Cindi Carter
Global CISO - Americas
Check Point Software Technologies
Cindi Carter is a global, multi-industry Cybersecurity and Information Technology Executive who consistently delivers the optimal outcome. As a transformational leader from startups to enterprises she excels at building cybersecurity practices in highly regulated industries, turning strategic goals into action, and highly collaborative engagement to lead the organization in managing cyber risk. At Check Point Software Technologies, Cindi is a Global Chief Information Security Officer in the Office of the CISO, leading Check Point’s Healthcare Center of Excellence where human safety is essential to care. With over two decades in the healthcare and financial industries, Cindi’s purpose is deeply rooted in human safety, bringing together the capabilities that protect the security and privacy of each individual. Cindi, the founding President of Women in Security - Kansas City 501c(3), was honored in SC Media magazine’s “Women to Watch in Cyber Security”, and was also featured in Cybersecurity Venture’s book, “Women Know Cyber: 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.” She presents at conferences worldwide, holds several recognized IT, security, and project management certifications and has a Master of Science degree in Information Technology.
Adrian Diaz
Director, Unit 42
Palo Alto Networks
Adrian Diaz, a Director at Unit 42, has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry protecting some of the largest companies in the world. Working to help organizations assess and improve their security posture by staying ahead of evolving threats and keeping their data and networks safe from attacks. Adrian joined the Unit 42 team in 2022 joining the mission of helping our customers with cyber risk management, proactive assessments and DFIR (digital forensics and incident response). Currently under the Transformation Team, Adrian works with customers to create a solid strategy and vision that improves and benefits their security programs by understanding the customer environment, identifying improvements in their technical design, and process and tooling. Prior to working with customers, Adrian worked at BankUnited financial institution for over 5 years where he became the CISO leading the bank’s security strategy, developing a governance, risk and security controls framework, managing security technologies, and overseeing internal/external audits and regulatory oversight.
Uy Huynh
Vice President, Sales Engineering
Island
Uy is a security expert and a motivational leader, with more than 20 years of experience in the security industry and experience focused on business and sales growth. He is currently the Vice President of Global Solution Engineering at Island, responsible for driving successful outcomes throughout the entire customer lifecycle. He leads a global team of highly-specialized solution engineers to ensure that our customers maximize the value of their investment and operationalize our solutions. Prior to Island, Uy led global cloud security customer engineering at Google and was SVP of Global Technology Solutions at Carbon Black Security, which was acquired by VMware. Prior to Carbon Black, Huynh was the Americas Vice President of Sales Engineering & Learning and Development for McAfee. Uy holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Throughout his career, Uy has led hundreds of employees, held multiple global roles, developed leaders, and assisted hundreds of organizations to achieve their security objectives.
Brett Orr
Regional Account Executive
Wiz, Inc.
Brett Orr has been in the security industry for fifteen (15) years. He currently works for Wiz, Inc. (CNAPP), and his prior experience includes Axis Security (SASE), Zscaler (SSE), Skyhigh Networks (CASB) and Vormetric (Encryption-at-Rest). He is responsible for North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Outside of work, Brett enjoys golf, weightlifting, church and family including 3 grandkids!
Clea Ostendorf
Field CISO
Code42
There are two types of people: those who follow the instructions while cooking and those who read the ingredients and then go off feeling. Clea is of the latter, which has served her well these ten years as she’s navigated various roles in technology and security from sales to program management and, most recently, as Field CISO for Code42. Security is one part tech, but also needs compassion and partnership for any technology to succeed. Just as in cooking, Clea begins with the end in mind and brings a people and business focus to each engagement she is part of.
Mitchelle Schanbaum
CEO
Specialized Security Services, Inc. (S3 Security)
Mitchelle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Specialized Security Services, Inc. (S3 Security), a global, women-owned cybersecurity firm based in Dallas, TX. With over 25 years of experience, she and her team have successfully designed, implemented, and tested robust cyber and information security programs, forming long-lasting strategic partnerships with clients. An early pioneer in payment security, Mitchelle has spearheaded the adoption of standards such as PCI compliance, NIST frameworks, GDPR, CMMC, financial regulations, and ISO standards. Her leadership has cultivated a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovative solutions to complex security challenges. Recently, she achieved CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) certification, further enhancing S3 Security's commitment to delivering proactive, straightforward cybersecurity solutions that build trust and align with business objectives.
Chris Steinke
COO
MightyID
Chris Steinke is COO of MightyID, a distinguished leader with over 25 years of experience in technology and security. Chris has a robust background in product strategy, technology, and operations. He is a published author and award winning-leader, having held several high-impact roles at prestigious brands including American Express, British Telecom, and Zelle, bringing with him a wealth of experience in driving innovation and operational excellence.