Bryce Austin, CSP, CISM

We’re all traveling at full speed toward a high-tech future that’s at once amazing and frightening. Increasing cyber business also means increasing cyber risks. They can’t be eliminated, but they can be mitigated. The question for our day is, “Are We Secure Enough?” All your clients are (or should be) asking this question. What’s your answer?

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has… Show more

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has written a book on the topic. During this presentation, Bryce will present the top 10 questions you should be asking your clients that can help drive stronger cybersecurity programs for them and stronger sales for you!

How can we bring these concepts to life for you and your team? People need to feel the message, not just hear it. Join Bryce in this keynote session as we examine spectacular in-car racing footage for signs to detect, react, prevent and mitigate life safety issues on the racetrack. Then we will apply those techniques to the business world and see how cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage to your organization. Show less

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has… Show more

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has written a book on the topic. During this presentation, Bryce will present the top 10 questions you should be asking your clients that can help drive stronger cybersecurity programs for them and stronger sales for you!

How can we bring these concepts to life for you and your team? People need to feel the message, not just hear it. Join Bryce in this keynote session as we examine spectacular in-car racing footage for signs to detect, react, prevent and mitigate life safety issues on the racetrack. Then we will apply those techniques to the business world and see how cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage to your organization. Show less

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has… Show more

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has written a book on the topic. During this presentation, Bryce will present the top 10 questions you should be asking your clients that can help drive stronger cybersecurity programs for them and stronger sales for you!

How can we bring these concepts to life for you and your team? People need to feel the message, not just hear it. Join Bryce in this keynote session as we examine spectacular in-car racing footage for signs to detect, react, prevent and mitigate life safety issues on the racetrack. Then we will apply those techniques to the business world and see how cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage to your organization. Show less

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has… Show more

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has written a book on the topic. During this presentation, Bryce will present the top 10 questions you should be asking your clients that can help drive stronger cybersecurity programs for them and stronger sales for you!

How can we bring these concepts to life for you and your team? People need to feel the message, not just hear it. Join Bryce in this keynote session as we examine spectacular in-car racing footage for signs to detect, react, prevent and mitigate life safety issues on the racetrack. Then we will apply those techniques to the business world and see how cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage to your organization. Show less

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach… Show more

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach from ever taking place. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology security can be elusive, and the user experience is often in opposition to security "best practices."

Your audience will learn:

-Real world lessons learned from major recent cybersecurity breaches and how they could have been prevented
-How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors
-How to develop an emotional connection with teams in times of crisis
-How to make new regulations into a competitive advantage for your company
-What new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security Show less

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach… Show more

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach from ever taking place. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology security can be elusive, and the user experience is often in opposition to security "best practices."

Your audience will learn:

-Real world lessons learned from major recent cybersecurity breaches and how they could have been prevented
-How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors
-How to develop an emotional connection with teams in times of crisis
-How to make new regulations into a competitive advantage for your company
-What new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security Show less

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach… Show more

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned from immovable objects, the Target breach, how to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short time span. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach from ever taking place. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology security can be elusive, and the user experience is often in opposition to security "best practices."

Your audience will learn:

-Real world lessons learned from major recent cybersecurity breaches and how they could have been prevented
-How to respond to a cybersecurity incident from a non-technical standpoint: public relations, law enforcement involvement, and contract negotiation with vendors
-How to develop an emotional connection with teams in times of crisis
-How to make new regulations into a competitive advantage for your company
-What new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security Show less

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has… Show more

Wannacry. Petya. Ransomware. Spearphishing. Equifax.

These terms have made headlines around the world. Companies have been caught in the crossfire between cyberattacks launched by one government against another.

Turning a blind eye and hoping that your company will not be a victim is no longer an option. The threat is real.

So is the opportunity. Companies can start using cybersecurity as a competitive advantage, not a necessary evil. Want to know how? Bryce Austin has written a book on the topic. During this presentation, Bryce will present the top 10 questions you should be asking your clients that can help drive stronger cybersecurity programs for them and stronger sales for you!

