FutureCon CyberSecurity Events

At the last week's #FutureCon event, we had the pleasure of celebrating a group of outstanding #CyberSecurity leaders in Detroit with the Award of Excellence ??. This community is built on shared knowledge and support, and these individuals truly exemplify what it means to lead with integrity, generosity, and a commitment to lifting others. Congratulations, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to making cybersecurity stronger for all ?????? Hemanth Tadepalli May Mobility, Brian Boulanger Hart Medical Equipment, Arun DeSouza Profortis Solutions, Maria Haight QUINTRIX, Art T. City of Detroit, Darren P. Webb, MSIT, CISSP McLaren Health Care, Maryam Aboona, MEM United Wholesale Mortgage, Benjamin Achtenberg Delta Faucet Company, Don Christie Roush, Mattalynn Darden TurnKey Linux, Matthew Hempstead Christian Kozarian Corrigan Oil, Christine Sobek Lear Corporation, Chris Sullivan #FutureConDetroit #FutureConDT #CyberSecurityEvents #CyberSecurityLeaders #CyberLeaders #CISO #ITDirector #vCISO #ITManager #CyberEvents

What an amazing day in Detroit with the local #Cybersecurity community ?? It was another impactful conference filled with insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and engaging sessions that kept the audience captivated. The event closed with a powerful panel discussion, where Arun DeSouza led Brian Boulanger, Darren P. Webb, MSIT, CISSP, Maria Haight, and Art T. through some of the most critical cybersecurity challenges we face today. Topics like end-user education, emerging threats, and regulatory compliance sparked deep discussion and valuable takeaways for everyone in the room. Earlier in the day, Hemanth Tadepalli took the stage with a compelling keynote on innovating for resilience, highlighting the risks and mitigation strategies needed as we navigate advancements like autonomous vehicles and voting. His session was set the tone for the afternoon discussions. February conferences wrapped up on a high note, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead ?? Next up: ??St. Louis on March 12th. Join us for our home town event! #FutureConDetroit #FutureConDT #CyberNews #CyberSecurityNews #CyberSecurityConference #CyberSecurityEvent #CyberConference #CyberEvent #AI #AV #CyberAttack

?? Cheers to the recipients of last week’s Award of Excellence! These cybersecurity leaders in the Baltimore-Washington region are redefining excellence—pushing boundaries, prioritizing safety, and uplifting the community. Your hard work does not go unnoticed ???? Anne Marie Zettlemoyer National Security Institute (NSI), Dr. Dele Bankole, DBA, MBA, BS NucoreVision, Inc. (NVI) , Jitendra Chandna InversAI, Inc., Dr. Kellep Charles, CISA, CISSP Capitol Technology University, Jessica Hoffman, CISSP City of Philadelphia, Nish Majmudar, CISSP, CISM, Patrick Binsol Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chris Breeden University of Baltimore, Michael Carpio MOI, Piyali Das Capital One, Clifton Dickens, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, GLEG, GSTRT Virginia Housing, Edward Fabula Rutgers University, Emily Henze Nestlé, Octavia Leach Optum, Anshih Lee The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore, Cesar Masforroll Rutgers University, Victoria McNair Social Security Administration, Abiola Olamoyegun PHEAA, Juddy Otieno The World Bank Group, Jay Toralba Northrop Grumman, Bridget Weiss Enterprise Community Partners, Lowell Williams The George Washington University #FutureCon #CyberSecurityLeaders #BaltimoreCyberSecurity #DCCyberSecurity #CyberLeaders #CyberNews #CyberSecurityNews #CyberExperts

