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Looking Ahead at 2024 Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity professionals came together at Vision 2024 to learn about the newest industry trends, hear predictions for what's coming in cybercrime, and learn best practices to keep their organizations secure.
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Speakers
Kevin O'Leary
Founder of O'Leary Financial Group, Venture Capitalist, Financial Expert, and Shark
Not If, But When: Kevin O’Leary Explores the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Famous as “Mr. Wonderful” on the award-winning Shark Tank, Kevin O’Leary is a serial entrepreneur, respected investor, and bestselling author. A frequent guest on CNBC, Fox Business, and CNN, he is a go-to expert on business topics and financial markets.
O’Leary is the founder of O’Leary Financial Group; Chairman of O’Leary Ventures, Beanstox, and O’Shares Investments; and a Strategic Investor in WonderFi. A self-made multi-millionaire who has launched and invested in more than 80 companies, O’Leary is passionate about helping people gain the freedom that comes from achieving their financial dreams.
Keren Elazari
Cybersecurity Analyst and Friendly Hacker
AI, Cybersecurity, and the Promise of Tomorrow: A Hacker's Insight
Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, researcher, author, and speaker. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government organizations, the Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies. Keren is an expert on emerging security technologies and trends and works as an independent strategic advisor for international tech giants and innovative startups.
In 2014, Keren became the first Israeli woman to speak on the main stage of the international TED Conference. Her talk, which shaped the global conversation about the role of hackers, has been viewed by millions and translated into 30 languages. Keren is currently a senior researcher at the Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University.
Andrew Albrecht
CISO, Dominos
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Andrew Albrecht is the CISO at Domino's, where he oversees a cybersecurity team for one of the world’s leading QSR organizations— responsible for everything from establishing strategy to running a best-in-class security operations center (SOC) dedicated to monitoring the critical environment. He has over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity arena, previously serving as CISO at IAA Holdings. He has also held CISO, Deputy CISO, or executive cybersecurity roles at Designer Brands, The Michael's Companies, La Quinta Inns & Suites, LBrands, and Best Buy.
Jason Stead
CISO, Choice Hotels
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Jason Stead is the Chief Information Security Officer for Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, where he establishes and oversees the company’s enterprise security and privacy program, technology compliance and risk management, and service management functions.
Jason has more than 20 years of experience in IT risk management and information security. Previously he served as Vice President of Information Security for First National Bank of Arizona, now known as CIT Bank, and has held senior information security roles with Nationwide Insurance and management consultant and risk management roles with Ernst & Young.
Tomás Maldonado
CISO, National Football League (NFL)
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Tomás Maldonado is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the National Football League (NFL). He is globally responsible for leading the information security program for the League and its entities. Maldonado has over 23 years of experience in this area, having led global information security teams and programs at several large international organizations, including as CISO of International Flavors & Fragrances.
Maldonado was also an Executive Director and CISO for the corporate sector of JPMorgan Chase and a VP of Technology Risk Management at Goldman Sachs. He has several industry recognizable certifications as a CISSP, a CISM, a CDPSE, and a CRISC.
Stephen Dougherty
Financial Fraud Investigator, U.S. Secret Service
Pig Butchering, BEC, and More: Cybercrime Predictions for 2024
Stephen Dougherty's career as a Financial Fraud Investigator, in support of the federal government, has played a pivotal role in criminal investigations surrounding cyber-enabled financial crime, money laundering, human trafficking, identity theft, healthcare fraud, embezzlement, tax/government program fraud, dark web crimes, and more.
Stephen’s main area of expertise is in combatting money laundering in all its forms. Aside from this, Stephen has been proactive in identifying new and future trends in the world of financial crime, including the rise of business email compromise, as well as the rise of the dark web and the use of virtual currency as a vehicle for the facilitation of financial crimes.
Evan Reiser
CEO & Co-Founder, Abnormal Security
An Abnormal Update: AI, Email Security, and What to Expect in 2024
Evan Reiser is the CEO of Abnormal Security, which he co-founded in 2018. An expert in applied machine learning solutions, he has over a decade of operational experience building enterprise behavioral profiling technologies. Prior to starting Abnormal, Evan led product management and machine learning teams for the advertising business at Twitter. He has also co-founded several other successful companies including Bloomspot, acquired by JPMorgan Chase, and AdStack, acquired by TellApart.