How can we bring these concepts to life for you and your team? People need to feel the message, not just hear it. Join Bryce in this keynote session as we examine spectacular in-car racing footage for signs to detect, react, prevent and mitigate life safety issues on the racetrack. Then we will apply those techniques to the business world and see how cybersecurity can be a competitive advantage to your organization. Show less

There are three reasonable things to do with any risk a business faces: accept it as-is, mitigate down to an acceptable level, or insure against it. Unfortunately, many companies see risks as complex as cybersecurity to be so challenging that they choose a 4th option: sticking their head in the sand and hoping that nothing bad happens.

In this presentation, business leaders learn:

-How to assess the cyber risks in their industry relative to other business risks.
-How to make… Show more

There are three reasonable things to do with any risk a business faces: accept it as-is, mitigate down to an acceptable level, or insure against it. Unfortunately, many companies see risks as complex as cybersecurity to be so challenging that they choose a 4th option: sticking their head in the sand and hoping that nothing bad happens.

In this presentation, business leaders learn:

-How to assess the cyber risks in their industry relative to other business risks.
-How to make rational decisions on which risks to accept, which to mitigate, and which to insure against.
-How to make presentations to C-suite executives on technology topics, even if the presenter is not a technologist as their profession.

This presentation will focus on ideas to engage the hearts and minds of executives on topics that are too often overlooked in board room discussions. Show less

Title: "The Ostrich Effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity."

There are three reasonable things to do with any risk a business faces: accept it as-is, mitigate down to an acceptable level, or insure against it. Unfortunately, many companies see risks as complex as cybersecurity to be so challenging that they choose a 4th option: sticking their head in the sand and hoping that nothing bad happens.

This… Show more

Title: "The Ostrich Effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity."

There are three reasonable things to do with any risk a business faces: accept it as-is, mitigate down to an acceptable level, or insure against it. Unfortunately, many companies see risks as complex as cybersecurity to be so challenging that they choose a 4th option: sticking their head in the sand and hoping that nothing bad happens.

This presentation teaches business leaders:

How to assess the cyber risks in their industry relative to other business risks.
How to make rational decisions on which risks to accept, which to mitigate, and which to insure against.
How to make presentations to C-suite executives on technology topics, even if the presenter is not a technologist as their profession.
This presentation will focus on ideas to engage the hearts and minds of executives on topics that are too often overlooked in board room discussions. Show less

The Unintended Consequences of the Internet of Things

Let's talk about the security of the Internet of Things, or IoT. The devices are everywhere... From garage doors to thermostats to coffee makers to baby video monitors to security systems, we are living our lives with more connectivity than ever before. This raises some important questions: Questions on reliability. Questions on hacking vectors. Questions on how to add value to our lives with these devices without giving up security… Show more

The Unintended Consequences of the Internet of Things

Let's talk about the security of the Internet of Things, or IoT. The devices are everywhere... From garage doors to thermostats to coffee makers to baby video monitors to security systems, we are living our lives with more connectivity than ever before. This raises some important questions: Questions on reliability. Questions on hacking vectors. Questions on how to add value to our lives with these devices without giving up security in our own homes. Let's talk about the recent attack that took down large parts of the Internet on 10/21/2016. Let's talk about the Nest thermometer glitch that left families without heat in their homes. Let's talk about the Russian website that posted babycams that were still set on their default password. Let's talk about how big business could take advantage of an IoT "army" of devices in ways that would make the VW diesel hack look like a ticket for jaywalking.

Let's talk about how your company, your products, and your reputation can be impacted, both positively and negatively, by the Internet of Things. Show less

The Unintended Consequences of the Internet of Things

Let's talk about the security of the Internet of Things, or IoT. The devices are everywhere... From garage doors to thermostats to coffee makers to baby video monitors to security systems, we are living our lives with more connectivity than ever before. This raises some important questions: Questions on reliability. Questions on hacking vectors. Questions on how to add value to our lives with these devices without giving up security… Show more

The Unintended Consequences of the Internet of Things

Let's talk about the security of the Internet of Things, or IoT. The devices are everywhere... From garage doors to thermostats to coffee makers to baby video monitors to security systems, we are living our lives with more connectivity than ever before. This raises some important questions: Questions on reliability. Questions on hacking vectors. Questions on how to add value to our lives with these devices without giving up security in our own homes. Let's talk about the recent attack that took down large parts of the Internet on 10/21/2016. Let's talk about the Nest thermometer glitch that left families without heat in their homes. Let's talk about the Russian website that posted babycams that were still set on their default password. Let's talk about how big business could take advantage of an IoT "army" of devices in ways that would make the VW diesel hack look like a ticket for jaywalking.

