Accelerating the Evolution of Security Using a Converged Approach
CISO Dinner
Visionaries
Faisal Akkawi Ph.D.
Executive Director of Information Systems
Northwestern University
Calvin Nobles Ph.D.
Chair IT & Management (Former)
Illinois Institute of Technology
About Me
A recognized practitioner in human factors engineering and cybersecurity operations with 25 years of increasing responsibilities in leading security operations, advising senior executives on cyber policies, and driving enterprise-level solutions. An innovative and strategic leader with a record of delivering cyber solutions that impact national efforts; noted for driving change to achieve cybersecurity objectives.
Chris Cruz
CIO, Public Sector
Tanium
Meet Mehta
Global Director IT
Motorola Solutions
About Me
Meet is a technology executive with extensive experience in large Asian and American firms. He is passionate about ideas that are at the intersection of business and technology and focuses on driving tech investments that deliver optimal business outcomes, by influencing the organization to be customer-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.
His areas of expertise include; strategy, mergers & acquisitions, ERP implementation, vendor management, financial technology, front office transformation, and emerging tech.
Maher Rahman
VP IS
Sinch
Cole Sinkford
CISO
Globalfoundries
About Me
Cole Sinkford the Global CISO at Globalfoundries Inc. Prior to this he was GE Renewable Energy’s Global Chief Information and Product Cyber Security Officer, responsible for cybersecurity across the organization. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity strategy and operations for Renewable Energy products and enterprise.
Prior to his current role, Cole served as the Deputy Chief Information Security officer of Renewable Energy, establishing Renewables’ standalone Cybersecurity capabilities. Prior to that, Cole spent 3 years as part of GE’s Corporate Audit Staff, leading numerous projects and audits across the Digital Technology and business environments. Cole began his career as an Aviation DTLP located in Cincinnati, OH and now resides in Chicago, IL.
Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Rajesh Pillai
CIO North America
Aon
Faisal Akkawi Ph.D.
Executive Director of Information Systems
Northwestern University
Chris Cruz
CIO, Public Sector
Tanium
Maher Rahman
VP IS
Sinch
Rajesh Pillai
CIO North America
Aon
EVENT DETAILS
January 25, 2023
Agenda
5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Accelerating the Evolution of Security Using a Converged Approach
Organizations are challenged to secure and manage a new kind of hybrid network. Not on-prem and cloud, but work in the office, from home, and anywhere. Expanding endpoints beyond your organization's perimeter in the outside world makes them ideal targets for cyber attackers. While traditional risk-scoring systems can create a sense of security, many fail to factor in endpoint data. During this discussion, we'll focus on one of the most significant challenges you face - endpoint devices, and how people and processes, coupled with endpoint and assert visibility, will provide you with best-of-breed solutions to manage today's threat landscape.
Panelists
Speaker
Faisal Akkawi Ph.D.
Executive Director of Information Systems
Northwestern University
Speaker
Maher Rahman
VP IS
Sinch
Speaker
Chris Cruz
CIO, Public Sector
Tanium
Speaker
Rajesh Pillai
CIO North America
Aon
Speaker
Calvin Nobles Ph.D.
Chair IT & Management (Former)
Illinois Institute of Technology
A recognized practitioner in human factors engineering and cybersecurity operations with 25 years of increasing responsibilities in leading security operations, advising senior executives on cyber policies, and driving enterprise-level solutions. An innovative and strategic leader with a record of delivering cyber solutions that impact national efforts; noted for driving change to achieve cybersecurity objectives.
Speaker
Meet Mehta
Global Director IT
Motorola Solutions
Meet is a technology executive with extensive experience in large Asian and American firms. He is passionate about ideas that are at the intersection of business and technology and focuses on driving tech investments that deliver optimal business outcomes, by influencing the organization to be customer-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.
His areas of expertise include; strategy, mergers & acquisitions, ERP implementation, vendor management, financial technology, front office transformation, and emerging tech.
Speaker
Cole Sinkford
CISO
Globalfoundries
Cole Sinkford the Global CISO at Globalfoundries Inc. Prior to this he was GE Renewable Energy’s Global Chief Information and Product Cyber Security Officer, responsible for cybersecurity across the organization. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of cybersecurity strategy and operations for Renewable Energy products and enterprise.
Prior to his current role, Cole served as the Deputy Chief Information Security officer of Renewable Energy, establishing Renewables’ standalone Cybersecurity capabilities. Prior to that, Cole spent 3 years as part of GE’s Corporate Audit Staff, leading numerous projects and audits across the Digital Technology and business environments. Cole began his career as an Aviation DTLP located in Cincinnati, OH and now resides in Chicago, IL.
Cole holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
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