Michael DeCesare
President, Abnormal Security
Not If, But When: Kevin O’Leary Explores the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Michael DeCesare is President at Abnormal Security, leading go-to-market functions across sales, marketing, customer success, and strategic alliances. He previously served as CEO and President of Exabeam, as well as CEO and President of Forescout Technologies, which he led to an IPO in 2017.
Prior to Forescout, Michael spent eight years at McAfee—four years as President and four years as SVP of Worldwide Sales and Operations. He has also served in SVP and worldwide sales leadership roles at Documentum, EMC, and Oracle over the course of his career in cybersecurity.
Joel Spurlock
VP of Data Science, CrowdStrike
Lessons in Cyber Warfare and the Rise of the AI Arms Race
Joel Spurlock, VP of Data Science at CrowdStrike, has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Throughout his career, he has focused on the intersection of human and machine intelligence to advance security outcomes from reversing threats, to LLM-based security innovations, technical analysis for M&A, and architecting solutions that deliver comprehensive detection and protection and response for a dynamic threat landscape. Prior to CrowdStrike, Joel spent 18+ years at McAfee as a research scientist and principal engineer.
Tomer Schwartz
Co-Founder & CTO, Dazz
The Road to Autonomous Cloud Security Remediation
Tomer is the CTO and co-founder of Dazz, which delivers automated remediation for fast-moving security and development teams. He has spent his career building award-winning security products that customers love.
Prior to founding Dazz, Tomer founded and served as Director of the Microsoft Security Response Center in Israel. He also co-founded Armis Security, a leading IoT company that was acquired in 2019 at more than $1B. Prior to that, Tomer served as an early employee and Director of Research for cloud access security broker Adallom, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s product strategy until it was acquired by Microsoft in 2015.
Yotam Segev
Co-Founder and CEO, Cyera
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
Yotam Segev is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cyera, an innovative data security platform that makes it easy for teams to manage and protect sensitive data. Prior to Cyera, he built and ran the cloud security division for the Israeli Defense Force's (IDF) elite Unit 8200, and served as a Senior Class Commander in the IDF's prestigious Talpiot Leadership Academy, where he gained valuable insights to recognize the challenges involved in ensuring business stakeholders have access to critical, sensitive data in a secure manner. These insights inspired Segev and co-founder Tamar Bar-Ilan to found Cyera in 2021, and continue to fuel the company’s rapid growth.
Mike Britton
CISO, Abnormal Security
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Mike Britton is the CISO of Abnormal Security, where he leads the information security and privacy programs. He is integral in building and maintaining the customer trust program, performing vendor risk analysis, and protecting the workforce with proactive monitoring of the multi-cloud infrastructure. He also works closely with the Abnormal product and engineering teams to ensure platform security and serves as the voice of the customer for feature development.
He has 25 years of information security, privacy, compliance, and IT experience from multiple Fortune 500 global companies and prior to Abnormal, Mike spent six years as the CSO and Chief Privacy Officer for Alliance Data.
Emily Heath
General Partner, Cyberstarts and
Former CISO, United Airlines
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
Emily Heath brings her vast technology and cybersecurity experience leading complex global F100 organizations through technology, security, and cultural transformations to her role as General Partner at Cyberstarts. A unique VC, Cyberstarts is focused on creating incredible value for a tight network of CISOs who enjoy early access to solutions they are helping define. Most recently Emily served as SVP and Chief Trust & Security Officer at DocuSign and was previously the CISO at United Airlines. Before her role at United Airlines, she was the CISO at Fortune 500 architecture, engineering and construction firm, AECOM.
Michael Keithley
CIO, United Talent Agency
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
As CIO, Michael Keithley is responsible for all technology at UTA. In this capacity, he advises clients and companies on emerging digital business models, distribution platforms, and other technology-related issues. In addition to managing the IT department, Michael is active in corporate consulting, marketing, venture funding, and strategic advisory services for both startups and the Fortune 500. His strong ties to Silicon Valley’s venture capital firms uniquely position him to be able to peer around the corner on how technology is going to shape the future of work and play.
