CISO NY schedule

In the highly competitive age of digital transformation financial service organizations are facing accelerated urgency to improve their customer and employee experience while simultaneously reducing operating costs, and managing risk and compliance.

To meet these competing demands on their business, these organizations are racing to deploy deep learning to achieve a new competitive edge by optimizing their back office operations with intelligent document processing, personalizing their customer experience with cutting edge NLP models, and reducing fraud and risk using state-of-the-art deep learning.

AI is here and delivering new capabilities to help businesses solve large and complicated challenges. Join Bob Gaines to learn what that means for your business and how deep learning is helping organizations:

• Achieve higher compliance, faster and with lower costs • Dramatically improve Customer Experience • Reduce time to value from years to weeks

Sergio Rego is a customer engineer at SambaNova Systems where he helps clients deploy purpose-built, deep learning solutions in weeks rather than years. Sergio started his career in financial services, where he worked in strategy; active and index management; and product design and management. Sergio also served as a senior data scientist and team manager for a system integrator where he helped federal government agencies deploy ML and AI solutions.

•    Translating business priorities into actionable cybersecurity strategies.
•    Ensuring executive buy-in and effective communication with the board.
•    Bridging the gap between cybersecurity teams and business units.
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP
Corey Dennis, Chief Privacy Officer & Assistant General Counsel, LEGEND BIOTECH
Alan Halfenger, Chief Compliance Officer, ARCTARIS IMPACT INVESTORS
Emily Milan, Chief Information Security Officer, LEGEND BIOTECH

Moderator: Prof. Dan Haagman, CEO Chaleit, Honorary Professor of Practice, CISO, CHALEIT

•    How AI-driven threats are evolving and how security teams can harness AI for defense.
•    What post-quantum computing means for encryption, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
•    Strategies to adapt cybersecurity programs to an AI- and quantum-powered world.
Bil Harmer, Operating Partner & Chief Information Security Officer, CRAFT VENTURES

Dr Nimrod Kozlovski, CEO & Founder, CYTACTIC
Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer, SOLARWINDS 
Stacey Cameron, Chief Information Security Officer, HALCYON

•    Bridging the Gap: Why today’s risk management strategies fall short and how to align security with business transformation.
•    Emerging Threats: The impact of AI, evolving supply chain risks, and post-quantum security challenges.
•    Future-Ready Security: How organizations can redefine their approach to compliance, automation, and proactive defense.
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP

Understanding Agentic AI: What distinguishes agentic AI from traditional AI systems, and why does this matter for security?
Security Risks and Threats: Exploring the unique vulnerabilities of agentic AI, including prompt injection and data poisoning.
Governance and Compliance: Strategies for aligning agentic AI deployment with regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and implementing effective oversight mechanisms.
Steve Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer, SECURITYSCORECARD

•    Exploring how AI and machine learning can enhance the efficiency of security teams by automating repetitive tasks and focusing human efforts on complex threats
•    How AI tools can assist in containing and mitigating threats in real-time by analyzing vast amounts of data quickly
•    Using machine learning to identify anomalies in user behavior and detect insider threats or compromised accounts
•    Leveraging machine learning to create dynamic security systems that evolve with new threat patterns and emerging attack vectors
•    Discussing the emerging arms race between AI-powered cybersecurity defenses and AI-driven attack methods
Ejona Zeneli, Information Security Officer, UNION BANK ALBANIA
Samrah Kazmi, Expert Chief Information Security Officer, PRIMARY VENTURE PARTNERS
River Nygryn, Chief Information Security Officer, HAMMOND CARE
Paul Pak, Chief Information Security Officer & Privacy Officer, JENNISON ASSOCIATES  
Alaa Moussawi, Chief Data Scientist, NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL
Moderator: 
Nathan Smolenski, Chief Information Security Officer, CYERA

