- Ben Golub
Ben Golub , President and Chief Executive Officer for Plaxo Prior to joining Plaxo, he was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Affairs for VeriSign, Inc. In his eight years at VeriSign, he also served as Senior Vice President of the security and payments business and General Manager of VeriSign's managed security services business. In these roles, Ben managed worldwide sales, marketing, product development, support, operations, and business development activities.
- Ken Baylor
Ken Baylor - Bay Area Security Executive. Dr. Ken Baylor is the president of Silicon Valley's ISACA chapter. He also serves as Symantec's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
- Irwin Lazar
Irwin Lazar is the principal analyst and program director for convergence and collaboration at Nemertes Research, where he develops and manages research projects, develops cost models, conducts strategic seminars and advises clients. His background is in network operations, network engineering, voice-data convergence, and IP telephony.
- Greg Price
Gregory S. Price , Director, Consulting Solutions and Information Technology ( CPA ) Certified Public Accountant ( CISA ) Certified Information Systems Auditor ( CITP ) Certified Information Technology Professional ( CFE ) Certified Fraud Examiner gprice@pkftexas.com
- Marcus Johnston
Marcus Johnston Unit Leader, Asset Management Marcus joined Infogix in 2005. Marcus supports the unit responsible for Infogix information systems and technology. Previously, Marcus served as Director-Worldwide IS&T with OpenTV and as Manager IS with Spyglass, Inc. Marcus earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the Ohio State University.
- Sam Johnston
Sam Johnston , an Australian living and working in Europe since 2004, has over a decade of industry experience and has worked around Australia, Europe and the USA delivering infrastructure solutions to medium and large enterprises. Having run a consulting firm since the age of 18, he has extensive experience with Internet technologies, Security, Windows and Unix integration and is a Linux developer.
- Rick Jennings
Rick Jennings - Chief Technology Officer Rick Jennings joined Virtual Radiologic in 2007 as chief technology officer. He has more than 25 years of information technology-related experience and is responsible for managing and enhancing Virtual Radiologic's teleradiology technology platform and infrastructure.
- Ron Muns
Ron Muns , CEO & Founder HDI, Leading IT Service & Support
- Steve Romero
Steve Romero Steve Romero is the IT Governance Evangelist at CA, Inc. Prior to joining CA; he was the IT Governance and IT Process Officer at the California State Automobile Association. An innovative and passionate IT professional with over 30 years of experience, Romero has also served as an IT Director at Charles Schwab and Pacific Bell. He began his information technology career as an analyst in the US Navy.
- George Spafford
George possesses a strong interest in the intersection of human factors, security and complexity in IT. He is an experienced practitioner and directed all aspects of IT operations in production environments, planning, implementation and improvement of IT processes. His expertise has lead to providing regulatory compliance, IT Governance, and process improvement training to colleagues in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and China.
- James P. Craft
James P. Craft is the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). While at USAID, Mr. Craft initiated the Model Information Systems Security Program (MISSP), which was designed to collect, organize, and disseminate best security practices (BSPs) for civil departments and agencies. In October 1999, he was asked to chair the CIO Council's Security Practice Subcommittee (SPS).
- Russell Shumway
Mr. Shumway’s experience includes consulting with Guardent and Global Integrity Corporations. As the Technical Director for Response Services for Global Integrity he managed the company’s Open Source Monitoring Program and assisted in the development and implementation of the Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) for the financial services sector. He has provided incident response consulting on major security breaches where potential losses exceeded $50 million dollars.
- Kevin Lux
Kevin received his bachelor's in Computer Science from Drexel University and just recently completed his Master's in Computer and Information Science from the University of Pennsylvania. He has also obtained the MCSD (solution developer) for . Net, MCSE:S (systems engineer, security specialization) for Windows Server 2003 and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) credentials.
- Norman Comstock
Executive management and technology consultant to private and public corporations. A track record of demonstrated skills in a wide range of business environments. Hobbies include re-engineering business processes, implementing systems, improving working capital, and designing internal controls. Recognized as a trusted leader with a strong work ethic, strong personal code of ethics and proven professional presence.
- Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford Scott Crawford , CISSP, is a senior analyst with Enterprise Management Associates, an IT industry analyst firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, focused on all aspects of network, system and application management in the enterprise.
- Eugene H. Spafford
Dr. Spafford's current research interests are focused on issues of computer and network security, cybercrime and ethics, and the social impact of computing. He is the founder and executive director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) . This university-wide institute addresses the broader issues of information security and information assurance, and draws on expertise and research across all of the academic disciplines at Purdue.
- Jim Lucas
Jim is the Operations Risk Manager for Consumer Credit Group Strategic Marketing at Wells Fargo. His responsibilities include risk management, compliance & privacy issues, vendor management oversight, and audit liaison services. Jim has over ten years of professional experience in financial, operational, and IT auditing. He has also lead system development projects at major corporations.
- Gord Larose
Gord Larose Senior Application Security Engineer, Cloakware Gord Larose is an established expert on Digital Rights Management technology. After founding a DRM company that was ahead of its time, and consulting in the field, he joined Cloakware in 2004, applying his expertise on a “who’s who” list of major software and device developers implementing DRM.
- Anil Jogani
Anil Jogani : President, Corporate Services, Marketing and Communications Anil Jogani currently heads ‘Integrated Marketing and Communications’ at Tally – a company he has been closely associated with for over 20 years. He has been strongly involved in Tally’s evolution and has contributed to the organisation in almost all areas, from sales and marketing, to running a subsidiary company.
- Ken Kousky
Ken Kousky , CEO, IP3 Inc. Ken Kousky is a veteran of the IT software and services industries.
- Tim Stephens
Tim has more than fifteen years of experience in internal audit, information technology (IT) and IT internal audit. Tim leads one of Ernst & Young's largest co-sourcing engagements, as well as engagements and value-add projects for select clients who wish to leverage IT functionality to improve business processes and contain/reduce costs. He recently led a SOX 404 optimization project for a Fortune 500 company that resulted in a significant reduction in the number of key controls.
- Kevin Mead
Kevin Mead President, North American Region Executive Director, Worldwide Operations kmead@igafworldwide.org Kevin joined IGAF Worldwide as President in 2002. Before joining IGAF Worldwide, Kevin was the Director of Membership and Customer Relationship Management for TAPPI, a professional association in the pulp and paper industry. From 1994 to 2001, Kevin worked for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Altamonte Springs, FL.
- Keith T. Schwalm
KEITH T. SCHWALM - Vice President Keith T. Schwalm is a physical and cyber security expert with a strong technology security and investigations background. He has served as a Science and Technology Portfolio Manger in the Department of Homeland Security, Director in the White House, a Special Agent to the Secret Service, and a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy. Today, Mr. Schwalm serves clients as Vice President with Good Harbor Consulting LLC.
- Bob Janusaitis
Bob Janusaitis has served in various capacities assisting his church for over 14 years. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting/Computer Science from Merrimack College . He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor ( CISA ), a Certified Information Security Manager ( CISM ), and a Certified Business Continuity Professional ( CBCP ).
- Benjamin T. Wilson
Benjamin T. Wilson is an Attorney, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Co-Chair of the American Bar Association's Information Security Committee. He advises clients on issues related to e-commerce and information security with a focus on public key infrastructures. Mr. Wilson received his Honors B.A. degree in economics from the University of Utah in 1987 and his J.D. degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1990.
- Roger W. Geyer
Roger W. Geyer is a Microsoft ® Certified Systems Engineer ( MCSE+I ), Developer ( MCSD ), a seasoned instructor ( MCT ) and a Network Security Professional (SCNP) as well as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP® ). Roger has a Masters of Education, has published numerous articles on technology, and has presented papers both nationally and internationally on the use of technology in Education.
- Joseph H. Leblanc
Joseph H. LeBlanc joined us in March 2000 as Director of Finance and Planning, a position he held until being appointed Treasurer in March 2006 and within that same month began serving in the capacity of Principal Financial Officer. He has over 20 years experience in the oil and gas industry and was previously with the Louisiana Land and Exploration Company serving a variety of roles including Manager of Commodity Risk, Planning Coordinator, and Audit Coordinator.
