Madison Information Security Group #madsec

Come join Madsec on Thursday, April 23, for a presentation by Jake Gaitan. Jake will present "It's Not Just an IT Problem: Building Cross-Functional Incident Response'

📍 Location: The Great Dane Pub, Rathskeller Room, Downtown Madison, WI
🗓️ Date: Thursday. April 23
⏰ Time: Networking begins at 5:30 PM | Presentation starts at 6:00 PM

Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while connecting with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals.
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It's Not Just an IT Problem: Building Cross-Functional Incident Response
Tabletop exercises are often treated as IT or security-only activities, but true incident response requires coordination across the entire organization. This session explores the importance of expanding tabletop exercises beyond technical teams to include stakeholders such as legal, HR, communications, and executive leadership.

Attendees will learn how cross-functional exercises uncover hidden gaps, improve decision-making, and strengthen organizational resilience. The session will also cover practical approaches to designing effective scenarios, gaining buy-in, and turning lessons learned into meaningful improvements.

About Jake Gaitan
Jake Gaitan is an award-winning technology executive with a track record of aligning IT strategy to business outcomes across manufacturing, finance, and franchise organizations. He has served as IT Director at Gordon Flesch Company and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® International, leading cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives at scale. Jake holds an MBA from Kettering University and multiple industry certifications in information security. Outside of work, he is President of the Deutsche Marques Auto Group and a performing musician in the Madison area.