Lunch and Learn @ Maggiano's - May16, 2024

Come join us on Thursday, March 21, 2024, for our next North Texas ISSA Learn & Learn. REGISTRATION REQUIRED as seating is limited.

Join us for a panel discussion on:

"Zero Trust and the Modern Perimeter - What cybersecurity leaders should know about Identity & Access Management (IAM) and the evolving attack

surface.

How does this affect your organization's security posture?

Does the answer “lie” in AI?"

Sponsored By:

Carl Blankenship (Moderator)

Carl brings over eight years of experience in identity and access management, developed through his service as an intelligence professional and Paratrooper in the Army. Notably, he successfully integrated technological and physical controls to authenticate and authorize the identities of Afghan partners at Kandahar Airfield. Currently, Carl is a lead IAM Security Engineer at an Energy Company in Texas, where he is actively implementing a new IAM system, drawing on his extensive field experience.

Eve Maler (Panelist)

President & Founder, Venn Factory

Eve is a globally recognized pioneer in identity and access management and standards, with roots in semi-structured data modeling and the API economy and a passion for fostering successful ecosystems and individual empowerment. At Venn Factory she drives identity, security, and privacy success in the connected world by bridging the gap between technical intricacies and strategic business outcomes.

Eve's leadership on pivotal protocols such as XML, SAML, UMA, and HEART as well as industry efforts like UK Open Banking, US government health IT, and the medical Internet of Things demonstrate her unwavering commitment to innovation.

As CTO of ForgeRock, Eve oversaw emerging technology R&D, evangelism, and innovation culture, and empowered her team and cross-functional colleagues to deliver results to dozens of Global 5000 customers, partners, analysts, publications, and events. She previously served as a Forrester Research security and risk analyst covering IAM, strong authentication, and API security.

Jacob Ideji (Panelist)

Field CISO, E-Panzer

With more than 15 years of experience as a cybersecurity strategist, Jacob specialize in crafting, implementing, and assessing tailored cybersecurity frameworks for Fortune 500 enterprises. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, security assessments, risk analysis, protocol development, framework design, technology strategies, and advocating for zero-trust models.

Gaurav Kabra (Panelist)

Managing Director- IAM Cyderes

As an IAM leader, Gaurav has demonstrated his experience directing all phases of complex projects while managing, motivating, and mentoring global team members. Gaurav works closely with sales and executive leadership while playing the role of technology expert for pre-sales and sales of IAM solutions and thought leadership within the organization. Gaurav was the technical lead for several programs including the implementation of SailPoint at a major UK Telco and the implementation and operation of the authentication and SSO solution for a major online streaming sports service.

This month's door prizes include several Amazon Gift Cards! One chance to win per registered guest. NTX ISSA Members have two chances to win!

Thanks To Our Sponsor:

Please Note:

• Registration is required prior to the event - seats are limited!
• Cash is not accepted at the event
• You must be a member of the Cybersecurity Industry to attend