LenaAbdelahadleadsthe HID Authentication business unit, which deliversinnovative cloud–based multi-factor authentication solutions to protect consumer fintechandcommercial employees across their user journey within cloud andon-premiseenvironments.She previously ledHID’sglobalquality organizationand served as a technology trusted advisor to enterprise organizationsShe has enjoyed a nearly 20-year career at HID, whose products and services enable millions of people each day, in more than 100 countries, to securely access physical and digital places, and whose technology also connects billions of devices that need to be identified, verified and tracked in the Internet of Things.

Lou Covey is the Silicon Valley Correspondent for Cybersecurity Magazine. In 50 years as a journalist he covered American politics, education, religious history, women’s fashion, music, marketing technology, renewable energy, semiconductors, avionics. He is currently focused on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He published a book on renewable energy policy in 2020 and is writing a second one on technology aptitude. He hosts the Crucial Tech podcast.

Luke Smith is a writer and researcher turned blogger. He enjoys writing on a variety of topics but technology and digital marketing topics are his favorite. When he isn’t writing you can find him traveling, hiking, or getting into the latest tech.

Mahbubul Alam is the CEO and co-founder of TrustedMobi and co-author of book series on software defined vehicles. TrustedMobi provides trustworthy artificial intelligence real-time mobility application platform for connected and autonomous vehicles. Prior to TrustedMobi, Mahbubul was Chief Technology & Marketing Officer at Movimento which offered comprehensive software/firmware over-the-air update for vehicles. Movimento was acquired by Aptiv PLC in 2017 (formally known as Delphi Automotive), where Mahbubul was responsible for Movimento and Aptiv’s OTA services & autonomous vehicle cloud services platform. Mahbubul has spent 14 years in Cisco in various product management & leadership position including heading Internet of Things platform with P&L responsibility for $700M product portfolio. Mahbubul holds MSc EE from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. 

Marc Lueck is a senior security practitioner with over 20 years of experience crossing multiple industry sectors, from financial services to publishing. With a strong technical background, he has spent the past ten years leading security improvement programmes for the likes of Pearson, T-Systems and Symantec. Lueck is also an advisory board member of ClubCISO, a security leadership peer group.

Mareike Vogt has been a data protection specialist at TÜV SÜD Sec-IT since 2018. As external Data Protection Officer (DPO), she advises companies on all issues related to data protection and data privacy, monitors their processes relevant to these areas and supports companies in their communications with supervisory authorities. Her area of expertise also covers advisory services, e.g. for internal data protection officers.

In 2020 Mareike Vogt was further appointed Data Protection Coordinator of TÜV SÜD Sec-IT. In this role, she supports management and is responsible for the internal implementation of data protection measures. Within the scope of her professional activities, she also gained certified qualifications as a data protection auditor and information security officer. Mareike Vogt laid the foundations for her activities as data protection specialist during her bachelor’s and master’s studies in law and economic sciences at Augsburg University.

Mark has over 18 years’ technical experience and holds a life-long CREST Fellowship award in recognition for his services to the IT security industry. A member of the technical advisory board that founded the CREST, Mark currently leads a large team of hand-picked and highly skilled Penetration Testers, dedicated to helping public and private sector organisations withstand cyber-attacks.

Mark Loveless is a Senior Security Researcher at GitLab. His past employers have included startups, large corporations, hardware and software vendors, and even a government think tank. He has spoken at numerous security and hacker conferences worldwide on security and privacy topics, including Black Hat, DEF CON, ShmooCon, RSA, AusCERT, SANS among others. He has been quoted in television, online, and print media outlets as a security expert, including CNN, Washington Post, New York Times, and many others. He loves blogging, performing death metal, ghost hunting, and is an ordained minister.

• MARK PECEN serves as COO of ISARA Corporation, a world leader in quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for governments and original equipment manufacturers
• Chairman and founding member of the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) Working Group for Quantum Safe Cryptography (Cyber QSC) in Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE
• 35+ years in ICT R&D and standardization management.  Retired senior executive of BlackBerry, Ltd. and founded the Advanced Technology Research Centre – helped to develop a significant portion of BlackBerry’s wireless and networking patent portfolio.  Previously awarded title of Distinguished Innovator and Science Advisory Board member at Motorola for significant contributions to wireless technology and global standards.
• Served on over 20 governance and advisory boards for both public and private companies in Canada, Europe and the U.S. and is currently serving on Canadian university governance boards for the University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing and Wilfred Laurier University Lazaridis Institute for Business and Economics, as well as Nova Lvx Capital in Geneva, Switzerland and others
• Advisor to the European Commission on ICT R&D and technology standardization and various agencies of the Canadian government
• Named as inventor on more than 100 fundamental patents in wireless communication, networking and computing, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Mark Webb-Johnson is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Network Box. It is Mark’s technical genius that drives the cybersecurity innovation at Network Box. He and his team constantly come up with the solutions that keeps Network Box ahead of the rest. Over the years, Mark has taken on numerous projects and extremely difficult technology problems, and always come up with an elegant solution. It is hardly any wonder he won the Lord Hailsham Prize for Computer Science.

