Tyler Cohen Wood
Former Defense Intelligence Agency Cyber Deputy Division Chief and Senior Intelligence Officer
Keynote Speaker
Tyler Cohen Wood is a globally recognized technologist with over 21 years of technical experience, including 13 with the Department of Defense (DoD). She is a member of several advisory boards, including the Global Cybersecurity Association and the EC-Council Incident Handlers global board.
As Co-Founder of Dark Cryptonite, Tyler is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking U.S. patent-pending technology designed to protect data from cyber terrorism and information warfare. Dark Cryptonite aims to be the world's first 'All Digital Bunker,' employing advanced blockchain algorithms and zero trust models.
Tyler is also the Founder and CEO of MyConnectedHealth Inc., a global healthcare platform that integrates AI and ML with secure patient data to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment. She hosts “MyConnectedLife” on the Voice America network, discussing topics such as cybersecurity, health tech, and fintech.
Previously, Tyler served as the Director of the Cyber Risk Management group at AT&T, where she used her expertise to develop innovative solutions to counteract cyber threats. At the U.S. DIA, she was a Senior Intelligence Officer and Deputy Cyber Division Chief, where she developed technical cyber solutions, conducted cybersecurity training, and influenced critical cyber initiatives.
Tyler has been instrumental in developing interagency working groups and task forces to advance technical capabilities and cybersecurity awareness for U.S. Special Forces and intelligence operations. Her work has supported the White House, DoD, federal law enforcement, and the intelligence community in mitigating cyber threats.
A sought-after keynote speaker and author, Tyler is known for her insights into cyber threats and national security, receiving numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Keynote Speakers by Onalytica in 2021, and recognized by Cybercrime Magazine and The Awards Magazine for her contributions to cybersecurity.
Tyler has spoken at major conferences such as RSA, Defcon/Blackhat, and the DoD Cybercrime Conference, and has appeared on prominent media platforms including Good Morning America, ABC World News, and Bloomberg. She is also the author of "Catching the Catfishers: Disarm the Online Pretenders, Predators, and Perpetrators Who Are Out to Ruin Your Life".
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Former Defense Intelligence Agency Cyber Deputy Division Chief and Senior Intelligence Officer
Keynote Speaker
Shane O'Brien
CTO
Aqueduct Technologies
Shane O’Brien is the Chief Technology Officer, leading our team’s creation of multi-platform technology solutions, strategies and services for our customers and partners. He provides overall technical leadership for a number of projects and initiatives, working closely with Aqueduct’s leadership team to influence decisions regarding the organization’s s go-to market strategy.
Shane started his career enlisting early into the US Army at the age of 17, following 9/11. He is recognized for serving our country in missions during the Global War on Terrorism Campaign. While on assignment supporting the newly created TSA, he had a chance encounter with then CEO of Acronis, who offered him a start in IT following his time in the military. This is where his career journey in technology began.
Now with 18 years in tech, he has built and led multiple engineering teams and holds several technical certifications in the industry. Prior to joining Aqueduct, he was with World Wide Technology, where he began as a Cloud Architect, then becoming Regional Manager for their Sales Engineering teams, and finally moving into a Client Executive position. He joined Aqueduct in 2021 and is a vital part of the company’s executive leadership team, supporting the company’s technical vision and strategy, while leading the technical teams across Aqueduct’s practice areas.
Shane spends his free time with his wife and three young children, enjoying summer lake time in Vermont, and playing golf.
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CTO
Aqueduct Technologies
Dave Phillips
Field CISO
Aqueduct Technologies
Dave Philips is the Field CISO at Aqueduct Technologies, where he leads the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Program. He is a Registered Practitioner with The Cyber AB, having achieved the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for CMMC 2.0 Level 2. His expertise spans various frameworks, including NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST 800-53.
Dave is dedicated to helping organizations streamline compliance and build repeatable and scalable programs. When he's not solving compliance challenges, Dave enjoys spending time with his two daughters and relaxing on his boat in Rhode Island.
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Field CISO
Aqueduct Technologies
Lawrence Mackin
Cyber Security Analyst
Aqueduct Technologies
Lawrence Mackin holds a degree in International Relations from Boston University, where his initial interest in global affairs sparked a career path that eventually led him to the world of cybersecurity. His journey began at Fidelity Investments, conducting vendor security reviews. It was during this time that high-profile news stories about identity theft and data breaches piqued his interest in cybersecurity.
To further his expertise, Lawrence pursued a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Dallas and subsequently earned his CISSP certification. His career trajectory continued as he became a Cyber Risk Analyst at the Options Clearing Corporation, gaining valuable experience in the financial industry.
In early 2019, Lawrence relocated back to the Boston area to join the Information Security team at Steward Health Care. During his tenure there, he expanded his skill set, particularly in Incident Response. Alongside his professional career, Lawrence also served two terms as a city councilor in his hometown, demonstrating his commitment to public service.
In July 2024, Lawrence joined Aqueduct Technologies, bringing his extensive cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on experience to the team.
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Cyber Security Analyst
Aqueduct Technologies
Rick Beaupre
Solutions Architect
Aqueduct Technologies
Rick Beaupre is a seasoned Cybersecurity Solutions Architect at Aqueduct Technologies, bringing nearly two decades of experience in designing and implementing security solutions.
Rick is the host of Aqueduct's Coffee Chat series, covering hard-hitting topics he's seeing in the technology space today. His passion for continuous learning is evident in his pursuit of industry certifications and his dedication to keeping Aqueduct at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.
