Rob Preta
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Rob Preta is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with a career dedicated to protecting organizations from the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats. With over two decades of experience, he has a proven track record of developing and implementing risk-based security strategies that align with business objectives and leverage modern technologies.
Rob has held key leadership positions, where he honed his skills in safeguarding critical systems. He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats and fostering a culture of proactive defense.
He is particularly passionate about cloud security and data protection. In an era where organizations are increasingly cloud and SaaS-based, he is a strong advocate for embracing modern security tools to tackle these unique challenges. His insights have been featured in a Cyera customer spotlight video, and he has contributed to various discussions and podcasts on topics such as Identity and Access Management.
Mark Rosenecker
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Recent studies have shown that the average enterprise has over 50 different tools and services to manage, monitor, and secure their enterprise networks and data. Often times, these tools are from a wide variety of manufacturers and service providers, and they lack native integration with one another. Manual integration can be achieved, but it is costly and complex. A lack of integration leads to gaps in information during an attack, when clear and concise information is critical, and minutes can cost millions.
Fortinet has the widest variety of cybersecurity solutions in the market today, and we have been integrating them into our Security Fabric for over 15 years. Come see how we can streamline your security operations; lowering both capital and operational cost, while improving your security posture at the same time.
Mark has spent the past 30+ years working in IT in a variety of roles, with the last 13 of them being in cybersecurity, and he has worked as a Sr. System Engineer at Fortinet for over 6 years. He has held certifications from several manufacturers, including HPE, Dell, VMware, Veeam, F5, Aruba, McAfee, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and of course, Fortinet. His broad experience with servers, storage, virtualization, networking, and security brings a unique perspective to his approach to CyberSecurity. Mark’s over-arching philosophy with regards to design and architecture of any solution (but especially CyberSecurity) is KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Sam Petrone and Derek Pastor
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Physical security has long been hindered by the limitations of on-premise DVR/NVR systems—complex maintenance, siloed devices, and lack of remote access. Verkada introduces a new approach: a hybrid cloud platform that combines the reliability of onboard storage with the accessibility and scalability of the cloud. In this session, we’ll explore how Verkada unifies video security, access control, sensors, alarms, and intercom under a single, easy-to-use interface. Attendees will learn how organizations across industries are modernizing security operations with real-time insights, seamless remote access, and simplified total cost of ownership.
Rohit Sijoria
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
This talk will guide you through the journey of building AI applications, moving from the initial stages of development ("From Code") to creating systems that are trustworthy and robust ("to Confidence"). We'll explore the incredible potential of AI and the innovative applications it enables, while also proactively addressing the security risks that emerge at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Rohit Sijoria is a seasoned technology expert with over a decade of experience spanning infrastructure, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity. Based in upstate New York, he holds a Master of Science in Telecommunication and Network Management.
Currently, Rohit works as a Solutions Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, where he guides customers through their digital transformation journeys with a strong focus on cybersecurity. He is deeply passionate about technology and, with the rapid growth of AI, particularly generative AI, he is dedicated to helping various industry sectors safely and effectively adopt these new innovations.