Mary Scott Nabers is president and CEO of Strategic Partnerships Inc., a business development company specializing in government contracting and procurement consulting throughout the U.S. Her recently released book, Inside the Infrastructure Revolution: A Roadmap for Building America, is a handbook for contractors, investors and the public at large seeking to explore how public-private partnerships or joint ventures can help finance their infrastructure projects.

Matt Donato is the co-founder and managing partner of HuntSource. Based in Charlotte, NC, HuntSource provides comprehensive talent recruiting services for companies and professionals in the cyber security, data intelligence, and analytics markets. The company accelerates, streamlines, and simplifies the hiring process for companies and professionals in all three of these industries. The company’s capabilities include performing direct hires and executive searches, retained searches, and various staffing solutions.

Matt has 15 years of experience in the recruiting profession.
A few quotes about his beliefs and the company:

I believe the world is facing a major crisis defending corporate and governmental assets. Not only from a technology and governance perspective, but also from a people perspective, there are not nearly enough qualified cyber security professionals in place to defend and prevent these threats from escalating.

I believe this business exists to help organizations and individual professionals solve this talent problem. Helping companies find qualified cyber security talent faster and easier, and showing them how to be trained and re-skilled effectively and efficiently, is an important business to be in.

Highly experienced technical leader with a proven track record over 25 years of delivering advanced network solutions to meet demanding customer requirements and timescales.

Working at the leading edge of Cloud, Security, CPaaS, UCaaS, SDN/NFV & Unified Communications – trusted advisor to both partners and end customers, educating and supporting the adoption of secure cloud solutions within the Enterprise and Service Provider space.

Transitioning from an existing known architecture to a new model – be it UC, Cloud services or a fully virtualised model based around NFV can be a daunting prospect.

Matthew began his career working in the London insurance market as an IT manager for an underwriting firm. He saw a gap in the market for innovative IT with integrity and in 1996 founded Intersys. The business began as a one-man IT department, with Matthew zipping around the City of London on a motorbike. Soon, Intersys developed into the highly technical and customer-focused organisation of today. Matthew combines a deep understanding of operational issues with a strategic technical vision for each of our clients. He’s also nurtured his passion for emerging technology and continues to scour industry publications and technical papers for better ways to do business through IT.

Matthew Stern is a technology content strategist at TechFools, a tech blog aiming at informing readers about the potential dangers of technology and introducing them to the best ways to protect themselves online. Now he works at Assignyourwriter and consults students about the cybersecurity.

As a tech enthusiast and an advocate for digital freedom, Matthew is dedicated to introducing his readers to the latest technology trends and teaching them how to gain control over their digital lives.

Mauricio Prinzlau is the CEO and Co-founder of Cloudwards. He is at the helm of the company and steers a team of editors, writers and designers from all around the world.

– Experience in Technical Team Management, and Wireless Device Testing across the Telecom domain.

– Understanding and coordinating client’s needs / enhancements, customizing product accordingly and consulting with technical team to provide solutions as per the delivery schedules.

– Knowledge of Wireless/cellular technologies with sound understanding of 3GPP Standards/ Specifications.

– Adept in device testing, problem resolution & project coordination; technology training and supervising teams in quality, adherence to work order specifications and equipment maintenance.

– Team building, organisational and analytical skills coupled with demonstrated relationship management and communication abilities.

Michael is responsible for the overall strategy, direction and branding at Nephos, identifying future trends and building centres of excellence to deliver on those trends.

Michael is working as a cybersecurity Consultant for NNIT covering a wide range of security aspects.

Michael has worked extensively with IAM/IGA and architecting infrastructure solutions where security has a high importance, for example the infrastructure to back Denmark’s national NemLog-in solution.

Michael obtained an IBM IT-Specialist Certification in December 2006, Salesforce Developer certification in October 2011, ITIL certification in May 2013 and TOGAF certification in June 2014.

Specialties: IAM/IGA and security infrastructure.

Mike Kelly is the CEO of ProcessBolt (ProcessBolt.com) and has a history of success in organic growth initiatives, turnarounds, recapitalizations and mergers and acquisitions primarily in technology, software and analytics businesses. Prior to joining ProcessBolt, Mike led and ultimately grew and sold several software and analytics businesses in a variety of industries from healthcare to business and legal services.

Mike Starr is the CEO and Founder of trackd.