CXO Xchange Welcomes Erik Wille, Armis & BlackCloak!

Erik Wille

We are very proud to have our very own Erik Wille joining us on stage this month!

Erik Wille | SVP/CISO & President of CXO Xchange
Erik Wille is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Cabinetworks Group.  He is passionate about transforming security into a game changing business differentiator driving risk centric results in a complex environment while empowering employees to make sound risk decisions in and out of the office.

Prior to joining Cabinetworks Group, Erik was the global CISO for American Axle & Manufacturing and Head of Information Security for Penske Automotive Group where he had the opportunity to build a global information security program from the ground up. 

Erik is President and CEO of CXO Xchange, Co-Host on the Great Security Debate Podcast, holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Information Assurance from Walsh College, Executive MBA from the University of Michigan, and is certified as a CISSP, GPEN, GWAPT and CCSK.

Abstract
In an ever-evolving business landscape, the shift from a technology-centric to a customer-centric approach is paramount for success. Join Erik Wille, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Cabinetworks Group, as he delves into the transformative journey undertaken by the IT team to align with customer needs both internally and externally. This insightful talk will explore the strategic transition from merely delivering technologies to actively solving customer problems

Erik will share the process Cabinetworks Group's IT department embarked upon to redefine their core service offerings. He will discuss the identification of key organizational personas that consume and influence these services, how understanding these personas is crucial in reshaping service delivery, and outline the forward-thinking services necessary to meet future demands and the strategic identification of gaps that must be addressed to achieve these goals. 

Armis

Yoav Nathaniel | Co-Founder and CEO - Silk Security (By Armis)
Yoav Nathaniel is a seasoned security expert and serial entrepreneur. Prior to the acquisition in April 2024 by Armis, Yoav served as CEO of Silk Security. Before co-founding Silk Security, the first platform for unified risk prioritization and resolution, he held pivotal roles at Goldman Sachs and Avanan, where he spearheaded cloud security strategies and pioneered threat research and customer success. He’s also an Advisory Board Member at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he completed his Master's program in Data, Mathematics, and Computational Science. 

Abstract
Title: Unravelling the Spaghetti Problem - Improving Risk Posture with Remediation Operationalization and Reporting

The unfortunate reality is that while security teams are responsible for finding exposure and vulnerability risks, they have to rely on other teams to fix them. Because of the adoption of new security scanning tools, many security operations teams are now dealing with more alerts, and more urgency to prioritize risks across different security domains. This security tool data complexity compounds a growing challenge - identifying the right owner for remediation, centrally tracking remediation progress across multiple 'fixer' teams, and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive view of exposure and vulnerability risk posture.

In this interactive session, we will dig deeper into the dynamics of the challenge, approaches to consolidating and automating prioritization of exposures and vulnerabilities in ways that reflect actual risk to the organization, and a path to improving organization-wide visibility and accountability for risk remediation. 

Join us with special speaker Yoav Nathaniel, seasoned security expert and serial entrepreneur, and a roundtable of CISO peers. 

Blackcloak

Todd Adams | Account Executive
Todd Adams is an Account Executive at BlackCloak, a pioneer of personal digital protection for corporate executives, high-profile and high-net-worth individuals and their families. Todd has been on the front lines of cybersecurity, privacy protection, while denying access for almost a decade. With a background in Identity Governance and Identity and Access Management Todd joined BlackCloak in 2021 when he saw first hand the impact they were having on the personal lives of their clients. He believes in the mission of educating and protecting the most vulnerable.

Securing the Future: Leadership and Cyber Resilience in the Digital Age

Join us for an exclusive event tailored for Cybersecurity Practitioners, IT Risk Executives, Interns, and others as we explore the risks and opportunities that come with increased expectations on organizations and security teams. Our expert speakers, including keynote speaker Tim McCormick, will deliver invaluable insights on professional development, leadership, and motivation. They will provide strategies to help 'C-level' leaders and equip interns and students with the skills needed to support senior management and safeguard organizations against evolving cyber threats.

CXO Xchange welcomes Ping Identity, FireMon & MixMode!

Ping Identity

Abstract
How to Secure Great Experiences
In today’s digital-first world, you face an endless frontier of opportunities and emerging threats. Consumers demand seamless, personalized experiences—quick, intuitive, and with as little friction as possible. On the other side, businesses are challenged to not only deliver these interactions but to secure them in a rapidly evolving environment. In this session, we’ll explore how security, often viewed as a barrier, can become a powerful enabler of exceptional digital experiences by harnessing the potential of digital identity.

