Dr. Charlie Camarda Ph.D.

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Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D

Contributor, Leading Edge Discovery

         

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Dr. Charles Camarda retired from NASA in May 2019, after 46 years of continuous service as a research engineer and technical manager at Langley Research Center (LaRC), an Astronaut and Senior Executive (Director of Engineering) at Johnson Space Center (JSC), and as the Senior Advisor for Innovation and Engineering Development at NASA LaRC.

He was selected as an Astronaut Candidate in 1996 and flew as a Mission Specialist on STS-114, NASA’s Return-to-Flight (RTF) mission immediately following the Columbia disaster. He invented the on-orbit, wing leading edge repair capability which he flew and tested on his mission.

Dr. Camarda is an inventor, author, professor, and internationally recognized invited speaker on subjects related to engineering, engineering design, innovation, safety, organizational behavior, and education.

Dr. Camarda is the Founder/CEO of the Epic Education Foundation and he is the President of an aerospace engineering and education consultancy, Leading Edge Enterprises LLC.

Chantel Sims

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Chantel Sims

Contributor

               

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Chantel is an alumni of Georgia State University (B.S. Psychology, ‘13) and of Evolve Security Academy. Presently she holds three security certifications including being an Evolve Security Certified Penetration Tester and Security certified.

Chantel entered the information security field as a Jr. Information Security Analyst where she monitored and scanned for cyber threats, conducted penetration tests, and strengthened the security posture of her company. Currently, she works as an Information Security Analyst at Northern Trust going through their two year Information Security rotational development program that includes rotating through the red team, secure development team, IT audit, and the security technology teams.

As the HackTheBox Chicago Ambassador, she leads monthly meetups with other penetration testers/ethical hackers as a way of building community and making pentesting a little less intimidating to newcomers.

She has also taught a number of students threat hunting and offensive security tactics. Info Sec community involvement, mentorship, and offensive security topics are what drive her passion for technology.

K. Braeden Anderson

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K. Braeden Anderson

Host, The Braeden Anderson Show

         

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Braeden Anderson is a renowned author, attorney, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Anderson wrote BLACK RESILIENCE - the Blueprint for Black Triumph in the Face of Racism, a groundbreaking book that provides a powerful strategy for Black success and empowerment in spite of bias.

Ben Schmerler

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Ben Schmerler

Contributor, Tech Done Different

           

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Ben Schmerler has been helping people manage cybersecurity risks for over a decade. His experience ranges from consulting clients on security risk management, to vulnerability testing, to security awareness and more. He now works with Independent Security Evaluators as Senior Solutions Consultant to guide clients along the assessment process by working with them to identify their needs so that true vulnerabilities are identified, assets are protected and ensure that their security strategy works.

Saman Fatima

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Saman Fatima

Host, Off the Record with Saman — Student Abroad Podcast

           

Trained in Identity and Access Management, Saman Fatima has always been a Cybersecurity enthusiast and is an active member of cyber communities:

• Vice Chair of Board at BBWIC Foundation

• Volunteer Instructor at CyberPreserve

• Global Member, Mentor, Mentee at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

• Ambassador and Advisor at Women In Cloud (WIC)

• Snyk Ambassador

She started her career in early 2017 with TCS on Gartner's Tool, SailPoint, and entered the world of Cyber Security to later being a Data Engineer with Macquarie Group. Saman has come a long way to being a Graduate Student at Georgia State University to study in depth about the Security Analysis, Application Architectures and Business Analysis in the Cyberworld.

With 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Saman has obtained two industry certifications: CyberArk Trustee and Microsoft AZ 900. She is aiming to collect more cybersecurity certifications in the coming years.

Saman loves to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field. She has been a speaker at conferences including OWASP Appsec 2021, DayOfShecurity 2022, SANS New2Cyber Summit 2022, GDG DevFest UK & Ireland 2022, DevSecCon 2021, c0c0n 2021, Rainbow Secure Cyber Symposium 2021, Tech(k)now Day 2021 & 2022, The Hackers Meetup, and various local and virtual meetups.

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About Off the Record with Saman — Student Abroad Podcast

A podcast hosted by Saman Fatima

During these conversations, we will cover the lengths of being a student and faculty, exploring how, why, and what students, especially international students, face when they come for their UnderGrad, Masters, or Ph.D.

We will discover and discuss topics including the selection and VISA process, adjusting to a new country & culture, the education system overall, food, and job searches.

We will also host faculty and professors from different education institutions to get their expertise and perspective on these same same topics and more.

