Cybersecurity Forum - Sept 13

Date and Time

Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Doors open 11:30 am
Program 12 pm
Networking 1:00 pm

Location

Hexa Event Center
In-person only

2100 North Greenville Avenue Richardson TX 75082

Fees/Admission

Tech Titans members: FREE
Non members: $15 | $25 at the door
Lunch will not be provided

Website

Cybersecurity Forum

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Description

Complexity is the enemy of security

Complexity is the enemy of security, as it creates a significant amount of risk for organizations. Today, there are too many surfaces to defend, too many tools and siloes between teams, and too little context about infrastructure, apps and data.

Panelists:
Lalit Ahluwalia, CEO & Global Cybersecurity Head- Inspira Enterprise
Andy Ulrich, Head of Security, North America - Ericsson
Drew Snow, VP of Client Engagement - DTC Global

Moderator: Scott Schindler, Cybersecurity educator and mentor

Lalit Ahluwalia is a cybersecurity executive and strong IT leader with professional track record of successfully establishing Cyber Security Programs and helping his clients be secure in the face of constantly evolving cyber threat landscape. Led the North America Security practice for Accenture, Global Cybersecurity practice at Wipro, and diverse portfolio of security initiatives for Deloitte and PwC. Lalit has been awarded the 40 Under 40 by Business Journals and CIO-CTO – Excellence in Cyber Security award by Dallas Magazine for his contributions in the Cyber Security field. He is also an active Member of Forbes Technology Council. Active Speaker and contributor to different Cyber Security forums and conferences like NGA, NASCIO, Healthcare and Digital cyber summits helping clients understand and develop Enterprise cyber risk programs.

Andy Ulrich is the Head of Security, North America, at Ericsson, the global telecommunications products and services company, with responsibility for managing security challenges in both the physical and cyber worlds. He has been in this role for seven years. He has been a cyber security leader for many years, with previous experience as the Chief Information Security Officer for MoneyGram, and a career in the US Army. Andy values communication about information security, and never passes an opportunity to speak about it to audiences who are either captive or voluntary, or to individuals who want to know more.

Scott Schindler Scott Schindler is a 27-year IT and IT Security veteran with more than 70 technical, training, and leadership certifications.  He built a cybersecurity nonprofit in 2018 to help drive cybersecurity education and employment opportunities, which led to the development of a full cybersecurity event company in 2019. He is currently the CISO of Lifelong Medical and Community Medical Centers in Northern CA, the tri-chair lead for Tech Titan’s Social Transformation forum, the conference director for North Texas ISSA, and an adjunct professor at Collin College, where he is developing the honors capstone for the cybersecurity AAS degree. Scott’s mission is to connect people who want to be engaged in DFW’s business and cyber communities.

Drew Snow is the Vice President for Client Engagement for DTC Global. DTC Global assists the United States Defense Department vendors to comply with new stringent data security requirements. He joined the company in 2020. He has also held positions in publishing, web development and software. Mr. Snow has a BFA in Journalism from SMU Meadows School of Arts, along with certifications in Retailing, Mass Merchandising and E-Commerce from the Cox and Lyle Schools. Mr. Snow’s personal brand tag line is, “I connect forward thinking people with innovative ideas”. He has more than 1800 Linked IN contacts. Outside of work, he is a cyclist and musician. He and his wife Sally have travelled extensively. They enjoy fine dining and their two dogs.