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Spread Challenge Awareness
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Produce content and educational materials that professionals can put to daily use
Power Networking
Provide a platform for thought leaders and practitioners to connect and exchange ideas
Amplify Recognition
Give AppSec evangelists and DevSecOps champions their time in the spotlight, and celebrate their achievements
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Is networking with and learning from other security thought leaders a personal goal?
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Dr. Koushik Sen
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RSM US LLP
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Cybersecurity Advisor,
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CICL - The Center For Innovation Commercialization LLC
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CISO, Euromoney Institutional Investor
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Engineering Manager, Security Engineering.
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Director of Cyber Security and Privacy
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Symmetry Systems
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Associate Director,
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Executive Director
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Head, IT Services
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Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network
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Engineering Manager - Security Development, Twitch
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Head of Application Security, SentinelOne
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