•    Understanding CCPA, state-level privacy regulations, and their impact
•    Applying controls to safeguard personal data in the cloud
•    Mapping compliance requirements to cloud service configurations
Corey Dennis, Chief Privacy Officer & Assistant General Counsel, LEGEND BIOTECH

•    Why CISOs must evolve from gatekeepers to strategic enablers of innovation
•    How to operationalize digital trust, not just talk about it
•    Lessons from the intersection of risk, ethics, and emerging tech (including AI, quantum, and sustainability)
Samrah Kazmi, Chief Information Security Officer, PRIMARY VENTURE PARTNERS

The adoption of the cloud and shift to mobile and remote work drives the ever increasing necessity to shift to zero trust. Understanding what zero trust is, why it is crucial, and how to think about it is essential to limit potential missteps. This session will explore these topics to help avoid pitfalls and enable a smoother zero trust adoption.
Brandon Leiker, Principal Solutions Architect, 11:11 SYSTEMS 

Cyber-attacks continue to escalate in both frequency and sophistication, creating unprecedented challenges. Malicious actors are focused on inflicting maximum damage to those that fall victim. In a world where it is “not if, but when”, the ability to effectively manage risk using a holistic approach to achieve resilience in the cloud is crucial. This session will explore essential framework aligned functions and outcomes, including how zero trust enables achievement of those outcomes. 

Brandon Leiker, Principal Solutions Architect, 11:11 SYSTEMS 

•    How AI is evolving from supporting security teams (assistive intelligence) to making autonomous decisions in threat detection, vulnerability management, and remediation.
•    Balancing AI Regulation with Innovation in DevSecOps
•    Will AI replace security engineers, or will it empower them to focus on higher-value tasks?
Mahesh Devalla, Chief Technology Officer, PLAYERS HEALTH

•    Where AI is truly making an impact in security automation.
•    The risks of blindly trusting AI-driven security tools.
•    Balancing human expertise and AI-driven decision-making.
Mahesh Devalla, Chief Technology Officer, PLAYERS HEALTH
Varun Duggal Principal R&D Solutions Architect, AT&T LABS
Robert LaRosa, Information Security Engineer, GELLER
Alexandra van Nievelt, Senior Manager, Global Marketplace Risk, WALMART

Moderator: Bil Harmer, Operating Partner & Chief Information Security Officer, CRAFT VENTURES

A technical demonstration of how SecOps and DevOps teams can use a powerful mix of Azure technologies to monitor their cloud environment and automate remediation actions for suspicious activity
Felipe G, Cyber Security Engineer, HELABA

•    Balancing Speed and Security – How to integrate security into ultra-low-latency trading systems without impacting performance.
•    Automating Threat Detection & Incident Response – Leveraging AI, real-time monitoring, and DevSecOps pipelines to detect and mitigate threats instantly.
•    Protecting Market Data & FIX Protocol Communications – Best practices for securing trade execution, preventing data leaks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Carl Gordon, DevOps Engineer/Trade Support/Automation, CREDIT SUISSE

•    Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives: Exploring how leaders can integrate cybersecurity into the organization’s strategic goals to ensure it is viewed as a growth enabler, not just a cost center
•    The Evolving Role of the CISO: Exploring how CISOs can move from technical specialists to strategic advisors who drive board-level decisions
•    How CISOs can lead the adoption of autonomous AI tools while embedding security and governance from day one — avoiding "shadow agents" that operate outside oversight
•    Leadership in Zero Trust Environments: How leaders can champion the adoption of Zero Trust models to strengthen organizational security
•    How leaders can future-proof their organizations by adopting advanced encryption techniques such as homomorphic encryption to protect sensitive data

Dane Fenner, Chief Information Security Officer, FENNER LEGACY HOLDINGS, LLC
Aruneesh Salhotra, Global Head of Application Security, FINANCIAL SERVICES
Craig Shrader, Chief Information Security Officer & Country Cyber Security Lead – Canada, HSBC

