About Us

David is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a global leader in cloud-based learning and talent management software with over 23.8 million users.   In this role he is responsible for overall security and compliance throughout the enterprise covering IT Risk, IT Audit, Information Security, Network & Application Security, Web Assessments, Governance, Corporate Security, and Third Party risk assessments.  With his leadership, the organization has demonstrated ongoing commitment to protecting client data via SSAE16 SOC1/SOC2, ISAE 3402, ISO27001:2005/2013, PCI , FISMA Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO).  Most recently, his company achieved FedRAMP Agency ATOs and FedRAMP Compliant (1 of 35 listed as of 2/2016).  David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University and Master’s Degrees in Information Systems and Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Ty Sbano is an Information Security leader with over 12 years of experience mainly in Financial Technology organizations.  Ty's career has been focused on developing application and product security programs for LendingClub, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, and Target. Key areas of knowledge include developing security champions, threat modeling, secure code training, static code analysis, component analysis, dynamic analysis, penetration testing, and red teaming. Ty’s security mentality has been concentrated on enabling engineering and product teams to securely move at the speed of the business to make it a competitive advantage. Ty graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Information Science & Technology and from Norwich University with a M.S. in Information Assurance.

Kevin is a security professional with a focus on insurance and financial services. His background and experience are firmly rooted in the technical aspects of information security with a deep understanding of the necessary tool sets for providing security as a service to the business. He has many years of direct responsibility for and management of firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, security monitoring solutions, email security systems, database monitoring, and internet filtering technologies. His experience also includes the fusion of security intelligence feeds with operational and tactical responses for a highly adaptable security posture.

Joe Krull is a respected multi-lingual and multi-cultural security executive who has dedicated his career to protecting sensitive information and company operations for more than 43 years.  He has held senior cyber and information protection positions in the U.S. Intelligence Community, Fortune 500/Global 1000 companies and with large technology and audit firms.  Joe has held the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position for four international companies.  He has worked in 115 countries during his career, which gives him unique insight into cyber and information protection challenges in widely varied environments.  As a cyber technologist and inventor, Joe has worked with emerging and disruptive technology companies and has lived and worked for several years in Israel's cyber ecosystem.  His efforts resulted in several successful products and exits.  In recent years, Joe has focused his efforts on cyber considerations in emerging markets and as part of multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions.

As Vice President, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at MedeAnalytics, Cindi oversees global enterprise security. As CSO, her mission encompasses creating a culture that places high value on securing and protecting MedeAnalytics and the clients’ information entrusted to them.

Cindi is a proven security executive known for technology and change leadership with more than 15 years of experience leading large scale strategic initiatives. She has built and matured both cyber and physical security practices including security operations, application security, security strategy, security education and awareness, and ITIL Service Management at companies like The University of Michigan Health System, Cerner Corporation, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.

Named as SC Media magazine’s “Women to Watch in Cyber Security 2018” list, and nominated for a Central Exchange STEMMy Award in Groundbreaking Leadership, Cindi presents at nationwide conferences, local chapters, and webinars including SecureWorld, SINC USA, HIMSS, Evanta CxO Summit, and DarkReading.

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Mike Donovan is a respected, successfuland multi-cultural cybersecurity executive who has dedicated his career toprotecting sensitive information and company operations for more than 20 years.  He has held senior security andinformation technology positions for some of the largest Bio-pharmaceutical companiesand with large technology and intellectual property portfolios.  Mike hasheld the senior security positions for five international companies.  

He has worked in biotechfor 15 years, which gives him unique insight into cyber and information protectionchallenges in widely varied environments.  As a cyber technologist andarchitect, Mike has worked with emerging and disruptive technologies to securethe cloud and complex networks.  His efforts resulted in severalsuccessful projects that reduced enterprise risk and improved maturity.  Mike has focused his efforts as of late on mergers and acquisitions more than$100B.

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Brian is the Vice President of Enterprise Security at a leading provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services. In this role he is responsible for the planning and execution of effective processes throughout the enterprise for information security as well as personal and physical security. He also develops and drives initiatives for disaster recovery, business continuity and emergency preparedness.He most recently led the Cyber team for the Minnesota Army National Guard prior to being promoted to the head of IT for the Minnesota Army National Guard. Bobo received his Bachelor of Science degree in History and Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.