2022 Cybersecurity Breakfast Forum

Join the Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) and Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) for
the 7th annual Cybersecurity Breakfast Forum on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Venue 8600 in Scottsdale.

The Cybersecurity Breakfast Forum is an opportunity for government and business leaders to learn about the threats, vulnerabilities and consequences related to data security and privacy matters. This educational forum will provide actionable solutions from real-world practitioners to help protect your intellectual property and customer data.

Event Agenda (Subject to Change):
7:45 AM | Breakfast/Networking/Exhibits
8:30 AM | Opening Remarks

Steven G. Zylstra, President & CEO, Arizona Tech Council
Frank J. Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Inc. (ACTRA)

9:00 AM | Panel Discussion | Proven Lessons for Addressing Today’s Threat Landscape

Tim Casey, Sr. Information Security Risk Manager, Intel
Donna Kidwell, Chief Information Security and Digital Trust Officer, Arizona State University
Frank Limardo, Head of Information Security, Nikola Motor Company
Gregory A. Porpora, Distinguished Engineer, IBM Federal, WW Government Industry CoC Solution Team
Owen Zorge, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chandler
Moderated by Frank J. Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Inc. (ACTRA)

Cyber attacks on our nation continue to grow exponentially year over year with increasing concern over nation-state attacks, leaving security leaders with the challenge of responding to increasingly capable adversaries. As these attacks continue to impact every public and private organization, regardless of size or type of business affecting the welfare of our citizens, various strategies have emerged to respond to these threats. In this active exchange, senior security leaders will share their practical lessons learned from the trenches on how best to respond to this hostile cyber environment that today threatens the physical environment increasingly.

9:50 AM | Opening Keynote Speaker | Smarter Security for a Higher Impact

Andrew Pendergast, Founder & EVP of Product at ThreatConnect, Inc.

10:15 AM | Spotlight Presentation | Harnessing Cybersecurity into the Future & Tips for Success!

Stacey Anfuso, CISSP, President & CEO, La Jolla Logic, Inc

The time has come for all businesses to take cybersecurity seriously, including the smallest of small businesses. Cyber hygiene must be a standard practice and part of basic business operations. For Federal contractors, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is coming, and similar initiatives will be realized across many government industries. This is a useful model for applying the benefits of the NIST methodologies for protecting data. Join us to learn practical tips and considerations for making security a reality in your business. Stacey Anfuso, founder of La Jolla Logic, an award-winning cybersecurity and Phase III SBIR recipient, has insights to share on applied approaches to enhancing your business’s success and security posture.

10:45 AM | Quick Break
11:00 AM | Presenting Sponsor Presentation | A Case Study Supporting the Achievement of Uninterrupted Business Operations