Edmond Mack
Deputy CISO, Haleon
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
Edmond Mack is the Deputy CISO at Haleon, a global consumer healthcare company, where he focuses on security architecture, engineering, and operations to enable the migration of corporate applications to a cloud-first design. With nearly 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, he has held leadership roles at Voya Financial and Cigna Healthcare, where he concentrated on security engineering and operations, shaping comprehensive IT strategies, conducting security evaluations, and implementing cutting-edge security solutions. Edmond holds a strong commitment to industry collaboration, actively participating in working groups and advising cybersecurity startups and venture capital firms.
Mick Leach
Field CISO, Abnormal Security
Pig Butchering, BEC, and More: Cybercrime Predictions for 2024
Mick Leach is Field CISO of Abnormal Security, where he is responsible for threat hunting and analysis, customer engagement, and speaking at global industry conferences and events. Previously, he led security operations organizations at Abnormal, Alliance Data, and Nationwide Insurance, and also spent more than 8 years serving in the US Army’s famed Cavalry Regiments.
A passionate information security practitioner, Mick holds 7 SANS/GIAC certifications, coupled with 20+ years of experience in the IT and security industries. When not digging through logs or discussing operational metrics, Mick can typically be found on a soccer field, coaching one of his 13 kids.
Lane Billings
Director of Product Marketing, Abnormal Security
The Great SEG Migration: Lessons Learned from Replacing 100 SEGs
Lane Billings is Director of Product Marketing at Abnormal Security, where she leads messaging, positioning, and external-facing content creation focused on the AI-native email security platform. As an experienced product marketer with prior roles at IBM Security and Cloudflare, Lane enjoys supporting security professionals with compelling, simple, and helpful information about strategic initiatives like email security.
Dan Nickolaisen
Security Solutions Architect, Abnormal Security
The Great SEG Migration: Lessons Learned from Replacing 100 SEGs
Dan Nickolaisen has spent the past 10 years of his career in email and cloud security, currently as a Security Solutions Architect at Abnormal Security. In this role, Dan builds and executes on the SEG displacement program, which has helped over 200 organization displace their third-party secure email gateways over the course of two years.
Previously, he worked at Proofpoint in both pre- and post-sales capacities and competitive intelligence and at Sirius Computer Solutions (now CDW) as a Security Solutions Architect.
Vision 2024 Agenda
All sessions are now available on-demand for post-event viewing.
Time
Track 1
Track 2
11:00-11:05 ET
Welcome
Preview to Vision 2024
Speaker: Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:05-11:50 ET
Opening Keynote
Not If, But When: Kevin O’Leary Explores the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Speakers:
Kevin O'Leary, Founder of O'Leary Financial Group; Venture Capitalist, Shark
Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:50-12:15 ET
An Abnormal Update: AI, Email Security, and What to Expect in 2024
Speaker: Evan Reiser, CEO, Abnormal Security
12:15-1:00 ET
Panel
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Speakers:
- Andrew Albrecht, CISO, Domino’s
- Tomás Maldonado, CISO, NFL
- Jason Stead, CISO, Choice Hotels
- Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal
Sponsor Session
The Road to Autonomous Cloud Security Remediation
Speaker: Tomer Schwartz, Co-Founder & CTO, Dazz
1:00-1:45 ET
Panel
Pig Butchering, BEC, and More: Cybercrime Predictions for 2024
Speakers:
- Stephen Dougherty, Financial Fraud Investigator, U.S. Secret Service
- Mick Leach, Field CISO, Abnormal
Sponsor Session
Lessons in Cyber Warfare and the Rise of the AI Arms Race
Speaker: Joel Spurlock, VP of Data Science, CrowdStrike
