2026 SPEAKERS
Rachel Wilson
Managing Director and Head of Cybersecurity of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley and Former NSA Executive
Rachel Wilson is Managing Director and Chief Data Officer for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, where she leads the protection of sensitive client data, infrastructure resilience, and fraud risk programs while advising leadership and clients on cyber threats and mitigation. She previously served as the firm’s first Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity, driving innovation in authentication and data protection. Before Morgan Stanley, Rachel spent 15 years at the NSA in senior leadership roles across counterterrorism and cyber operations, including leading global efforts to disrupt terrorist threats and directing high-impact cyber intelligence operations. Recognized for her leadership, she has been honored by Morgan Stanley’s MAKERS program and named among the Top Women in WealthTech.
Robert Grillo
Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Florida International University
Mr. Grillo was named Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) in June of 2011. His passion for leading FIU’s Division of Information Technology is fueled by a commitment to delivering the most innovative technological advancements to the university community. Prior to coming to FIU, Mr. Grillo led the consulting division for PeopleSoft Latin America and the Caribbean region and also worked for Andersen Consulting LLP (currently known as Accenture) as a senior consultant for Fortune 500 companies as a healthcare industry specialist.
Mr. Grillo has fostered partnerships and collaborations with academic, research, and administrative areas to advance the technology and enable FIU to be a top 50 public research institution. With an extensive commitment to the community, Mr. Grillo has always focused on making a positive impact. As an active participant in local, national, and international groups, he fully advocates the pivotal role technology plays in education and research. Most recently, he served as the Chair of the Florida LambdaRail (FLR) Board of Directors from 2020 to 2024.
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Kasimir Schulz
Director of Security Research at HiddenLayer
Kasimir Schulz, Director of Security Research at HiddenLayer, is a leading expert in uncovering zero-day exploits and supply chain vulnerabilities in AI. His work has been featured in Forbes, BleepingComputer, and Dark Reading, and he has spoken at conferences such as FS-ISAC and Black Hat. Kasimir leads the development of advanced tools for automating vulnerability detection and implementing large-scale patches, fortifying systems against supply chain attacks. His dedication to proactive defense measures sets a new standard in cybersecurity resilience.
Brandon Wales
Vice President Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne
Brandon Wales is Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne, where he leads its strategic advisory work. Mr. Wales has 20+ years of experience advancing the U.S. national security interests at the highest level of the federal government, most recently as the Executive Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he managed cybersecurity operations across the Agency and led strategy and policy efforts. In that capacity, Mr. Wales also led the US Government’s resilience efforts in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has also served as the Acting Director of CISA, Senior Counselor for Cybersecurity to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting Chief of Staff for the Department of Homeland Security, and Director of the Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis. He is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award and was a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University Paul Nitze School of International Studies.
Rachel Wilson
Managing Director and Head of Cybersecurity of Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley and Former NSA Executive
Rachel Wilson is Managing Director and Chief Data Officer for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, where she leads the protection of sensitive client data, infrastructure resilience, and fraud risk programs while advising leadership and clients on cyber threats and mitigation. She previously served as the firm’s first Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity, driving innovation in authentication and data protection. Before Morgan Stanley, Rachel spent 15 years at the NSA in senior leadership roles across counterterrorism and cyber operations, including leading global efforts to disrupt terrorist threats and directing high-impact cyber intelligence operations. Recognized for her leadership, she has been honored by Morgan Stanley’s MAKERS program and named among the Top Women in WealthTech.
Robert Grillo
Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Florida International University
Mr. Grillo was named Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) in June of 2011. His passion for leading FIU’s Division of Information Technology is fueled by a commitment to delivering the most innovative technological advancements to the university community. Prior to coming to FIU, Mr. Grillo led the consulting division for PeopleSoft Latin America and the Caribbean region and also worked for Andersen Consulting LLP (currently known as Accenture) as a senior consultant for Fortune 500 companies as a healthcare industry specialist.
Mr. Grillo has fostered partnerships and collaborations with academic, research, and administrative areas to advance the technology and enable FIU to be a top 50 public research institution. With an extensive commitment to the community, Mr. Grillo has always focused on making a positive impact. As an active participant in local, national, and international groups, he fully advocates the pivotal role technology plays in education and research. Most recently, he served as the Chair of the Florida LambdaRail (FLR) Board of Directors from 2020 to 2024.
