Dan Lohrmann Chief Security Officer & Chief Strategist, Security Mentor, Inc. Dan Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist and author. During his distinguished career, Lohrmann has served global organizations in the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities, receiving numerous national awards including: CSO of the Year, Public Official of the Year and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader. Mr. Lohrmann is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Strategist for Security Mentor, Inc. Security Mentor provides industry-leading security awareness training to organizations from Fortune 500 enterprises to state and local governments. Security Mentor, pioneer security awareness training employees love to take, uses interactive, highly engaging lessons to teach critical security skills in an easy-to-understand, fun format. Mr. Lohrmann leads Security Mentor’s executive and management services overseeing the development and implementation of Security Mentor’s cyber training, consulting and workshops for end users in the public and private sectors. Mr. Lohrmann has extensive experience advising senior leaders at the White House, National Governor’s Association (NGA), National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profit institutions. Prior to Security Mentor, Mr. Lohrmann lead the State of Michigan’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams serving as enterprise-wide CSO, CTO and CISO roles in Michigan. Mr. Lohrmann also oversaw the security awareness program for more than 50,000 employees. Under his leadership, the State of Michigan was recognized as a global leader in government technology and cybersecurity for more than a decade. The State of Michigan won numerous National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) awards, including the 2013 Cyber Security award for the top security project in the nation – utilizing Security Mentor’s security awareness training as a cornerstone of Michigan’s Cyber Training 3.0 program. Mr. Lohrmann is also a writer, with regular columns, articles and blogs for many professional magazines, such as Government Technology Magazine, Public CIO Magazine, CSO Magazine, Computerworld Magazine and others. Dan has appeared on CSPAN, numerous national and regional radio programs, technology/security global webcasts and the evening news. He also serves on advisory boards on cybersecurity or Information Assurance (IA) programs at four universities. He is the author of two books – Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web, and BYOD For You: The Guide to Bring Your Own Device to Work. Mr. Lohrmann holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science (CS) from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Bachelor’s Degree in CS from Valparaiso University in Indiana.
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Adam K. Levin is a consumer advocate with more than 35 years of experience and is a nationally recognized expert on security, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance. A former Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Mr. Levin is Chairman and founder of IDT911 (
Barracuda Networks, Inc. offers industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none. Our products span three distinct markets, including: 1) content security, 2) networking and application delivery, as well as 3) data storage, protection and disaster recovery.
Netfast provides innovative information technology solutions to help accelerate business growth and improve operational efficiency. Beginning in 1996, our proposition is directly tied to our mission of improving business agility and profitability. We do this through the application of the latest information technology solutions. Our engineering and technical expertise is focused in cloud and data center, wireless and mobility, Big Data and analytics and many other leading technologies.
Deborah A. Snyder, CISSP, CRISC, PMP Acting Chief Information Security Officer NYS Office of Information Technology Services Enterprise Information Security Office Deborah A. Snyder serves as Acting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). In her role, she directs the Enterprise Information Security Office’s comprehensive governance, risk management and compliance program. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision, and assuring business-aligned, risk-based investments to maximize business opportunity and minimize risk. Ms. Snyder has extensive experience in government program administration, information technology and cyber security policy. She is a recognized industry thought-leader and active contributor to the security profession. She serves on the NYS Forum Board of Directors, and is a member of the Project Management Institute, InfraGard, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), 
J. Paul Haynes, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer 
Peter Beardmore VP, Global Strategic Alliances and Mobile Business Development, Kaspersky Lab As VP, Global Strategic Alliances and Mobile Business Development, Peter Beardmore is responsible for maintaining and developing global partnerships and serving as a liaison for all major brands with whom the company collaborates such as Microsoft, HP, Google, Apple, Cisco, RSA and others. Peter brings more than 15 years of marketing experience. Prior to this role, Peter was Senior Director, Product Marketing, Kaspersky Lab, where he was responsible for all aspects of product marketing for both the B2B and B2C business units. Prior to joining Kaspersky in 2008, he was Senior Product Marketing Manager for Government Business at RSA, The Security Division of EMC. Peter began his career in the US Army, serving in capacities including Tank Platoon Leader and Communications Company Executive Officer. He later held a variety of sales, marketing, and business development positions at Cabletron Systems, Enterasys Networks, and Colubris Networks. 
Naheed Bleecker Senior Manager IT Security, CUNA Mutual Group Naheed Bleecker has been responsible for the security awareness program at CUNA Mutual Group, impacting over 4000 employees at multiple locations. CUNA Mutual Group offers financial services to over 98% of the credit union marketplace, including cyber security insurance. The company is a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and realizes the importance of securing the most critical endpoint in the organization: the human. Ms. Bleecker has coordinated year-long initiatives such as testing, newsletters, and contests. These efforts culminate in the annual October capstone events in recognition of NCSAM. She attributes the success of the program to the collaboration with other departments such as Communications, Privacy and Records Management. Ms. Bleecker graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in English and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Continuity, Security and Risk Management from Boston University. Ms. Bleecker has over 20 years of experience in information technology, and has worked in a variety of industries. Her certifications include CISA, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer. 