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Solutions Architect
Aqueduct Technologies
Joshua Stenhouse
Field CTO & Director - Cyber Resilience
Rubrik
Joshua Stenhouse is the Field CTO & Director for Cyber Resilience at Rubrik Inc, helping Fortune 500 customers strengthen the security posture of their business with a zero trust approach to data security via backup modernization, immutability and isolation. Joshua helps you build systems and processes for ransomware encryption detection, threat hunting, automated recovery and managing data exfiltration risk, enabling businesses to be ready and resilient to cyber attacks.
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Field CTO & Director - Cyber Resilience
Rubrik
Rahul Bakshi
Chief Product Officer
Apptega
With over over 25 years’ experience in Cyber Security, Managed Services, and SaaS, Rahul has deep expertise building differentiated offerings that drive growth, NPS, and optimize margin. Rahul Bakshi is Chief Product Officer of Apptega where he oversees the product strategy through execution to enable Service Providers to deliver differentiated Security and Compliance outcomes. Prior roles include Chief Product Officer for eSentire, a leading Managed Detection and Response provider, SVP Products for Securonix, a leading provider of Cloud based SIEM/UEBA/SOAR for the Global 2K and MDR providers worldwide, and VP Product for Alert Logic where they were one of the first providers to deliver Managed Cloud Security for AWS. A Yankees fan, Rahul enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time building legos with his son.
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Chief Product Officer
Apptega
Gavin MacDonald
VP of Sales
Apptega
Gavin MacDonald is the Vice President of Sales at Apptega, a cybersecurity and compliance management software company based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a background in sales leadership and building GTM plans, Gavin has been instrumental in driving revenue growth and expanding Apptega's market presence. Leveraging over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, Gavin is known for building high-performing sales teams and fostering lasting client relationships. A native of Atlanta, Gavin is passionate about technology and committed to helping businesses streamline their cybersecurity efforts.
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VP of Sales
Apptega
Jack Bennett
Sr. Account Executive
Apptega
Jack grew up in Memphis and pursued his higher education at Rhodes College. He now resides in Atlanta with his spouse and two dogs. A passionate sports fan, Jack is an avid supporter of the Braves and the Tennessee Titans. He has been a valued member of Apptega for five years. A fun fact about Jack is that he once attended a Braves game where he caught a home run ball!
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Sr. Account Executive
Apptega
Cheryl Chiodi
Industry Strategist, Financial Services
Akamai
Cheryl Chiodi is Akamai’s Industry Strategist for Financial Services, responsible for analyzing buyer needs, industry trends, and competitive positioning to shape messaging, go-to-market strategies, and content development. An experienced author and speaker on financial services trends, Cheryl previously led industry marketing for Red Hat, Appian, and ABBYY, where she brought solutions, benefits, and capabilities to life through compelling narratives and impactful marketing materials.
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Industry Strategist, Financial Services
Akamai
Mark Yunger
Head of IT
Servier Pharmaceuticals
Mark Yunger is the Head of Information Technology at Servier Pharmaceuticals. Working closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Corporate functions, he is responsible for leveraging information technology to accelerate therapies through the pipeline in pursuit to improve patients' lives. He is also responsible for guiding the development and partnering of the company’s digital therapeutics portfolio.
With over 20 years of technology leadership experience within the biotech and high-tech industries, Mark is a proven leader in building world class technology organisations. Prior to Servier Pharmaceuticals, Mark held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as the Head of IT for Seres Therapeutics where he led the building of foundational capabilities to advance microbiome-based products to cure infectious diseases including C. difficile and Ulcerative colitis. Prior to Seres Therapeutics, Mark was the Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations at Biogen where he led a team of technologists that maintained Biogen’s applications from Research & Development, to Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology, to Commercial as well as empowered the acceleration of Biogen's business through designing and building leading-edge cloud services and high performance computing.
Mark graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Industrial/Organisational psychology from Springfield College, and a doctoral degree in labour market and workforce development from Northeastern University. In his free time, Mark loves trail running and gardening during the warmer months and alpine skiing during the winters.
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Head of IT
Servier Pharmaceuticals
Marc Keating
Senior Sales Engineer
Arctic Wolf
Marc Keating is a Senior Sales Engineer at Arctic Wolf Networks. With over 25 years of experience in various roles across sales, management, support, business, and engineering, he has a proven track record of delivering value to customers and partners.
As a leader, executive, and technology strategist, Marc has led teams at different stages of growth, from early stage startups to large multinational organizations. He has also been a frequent speaker at industry events, sharing his insights and best practices on how to protect data and environments from cyber threats. Marc is passionate about solving customer challenges, enabling networking and collaboration, and advancing the field of cybersecurity.
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Senior Sales Engineer
Arctic Wolf
Keith Cadieux
Solutions Architect
Expedient
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Solutions Architect
Expedient
Steve Dyson
Principal Consultant
Palo Alto
With a background in law enforcement and, more recently, in the healthcare sector, Steve Dyson is a principal consultant at Unit 42. He is highly skilled in cyber risk management, cloud security, threat mitigation, and intelligence gathering and analysis, having developed expertise in a range of cybersecurity incident response and threat hunting tools, as well as in information security system design, management, and analysis.
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Principal Consultant
Palo Alto
Alex Fuchs
Cyber Security Advisory
Fortinet
Alex Fuchs currently serves as an Systems Engineer at Fortinet supporting Enterprise Customers. Formerly the VP of IT at the Paper Store retail chain where he implemented Fortinet. Alex has over a decade of experience managing diverse technology teams in verticals ranging from Retail to Healthcare.
In his most recent role, Alex deployed Fortinet’s full network and security stack to 120+ stores and multiple data centers. Alex is dedicated to helping organizations drive their secure digital transformation initiatives and navigate the complexities of their cyber security practices.
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Cyber Security Advisory
Fortinet