Kasimir Schulz
Director of Security Research at HiddenLayer
Kasimir Schulz, Director of Security Research at HiddenLayer, is a leading expert in uncovering zero-day exploits and supply chain vulnerabilities in AI. His work has been featured in Forbes, BleepingComputer, and Dark Reading, and he has spoken at conferences such as FS-ISAC and Black Hat. Kasimir leads the development of advanced tools for automating vulnerability detection and implementing large-scale patches, fortifying systems against supply chain attacks. His dedication to proactive defense measures sets a new standard in cybersecurity resilience.
Brandon Wales
Vice President Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne
Brandon Wales is Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne, where he leads its strategic advisory work. Mr. Wales has 20+ years of experience advancing the U.S. national security interests at the highest level of the federal government, most recently as the Executive Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he managed cybersecurity operations across the Agency and led strategy and policy efforts. In that capacity, Mr. Wales also led the US Government’s resilience efforts in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has also served as the Acting Director of CISA, Senior Counselor for Cybersecurity to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Acting Chief of Staff for the Department of Homeland Security, and Director of the Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis. He is a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award and was a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree from the George Washington University and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University Paul Nitze School of International Studies.
Stuart McClure
CEO & Co-Founder at WethosAI
Stuart McClure, founder of Cylance, the fastest-growing cybersecurity company in history, revolutionized the industry by proving that AI could predict and prevent malware before they executed. In this talk, Stuart explores how to apply that same "prevention-first" mindset to modern organizational strategy and leadership.
The session will confront the "Permutation Gap"—the inability of human leaders to anticipate the infinite variables of complex crises—and demonstrate how Generative AI and "Auto-Brainstorming" simulations can bridge that gap. By running thousands of strategic permutations in a secure sandbox, leaders can identify and neutralize failure points before they ever occur in reality.
Chuck Grindle, Ph.D.
Executive Advisor, Public Sector at Proofpoint
Chuck joined Proofpoint as Executive Advisor, Public Sector in 2023 and is an Information Scientist who specializes in information security, policy, and strategy. He previously served in various State, Local Government and Higher Education roles with Amazon Web Services. Chuck is the former Commonwealth of Kentucky Chief Information Officer, under Governor Matt Bevin and as a Colonel, Chuck taught strategy and Cyber Operations at the United States Army War College serving in various information technology roles over his 29.5 years of military service, including Chief Information Officer at the United States Military Academy and lead theater Information Technologist for Third Army, Camp Arifijan, Kuwait.
Helvetiella Longoria
Chief Information Security Officer at Florida International University
Helvetiella has over twenty years of experience in information and network security. During her tenure, she has played a critical role in the development and enhancement of FIU’s network, rolled out Two-Factor Authentication to over 80,000 users, deployed a new cyber security awareness training program and a vulnerability management program.
In 2014, Helvetiella received the prestigious Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award in the Education Category by the Center for Digital Government, awarded to those in state and local government and education who have driven forward cybersecurity efforts in their communities. Currently, she is on the Organizing Committee for the annual National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Conference and Expo, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Lauren Anderson
Product Marketing Principal, Industry Solutions at Rubrik
Lauren leads product marketing for Rubrik's industry solutions. With over 15 years of product marketing and industry experience, Lauren focuses on telling the story of Rubrik through a vertical lens to connect to the unique challenges customers face with cyber resilience within their respective industries.
Anthony Seto
Senior AI Security Architect at Palo Alto Networks
Anthony Seto is a Senior AI Security Architect at Palo Alto Networks and former Field CTO at Dig Security (acquired by Palo Alto Networks). Leveraging deep expertise in DSPM and AISPM, Anthony advises enterprise leaders on securing the critical convergence of data and AI. His 20-year career spans companies such as Snyk, VMware, Salesforce, and Accenture, giving him a holistic understanding of enterprise infrastructure. Anthony is a husband, father of three (including twins), an automotive enthusiast, and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt.
