Cyber Litigation and Investigations Expert, Carlton Fields

A former cyber prosecutor, Jack counsels boards of directors and management on legal issues regarding cybersecurity. He also represents companies and institutions in litigation, including class actions, alleging breaches of privacy and security controls. Jack serves as one of the firm’s “breach coaches,” guiding clients through the loss or suspected loss of personally identifiable information, business interruption, and other system compromises.

Special Agent, United States Secret Service

Richard Dean is the Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge for the U.S. Secret Service’s Tampa Field Office. He has held key roles in the Uniformed Division, Washington Field Office, and Presidential Protective Division. Richard now leads the office’s cyber and financial crime investigations. In 2015, he helped establish the Tampa Bay Electronic Crimes Task Force, uniting law enforcement, academia, and the private sector to combat technology-based financial threats.

Director, Hotel Security & Compliance AMER, BISO, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)
With over 20 years in IT infrastructure design, architecture, and analysis, Malvin Eanes directs the development and management of the Information Security program for the AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions of IHG Hotels & Resorts. As a world-leading global hotel enterprise with over 6,500 properties across 100+ countries, IHG relies on strong security frameworks to protect its vast network. Leveraging his extensive hospitality experience, Malvin builds meaningful partnerships to deliver value to hotel owners while enhancing and securing the guest experience.

SVP, Security Services, Kaseya

With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, cybersecurity, business development, channel operations, and management consulting, Mark is a visionary leader committed to driving innovation and delivering exceptional results. As the SVP of Security Services at Kaseya, Mark leads the delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to a partner ecosystem of approximately 40,000 partners and their customers. He oversees Security Operations, designs and optimizes global security operations centers, and ensures the seamless deployment of advanced cybersecurity technologies and tools.

Vice President, Cyber Solutions, AON

Bryan is a Vice President for Aon’s Cyber Solutions E&O/Cyber Broking team in the Southeast Region. Bryan is responsible for providing clients with broking expertise and consultative advice on their Cyber, Professional Liability, Technology, and Media Risks. Prior to joining Aon, Bryan served as Vice President of Cyber Armada Insurance, a specialized retail cyber insurance brokerage in South Florida. In this role he was responsible for leading the insurance operation, managing all carrier relationships, and keeping pace with evolving cyber risk and coverage trends. In addition to training new talent, Bryan assisted with sales strategy, CRM development, and coached clients/staff on cyber hygiene and risk mitigation techniques.

CEO and President, T.E.N

Marci McCarthy is the CEO and Chairman of ISE® Talent and the CEO and President of T.E.N., an information security executive networking and relationship-marketing firm. With nearly 30 years of business management and entrepreneurial experience, McCarthy founded T.E.N.’s flagship program, the Information Security Executive® of the Year (ISE®) Program Series, which is lauded by the IT industry as the premier recognition and networking program for security professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

Supervisory Special Agent, FBI

Robert manages the FBI’s Cyber/Computer Intrusion Program for the Tampa Division, covering the Middle District of Florida. He entered on duty with the FBI in 2004 and served in Fresno and Los Angeles, California, investigating a variety of Criminal and National Security Cyber matters, as well as violent crimes and acts of terrorism against U.S. persons and U.S. interests in Southeast and South Asia.

CISSP, Sr. Director MSSP & Alliances, SentinelOne

Jay Ryerse leads the MSSP & Alliances team at SentinelOne. He brings 20+ years of MSP and Cybersecurity experience. Most recently, he was a ConnectWise colleague leading our security sales business globally. Prior to ConnectWise, he owned, and then sold his Atlanta based MSP, and then founded CARVIR, the first MSSP for MSPs. CARVIR was acquired by Continuum and then ConnectWise. While at ConnectWise, Ryerse was named one of the 50 Most Influential Channel Chiefs in 2021 and 2022 by CRN Magazine. He worked closely with the IT Nation Evolve program, launched the IT Nation Secure conference, the single largest security community for MSPs, and helped develop the ConnectWise Partner Program.

Cybersecurity and Privacy Attorney, Foley & Lardner

Joe is a former federal cyber prosecutor who advises clients on a variety of issues related to cybersecurity and privacy. He routinely investigates and responds to data breaches, ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, business email compromises, wire diversion schemes, and similar cyber incidents. Joe also represents clients in litigation, including class actions, and regulatory inquiries stemming from those cyber incidents.

Founding Partner, Trifident

Swearingen is an industry leader with 18+ years in technical and executive cybersecurity roles. He has safeguarded critical infrastructure and Fortune 100 companies from advanced threats, bringing frontline expertise and deep insight into security team challenges. He has tackled and dismantled some of the most sophisticated cyber threats at an internet-wide scale. Prior to founding TRIFIDENT, he led IronNet’s Global Incident Response and Red Teaming services, overseeing the development and execution of executive-level and technical table top exercises, leading red/purple team engagements, and commanding incident response activities during crisis situations.

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