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James C. Foster Founder & CEO, ZeroFOX James C. Foster is the Founder and CEO of ZeroFOX, the Next Generation Threat Management company. Foster is an industry veteran and a world-renowned thought leader on cyber security. He’s published over a dozen books, holds patents, has spoken on Capitol Hill about the increase in international cyber threats, and is a recognized keynote speaker. In 2006, Foster founded the cyber security firm, Ciphent. Ciphent grew to almost 100 employees with 1000 customers by 2010 when it was acquired by Accuvant. With a three year growth rate of 8900+%, Ciphent was recognized as the #16th Fastest Growing Private Company in the US and #1 in Maryland by Inc. Magazine. As Chairman of the Advisory Board and SVP while at Accuvant, Foster led the successful acquisition of V3rity while the company achieved 50% year-over-year growth in 2011 with revenues in excess of $325M. Additionally, Foster has had the privilege of working with several other high growth cyber security organizations such as Booz Allen and Hamilton and Computer Sciences Corporation, and executing on exit strategies for Foundstone (acquired by McAfee for $86M), Guardent (acquired by Verisign $135M), and Information Security Magazine (acquired by Tech Target Media for an unpublicized amount). Foster started his career as a civilian in the United States Navy in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2005, Foster became a Fellow from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Capitol College.

Chris Coleman Chief Executive Officer, Lookingglass  Coleman brings over 20 years of experience in information security and technology and a strong balance of hands-on experience and business acumen to his role as Chief Executive Officer at Lookingglass. He oversees all facets of the company’s growth and direction, including delivery of products and services to Lookingglass’ customers across the commercial, federal civilian agency and defense department communities. Prior to Lookingglass, Coleman served as the Director of Cyber Security at Cisco Systems, Inc. where he focused on identifying solutions to critical customer challenges through delivery of Cisco and partner technologies for civilian, defense and intelligence organizations. Previously, Coleman served in key management roles with Integrated Data Systems and ManTech. During his tenure at ManTech, he was responsible for the remote security monitoring services and data hosting services profit and loss centers and managed ManTech’s IT services and operations. Coleman also managed the NetWitness product development team and was essential in the successful spin out of the technology and development team in 2006. Coleman studied Electrical Engineering at the New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury. He is an active member of the cyber security community and enjoys ice hockey and skiing.