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Resources for Applying Threat-Informed Defense

Jon Baker, General Manager, Center for Threat-Informed Defense, MITRE Engenuity:

Jon is responsible for the Center’s strategy and its outcomes as he convenes the global cybersecurity community to advance the state of the art and the practice in threat-informed defense. Jon co-founded the Center as a privately funded research and development organization where he partners with sophisticated cybersecurity teams to systematically advance the global understanding of adversary tradecraft and apply that knowledge to improve the community’s ability to defend against those threats. Jon has extensive experience leading research teams and collaborating with industry to advance cybersecurity capabilities. Jon led MITRE’s team in the early development of the OASIS STIX and TAXII standards while supporting the Department of Homeland Security. He was a cocreator of OVAL, a standard language for describing and checking for the presence of misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and other endpoint artifacts.

Suneel Sundar, Director of R&D, Center for Threat-Informed Defense, MITRE Engenuity:

Suneel Sundar is a Senior Principal Engineer in the MITRE Corporation’s Cyber Operations division. In this role, he leads and executes research makes cyber attackers’ lives difficult in collaboration with MITRE engineers, private sector partners, and U.S. government organizations. Some of Suneel’s greatest hits include Security Stack Mappings for Google Cloud Platform and AWS, and the Center’s Insider Threat Knowledge Base. Suneel created and ran MITRE’s elite cyber operations incubator for early-career staff, Cyber New Professionals. Suneel previously founded the Cyber Intelligence functions at the largest energy utility in the U.S. and the largest payment processor in the world, and solved impossible math problems with the National Security Agency. Suneel teaches Iyengar yoga in San Diego and over Zoom.

Utilizing Digital Forensics In Our Modern Age With Cole Popkin and Proven Data

.About Proven Data:

Proven Data is a leading digital forensics firm, distinguished by its innovative approach in the digital investigation sector. Led by seasoned Digital Forensics Analyst Cole Popkin, the company specializes in unique services such as Metadata Forensics, Audio Forensics, Steganography, Vehicle Forensics, Device Analysis, and eDiscovery, steering clear of common offerings like Data Recovery and Incident Response.

The firm leverages the latest tools and technologies, including Linux and Python scripts, to provide precise and actionable forensic insights. Under Cole Popkin’s leadership, Proven Data focuses on strategic business development and expanding its client base by connecting with niche law firms and recruiting skilled professionals.

Proven Data is committed to high-quality results and establishing strong, long-term client relationships, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the digital forensics community.

About Cole Popkin:

Cole Popkin is an expert in digital forensics, including mobile, forensics, and video forensics. His hands-on experience offers both technical depth and real-world applications on litigation strategy, cryptocurrency investigations, OSINT analysis, and eDiscovery.

 

 

Bridging Continents and Computers: A Tech Entrepreneur's Path to Success

About CIO Landing:

CIO Landing specializes in comprehensive IT solutions for small to midsize businesses with 10-500 users in the Chicagoland area. We focus on cybersecurity, compliance, and proactive IT support, helping companies to secure their data and infrastructure. Our approach goes beyond traditional IT services by providing strategic CIO oversight to foster growth and prepare businesses for tomorrow.

With decades of experience, our team of certified IT professionals brings enterprise-level expertise to businesses of all sizes. We understand that each organization has unique needs, which is why we offer tailored solutions that align with your specific goals and budget. Our services include 24/7 network monitoring, cloud solutions, data backup and recovery, and advanced threat protection.

At CIO Landing, we believe that technology should be an asset, not a liability. That's why we take a proactive approach to IT management, identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact your business. We stay ahead of the curve, implementing the latest security measures and keeping our clients informed about emerging threats. Our virtual CIO services provide strategic guidance on technology investments, ensuring that your IT infrastructure supports your long-term business objectives.

About Juan Carlos Bosacoma:

Juan is the founder and CEO of CIO Landing as well as a published author and public speaker.  JC worked in technology for several large companies including Sami Burke, CAP Gemini, and Quaker Oats before starting his first company, USHost.com, in 1996 - one of the first Internet Service Providers in Chicago. After selling USHost.com in 2002, JC founded IT Consulting Associates to provide IT and management consulting services. As it provided solutions to large and midsize companies, it evolved and pivoted to become CIO Landing.   

Born in Bolivia, JC received a scholarship to attend the University of Buffalo where he received a B.A. in Computer Science and pursued Industrial Engineering for a master’s degree. Later, he attended the University of Chicago where he received his MBA. 

His company is the outsourced IT department to small and midsized businesses primarily in regulated markets and manufacturing.  It differentiates itself by providing CIO oversight and cyber security services at the core of what they do. CIO Landing enables clients to focus their resources more efficiently on the things that are most important to them.  

In his time away from the office, JC enjoys skiing, biking, cooking, learning to fly a plane and spending time with his two children, friends, family and good food. He is also a member of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, University of Chicago Investment Club, and is an ex-oficio Honorary Vice-Council of Bolivia.

 

Using a Layered Approach to Cybersecurity with SMS Datacenter

About Justin Winder:

Justin Winder is the President of SMS Datacenter, an IT Services Provider located in Irvine, California. He is also the CEO of the global locations in Argentina, Spain, Chile, and Colombia. He is responsible for leading the operations and strategy of the entire group.

Justin holds a bachelor’s from Northeastern University in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. He has been in the IT industry for over 20 years, working in both business development and IT-related roles.

About the SMS Group:

Founded in 1982, SMS is a leading provider of Managed Services, IT Strategy & Consulting, Software Development & Analytics, Automation & AI, Private Managed Cloud, and Colocation Services. Our success is based on building long-lasting relationships with our clients who are leaders in their respective industries, offering and developing innovative IT solutions.

For more information, please visit www.smsdatacenter.com.