- Steve Lovaas
Steve Lovaas Background: Steve has an MS in Information Assurance from Norwich University and a BS in Computer Networking from Regis University, and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional designation. Before diving into networking and security full-time, Steve was a professional singer in the Boston area, having fled to the East Coast to study opera (among other diversions).
- Laura A. Koballa
Laura A. Koballa Vice President, Attraction and Expansion Laura Koballa is responsible for overseeing the financial, information systems, human resource and fundraising functions for Team NEO. In addition, Laura supports many attraction projects through special assignments such as workforce development, talent attraction and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Ms. Koballa previously served as senior manager in Deloitte & Touche’s Enterprise Risk Services (ERS) group.
- Allen V. Keele
Allen V. Keele As president and Chief Executive Officer of Certified Tech Trainers, d.b.a. Certified Information Security, Mr. Keele has over 24 professional and technical accreditations including CFE, CISA ® , CISM ® , and CISSP. Mr. Keele has over fifteen years of experience in information security and risk management, including eight years of conducting professional advanced IT lectures and seminars across the United States, the United Kingdom, Asia, and Caribbean.
- Paul Craft
Paul Craft Until his resignation from the Florida Division of Elections (DoE), effective November 30, 2005, Paul Craft was Chief of Florida’s Bureau of Voting Systems Certification. He continues to be one of 8 members of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) Voting Systems Board and one of 3 members of the Technical Sub-Committee of that board.
- William Supernor
William Supernor, Vice President, Engineering
- Jason Zandri
Jason Zandri Jason Zandri currently holds the position of Technical Account Manager at Microsoft Corporation. He has worked as a technical trainer and consultant for a variety of corporate clients in Connecticut over the past six years. He also has written a number of CompTIA and Microsoft prep tests for Boson Software as well as a number of published articles for 2000trainers.com, MCMCSE.com, Serverwatch.com and Certification Magazine .
- David McNamee
David McNamee holds a Master of Science in Telecommunications Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Certificate in Purchasing Management. He has taught Financial Accounting at the Santa Clara University Graduate School of Business and is an invited lecturer in Auditing at San Francisco State University and at universities in New Zealand and Australia. For seven years he was an instructor in the CIA Review Course sponsored by the San Francisco Chapter of the IIA.
- Pamela D. Miller
Pamela D. Miller Western Regional Chief Information Assurance Officer Ms. Pamela D. Miller was selected by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for the position of Western Regional Chief Information Assurance Officer (CIAO) in July 2007, having been appointed to that position previously as a contractor in August 2006.
- Conny Cheng
Conny Cheng 2nd Vice President Conny is currently 2nd Vice President for the San Francisco ISACA Chapter. Previously she served as Director, Chapter Secretary and on the 2003 Fall Conference Committee. Conny is a Manager in Deloitte & Touche's San Francisco office Enterprise Risk Services Practice. An integrated audit professional, Conny has extensive experience in both financial audits and information technology audits.
- Ron Nguyen
Ron also served as an information warfare officer with the US Air Force, where he was deployed as a consultant to Air Force and other US Department of Defense (DoD) locations worldwide to lead penetration and vulnerability assessments, to correct computer and network vulnerabilities, and to manage rapid response teams for the remediation of security incidents.
- Daniel W. Holt
Daniel W. Holt , Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer As co-founder and CEO of HEIT, Inc., Mr. Holt is responsible for all aspects of the corporation including management, company development, strategic partnerships, and overall corporate strategy.
- Steve Davies
Steve Davies Vice President, Consulting Services Steve Davies is Managing Partner at Spohn and Associates and is lead of the Consulting Practice. He is responsible for the operations and direction of the security practice and frequently participates in consulting engagements.
- Joseph Steinberg
Joseph Steinberg Joseph Steinberg is CEO of Green Armor Solutions , an information-systems security product vendor specializing in technology that combats phishing, pharming, and online fraud. Prior to joining Green Armor, he spent more than four years with Whale Communications, one of the pioneers of SSL VPN technology. Earlier, he served in senior-management capacities at several product vendors and consulting firms, and worked in technical positions at Citibank and AT&T.