A closer look at our panel…Artificial intelligence has erupted onto the cybersecurity scene, bringing revolutionary new defensive capabilities. Yet AI also brings risks and uncertainties. How will its emergence shape digital security in the years ahead?
Our esteemed panel includes thought leaders across industry and academia who will debate AI's transformative potential to fortify systems against increasingly sophisticated threats. They'll also tackle complex questions around ethics, biases, explainability, and control as we build towards more autonomous defense.
More about the panel members…
Clint Bodungen is a globally recognized cybersecurity authority and brings over a quarter-century of experience to the table. A veteran of the United States Air Force and seasoned professional at notable cybersecurity firms like Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, and Booz Allen Hamilton, he is renowned for his innovative approaches in the field. Clint has contributed to the field as the author of two insightful books: Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems and ChatGPT for Cybersecurity Cookbook. is dedication and innovation culminated in the creation of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, the world's first online multiplayer cybersecurity game crafted to impart real-world cybersecurity skills. This flagship product marks Clint's foray as a pioneer in cybersecurity gamification, a testament to his progressive vision
Debra Baker, with over 30+ years of experience in Information Security, held the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at RedSeal. Recognizing the manual challenges in compliance, Debra envisioned an AI product to streamline processes where existing market solutions fell short. Currently working towards a product patent, more developments are on the horizon. Connecting with an old colleague led to the establishment of Trusted AI Solutions, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Rupa Parmeshwaran, a seasoned security and privacy expert with 20+ years of experience, is currently the VP of Security and IT at Handshake. Her extensive career includes building and driving trust and security programs for startups and billion-dollar brands. With prior positions as Head of Security at Amplitude and CISO at Demandbase, Rupa has served as a security and privacy architect at companies like Pinterest, Microsoft, and EMC. Passionate about solving complex problems, she actively seeks new challenges and responsibilities in her pursuit of continuous improvement.
Steve Wilson, a prominent figure in security for Large Language Models (LLMs), led the open-source “Top 10 List for LLM Applications” at the OWASP Foundation. As the Chief Product Officer at Exabeam, he oversaw Product Development, providing code security technology to major organizations. With 25+ years of software platform experience at companies like Citrix, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems, Steve has a rich background. Notably, he transformed Citrix products to SaaS as the VP of Product Management and played a key role in developing the Java programming system at Sun Microsystems. An accomplished author and sought-after speaker, Steve holds a degree in Business Administration and a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.
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Expert Roundtable: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity's Future