The Cybersecurity & Compliance Connection

About Matt Kinsey:

Matt Kinsey is the Chief Information Security Officer for IT Fusion, an IT Management and Cybersecurity firm located in Coral Springs, Florida.

Matt holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems. He has been working professionally in IT related roles since 1996, including several years in Fortune 200 companies.

Matt launched his own IT consulting firm in 2007, which eventually merged with 2 other companies to form IT Fusion in 2021.

Matt is also an active community leader, serving on the Economic Development Advisory Committee of Coral Springs, Florida since 2021, and nearly thirty years of volunteering with Scouting USA. From August, 2022 to August, 2023, he also served as the International President of Toastmasters International, an organization covering 149 countries with more than 250,000 members worldwide.

Inside The Latest CMMC 2.0 Updates: What You Need to Know

About Matt Katzer:

An accomplished leader in Microsoft cloud computing and cyber security for over 20 years, and a Microsoft Gold Partner, Matt has helped tens of thousands of businesses experience extraordinary growth while optimizing their efficiency across all technical platforms and guiding them on their journey to the Microsoft cloud. He’s a highly sought-after speaker and the author of five books on cloud computing and cyber security, including multiple #1 best-sellers. His books on Office 365 are widely considered the best sources on Microsoft cloud services.

A forerunner in the Microsoft cybersecurity space, Matt began developing security solutions in the early 1990s while working in the security division of Intel Corporation. He handled projects that ranged from working with General Electric on reactors to working on projects for Redstone Arsenal military base, the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and NASA, to handling the security side of IT for the National Security Agency (NSA).

Matt is part of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Acceleration Program run by the Aerospace Division of Microsoft. As one of the first to collaborate with Microsoft on cloud solutions and one of only a few partners granted the right to sell GCC High (Government Community Cloud) licenses. He is a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and his company was the first CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RFO) in Oregon. 

Matt has received numerous awards for his technology developments, including more than 20 different Microsoft Partner awards recognizing outstanding successes and innovations. He’s been listed on the Inc. 5000 list for five years in a row and made the Portland Oregon Business Journal’s “Best Of” and “Fastest Growing” lists 2 years in a row. He holds 17 patents for software he’s developed.

He is active in local business communities and holds a BSEE from the University of Michigan and an Executive MBA from the University of Oregon.

About KAMIND IT:

KAMIND IT is a cloud solution provider that has been helping businesses in Oregon since 1998. They are committed to providing reliable and professional IT services based on the Microsoft ecosystem to their clients. KAMIND IT offers a wide range of services, including cloud computing, managed cybersecurity, and CMMC services. As a Microsoft Tier 1 Gold Partner, they are experts in leveraging the latest Microsoft technology to help businesses succeed. Their team of talented IT professionals can solve your Microsoft cloud problems once and for all.

Cybersecurity Evangelist, Educator, and Architect: Eric Anderson

About ADS:

Atlantic Data Security is dedicated to providing our clients with the security solutions and services needed to best mitigate risk and maintain a healthy security posture. As a trusted security advisor, we take the time to understand the unique needs and goals of our clients and then overcome the challenges in our collective way. In addition to a shortage of resources, one of the most common challenges in today’s security landscape is staying ahead of constantly evolving threats.

 About Eric Anderson:

Eric has been in Cybersecurity for over 25 years, and in tech for at least an additional decade.  In his multi-faceted role as a cybersecurity evangelist, educator, and architect, he leverages his accumulated knowledge, perspective, creativity, and passion to assist clients of all types and sizes in improving their cybersecurity posture.

Wireless Threat Intelligence With CTO Brett Walkenhorst

Brett's Bio:

Dr. Brett Walkenhorst is Chief Technology Officer at Bastille. Dr. Walkenhorst is the CTO of Bastille where he leads R&D efforts to enhance product performance and add new capabilities. He has over 20 years of experience as a technology leader in RF systems and signal processing. Prior to Bastille, he led and executed R&D efforts at Lucent Bell Labs, GTRI, NSI-MI Technologies, Silvus Technologies, and Raytheon Technologies. His experience includes RF system design, communications systems, antenna design/testing, radar, software-defined radios, geolocation, and related topics. He has authored over 70 publications including papers, articles, and reports, has taught numerous graduate, undergraduate, and professional short courses, and has served as an expert witness on multiple occasions. He is a senior member of IEEE and has served as the Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the IEEE Communications Society.

About Bastille:

Bastille is the leader in enterprise wireless threat intelligence through software-defined radio. Bastille provides full visibility into the known and unknown mobile, wireless and Internet of Things devices inside an enterprise’s corporate airspace–together known as the Internet of Radios. Through its patented software-defined radio and machine learning technology, Bastille senses, identifies and localizes threats, providing security teams the ability to accurately quantify risk and mitigate airborne threats that could pose a danger to network infrastructure.

The Latest Innovation In Cybersecurity: 24 X 7 X 365 SOC Services With Cyber Insurance

About Chase Norlin:

Chase Norlin is the CEO of Transmosis, a nationally recognized cyber security workforce developer that enables American workers to develop new careers in the rapidly growing information security industry. Transmosis is the creator of eSure.AI, a next-generation cybersecurity platform that protects consumers and small business from cyber attack with integrated financial liability protection.

Previously Norlin was the founder and CEO of Emerge Digital Group, named the 8th fastest growing company in America by revenue growth. Norlin is a serial technology entrepreneur that founded the Internet's first online video sharing platform, video search engine, and photo sharing service.

Building Trust Through Security: A CISO’s Insights

About the podcast:

Bruce Roton, CyberProof CISO, explores current technology trends, questions of security governance, corporate policy around the use of GenAI in the workplace, advice for security leaders – and how all of this relates, from the customer’s perspective, to building trust.