at Stanford University

Leda Muller is a seasoned cybersecurity and IT leader with 25+ years of experience securing enterprise systems and critical processes. As CISPO at Stanford R&DE, she leads security, privacy, and digital accessibility across a complex campus. CISM, PCIP, and ITIL certified, she founded Pocket Security, a nonprofit helping organizations build secure, resilient operations.

State Chief Information Security Officer at California Department of Technology

Vitaliy Panych joined the Office of Information Security as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), effective beginning of 2019, and then taking over as the State CISO in the acting capacity shortly thereafter. In this role he has been focused on enabling the continuous maturity of Statewide Risk Governance, Security Operations, and Incident Response within the Executive branch in California. Panych has more than 20 years of public and private sector experience, including security leadership roles within three of the largest California Agencies, including the largest Correctional organization in the world. Under the leadership of Panych, he has established highly functional information security teams to build cyber security defenses and operational capabilities from the ground up. This includes building new security operations practices for multiple agencies and supporting all facets of risk management for large scale multi-billion business operations in support of missions covering Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Medical, Educational, Financial benefit/collection, and Industrial complex. Panych’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento, and possession of multitude of industry security professional certifications.

Chief Information Security Officer at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

As the Chief Information Security Officer for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Derek oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the information security program and participates in a number of CHLA's governing bodies. Derek served honorably in the US Navy, earned a bachelor’s degree from Chapman University and later pursued an MBA at California State University, East Bay.

Cybersecurity Advisor and Board Member & Creator of CISO MindMap

Technology executive with 20+ years leading global teams, AI/GenAI initiatives, and security strategy in regulated sectors. Expert in risk management, product development, startups, and business alignment. Built multi-billion-dollar portfolios, co-founded ISPs, and led SOC design. Published author on cybersecurity, blog, and CISO MindMap creator.

CISO and Cybersecurity Strategist at Mercury Risk and Compliance, Inc.

Matthew is a CISO, cybersecurity strategist, and industry advisor to global businesses, academia, and governments. With 35 years of leadership, strategy, and operational experience, he is a respected authority in cybersecurity and connects to audiences as a keynote speaker, author, thought leader and podcast host. As one of the most recognized influencers in his industry, his work to make technology secure, private, safe, and trustworthy has earned many awards.

Global Information Security Officer and DPO at Model N, Inc.

Global CISO & DPO | Strategic cybersecurity leader with 24+ years experience driving enterprise security, risk, and privacy programs globally. Trusted advisor to executives and boards, Chirag excels in aligning security with innovation, governance and digital trust. Speaker, mentor, and advocate for cybersecurity and data ethics.

Chief Healthcare Info Tech Officer at County of Santa Clara

Khalid Turk is an accomplished technology executive and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of Information Technology, digital transformation, and enterprise IT strategy. He is a published author and a frequent speaker at national industry conferences, where he shares insights on the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and healthcare innovation. His leadership has been instrumental in driving secure, scalable technology solutions in high-stakes environments.

Chief Information Security Officer at University of California, Davis

Field CISO and Global GTM Advisor at ePlus Security

Anand is a Field CISO and business leader supporting sales, marketing, and partnerships across the West Region. Formerly at Cognizant, JPMC, EY, SVB, and Zelle. A trusted advisor to cybersecurity startups, he helps shape GTM, BD, and campaigns. Holds 20+ risk, security, and cloud certs incl. CISA, CISSP, CDPSE, AWS, Google, and Microsoft.

President at Escoute Consulting

Mark is an internationally known GRC expert specializing in assurance, risk, cybersecurity and digital trust. Mark has an array of industry experience in government, health care, banking, manufacturing and technology services. He has held roles spanning from CIO to IT consulting and is considered a thought leader in frameworks such as COBIT, DTEF, NIST, ITIL and multiple ISO standards.

AVP for Security, Compliance, and Risk Management and CISO at Miami University

John Virden is an AVP and CISO at Miami University. He manages strategic partnerships and orchestrates information security governance, risk management, awareness, consulting and cybersecurity operations. John earned an MSCS and MA in National Security and Strategic Studies,is a former Naval Officer, Booz Allen Hamilton consultant and CISO at the University of California, Riverside.

S3 Consulting Inc. and Former CISO at Levi Strauss

Steve Zalewski is a Board Advisor to security companies and VC firms, providing guidance on market fit and direction. His practice provides retained CISO and security advisory services to clients to address program design, assessment, due-diligence and board reporting.

Steve is CISO-in-Residence for the Professional Association of CISOs (PAC) and the former CISO at Levi Strauss & Co. He has held senior security positions at Pacific Gas & Electric and Kaiser Permanente.  His credentials include CISSP, CISM and CRISC security certifications. 

Steve co-hosts the CISO Series Defense-in-Depth Podcasts and is a frequent speaker and panel moderator for webinars and industry events