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RVAsec 15 Speaker Feature: Daniela Lulli

Robots vs Robots – Securing AI and the Data that Powers it (<– add to your schedule)

As AI systems, copilots, and autonomous workflows proliferate, defenders must secure not only the data that fuels them, but the AI behaviors, access paths, and automation they introduce. Robots vs. Robots explores how organizations can protect AI systems end‑to‑end by controlling data exposure, governing AI access, and using automation to stay ahead of adversaries.


Daniela Lulli:
Daniela Lulli leads Varonis Sales Engineering in the Mid Atlantic, partnering with enterprise and public sector organizations to secure their most sensitive data and build resilient, scalable security programs. She has also served as a trusted advisor for Department of Defense, UN, and NATO missions, helping global organizations reduce insider risk and defend against rapidly evolving cyber threats.

Daniela serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the Virginia (Belvoir) Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), a global nonprofit with a mission to enable collaboration between government, military, industry, and academia in the areas of cybersecurity, intelligence, and global security. Her leadership and impact in the community earned her recognition as a finalist for the 2025 CyberScoop50 Most Inspiring Up and Comer Award.

Come see Daniela Lulli at RVAsec 15!


RVAsec 15 Speaker Feature: David Reign

A Peek Behind the Curtain: How A.I. Works (<– add to your schedule)

“A Peek Behind the Curtain: How A.I. Works” offers a clear, non-technical tour of how modern AI systems learn from data and generate predictions or content. The talk demystifies key concepts like training, inference, and model limitations so attendees can better understand what AI can—and can’t—do.


David Reign:
David Reign is a Security Analyst at Oracle with seven years of experience in information security, including three years supporting enterprise environments at scale. His work focuses on cloud security, virtualization, and strengthening security posture through practical risk management and control implementation. David holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Hampton University and an M.Eng. in Cybersecurity from the University of Maryland. He also maintains industry certifications including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, and GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD).

Come see David Reign at RVAsec 15!