Idan was one of the founders of M-Tech Information Technology, Inc. (acquired in 2008 and renamed Hitachi ID Systems). Idan led the product development and roadmap strategy and was responsible for customer services at M-Tech and subsequently Hitachi ID for 28 years. During his tenure, the company released password management automation software in 1996, user provisioning/IAM in 2002 and PAM in 2007. Idan has worked with many corporate, government and higher education customers worldwide to implement process automation, including IAM and PAM controls across their on-premises and cloud-hosted systems and applications.

Since exiting Hitachi ID Systems in 2020, Idan helped found M-Tech Innovations, Inc.  This is an angel investment firm specializing in Canadian-domiciled technology startups with B2B software offerings.

Tarah Wheeler is an information security executive, AI researcher specializing in natural language processing, social data scientist in international conflict, author, and poker player. She is Chief Security Officer at TPO Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm focused on nation-state incident response, critical infrastructure, and cyber risk. She is a member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Board of Directors, where she chairs the Audit Committee, serves on the Governance Committee, and founded the annual EFF DEF CON Poker Tournament.

Joe, the co-founder and CEO of Seiso LLC, brings 28+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience to the industry's forefront. At Seiso, a cybersecurity engineering firm based in Pittsburgh, Joe and his team work hands-on with customers, implementing modern security and compliance solutions tailored to their unique needs. His expertise spans information security governance, risk management, compliance, and aligning security programs with industry frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and 800-x. Joe's previous roles include enterprise-level CISO positions, overseeing cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, and physical security. He is also one of the hosts of the monthly podcast, Distilled Security Podcast. 

George is currently chief security officer at Bedrock Data, an organization specializing in AI-driven data protection. Before that, he was head of trust and interim CISO at MongoDB and Sumo Logic's chief security officer & SVP of IT. George possesses more than 20 years of leadership experience in the domains of cybersecurity, compliance and cloud operations. He has actively participated at the forefront of secure architecture, privacy and DevSecOps since co-founding the VMware Center for Policy & Compliance.

A recognized authority in the industry, George is a frequent keynote speaker at significant security forums, including RSA, Black Hat and TEDx. He actively provides advisory services to various cybersecurity startups and enterprise technology companies, assisting in the development of product and go-to-market strategies. Additionally, George serves on several advisory boards and is a co-founder of XFoundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about fentanyl poisoning.

Nicole is an award-winning cybersecurity executive and trusted advisor with more than 20 years of experience guiding organizations through complex risk, technology, and transformation challenges. As Head of Security for Riot Games, she leads a global team responsible for aligning enterprise cybersecurity strategy with business priorities and growth objectives. Nicole is the author of Learning Cybersecurity Fundamentals, has developed an extensive library of cybersecurity courses on LinkedIn Learning, and hosts the Women in Security & Privacy podcast, where she highlights leaders shaping the future of the industry. Across financial services, media, technology, audit, and global operations, she is known for translating complex technical risk into clear executive insight, advising senior leaders and boards, and building scalable security organizations that enable innovation and business performance.

Dr. Ondrej Krehel is the Founder, CEO, and Digital Forensics Lead of LIFARS LLC, an international cybersecurity and digital forensics firm. He is also the Co-Founder and an Advisory Board Member of QuBit Conference, an events and training company dedicated to connecting the information security community. Ondrej is an accomplished speaker having lectured for FBI Training Academy and the National Executive Institute. He also serves as a member of New York Metro Infragard, as the Chapter Leader of OWASP NYC, and as a Distinguished Fellow with the Ponemon Institute.

Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Neuvik, a cybersecurity research and development consultancy. He has spent the better part of two decades enhancing cyber programs at the world's largest institutions — from the Department of Defense to some of the most successful private and commercial organizations. He focuses largely on providing advanced capabilities for CISO's, as well as testing for best possible security practices at board of directors' requests.

Ryan’s C-level work experience also includes developing Board level metrics to measure and manage enterprise cyber risk, developing and instructing C-Suite cyber risk management courses, and establishing functional reporting metrics for assessing cyber readiness.

Judy Titera is the CEO of J Titera Solutions LLC where she provides Privacy and Security consulting services. Additionally, she serves as Independent Director and audit committee member on a publicly held company as well as an advisory board member for private equity held organization. Ms. Titera retired from USAA where she served as the Chief Privacy Officer. In that role she advanced innovative technology while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and international data privacy laws and regulations. She participates in various professional activities and speaking engagements.