Talks

Speaking Engagement History

 

OAGITM 2025 Fall Conference – 23 September 2025
Securing the Mission: Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2025

Reviewed key developments in CJIS, GovRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, and privacy standards while focusing on actionable best practices. The discussion connected these updates to practical approaches like penetration testing and zero-trust architecture for meeting evolving compliance challenges.

 

INTERFACE Montana Conference – 30 July 2025
Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2025

Explored current developments in CMMC, GLBA, PCI, and generative AI, while highlighting practical security best practices. The session also examined how penetration testing and zero-trust approaches can help organizations manage the growing challenges of cybersecurity compliance.

 

INTERFACE Phoenix Conference – 13 June 2025
Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2025

Discussed updates on CMMC, GLBA, PCI, generative AI, and security best practices while exploring penetration testing and zero-trust strategies to address the increasingly complex cybersecurity compliance landscape.

 

Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference – 04 March 2025
Cybersecurity and Compliance at Electrical Utilities

Examined cybersecurity and compliance challenges for the electrical utility sector’s IT and OT environments, providing practical guidance on vulnerabilities, risk assessment frameworks, regulatory requirements, and Zero Trust strategies to help organizations mature their security programs amid evolving threats.

 

Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference – 03 October 2024
Cybersecurity Programs and Penetration Testing

Explored the vital role of penetration testing in strengthening cybersecurity programs, offering insights on evolving threats, regulatory frameworks, and practical strategies for scoping, executing, and integrating tests with Zero Trust and vendor collaboration to proactively address a sophisticated threat landscape.