Let's talk about how your company, your products, and your reputation can be impacted, both positively and negatively, by the Internet of Things. Show less

Title: "The Ostrich effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity."

Discussion: In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world's largest companies, technology leaders are in need of an "executive presence" in the boardroom more than ever. How do we talk about technical issues to non-technical executives? How do we secure the funding we need to keep our companies safe? This… Show more

Title: "The Ostrich effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity."

Discussion: In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world's largest companies, technology leaders are in need of an "executive presence" in the boardroom more than ever. How do we talk about technical issues to non-technical executives? How do we secure the funding we need to keep our companies safe? This presentation will focus on ideas to engage the hearts and minds of non-technical executives on how to keep the bad guys out and not let your company be the next headline about a cybersecurity incident. Show less

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned on the speed of immovable objects, How to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short timespan. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach from ever… Show more

Title: "I couldn't believe the wall was coming at me so fast. Lessons learned on the speed of immovable objects, How to win at auto racing and other cybersecurity topics."

Discussion: Automobile racing goes from smooth sailing to out of control in a very short timespan. So does cybersecurity. Learn from someone that had a "resume generating event" due to one of the largest data breaches of the past several years, and what could have been done beforehand to prevent the breach from ever taking place. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology security can be elusive, and the user experience is often in opposition to security "best practices." How do we as technology leaders use these new requirements to our company's advantage? How can we make our companies more secure AND more profitable? What do new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security? These questions will be the focus of this session. Show less

The Ostrich Effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity.

In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world's largest companies, technology leaders are in need of an "executive presence" in the boardroom more than ever. How do we talk about technical issues to non-technical executives? How do we secure the funding we need to keep our companies safe? This presentation will… Show more

The Ostrich Effect: How proper communication with the C-Suite will lead to good decisions around technology and cybersecurity.

In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world's largest companies, technology leaders are in need of an "executive presence" in the boardroom more than ever. How do we talk about technical issues to non-technical executives? How do we secure the funding we need to keep our companies safe? This presentation will focus on ideas to engage the hearts and minds of non-technical executives on how to keep the bad guys out and not let your company be the next headline about a cybersecurity incident. Show less

Breakout speaker: Security and the end-user experience.

Opening Keynote Speaker

"The bad guys aren’t on their way to steal your data. They’re already here. They are brilliant, well-funded, and well organized. Now what? Rethinking security and the end-user experience in 2015.”

Discussion: In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world’s largest companies, technology departments are under dramatically increased security scrutiny. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology… Show more

Opening Keynote Speaker

"The bad guys aren’t on their way to steal your data. They’re already here. They are brilliant, well-funded, and well organized. Now what? Rethinking security and the end-user experience in 2015.”

Discussion: In the wake of well publicized security breaches that disrupted business in some of the world’s largest companies, technology departments are under dramatically increased security scrutiny. The budget required to bring necessary focus to technology security can be elusive, and the user experience is often in opposition to security "best practices." How do we as technology leaders balance the need for innovation, security and cost efficiency? What do new technologies offer to combine an improved user experience with tightened security? What fundamental (and currently wide-spread in production) security "best practices" are at the heart of recent breaches? These questions will be the focus of this session. Show less

Mid-day Keynote Speaker

Opening Conference Keynote Speaker

"The bad guys aren’t on their way to steal your data. They’re already here. They are brilliant, well-funded, and well organized. Now what? Rethinking security and the end-user experience in 2015.”

EXECUTIVE KEYNOTE: Rethinking Security and the End-user Experience

Security in the Digital Age. Cloud computing, multi-factor authentication, and embracing disruptive change in technology.

Inflection points: Security in the Digital Age. Changes in our Role as Technology Leaders

How to Turn Devices into Enablers -- a presentation on how devices have changed our world, and how they may in the future.

Authenticating Our Users in the Digital Age

Midsize Company CIO Forum – Talent: Attracting, Retraining, Engagement and Morale

Keynote Panel Discussion – Moving Towards a Holistic Digital Strategy

Data Security - Risks and Strategies

The Future of Customer-Facing Security

Improving Customer Loyalty Through Technology