Moderator: 
Prof. Dan Haagman, CEO Chaleit, Honorary Professor of Practice, CISO, CHALEIT

•    Choosing indicators to measure risk management success.
•    Developing dashboards to visualize risk data for stakeholders.
•    Using metrics to support continuous improvement efforts
Reserved

In a world where leadership is often measured by metrics, margins, and milestones, Leading with Empathy & Grace offers a timely and transformative perspective. Tammy Klotz—a seasoned cybersecurity executive—delivers a deeply personal and practical blueprint for leading with humanity, humility, and heart.
•    Build psychological safety and team resilience by leading with authenticity in high-stakes, high-velocity security environments
•    Protect your leadership energy through boundary-setting and intentional self-care to avoid burnout in 24/7 incident response roles
•    Leverage empathy and cultural awareness as strategic tools for improving stakeholder alignment, zero-trust adoption, and security-first culture
Tammy Klotz, Chief Information Security Officer, TRINSEO

•    Navigating the dual role of risk manager and business enabler
•    Building trust across the board, executive team, and technical ranks
•    Evolving the security function from reactive to resilient
Prof. Dan Haagman, CEO Chaleit, Honorary Professor of Practice, CISO, CHALEIT
Tony Gonzalez,  Chief Information Security Officer, North America, (former) QBE  

•    How can organizations innovate rapidly in the cloud without compromising security or regulatory compliance?
•    How can businesses design cloud infrastructures to withstand disruptions, ransomware attacks, and evolving threat landscapes?
•    What are the best practices for fostering cross-team collaboration and ensuring everyone is invested in secure outcomes?
•    How will emerging technologies like AI-driven security analytics, post-quantum cryptography, and zero trust frameworks shape the next generation of cloud security?
Bijit Ghosh, Chief Technology Officer, Global Head of Cloud Product & Engineering & AI/ML, DEUTSCHE BANK
Sean Greenberg, Senior Cloud Security Engineer, Practice Lead Cloud Security, CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Pieter Vanlperen, Adjunct Professor – Code Security, Kill Chain, Cloud Application Security, Threat Intel, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Moderator: Bil Harmer, Operating Partner & Chief Information Security Officer, CRAFT VENTURES

•    The dot com era was punk rock, Cybersecurity is Heavy Metal
•    How to stay ahead of the curve while it is still being defined
•    What is the glue that binds Security Programs to the Business?
•    How to avoid becoming Noise to the business
Robert LaRosa, Information Security Engineer, GELLER

•    Unified Security Posture: Strategies for integrating MDM with cloud security protocols to protect enterprise data.
•    Real-World Applications: Examples of successful MDM implementations enhancing security in diverse industries.
Sean Greenberg, Senior Cloud Security Engineer, Practice Lead Cloud Security, CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

•    Leveraging AI for DevSecOps Automation
•    Architecting Secure Multi-Cloud Environments
•    Driving Digital Transformation with DevSecOps
Varun Duggal Principal R&D Solutions Architect, AT&T LABS

In this session, hear from some of the top cybersecurity leaders as they share their personal journeys to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Learn about the challenges they faced, the key decisions that shaped their careers, and the skills that helped them succeed in an ever-evolving security landscape. This discussion will offer insights into leadership, risk management, and the future of the CISO role in a rapidly digitizing world.
Tammy Klotz, Chief Information Security Officer, TRINSEO
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP
River Nygryn, Chief Information Security Officer, HAMMOND CARE

Moderator: Prof. Dan Haagman, CEO Chaleit, Honorary Professor of Practice, CISO, CHALEIT

•    AI-Powered Threats: The New Attack Landscape
•    How cybercriminals are leveraging AI for advanced phishing, deepfakes, and automated attacks
•    AI for Defense: Strengthening Your Security Posture
•    How AI and machine learning can enhance threat detection, response, and automation
River Nygryn,  Chief Information Security Officer, HAMMOND CARE