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Henry is a dynamic leader with proven success in guiding and overseeing IT operations and developing Information Security programs. He has a strong ability to streamline support and deliver superior services for system users.

Rahul is well versed in the successful leadership of large teams of globally distributed cross-functional professionals engaged in security and network operations. Rahul speaks often at leading industry events regarding emerging risks, complexities and potential solutions associated with handling and protection of sensitive data. Rahul is responsible for driving Global Privacy, Security and Compliance Governance across the global business units to achieve a measurable reduction of privacy, legal and security risk while directly supporting product and service innovation.

Chris Bontempo is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for IBM Americas. In this role, he leads all aspects of Marketing and Communications for IBM with direct responsibility for marketing associated revenue, demand generation, brand reputation, and geography field marketing and communications professionals across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Chris works with IBM sellers and ecosystem partners to help clients find the right innovative IBM solutions to solve their digital transformation challenges. Chris has held a variety of Marketing roles at IBM over the last 18 years, with roles in Software Marketing, Market Intelligence and Brand Marketing. Prior to his current role he spent 7 years leading cybersecurity and then software and cloud marketing in the Americas. Prior to joining IBM, Chris helped run a software startup into the ground, got an MBA and lived a glamorous life abroad in the late 90s doing EU antitrust filings and bumming around Europe. Chris is based in New York City with his family and dog, where he runs, plays and coaches soccer, and occasionally plays guitar and bass in some truly forgettable bands.

Evan Anderson is the Chief Offensive Strategist and founding team member of Randori. He has over 15 years of experience in red teaming, vulnerability research and exploit development and is a long time member of the NCCDC Red Team. Prior to co-founding Randori, he worked at Kyrus Technologies supporting commercial and federal projects.

As Chief Strategy Officer and head of Corporate Development Kurt heads up Beyond Identity’s strategic growth initiatives, technology alliances, and strategic partnerships. Previously Kurt was VP of Strategic Partnerships for GreatHorn, GM of Emerging Products and Head of Alliances for FastPay, SVP Marketing & Corporate Development at AnchorOps, VP of Strategy & Corporate Development for Courion Corporation, and was an industry analyst with META Group (acquired by Gartner) and IDC. Kurt currently serves on the Board of Cambridge Savings Bank and holds a BS degree from Boston College.

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 35 years of successful track record and over 25 years of experience in maritime IT. Amit is a pioneer in process automation and an early adopter of cloud computing in Maritime. Over the last decade, Amit is instrumental in designing a cybersecurity risk management framework at INSW for protecting enterprise information assets against potential cyber risks; monitoring the emergence of new threats and vulnerabilities; timely detection and efficient response to any cyber incidents. 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 (CISM) from ISACA, certified in Cybersecurity Risk Management by HarvardX, in Cybersecurity Oversight by Carnegie Mellon University and in Maritime Cybersecurity by Lloyds Maritime. Amit is an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity program at Ithaca College, on the advisory board of Exium and a member of the Governing Body of New York CIO Executive Summit.

Keith Has led, built and implemented operational, compliance and technology risk management frameworks, as well as risk and control self-assessment programs. This includes process re-engineering and control automation within banks and 3rd party environments. Subject matter expertise and leadership expertise in technology risk assessment methodologies, IT/Information, resiliency, policies and standards, IT & operational metrics, corporate sustainability, security and controls of business operations, technology platform, database and middleware environments.

Dustin Gleich is a distinguished technology leader with a focus on cloud security and observability. Currently, he holds the role of Director of Field Engineering at Lacework, leading a team of professionals applying technical acumen and strategic foresight to assist enterprises in tackling their intricate security challenges. Prior to Lacework, Dustin's background includes significant roles at Cisco Systems and the U.S. Navy, during which he devoted over ten years to the building, design and deployment of IT observability solutions.

Thi Nguyen-Huu is President and CEO of WinMagic. He founded the company in 1997 with a vision to create an authentication and encryption suite that meets the most demanding requirements of governments and enterprises. Thi began his career as an applications engineer with Siemens AG. WinMagic is Thi’s third successful venture. Prior to forming the company, he founded two consulting firms that provided software solutions for industrial process automation. Under Thi’s direction, WinMagic has demonstrated consistent growth, leadership and innovation in the marketplace.

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 35 years of successful track record and over 25 years of experience in maritime IT. Amit is a pioneer in process automation and an early adopter of cloud computing in Maritime. Over the last decade, Amit is instrumental in designing a cybersecurity risk management framework at INSW for protecting enterprise information assets against potential cyber risks; monitoring the emergence of new threats and vulnerabilities; timely detection and efficient response to any cyber incidents. 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 (CISM) from ISACA, certified in Cybersecurity Risk Management by HarvardX, in Cybersecurity Oversight by Carnegie Mellon University and in Maritime Cybersecurity by Lloyds Maritime. Amit is an advisory board member for the Cybersecurity program at Ithaca College, on the advisory board of Exium and a member of the Governing Body of New York CIO Executive Summit.

Mark has been helping organizations achieve better risk management outcomes for years, leading strategic initiatives for enterprise customers across North America. His experience in the cybersecurity industry spans over 20 years, with stops at some of the largest firms in the industry, where he was able to grow and expand his knowledge of best practices in the cyber risk field.

Reena is a Senior Director and Executive focusing on US Information Security, protecting TikTok user and their data. As a Principal and Head of US Data Security Reena Parekh leads the Data Defense and Access Assurance team for TikTok ensuring that the consumer and user data stays within the US. Reena is also responsible for strategy, planning, architecture, implementation, governance and overall information and data security for TikTok.