Marybeth Borgwing, Founder and Chair, The Cyber Guild

Sustainable Cybersecurity – Making the World More Secure

The National Security strategic implementation plans and lessons learned, where we are today and next steps to stay resilient in the national security space.

• John Sherman, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Defense
• Meghan C. Good, Vice President, Director of the Cyber Accelerator at Leidos
• Valerie Cofield, Chief of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, CISA

Moderator: Honorable Ellen Lord, CEO at EML Enterprises and Former Undersecretary Acquisition and Sustainment at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Recorded.

Is the needle moving and how the US stacks up globally. Most up to date data from CyberSeek.org and Lightcast on current state, trends and how USA stacks up globally, areas of cyber have seen more job growth or slowdown.

• Will Markow, Vice President of Applied Research, Talent at Lightcast

Recorded.

Announced by Piper Companies

Mentor Moments – a unique opportunity to discuss career goals with a notable leader in cybersecurity.

Open to all attendees of UWIC 2023 seeking a role or planning to advance a career in cybersecurity. Be in the room to increase your chance to win a mentor moment.

Cyber Guild leaders are among the most recognized and respected leaders in their field. Based on their experience in the industry and world of work Cyber Guild mentors are uniquely positioned to offer perspective on career development plans, and situational awareness for those seeking to advance to a leadership position in cybersecurity.

How cyberwarfare is used and deployed, the current picture of the cyber geopolitical landscape, the slow creep from wild card adversaries and current ‘what if’s…’.

• Colonel Natalie Vanatta, PhD, Emerging Technologies Research Team Lead, U.S. Army Cyber Institute at West Point
• Stacy O’Mara, Sr Leader, Government Strategy, Policy, & Partnerships, Mandiant
• Mark Montgomery, Executive Director at CyberSolarium.org and Senior Fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracies
• Cynthia Kaiser, Deputy Assistant Director, FBI, Cyber 

Moderator: Michael McLaughlin, Cybersecurity Attorney, Policy Advisor, and Author

Recorded. No Q&A.

How can we leverage alternative thinking to inspire, innovate, and accelerate.

• Robert Wood, Chief Information Security Officer, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Co Founder, Soft Side of Cyber
• Wendy R. McSweeney, Executive Vice President, Diverse Segments Business Development Officer, Commercial Community Bank, Truist
• Colin Doherty, CEO, Vercara
• Latoya Asia, VP Employee Engagement and Talent Strategy, Dominion Energy

Moderator: Lisa Roberts, Senior HR Director, Verisign

Recorded.

Fireside chat and served lunch.

The role of cyber that is used as a tool by perpetrators and is also a powerful tool to combat human trafficking.

• Heather C. Fischer, Senior Advisor for Human Rights Crimes, Thomson Reuters Special Services
• Tanya Gould, Director Anti-Human Trafficking Office of Attorney General VA, Virginia Office of Attorney General

Moderator: Renata C. Spinks, CEO of CyberSec International & Former Asst IT Director/Deputy CIO IC4 USMC

Recorded.

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

• Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
• Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

• Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
• Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
• Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

• Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
• Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
• Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

• Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
• Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

• Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
• Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
• Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

• Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
• Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
• Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – Advancing Women in Cyber 

What are the key factors to consider setting yourself up for success? 

Join us for a candid genuine discussion about advancing your career and making important decisions about what’s next in your future.

• Jane Seu, Senior Client Partner, Global Technology Markets, Korn Ferry
• Sue Ribot, Senior Partner, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead Technology & Software, Korn Ferry

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

Workshop – AI Need Not be the Enemy: How Emerging Tech in AI and ML Can Protect Everything From People to Platforms 

How do you build a framework to keep pace with innovative technologies (AI and ML) and newer USA and global regulations?

• Kathryn Wang, VP Public Sector, HUMAN
• Tom Miller, CEO, Clearforce
• Chuck Brooks, Professor, Georgetown University and Cyber Guild Luminaire

This workshop is approved for A+, DataSys+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+.

Workshop – Neuro-diversity– Smashing Stereotypes

Want to have a better understanding of what neurodiversity is? Wonder why neurodiversity is critical to combat unpredictable cyber attacks?

Walk away with actionable steps to embrace ‘diverse minds’ that create a sense of belonging, value ideas and foster innovation.

Diverse Minds Movement – A Cyber Guild Community

• Elizabeth Green, CEO, Link Consulting LLC
• Claudia Matteo, IBM Bid Excellence & Automation Program Manager, Worldwide Solution Excellence, Security Services
• Kassandra Pierre, Vice President, CIB

Attendees of this workshop will earn an SHRM Credit Approved 1 Hour. 

• Business Activities Monitoring Program/Project Manager

Announced by Piper Companies

Mentor Moments – a unique opportunity to discuss career goals with a notable leader in cybersecurity.

Open to all attendees of UWIC 2023 seeking a role or planning to advance a career in cybersecurity. Be in the room to increase your chance to win a mentor moment.

Cyber Guild leaders are among the most recognized and respected leaders in their field. Based on their experience in the industry and world of work Cyber Guild mentors are uniquely positioned to offer perspective on career development plans, and situational awareness for those seeking to advance to a leadership position in cybersecurity.

A summary of the day. Breakout leads will share highlights and call-to-actions. 

• Kristie Grinnell, Senior VP and Chief Information Officer, DXC Technologies

Elizabeth Jimenez & Debbie Sallis – Co-Chairs UWIC