Name: Cybersecurity Careers: Insights from a Panel of Security Leaders
Start: 2023-12-14T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-12-14T13:00:00-05:00

Join a panel of leaders in the Cybersecurity field, talk about their career journey, and offer advice.

Rod Castillo

OWASP Syracuse Chapter

OWASP® Foundation 

Technology

New Technology

Web Security

Network Security

Mobile Technology

Information Security

Cloud Security

Computer Security

Cybersecurity

Ross Coffey
Ross Coffey is a seasoned security cooperation and assistance professional with a diverse background in strategy, planning, management, execution, and assessment. A strong focus on African challenges and partnerships marks his career. Coffey’s extensive military experience includes being seconded to the United Nations in 2017-2018, deployments in the Balkans, the Middle East, and graduate-level instruction at the U.S. Naval War College. His work in both State and Defense departments has given him a unique perspective on the complementary roles of security cooperation and assistance, with a firm belief in international partnerships as key to national security.

Michelle Isenhour
Michelle Isenhour, a computational scientist, brings decades of experience in leading teams to solve complex problems using various analytical tools. She is a published researcher and skilled educator and is proficient in programming languages like Fortran, C, Python, and Visual Basic. Her expertise encompasses statistics, data analysis, mathematical modeling, research design, and complex problem-solving, making her a valuable asset in computational science.

Brian Bobo
Brian Bobo has over 20 years of leadership experience in IT and cybersecurity across various industries. He holds certifications like CISSP, CBCP, and TS-SCI and has a track record in team building, strategic planning, and fostering trust. He serves as an Advisor at Fabric Structures USA, LLC, and as a Brigadier General at the United States National Guard. He focuses on enhancing cyber defense capabilities and resilience, and he takes pride in developing people and being an Army dad.

Jenny Kim Heyns
Jenny Kim Heyns has over two decades of technology experience across multiple industries. As a seasoned executive, she excels in strategic planning and product development, with an ability to analyze concepts at all levels while ensuring business, security, and privacy considerations. Her background spans parking operations, healthcare, bank cards, telecommunications, e-commerce, business consulting, and cyber security, highlighting her belief in innovation and possibility.

Duc Lai
Duc Lai, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President at the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), plays a crucial role in safeguarding the digital infrastructure of the healthcare industry. His expertise is vital in maintaining data security and patient privacy, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity in healthcare.

Chris Gray
Chris Gray is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience in various industries, including defense, financial, retail, technology, and professional services. His expertise spans leadership, risk and compliance management, cybersecurity, data governance, sales, and marketing. Gray has led teams in security operations, incident response, risk management, compliance, and sales, creating over twenty security assessment and risk management programs used globally. He is also a prolific speaker and author, contributing to industry magazines and conferences.



Ross Coffey, Michelle Isenhour, Brian Bobo, Jenny Kim Heyns, Duc Lai, Chris Gray

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