Cory is a security and policy expert with over 20 years of experience in the national security, legal, and technology sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Gray Space Strategies, a professional services and strategic advisory company that helps clients find common ground, grow relationships, better understand the world around them, and accomplish goals. He is also the CEO of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to ensuing the security and resilience of critical infrastructure that provides for people’s foundational needs.

Cory has a proven track record of bringing people and ideas together to solve complex problems and realize unique opportunities. He has advised the most elite organizations in the American military, US Congress, Fortune 100 companies, and small and medium-sized businesses on cybersecurity, public and foreign policy, emerging technologies, geopolitical risk, and risk management. Cory is a soldier and combat veteran, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney, and an innovator. He is driven by a passion for making a positive impact in the world through collaboration, creativity, and courage.

Suzanne Ricci, CEO at Computer Coach Training Center is an award-winning career success expert with over 24 years of experience in the technology and education industries. As a best-selling author and speaker, Suzanne has helped thousands of individuals achieve their defined career success through innovative training programs and personalized career coaching.

Olivia Rose is an award-winning Cybersecurity leader and three-time global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Olivia Rose is the founder of the Rose CISO Group (www.rosecisogroup.com), a boutique Security company delivering exceptional vCISO, Board Communications, and Strategic services to Fortune 1000 companies.

Before founding Rose CISO Group , Olivia was a 21-year Security industry veteran, including CISO roles with Mailchimp and Amplitude, and 17 years as a virtual CISO and strategic advisor for Fortune 1000 companies.

Olivia sits on the Board of Directors for Cyversity, an organization dedicated to the consistent representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to diversify, educate, and empower. At Cyversity, Olivia launched and now leads the Mentorship Program with over 500 participants.

Olivia holds numerous IT, Privacy, and Security certifications, and is an active participating member of several industry groups. Olivia is frequently requested at speaker events and podcasts, and is regarded as a thought leader in the industry.

Amy Bogac is a seasoned security leader with over 20 years of experience in information security, IT governance, and compliance. She holds an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a CISSP certification from ISC2, validating her business acumen and technical skills in the field.

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has over 25 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and later Bell Labs, Brian began the process of building security startups and taking multiple companies through successful IPOs and acquisitions, including Riptech, ArcSight, Imperva, McAfee, Solera Networks, Cylance, JASK, Verodin, and Mandiant.

Brian has worked in over 50 countries across six continents. He authored the book Enemy at the Water Cooler and co-authored Physical & Logical Security Convergence with former NSA Deputy Director William Crowell. He was featured in the cyberwar documentary 5 Eyes alongside General Michael Hayden, former NSA, and CIA Director. Brian writes for Forbes and regularly presents at conferences like Black Hat, RSA, OWASP, and BSides.