August 2025 Monthly Meeting - Nova Southeastern University

Join us for SFISSA's August in-person members' meeting of the year!

We’re excited to be hosting this meeting at Nova Southeastern University - Room: 2060 Carl DeSantis Building, 3300 S University Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

Presentation: Security Validation at the Heart of Exposure Management

Summary: With the rise in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), legacy capabilities and solution providers are missing a critical piece of the CTEM cycle: Validation. This talk explores how continuous validation is the missing link between organizations' control stack and prioritizing the right exposure.

Speaker:Debra Brown – Cybersecurity Leader & GTM Enterprise Strategist

Debra Brown brings over 25 years of experience working with large enterprise customers, specializing in cybersecurity and emerging technology solutions. Her journey in the cyber space began at Ping Identity, where she supported organizations in strengthening their identity and access management strategies. She later joined Chainalysis, where she played a pivotal role in building out the private sector business across the Americas. There, Debra partnered with major financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges to help them navigate the complexities of digital asset risk, compliance, and regulation.

In recent years, Debra has focused on supporting early-stage cybersecurity startups, helping them scale and meet the growing needs of enterprise clients. With a unique blend of strategic insight and frontline experience, Debra is passionate about helping organizations align security innovation with business objectives.