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Tyler Cohen Wood

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Tyler Cohen Wood

Host, Health Exposed Podcast

                       

Tyler Cohen Wood, with over two decades of experience, including a notable tenure at the US Defense Intelligence Agency, is a revered cybersecurity authority. Her strategic expertise has been instrumental in protecting US national security, serving as Deputy Division Chief and Senior Intelligence Officer and working closely with the White House, other US Intelligence Agencies, the Department of Defense and NASA. As an acclaimed author and speaker, Tyler's insights have greatly strengthened industries' defenses against cyber threats.

As CEO and Co-Founder of Dark Cryptonite, Tyler champions AI-powered cybersecurity innovations. Her leadership has garnered accolades, such as being listed among the Top 30 Women in AI in 2023 and finalist for Cyber Woman of the Year twice. Tyler’s role as a thought leader in cybersecurity is cemented by her inclusion in the Top 20 Global Cybersecurity Experts.

Tyler Cohen Wood's adeptness in cyber analytics proved invaluable as she navigated the complex healthcare system. Tyler self-diagnosed one of her rare diseases. She suffers from many chronic conditions such as Erythromelalgia, POTS, Gastroparesis, and long-haul COVID. Leveraging her cyber analytical background, she managed to pierce through the medical maze, a testament to the potent synergy of healthcare knowledge and cyber proficiency. Her personal journey and professional acumen come together in her anticipated show “Health Exposed” on the ITSP Magazine network. Tyler's dual perspective as a patient and a cybersecurity expert emphasizes the empowering role of technology in tackling intricate health challenges.

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About The Health Exposed Podcast

A podcast hosted by Tyler Cohen Wood

Bridging the gap between Healthtech and the Patient Experience Join Tyler Cohen Wood on "Health Exposed," a podcast at the intersection of cybersecurity and the patient experience. Tyler, a cybersecurity expert and patient herself, unravels the complexities of digital healthcare. From electronic health records to telemedicine, no topic is off-limits.

"Health Exposed" goes beyond the technical realm, sharing Tyler's personal patient experiences, shedding light on the human side of healthcare. Through interviews with experts, patients, and industry insiders, the podcast explores how technology is transforming healthcare, offering insights into cyber threats and innovative solutions.

Whether you're in healthcare, tech, or simply curious about the digital healthcare landscape, "Health Exposed" informs, entertains, and inspires. Join us on this journey to bridge the gap between cybersecurity and the patient experience, navigating the future of healthcare with confidence.

Vandana Verma

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Vandana Verma

Contributor

               

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Vandana has been working on Cloud Security, Application security, Vulnerability assessment, secure code review, threat profiling and remediation support for web/client server applications on different technologies based on Secure Design/Development guidelines and OWASP standards/guidelines.

Vandana has been a speaker and trainer at security events including Blackhat USA 2019, BSides LV 2019, Diana Initiative, Defcon (AppSec Village), AppSec California 2019, Global Appsec EU 2018, Global Appsec USA 2018, Global AppSec Tel Aviv, BSides Delhi 2018, c0c0n 2017 and Nullcon etc. She has trained over 3000+ Women in cybersecurity.

Brendon Rod

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Brendon Rod

Contributor, The Founder Pack

               

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Marketing Director / Founder

Film buff, music junkie, amateur photographer & foodie who loves to travel.

A startup professional with over 10 years of global startup & marketing experience covering many functional roles.

Talks about startups, strategy, marketing, cybersecurity, and category design.

Matthew S Williams

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Matthew S Williams

Host, Stories From Space Podcast

                           

I am is a space journalist and science communicator whose publications include Universe Today and Interesting Engineering. In my spare time, I make podcasts and write hard science fiction stories, and have three published novels. 

My specialties include the history of spaceflight, SETI, terraforming, Earth science, and the future of humanity in space. My articles have been featured on Phys.org, Popular Mechanics, Business Insider, Universe Today, Interesting Engineering, HeroX, Science Alert, Real Clear Science, and Gizmodo. I live on Vancouver Island with my wife and family.

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About The Stories From Space Podcast

A podcast hosted by Matthew Williams

Stories from Space is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Throughout the series, we'll examine the breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and our place in it.

We'll take a look at the brave individuals who work tirelessly to advance the frontiers of our understanding. We'll analyze the time-honored concepts that are getting closer and closer to realization. And we will talk to the esteemed people who continue to push the boundaries of the unknown.

There are some fascinating stories up there. Listen up!