John Sarantakes
Chief Revenue Officer at BlackFog
John Sarantakes is a seasoned sales leader with nearly three decades of experience guiding global technology organizations through complex growth and transformation. As Chief Revenue Officer at BlackFog, he leads the company’s worldwide sales strategy, helping public and private sector clients strengthen their cybersecurity posture in an era defined by data sovereignty, threat intelligence, and digital trust.
John’s leadership spans senior roles at Dell, Absolute Software, Headspring Systems, and InMotion, where he built and scaled high-performing teams across North America and EMEA. His approach blends commercial acumen with a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, making him a compelling voice on topics such as data exfiltration prevention, behavioral threat modeling, and the future of endpoint security.
John brings a strategic lens to the conversation, sharing insights on how organizations can move beyond reactive defense and adopt proactive, intelligence-driven security frameworks that protect data at its source.
Juan Escobar
Channel Sales Account Manager at Fortinet
Juan Escobar is a cybersecurity leader specializing in partner strategy and security transformation across the Americas. With leadership roles at Fortinet and Cofense, he has helped organizations adopt modern cybersecurity frameworks that include endpoint protection, threat detection and response, identity security, and managed security services. Juan works closely with partners and customers to bridge the gap between emerging cyber threats and practical security solutions that strengthen organizational resilience.
Curt Aubley
Chief Executive Officer at Sevii.ai
Curt Aubley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sevii, where he is pioneering Autonomous Defense & Remediation (ADR) powered by Agentic AI Cyber Warriors. Sevii’s platform hunts, investigates, and remediates cyber threats at machine speed—helping organizations outpace adversaries while delivering measurable cyber risk reduction and AI-driven operational ROI.
Curt brings more than 28 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership across defense, enterprise, and startup environments. He has served as Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Lockheed Martin, VP & CTO for the Americas at McAfee, VP/CTO within Intel’s Data Center Group, VP of Solutions at CrowdStrike, and Managing Director & GM leading global cyber practices at Deloitte. A former U.S. Army officer with the 10th Mountain Division, Curt blends defense-grade operational experience with deep expertise in AI-driven cyber defense and enterprise security strategy.
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Julieta Gonzalez del Solar
Business Director LATAM at Zepo Intelligence
Julieta González del Solar is the Business Director for Latin America at Zepo Intelligence, an AI-powered Human Risk Management platform focused on reducing human risk in cybersecurity through behavioral data, realistic multi-vector and hyper-personalized simulations, and awareness training. Julieta has extensive experience leading commercial and regional growth strategies in highly complex technological environments, working closely with CISOs, CIOs, and security teams in banking, fintech, and large organizations. Her approach combines business acumen, technology, and organizational culture to help companies close the human gap in cybersecurity. In the age of artificial intelligence, the human mind has become one of the most significant attack surfaces, which is why the role of cybersecurity leaders is key to organizational resilience.
Kurtis Minder
Principal at Ping Theory
Kurtis Minder is the founder of GroupSense, a leading provider of digital risk solutions. He built a robust cyber reconnaissance operation that protects some of the world’s largest enterprises and government organizations. Having exited GroupSense in 2025, he now consults for cybersecurity technology companies and serves as a cyber board advisor.
Kurtis is a recognized expert in ransomware response, having served as the lead negotiator in some of the largest ransomware, breach, and data extortion cases globally. His experiences and insights are captured in his book, Cyber Recon, which explores the high-stakes world of cyber threat actor engagement and ransomware response.
Collin Chapleau
Senior Director, Security & AI Strategy, FCISO at Darktrace
Collin Chapleau is the Senior Director of Security & AI Strategy and Field CISO at Darktrace, where he helps the world’s largest and most complex organizations harness AI-driven cybersecurity to defend against an evolving threat landscape. With a foundation in computer engineering, advanced mathematics, and cybersecurity, Collin specializes in translating AI research into real-world security strategies for customers and key partners.
Since joining Darktrace in 2018, he has architected AI-powered security deployments across complex global enterprises and led technical solution teams across North and South America. Collin has engineered integrations and novel solutions across customers’ full security stacks to enhance AI modeling and improve cyber resilience. He has implemented agentic security solutions that actively detect, investigate, and stop threats in real time.
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by Robert Grillo, Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Florida International University
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by Lawrence Embil, Cyber security Manager at Miami-Dade County
