Cyber AI & Automation Summit

Shannon has nearly a decade in enterprise, consumer and cybersecurity technology experience, focusing on the role of security in business and the workforce of the future. A subject matter expert in emerging security operations solutions including XDR, generative AI, exposure management and Zero Trust implementations, she is at the forefront of innovations that help us stay ahead of evolving threats. But Shannon doesn’t just focus on technical solutions – she is a security champion for business leaders, helping them demonstrate the business value of a strong cybersecurity posture and culture that puts security first. As a market strategist, she also works with customers to develop scalable solutions that can address unique threat models. Join Shannon as she shares her insights on creating a more secure and resilient future.

Tim Chase leads the Global Field CISO team at Lacework. Tim is a 20 year information security veteran with deep experience working with Boards and Executives to promote security and guide decision-making. Recently, Tim has been focused on DevSecOps and has spoken to the topic in various forums, including large industry events and LinkedIn Learning courses.

Mick Leach is Field CISO of Abnormal Security, an AI-native email security company that uses behavioral AI to prevent business email compromise, vendor fraud, and other socially-engineered attacks. At Abnormal, he is responsible for threat hunting and analysis, engaging with customers, and is a featured speaker at global industry conferences and events. Previously, he led security operations organizations at Abnormal, Alliance Data, and Nationwide Insurance, and also spent more than 8 years serving in the US Army’s famed Cavalry Regiments. A passionate information security practitioner, Mick holds 7 SANS/GIAC certifications, coupled with 20+ years of experience in the IT and security industries. When not digging through logs or discussing operational metrics, Mick can typically be found on a soccer field, coaching one of his 13 kids.

Rob Ragan is a seasoned expert with 20 years experience in IT and 15 years professional experience in the cybersecurity realm. With a strong inclination towards creating pragmatic solutions for clients and technology, Rob has been instrumental in shaping Bishop Fox's strategy for continuous security automation. 

He specializes in the intricacies of Large Language Models (LLM) and their security implications and helps companies large and small with a broad spectrum of cybersecurity decisions. A recognized figure in the security community, Rob has presented at conferences like Black Hat, DEF CON, and RSA. He's not just a speaker; he's also a contributing author to "Hacking Exposed Web Applications 3rd Edition.”

Prior to Bishop Fox, Rob honed his skills as a Software Engineer at Hewlett-Packard's Application Security Center. He also made significant contributions at SPI Dynamics, working on the dynamic analysis engine for WebInspect and the static analysis engine for DevInspect.

Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro is a cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in threat intelligence and incident response. 

He was most recently at OpenAI, working on the forefront of AI safety’s explosion, transforming investigations of emerging threats into capability evaluations for the GPT-4 model card. He also fostered collaboration between AI safety researchers and the information security community through the Cyber Grant Program. Prior to OpenAI Gabriel was a senior analyst on the Apple Information Security Threat Intelligence team.

Originally from the Bay Area, he holds a Masters of Arts in Public Diplomacy from USC and a BA in International Relations from Occidental College.

Ryan Naraine is Editor-at-Large at SecurityWeek and host of the popular Security Conversations podcast series. He is a security community engagement expert who has built programs at major global brands, including Intel Corp., Bishop Fox and GReAT. Ryan is a founding-director of the Security Tinkerers non-profit, an advisor to early-stage entrepreneurs, and a regular speaker at security conferences around the world.

Nick Vigier is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Oscar Health, a health insurance provider in the United States.. He is a technology and security leader focused on innovation to drive business results. In his 18 years of security leadership, he has focused on building high performance teams to ensure security is a business driver rather than a cost center. His focus on all areas of security ranging from physical security to risk management through to application security, infrastructure security, and operations gives him a unique perspective on how security can positively impact an organization.