Limor Kessem

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Limor Kessem

Contributor

               

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I help organizations understand cyber security threats, relevant risk, and how they can become more resilient in face of the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Working with cross-disciplinary security research teams at IBM, we map the cyber threat landscape by turning data and intelligence into actionable insights about cyber threats. Speaker, author, blogger and mentor, and wear a white hat. One of the fortunate people whose job is also their calling.

Deb Radcliff

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Deb Radcliff

Contributor, Cy Beat

                       

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Deb Radcliff is an award-winning journalist and author of the popular Breaking Backbones hacker trilogy. She made cybercrime her beat starting in 1996 after she finished conducting research for Jon Littman’s best-selling book, “The Fugitive Game,” about infamous hacker, Kevin Mitnick. In the early days, there were no cybercops, so Radcliff embedded with gray and white hat hackers and cyber vigilantes who were trying to warn the world of what was coming.

When her first article, Barbarians at the Firewall, published in Byte Magazine in 1996, the new FBI cybercrime unit asked to use it for training purposes. She’s spoken on national radio, hacker conferences, and at West Point (her crowning career moment), as well as many podcasts and virtual events.

In 2005, she stood up an analyst program for SANS Institute which she directed until returning to her independent analyst roots in 2020. Her cyber thriller series emulates the many characters she’s met in her career while also informing the world about the dangers and overreach of technology. Her books are available at Amazon and all major book outlets.

Amina Aggarwal

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Amina Aggarwal

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Amina has a broad range of experience that is more than 10 years in Information Technology. She is currently working as a Security Design Consultant at Spark for the largest ISP in New Zealand and provides cyber security advise to Spark’s internal and external customers. She is the Winner of 2021 Women in Security Awards NZ (Analyst category) has been awarded by DEFSEC (Defence Security New Zealand) magazine for going above and beyond her duties as a cyber security professional .

Amina has been involved with the New Zealand Network for Women in Security (NZNWS) as an administrator since 2020. She has committed to giving her time to Cybersecurity events globally. She aims to empower women by exemplifying that if she can do it anyone can do it. In her recent community event, she shared her experience as a Security Analyst, she presented her experience to a global audience. The event was called A Day in the life of SOC: Woman’s Perspective with the partnership of WiCys and Workday.

She also represented WiCyS in the panel discussion at a global security event hosted by Devo and ITSP Magazine to acknowledge Analysts for the work done in the cyber security field called “SOC Analyst Appreciation Day”.

She has been involved in various other programs such as CyberConnect program for mentoring University of Maryland students.

Alissa Valentina Knight

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Alissa Valentina Knight

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Alissa Knight is a recovering hacker of 20 years, blending hacking with a unique style of written and visual content creation for challenger brands and market leaders in cybersecurity. Alissa is a cybersecurity influencer, content creator, and community manager as a partner at Knight Ink that provides vendors go-to market and content strategy for telling brand stories at scale in cybersecurity.  Alissa is also the principal analyst in cybersecurity at Alissa Knight & Associates.

Alissa is a published author through her publisher at Wiley, having published the first book on hacking connected cars and recently received two new book contracts to publish her autobiography and a new book on hacking APIs.

As a serial entrepreneur, Alissa has started and sold two cybersecurity companies to public companies in international markets and also sits as the group CEO of Brier & Thorn, a managed security service provider (MSSP).

Keenan Skelly

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Keenan Skelly

Contributor, The National Blast

               

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Ms. Skelly has twenty years’ experience in providing security and management solutions across a wide array of platforms to include personnel, physical, and cyber security. She brings more than ten years in government service with a focus on National and Homeland Security. Ms. Skelly served in the US Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and went on to work for the Department of Homeland Security in the Office for Infrastructure Protection. In this capacity she ran vulnerability assessments and exercises on Critical Infrastructure assets throughout the Nation and helped to develop the first systems assessment approach for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources. In addition to government service, Skelly has ten years’ experience with the private sector in Technology & Security Business Management. Her former roles include Cybersecurity PM, Director of Strategic Partnerships, VP of Sales and Marketing, VP of Global Partnerships, Chief Revenue Officer, CEO, and Board Member.

Her expertise in business management, crisis management, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and Homeland Security make her an admired and respected leader among her colleagues. Skelly has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Women in Cybersecurity by Cyber Defense Magazine, by The Software Report in the Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity 2019, and one of the Top Female Executives by Women World Awards in 2019. Skelly is also a mentor and coach for Cyber Patriot, Girls Who Code and, was awarded the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu Mentor of the Year for 2019, and Top Women in Cybersecurity 2020 by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Diana Kelley

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Diana Kelley

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Diana Kelley’s security career spans over 30 years. She is Co-Founder and CTO of SecurityCurve and donates much of her time to volunteer work in the cybersecurity community, including serving on the ACM Ethics & Plagiarism Committee, as CTO and Board member at Sightline Security, Board member and Inclusion Working Group champion at WiCyS, Cybersecurity Committee Advisor at CompTIA, and RSAC US Program Committee.