1:45-2:30 ET
Workshop
The Great SEG Migration: Lessons Learned from Replacing 100 SEGs
Speakers:
- Lane Billings, Director of Product Marketing, Abnormal Security
- Dan Nickolaisen, Solutions Architect, Abnormal Security
Sponsor Session
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
Speakers:
- Yotam Segev, Co-Founder & CEO, Cyera
- Emily Heath, General Partner, Cyberstarts and Former CISO, United Airlines
- Michael Keithley, CIO, United Talent Agency
- Edmond Mack, Deputy CISO, Haleon
2:30-3:15 ET
Closing Keynote
AI, Cybersecurity, and the Promise of Tomorrow: A Hacker's Insight
Speaker: Keren Elazari, Cybersecurity Analyst and Author
3:15-3:30 ET
Wrap Up
Final Thoughts from Vision 2024
Speaker: Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal Security
11:00-11:05 ET
Welcome
Preview to Vision 2024
Speaker: Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:05-11:50 ET
Opening Keynote
Not If, But When: Kevin O’Leary Explores the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Speakers:
Kevin O'Leary, Founder of O'Leary Financial Group; Venture Capitalist, Shark
Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:50-12:15 ET
An Abnormal Update: AI, Email Security, and What to Expect in 2024
Speaker: Evan Reiser, CEO, Abnormal Security
12:15-1:00 ET
Panel
CISO Chat(GPT): How Top Brands are Using AI in Cybersecurity
Speakers:
- Andrew Albrecht, CISO, Domino’s
- Tomás Maldonado, CISO, NFL
- Jason Stead, CISO, Choice Hotels
- Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal
1:00-1:45 ET
Panel
Pig Butchering, BEC, and More: Cybercrime Predictions for 2024
Speakers:
- Stephen Dougherty, Financial Fraud Investigator, U.S. Secret Service
- Mick Leach, Field CISO, Abnormal
1:45-2:30 ET
Workshop
The Great SEG Migration: Lessons Learned from Replacing 100 SEGs
Speakers:
- Lane Billings, Director of Product Marketing, Abnormal Security
- Dan Nickolaisen, Solutions Architect, Abnormal Security
2:30-3:15 ET
Closing Keynote
AI, Cybersecurity, and the Promise of Tomorrow: A Hacker's Insight
Speaker: Keren Elazari, Cybersecurity Analyst and Author
3:15-3:30 ET
Wrap Up
Final Thoughts from Vision 2024
Speaker: Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal Security
11:00-11:05 ET
Welcome
Preview to Vision 2024
Speaker: Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:05-11:50 ET
Opening Keynote
Not If, But When: Kevin O’Leary Explores the Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Speakers:
Kevin O'Leary, Founder of O'Leary Financial Group; Venture Capitalist, Shark
Michael DeCesare, President, Abnormal Security
11:50-12:15 ET
An Abnormal Update: AI, Email Security, and What to Expect in 2024
Speaker: Evan Reiser, CEO, Abnormal Security
12:15-1:00 ET
Sponsor Session
The Road to Autonomous Cloud Security Remediation
Speaker: Tomer Schwartz,
Co-Founder & CTO, Dazz
1:00-1:45 ET
Sponsor Session
Lessons in Cyber Warfare and the Rise of the AI Arms Race
Speaker: Joel Spurlock, VP of Data Science, CrowdStrike
1:45-2:30 ET
Sponsor Session
Your Most Important Asset: Data - Is It Really Secure?
Speakers:
- Yotam Segev, Co-Founder & CEO, Cyera
- Emily Heath, General Partner, Cyberstarts and Former CISO, United Airlines
- Michael Keithley, CIO, United Talent Agency
- Edmond Mack, Deputy CISO, Haleon
2:30-3:15 ET
Closing Keynote
AI, Cybersecurity, and the Promise of Tomorrow: A Hacker's Insight
Speaker: Keren Elazari, Cybersecurity Analyst and Author
3:15-3:30 ET
Wrap Up
Final Thoughts from Vision 2024
Speaker: Mike Britton, CISO, Abnormal Security
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Abnormal Security provides the leading AI-native email security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated attacks that evade traditional solutions. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to analyze the risk of every cloud email event, preventing inbound email attacks, detecting compromised accounts, and remediating emails—all while providing visibility into configuration drifts across your environment.
