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Christopher Cruz is the Cyber Program Manager for the Virginia Fusion Center, which provides a vital conduit for intelligence collection and information exchange throughout the Commonwealth. He is responsible for the development, management, and integration of cybersecurity capabilities within the fusion center. Previously, Christopher was the Cybersecurity Program Manager for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, where he was assigned to work in the Office of the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. He also spent several years in private sector working for multiple Fortune 500 companies leading global security efforts around insider threat, data protection, and IT risk management.

Hacker, Hipster, Hustler, Humanist: Establishing the Government’s Role in Public Interest Cybersecurity (<– add to your schedule)

Public interest cybersecurity is the application cybersecurity measures and strategies to protect critical infrastructure, non-profits, state & local governments, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutes that primarily seek to serve the public good.

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Stacy Aitken: I didn’t intend to be in the Cyber Security space but so glad I am. I initially wanted to be a pediatrician, but while attending a conference for the government I was recruited for the Recombinant DNA cloning project with NIH that went on to clone the first sheep “Dolly”. Seeing the vast data and sensitive information on such government projects I knew I had to be a part of protecting data, securing sensitive information for the greater good and provide the same for companies data, assets and PEOPLE.

For the last 10 years I have focused on the importance of security, compliance and how to help organizations big and small have the same military grade cyber defense available and affordable. Working with all industries from Education to Pharm, DOD to local small government I dealve deep into their businesses to avoid risks they may have never known about, while keeping them compliant with their insurance, laws and policies.

The Importance of an Incident Response Plan (<– add to your schedule)

An incident response plan (IRP) is a necessity. It can reduce damage, improve recovery time, reduce costs, comply with regulation, preserve evidence, and improve preparedness.

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Luke McOmie started in offensive security in 1994 and is a trusted advisor, security leader and mentor. With a career focus in offensive security and a strong technical background, he is recognized for his excellence in developing and executing enterprise security strategies and leading technical and tactical programs. He has founded and contributed to several industry leading organizations over his career including start ups, fortune 100 enterprises, and federal agencies. As an extrovert, he passionately supports the information security community, is a featured speaker at various conferences, a published author, and an industry liaison for many businesses and organizations.

X (Twitter): @lmcomie

What the Scope? Sh** my Consultant | Client Says (<– add to your schedule)

Scoping a penetration test shouldn’t feel like negotiating a hostage situation—but here we are. In this engaging, no-holds-barred session, two seasoned cybersecurity professionals take the stage in a hilarious and painfully relatable discussion, showcasing the absurd, frustrating, and all-too-common conversations between consultants and clients.

Expect real stories, plenty of laughs, and insights that will make you rethink how you approach penetration testing and security assessments. Whether you’re a consultant, security leader, or someone who’s just tired of hearing “We don’t need a pentest”, this talk is for you.

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Olivia Gallucci is a Senior Security Engineer at SECUINFRA and a blogger: oliviagallucci.com. She is the founder of two companies—Offensive Services (security consulting) and OG Health & Fitness (personal training). Graduating at the top of her university, Olivia is passionate about education surrounding free(dom) and open-source software, assembly, and security research. She previously worked in offensive security at Apple, US Government, and Deloitte. Outside of cybersecurity, Olivia enjoys competitive sailing, cooking, and reading about famous computer nerds.

X (Twitter): @oliviagalluccii

Unlocking macOS Internals: A Beginner’s Guide to Apple’s Open Source Code (<– add to your schedule)

Have you ever wondered how macOS works under the hood? For researchers, learning how to navigate Apple’s open source code is a game-changer. This talk demystifies macOS internals through its open source ecosystem, giving you everything you need to start hacking these machines!

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