Diana produces the #MyCyberWhy series, hosts BrightTALK’s The Security Balancing Act, and is a Principal Consulting Analyst with TechVision Research and a member of The Analyst Syndicate. She was the Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft, Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security, GM at Symantec, VP at Burton Group (now Gartner), and a Manager at KPMG. She is a sought after keynote speaker, the co-author of the book Cryptographic Libraries for Developers, has been a lecturer at Boston College's Masters program in cybersecurity, the EWF 2020 Executive of the Year, and one of Cybersecurity Ventures 100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime. 

Ellen Xu

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Ellen Xu

Contributor

               

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Hello! I'm a high school student actively exploring the intersection between technology and business. I am deeply interested in machine learning and its applications in image recognition, medical imaging, and communication, as well as the implications of cybersecurity on the internet and staying safe online.

Technology and business aside, my passions include fencing saber on the national level, sharing my ideas with others through creative writing, and traveling and experiencing new cultures around the world.

Ted Harrington

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Ted Harrington

Contributor, Tech Done Different

               

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Ted Harrington is the author of HACKABLE: How to Do Application Security Right, and the Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the company of ethical hackers famous for being the first to hack the iPhone. He’s overseen security research hacking medical devices, password managers, and cryptocurrency wallets. Ted has helped hundreds of companies fix tens of thousands of security vulnerabilities, including Disney, Amazon, Google, Netflix, Adobe, Warner Brothers, Qualcomm, and more.

For his stewardship of security research that Wired Magazine says “wins the prize, hands down,” Ted has been named both Executive of the Year [by American Business Awards] and 40 Under 40 [by SD Metro]. He leads a team that started and organizes IoT Village, an event whose hacking contest is a three-time DEFCON Black Badge winner, and which represents the discovery of more than 300 zero-day vulnerabilities (and counting). Ted‘s work has been featured in more than 100 media outlets, including The New York Times, Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and USA Today. Ted is a Boston Marathon finisher, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University, where he started his first company while a student.

Alyssa Miller

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Alyssa Miller

Contributor, Securing Bridges

               

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As a hacker, Alyssa Miller has a passion for security which she evangelizes to business leaders and industry audiences both through her work as a cyber security professional and through her various public speaking engagements. She blends a unique mix of technical expertise and executive presence to bridge the gap that can often form between security practitioners and business leaders. Her goal is to change the way we look at the security of our interconnected way of life and focus attention on defending privacy and cultivating trust.

Alyssa has always had a driving curiosity to understand how technology works and how existing technologies can be hacked to function in new ways. At the young age of 12, Alyssa got her start by taking a job as a paper carrier to save up enough money to buy her first computer. From the time she brought that computer home from Best Buy, she has taught herself new skills and pushed the capabilities of digital technologies.

Chloé Messdaghi

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Chloé Messdaghi

Contributor, Secure Your Strategy and The Changemaking

               

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For over ten years, Chloé Messdaghi has advised and developed impactful solutions that have driven growth and innovation while transforming security teams to become resilient. Her work has helped businesses unlock opportunities to enhance trust, mitigate risk, and become purpose-driven. Chloé is a public speaker at major conferences and a trusted source for national and sector reporters and editors, as well as her research, op-eds, and commentary have been featured in numerous outlets, from Forbes and Business Insider to Bloomberg, and TechRepublic. Chloé serves or has served on several advisory groups, boards of directors, and nonprofit boards of trustees. Her work has earned her many distinctions, including being listed by Business Insider and SC Media as a Power Player in cybersecurity. Outside of security, she focuses on philanthropy work. Learn more: https://www.chloemessdaghi.com

Phillip Wylie

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Phillip Wylie

Contributor, The Hacker Factory

               

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Phillip is a passionate offensive security professional with over two decades of information technology and cybersecurity experience. His experience includes penetration, red teaming, and application security.

When Phillip is not hacking, he educates others about pentesting and web application pentesting during workshops at conferences and other events. Phillip is the concept creator and coauthor of the book, “The Pentester Blueprint: Starting a Career as an Ethical Hacker” based on his conference talk on starting a career as a pentester.

Phillip’s uncommon journey into cybersecurity is preceded by his colorful past as a pro wrestler, where he once wrestled a bear.