Kicking Off InfoSec World 2025: The Great Cyber Race Begins – ISW25 #1
CyberRisk TV goes live from InfoSec World 2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida, as host Mandy Logan welcomes viewers to this year’s event themed “The Great Cyber Race – The Need for Speed and Agile Innovation.”
In this special opening episode, Mandy sets the stage for a week of insightful interviews and in-depth discussions with industry leaders. She highlights the expansion of InfoSec World’s programming — including the CISO Summit, the Women in Cyber Summit, and the AI Summit — and celebrates 31 years of bringing the cybersecurity community together.
Tune in for the kickoff of CyberRisk TV’s live coverage and get ready for the conversations shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Security Challenges for Mid-Sized companies – Perry Schumacher – ISW25 #1
A discussion on the challenges mid-sized companies face on identifying and adopting security in a shifty business landscape. AI is considered a competitive advantage that they need to capitalize on, the workforce has become mobile, and the use of third parties is growing.
This segment is sponsored by Ridge IT Cyber. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ridgeisw to learn more about them!
Perry Schumacher is the Chief Strategy Officer and Partner at Ridge IT Cyber, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience in IT and cybersecurity to the table. His career has taken him across multiple continents, where he’s tackled complex security challenges in industries ranging from aerospace and defense to utilities and rail systems—giving him a unique, real-world perspective on how different sectors approach cyber threats.
At Ridge IT Cyber, Perry leads the charge on strategic initiatives that strengthen organizations’ cyber resilience. He’s passionate about developing innovative security solutions and helping companies navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape through cutting-edge managed IT services. His extensive background in business process improvement means he doesn’t just understand the technical side of cybersecurity—he knows how to make it work for businesses on a practical level.
The Rise of Security Control Management: Secure by Design, Not by Chance – Marene Allison – ISW25 #1
Marene's fireside chat at InfoSec World marks the official debut of Security Control Management (SCM) as a new software category—engineered to transform risk management from reactive reporting to proactive, embedded defense.
Through the unification of control selection, mapping, validation, and enforcement, SCM streamlines fragmented compliance activities into a cohesive, automated discipline. The result: faster, more informed decisions and resilient security “at the speed of relevance.”
Marene N. Allison is a seasoned cybersecurity and risk management leader currently serving as an Advisor at Sicura, Inc. She formerly served as Chief Information Security Officer at Johnson & Johnson, where she led global IT risk mitigation and compliance efforts. Her prior roles include Chief Security Officer and Vice President at Medco, and security leadership positions at Avaya and A&P. Earlier in her career, she served as an FBI Special Agent and U.S. Army Military Police officer. A graduate of West Point’s first co-ed class, she has contributed to federal advisory committees on security and women in the military, and is a founding member of West Point Women.
Engineered for Protection: The Rise of Security Control Management – Ryan Heritage – ISW25 #1
The rapid evolution of enterprise risk management demands a move from manual, after-the-fact reporting to proactive, embedded defense. Enter Security Control Management (SCM)—a newly defined software category making its official debut at InfoSec World during Ryan’s fireside chat.
SCM platforms integrate control selection, mapping, validation, and enforcement to unify fragmented compliance practices. By automating what was once reactive and scattered, SCM empowers organizations to make security decisions at the speed of relevance.
Major General Ryan Heritage (retired) graduated from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1990. He was commissioned through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program. He began his career as an infantry officer having served multiple tours with the II and III Marine Expeditionary Force and supporting establishment. As a General Officer he served as the Deputy Director, Future Operations at US Cyber Command; Commanding General of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Western Recruiting Region in San Diego, CA followed by command of Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command, Marine Corps Forces Space Command and the Marine Corps Information Command. He retired after serving as the Director of Operations, US Cyber Command.
You Don’t Need a Hacker When You Have Misconfigurations – Rob Allen – ISW25 #1
Misconfigurations are one of today’s leading causes of breaches, giving attackers easy access through overlooked settings and weak controls. This session explores why they happen, how they impact compliance with frameworks like NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, and how ThreatLocker® Defense Against Configurations (DAC) helps identify, map, and remediate risks before they’re exploited.
Segment Resources: https://www.threatlocker.com/platform/defense-against-configurations
Book a demo to see DAC in action. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerisw to learn more!
Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer of ThreatLocker, is an IT Professional with three decades of experience assisting small and medium enterprises embrace and utilize technology. He has spent the majority of this time working for an Irish-based MSP, which has given him invaluable insights into the challenges faced by businesses today. Rob’s background is technical – first as a system administrator, then as a technician and an engineer. His broad technical knowledge, as well as an innate understanding of customers’ needs, made him a trusted advisor for hundreds of businesses across a wide variety of industries. Rob has been at the coalface, assisting clients in remediating the effects of, and helping them recover from cyber and ransomware attacks.
Behind the Scenes of InfoSec World 2025: Building 31 Years of Cyber Community – ISW25 #1
CyberRisk TV wraps up Day 1 of InfoSec World 2025 live from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. Host Mandy Logan sits down with John DelMauro, Executive Vice President of National Events at CyberRisk Alliance, for an exclusive conversation about what it takes to bring one of cybersecurity’s most respected conferences to life.
John shares insights from his 25+ years producing large-scale events, discusses how InfoSec World has evolved over its 31-year history, and reveals how new programs like the CISO Summit, Women in Cyber Summit, and AI Summit are shaping the future of the conference. Together, they explore how CRA’s events team anticipates industry trends, balances technical and strategic content, and continues to deliver value for attendees, speakers, and sponsors alike.
