Troels Emil Hojlund-Rasmussen
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Step into a chilling, interactive cybersecurity experience where every decision could mean the difference between containment and catastrophe. In this session, attendees will follow the journey of Sarah, a junior security analyst, as she uncovers a vulnerability that spirals into a full-blown ransomware attack. Through branching decision points, participants will explore the consequences of common security choices — from quarantine protocols and ticketing delays to backup misconfigurations and BYOD risks.
This immersive “choose-your-own-adventure” format highlights how small missteps can compound into major breaches, and how layered security, policy enforcement, and incident response readiness are critical to survival. Attendees will encounter a rogues’ gallery of IT monsters — from unmanaged devices and shadow IT to credential abuse and backup sabotage — and learn how to hunt them before they strike.
Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or security professional, this session will challenge your instincts, expose hidden gaps in your security stack, and offer practical strategies to build resilience against modern threats. Are you ready to enter the nightmare?
Troels is tenured software executive having worked at companies such as Dentsu International and held various roles at Microsoft centered around growing and the Microsoft Cloud suite predominately Azure. He's been with N-able for the past 7+ years and is currently the general manager of N-able security business and heads up corporate development. Getting companies above the security poverty line and ensuring they're better armored for facing the ever evolving threat landscape is his primary focus.
Randal T. Rioux
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Traditional perimeter-based defenses can’t keep pace in today’s cloud-native, AI-driven landscape. This session introduces Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) and its role in transforming how organizations identify, quantify, and prioritize threats. Learn how Trend Micro Vision One integrates AI not only for detection, but also for risk scoring, prediction, and proactive response. We’ll explore how CREM translates technical exposure into business impact, guiding smarter resource allocation and executive-level decision making. See how AI-driven forecasting of likely attack paths enables security teams to stay ahead of adversaries, strengthen resilience, and demonstrate measurable value to the business.
Randal is a seasoned security practitioner and Solutions Engineer at Trend Micro, with a career spanning high-visibility roles at NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, Tenable, Splunk, NVIDIA, and Red Hat. His expertise ranges from hacking pacemakers to cryptography, and from securing unconventional systems to driving strategic security architecture. Randal has led initiatives across SOC, PSIRT, CSIRT, DFIR, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management, while advancing the use of GPU and high-core-count CPU acceleration for anomaly detection, password cracking, and predictive analytics. As both advisor and engineer, he is dedicated to strengthening organizational resilience through innovative, data-driven security practices.
Mark Orlando
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
The browser has become the new enterprise perimeter. It’s where employees access cloud apps, move data, and get work done — yet it remains one of the most under-defended layers in security. Traditional tools weren’t built to see or control what happens inside the browser, creating a blind spot attackers are actively exploiting. Today’s adversaries aren’t hacking in — they’re logging in. By phishing credentials, stealing tokens, or hijacking sessions, attackers can slip into apps through the browser and move quickly to sensitive systems, admin panels, and data stores — no malware required. AI-driven phishing and shadow SaaS adoption only expand the attack surface, while real-time attacks often finish before legacy monitoring tools can even react. This session will explore how defenders can reframe their approach, treating the browser as the new endpoint, to detect and stop identity-driven attacks before they become costly breaches.
Mark Orlando is the field chief technology officer at Push Security. In this role, Mark serves as a bridge between practitioners and Push's research-driven product innovation, ensuring that Push's platform addresses the realities of today's enterprise environment. Mark has more than 20 years of experience building and leading security operations at the Pentagon, the White House, the Department of Energy, and Fortune 500 enterprises. Before joining Push, he co-founded Bionic Cyber, where he advised enterprises on building and scaling cyber defense capabilities. Mark also previously served as CTO of Raytheon Cyber where he defined technical strategy for consulting services, managed services, and strategic accounts worldwide. He is currently a SANS Certified Instructor and a former Artillery Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Aleks Radic & Al Pardhan
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
In this session, we'll explore how a converged SASE platform combined with AI and machine learning (ML) enables real-time threat detection and mitigation, transforming network security from a reactive to a proactive model. The focus will be on how AI-driven solutions within the SASE framework can identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats in real-time across distributed environments.
Aleks Radic, the Solutions Engineer for Eastern Canada, brings nearly three decades of expertise in technology, specializing in networks, systems, and security. Throughout Aleks' career, he has architected, integrated, and secured networks and applications for major international banking and financial institutions, healthcare and insurance providers, construction conglomerates, and retail chains. This includes the development of multi-tier, cloud-based solutions, with a particular emphasis on end-user experience and security. Predominantly working in consulting, Aleks joined Cato in 2022 following a five-year tenure at Citrix.
Al Pardhan is a seasoned Channel Sales Engineer with over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, network architecture, and partner enablement across leading technology companies. Currently at Cato Networks, driving partner success and secure network transformation initiatives since May 2023. Previously held a similar role at Netskope, supporting strategic channel relationships and cloud security adoption across Canada. Before transitioning to the vendor landscape, spent over a decade at Cisco in various technical roles, including Cybersecurity Consulting Systems Engineer, where responsibilities included designing and supporting enterprise security solutions, and enabling customers through technical guidance and training. Recognized for strong technical acumen, partner-focused approach, and the ability to bridge the gap between sales and engineering to deliver customer value and accelerate growth.