Ashley Stevenson | Sr. Dir. Solution & Product Marketing
Ashley is the Senior Director of Product and Solution Marketing at Ping, currently focused on industry verticals and customer identity (CIAM). His passion for identity solutions spans over 20 years, including technical and leadership roles in the CTO and marketing organizations. Before joining Ping in 2015, he helped safeguard the nation's security as Chief Identity Architect for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

FireMon

Abstract
Strategic Simplicity - How to Combat Complexity and Enhance Security Visibility
The CISO’s role today continues to evolve. Reporting to the C-suite must encompass how a company addresses change visibility and the staggering amount of growing complexity. Bad actors lie in wait to take advantage of misconfigurations, human error, and vulnerability exposure. These plus more can directly result from unnecessary complexity and a lack of visibility across the ever-changing hybrid landscape. In this presentation, we will discuss eliminating the potential paths a bad actor might exploit by challenging complexity and increasing change visibility.

Lisa Wallace | Senior Security Advisor
Lisa Wallace is the Senior Security Advisor at FireMon, where she supports clients in maximizing their outcomes with the FireMon platform and beyond. With over two decades of experience, her expertise in cybersecurity encompasses various sectors including financial services, utilities, and MSSPs. Having worked in consulting and compliance roles, Lisa effectively leverages her diverse background to assist clients and industry peers alike.

MixMode

Abstract
History of AI, evolving Threat Landscape and 2 of the Top ten concerns of CISO's and Cyber Teams

Vaughn Balter | Vice President of Sales, North America
Vaughn Balter currently serves as the Vice President for North America at MixMode.ai, a cyber security technology firm specializing in cyber threat detection and alerting.  Vaughn’s career spans over 30 years with experiences from Intelligence and Operations in the U.S. Military, various corporate IT management roles and technology sales management.
As a corporate IT practitioner, Vaughn served in a myriad of roles including application developer, server administrator, network administrator and finally as a director, managing large integration projects for Time Warner, American Red Cross, Boeing and RR Donnelly.
As an executive for IT vendors such as Splunk, Viptela, Cisco and Apptio, he has domain experience ranging from Security, Software-Defined WAN, IT Financial Management, Network-as-a-Service, Observability and Network Security.
Vaughn currently resides in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex, volunteering for the Veterans Administration as well as with the Alzheimer’s Foundation charities.

CXO Xchange Welcomes Rubrik & Snyk!

Synk

Abstract
Title: Unsolved Problems in Application SecurityAbstract:
The discipline of application security has evolved tremendously since the founding of OWASP in 2001. As software development methodologies, languages and ecosystems have advanced, AppSec has often struggled to keep pace with innovation, leading to a persistent gap between the velocity of software and the ability to understand and mitigate the risk it introduces. Some foundational issues, like reliable software composition analysis (SCA), have now been largely solved by the industry. Others, such as runtime-based reachability detection, are on the cusp of providing a tremendous leap forward to AppSec practitioners. But certain thorny problems, like software attestation, risk-based prioritization, SAST accuracy, and DAST correlation, remain elusive.Join Snyk, the leader in Developer Security, for a wide-ranging discussion of the current state of application risk management and the unsolved issues that still limit the full potential of developer-focused security, including:
How the original principles of AppSec have evolved to keep pace with the changing landscape of software, and the persistent gaps that still limit the discipline’s potential
The promise of near-term innovations, such as AI-based analysis of runtime signals, to solve some long standing issues and open the door to a paradigm shift
A realistic look at “what’s next” in the evolution of AppSec and how vendors and practitioners can work together toward a more honest conversation about capabilities and limitations 

Clinton Herget | Field CTO
Clinton Herget is Field CTO at Snyk, the leader in Developer Security, where he focuses on crafting and evangelizing our strategic vision for the evolution of DevSecOps. A seasoned technologist, Clinton spent his 20-year career prior to Snyk as a web software developer, DevOps consultant, cloud solutions architect, and engineering director.

Spend a warm summer evening on the Detroit River as you set sail with the CXO Xchange board and other security leaders in the Detroit area. With the support of our vendor sponsors, you and your guest will learn what the CXO Xchange board does for local businesses, college students, and our community. Enjoy the beauty of the Detroit River while listening to great music, trying premium drinks, and eating delicious food!

Limited spots are available, register today!

Cyberrisk Insights and Strategies for C-Level Executives

Join us for an exclusive event tailored for Cybersecurity and IT Risk Executives, where we delve into the risks and opportunities that come with the increased expectations on organizations and security teams. Our expert speakers will provide invaluable insights and strategies to help “C-level” leadership address these complex challenges and safeguard their organizations against evolving cyber threats.

We are pleased to welcome CyberArk & Rubrik this month.