What an incredible day with the Baltimore & D.C. #CyberSecurity communities at today's #FutureCon Event! From engaging discussions to cutting-edge insights, the energy in the room was unmatched. We closed the day with our always-insightful Industry Expert Panel, where Jessica Hoffman, CISSP guided Jitendra Chandna, Dr. Kellep Charles, CISA, CISSP, and Dr. Dele Bankole, DBA, MBA, BS through some of the industry's most debated #AI topics. From governance and policy to real-world scenarios, it was an informative—and at times hilarious—discussion that had the audience fully engaged! Earlier in the day, we had the privilege of hearing from Keynote Speaker Anne Marie Zettlemoyer, Chief Security Officer and Fellow at the National Security Institute (NSI). She delivered a powerful session on the true cost of a #DataBreach, highlighting its wide-ranging impacts and reminding us that no fish is too small to be caught. ?? A huge thank you to our attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making this event a success—especially in the unpredictable weather! ?? Next up for #FutureCon: Detroit, MI ?? on Wednesday, February 26th. See you there! #FutureConBaltimore #FutureConDetroit #CyberSecurityEvent #CyberSecurityNews #CyberEvent #CyberSecurityConference #CyberNews #CyberConference #AI #CyberTrends #CyberInsights #Ransomware

Looking forward to connecting with the Baltimore-Washington #CyberSecurity community this Thursday! A full day of sessions, networking, and 10 CPE credits awaits???? ?? Featured speakers include: Anne Marie Zettlemoyer - #CSO | Fellow - National Security Institute (NSI) Jessica Hoffman, CISSP - Deputy #CISO & HIPAA Security Officer | City of Philadelphia Dr. Kellep Charles, CISA, CISSP - Director, Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis (CCRA) Chair, Cybersecurity Programs & Professor, Cybersecurity & Computer Science Haven't registered yet? Use promo code LINKED for a FREE pass! ??? No matter the weather, we’ll be there—hope to see you too! #FutureConBaltimore #FutureConDC #FutureCon #CyberSecurityEvent #CyberEvent #CyberConference #CyberNews #CyberSecurityNews #CyberLeaders #CPECredits #AI #Ransomware #CyberAttack

Last week we rounded up the local Dallas #CyberSecurity leaders to recognize them for their outstanding work with the Award of Excellence?? Their commitment to security, leadership, and protecting others is truly inspiring. Congratulations to this outstanding group—we appreciate all that you do! ????? Brendon McCaulley ConnexPay North Texas ISSA, James Carpenter Scottish Rite for Children, Joe Paul choreograph, Ogechi Ugwulebo, MS, CISM, CCISO Women in STEM Leadership, Phillip Wylie, James Binford ?? ?? Humana, Brad Boozer Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., Aubrey Bradley Twin Health, John Butler, CISSP, CIPM, GRCP Propelled Brands, David Ewers Heart to Heart Hospice, Steve Fosmire, CISSP Trust Management Network, Fernando Guardado Goosehead Insurance Agency Scott Langham Parkland Health and Hospital System, Jeremy Livingston Stevens Institute of Technology, Vaughn M. Transwestern, Justin Matthews Maxor National Pharmacy Services, LLC, Greg Smolens DOMAN LUMBER, Cheryl Stewart Health Care Service Corporation, John Thompson, CISSP Comstock Resources, Christian Uwimana JPMorganChase, Kishore Venkatachalapathy (Venkat) Stitch Fix, Prteek Wahi, JPMorgan Chase. #FutureConDallas #FutureConDFW #CyberSecurityLeaders #CyberSecurityNews #CyberLeaders #CyberNews #CyberSecurity

We kicked off the 2025 Award of Excellence recognitions at the Chicago CyberSecurity event on January 23rd! It was an honor to celebrate these industry leaders who continue to push boundaries, inspire others, and elevate cybersecurity as a whole. Congratulations to all the recipients—you truly embody excellence! ???? Cicero Chimbanda Loop Capital, ??Umar aka Chris Carter Blue Mountain Universal, M. Bukky DaSilva, PMP, MBA, CGEIT, CISA, CPA Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, LeRoy M Sims, CCISO, CISM, CISA Vantedge Medical, Ramona Ratiu- MS, CISA, CISM, GSTRT, GCCC Zurich Insurance, Dan Adgent Blistex Inc., Yilmaz Bal (CISA, CIPP, CDPSE) US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Serge Bery Xcellerate Bio, LaQuitha Blanks BCBS, David John Bradley, CISSP UScellular, Anthony Briscoe University of Illinois Chicago, Marcin Budzik Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc., Shaun Crandall John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., Vatsala Dubey TrueBlue Inc., Mariusz G. Village of Glencoe, Brian Hoff CNA Insurance, Dr. Ashley L. Jones UL Solutions, Rochelle Jordan Mars, Steve L. Fidelity Life, Leon Olszewski First American Bank, Liz Perez Quantum Group, Mike Ratliff Elk Grove Village, IL, Robert S. #CyberSecurityLeadership #CyberSecurityLeader #CyberLeader #CyberSec #CyberSecurityNews #CyberExpert #CyberChicago

What an incredible day with the DFW #CyberSecurity community at #FutureCon Dallas ???? From insightful sessions and top-tier networking to an engaging keynote and dynamic panel, today was packed with actionable insights and meaningful connections. A huge thank you to our attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making this event such a success! As always, we wrapped up the day with a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Joe Paul choreograph, Phillip Wylie Horizon3.ai, Ogechi Ugwulebo, MS, CISM, CCISO Women in STEM Leadership and James Carpenter Scottish Rite for Children. They tackled key industry topics, including deepfakes, emerging technologies, and cross-team collaboration ???? Earlier, Brendon McCaulley, CISO at ConnexPay and VP at North Texas ISSA, delivered a powerful keynote on the 'Age of AI', reminding us to stay grounded in fundamentals, embrace uncertainty, and remain proactive in our strategies ?? ?? Next stop: Baltimore! Join us on Thursday, February 13th, for another exciting day of networking, education, and innovation. See you there ?? #FutureConDallas #FutureConDFW #FutureConEvents #CyberSecurityNews #CyberNews #CyberEvent #CyberConference #AINews #ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSec #IT #InfoTech #InfoSec #ITNews #Ransomware #Deepfakes #CyberAttack

FutureCon is heading to Dallas on Thursday for a SOLD OUT event at the House of Blues! ???? Get ready for an action-packed day filled with engaging sessions, unparalleled networking opportunities, a lively happy hour, and so much more! ?? Featured Speakers Brendon McCaulley – CISO, ConnexPay Joe Paul – Cybersecurity Compliance Leader & Deputy CISO, choreograph Phillip Wylie – #PenTester | Best-Selling Author | Podcast Host, Horizon3.ai James Carpenter – CISO/CTO, Texas Scottish Rite for Children Ogechi Ugwulebo, MS, CISM, CCISO – Founder, Women in STEM Leadership Catherine Wiles, CISM – Director of Infrastructure & Security, Farmer Brothers Coffee Co We’re thrilled to connect with the amazing DFW #CyberSecurity community for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. ?? See you Thursday! #FutureConDallas #CyberSecurityEvents #InfoSec #IT #CyberSec #TexasCyberSecurity #CyberNews #AI #Ransomware #Networking

The Windy City welcomed the first #FutureCon of 2025, and it was an incredible success! ???The event brought together experts and professionals to share insights and tackle some of today’s biggest challenges in the field. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and sponsors who made this day so impactful—we couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the year! Highlights included: ?? A keynote by Cicero Chimbanda, Senior VP of IT at Loop Capital, who shared invaluable insights on the #STS Model (Security, Trust, Stability), mentorship dynamics, and how to create effective communication. ?? An engaging Industry Expert Panel with Ramona Ratiu- MS, CISA, CISM, GSTRT, GCCC, LeRoy M Sims, CCISO, CISM, CISA, ??Umar aka Chris Carter, M. Bukky DaSilva, PMP, MBA, CGEIT, CISA, CPA, and TERRY KURZYNSKI, exploring lessons from 2024 and sparking discussions on risk management, third-party vendor management, and other pressing topics. Next week, we’re headed to Dallas, Texas, on January 30th at the House of Blues. Can’t wait to see you there! ???? #FutureConCHI #FutureConChicago #FutureCon #CyberSecurityNews #CyberNews #CyberAttack #Ransomware #VendorManagement #RiskMitigation #AI #CyberEvent #CyberConference #CyberSecurityConference #CyberSecurityEvent