Session Abstract:
Oscar DeLeon IoT Strategist at CDW and Kamil Fedorko Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Intellias, will moderate an in-depth roundtable discussion with our distinguished panel.
Chad Humphries Solution Consultant, Networks & Security at Rockwell Automation
George Young CISO & Chief Technologist, Intelligent Edge & Cyber Security at CB Technologies, Inc
Kevin Holcomb Technical Marketing Engineer at Cisco
A cyber breach in the manufacturing sector can have significant consequences, impacting operations, finances, reputation, and compliance. Chad Humphries will explore the ramifications and relevant standards framework through prepared presentation and remarks for context on the subject matter.
Kevin Holcomb, Technical Marketing Engineer at Cisco, will discuss the collaboration with Rockwell in developing CPwE (Converged Plantwide Ethernet) and how the manufacturing sector is leveraging CPwE alongside threat detection technology to mitigate the risk of cyber breaches.
Speakers:
Kamil Fedorko, Global Cybersecurity Practice Lead, Intellias: As the Global Cybersecurity Practice Leader at Intellias, I oversee the delivery of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for clients across various industries and regions. I have more than five years of experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, network security, and cloud-native architecture, with a proven track record of leading successful engagements and projects. I hold an Honours Bachelor in Computing Networks and Cloud Infrastructure from Atlantic Technological University, where I developed strong skills in cloud computing, networking, and telecommunications. Prior to joining Intellias, I was the DevSecOps Lead / Security Lead at Sim Local, where I implemented security best practices and standards for the company’s cloud platforms and applications. I also worked as a Cybersecurity Manager at KPMG Ireland, where I led teams of security consultants and analysts in conducting purple team, incident response, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, web application, and infrastructure security audits for various clients. I am passionate about staying on top of the latest trends and innovations in cybersecurity and leveraging them to help my clients achieve their business goals and protect their assets. I am also committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence within my team and the broader cybersecurity community. I am always looking for new opportunities and challenges to grow my skills and knowledge, and to contribute to the advancement of the cybersecurity field.
Oscar De Leon, Principle FSA- Pre-sales OCTO, CDW, has 25+ years experience in Data Networks, OT, Sensor technology, Cloud and AI. He has helped to transition BAS/OSS service organization from install to integration consulting services. He has partnerships with agricultural equipment manufacturer deployed IR system to improve crop germination. He is involved in managing and developing Strategic Partnerships for Dell IoT Business. He has created cold chain monitoring/managing/tracking solution for the two largest grocery retailers in the world. He has digitized the process of JIT (Just-In-Time) warehousing/delivery for automotive manufacturing site. He has developed a carrier grade sensor solution to monitor fracking operations via cellular Successful deployment of CO (Central Office) environmental monitoring and control system. At Honeywell he develop a building simulator on Niagara Frameworks to train the Forge Smart Building SaaS Platform rules engine.
George Young serves as both the Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Technologist, for CB Technologies, specializing in Intelligent Edge Solutions. As a domain expert in networking and cybersecurity engineered solutions, he has a strong background in many strategic and tactical areas around data protection and safekeeping, including: access control, information security governance and risk management, cryptography, security architecture and design, operations security, business continuity/disaster recovery planning, developing/enhancing information security programs, regulations/compliance (e.g., HIPPA, CCPA, CMMC, GDPR, ISO 27000), and audit execution. George has supervised emerging technology initiatives at several start-up companies and Fortune 100 enterprises, across multiple industries – where he held senior level advisory and management positions. He presently serves as a Security Technical Ambassador for an OEM, where he develops technical certification coursework and subsequent exams. He holds a Master of Science degree from Northwestern University in Communication Systems and numerous technical certifications associated with Data Security, Privacy and Trust.
Chad Humphries is a Network & Security Consultant for Rockwell Automation. He has over 20 years of experience with operational technologies used in automated manufacturing environments (OT-IACS). He specializes in strategic business planning areas such as: digital sustainability, cyber-risk-quantification (CRQ), fiduciary responsibility, regulatory compliance, reporting, privacy law, cybersecurity law, production network security standards (NIST-CSF, IEC-62443, and ISO), grant subsidy capture, and Rockwell Automation network technologies/deliverables. His core competency is helping organizations to balance cyber risk management,while maintaining course to achieve desirablebusiness outcome objectives.
Kevin Holcomb is a Technical Marketing Engineer in Cisco’s Industrial IoT Business Unit, currently covering Cyber Vision, Industrial Routers, and LoRaWAN products. Kevin plays a key role in helping Cisco’s customers and partners implement IoT technology and also helps to define product requirements based on customer needs. Kevin has over 25 years of experience, 20 of which have been at Cisco. Throughout this time, he has worked on many different IoT-related technologies, such as rugged hardware design, embedded routers/switches, video products, networking of trains and Public Safety vehicles, automotive in-vehicle networking, and LoRaWAN. Kevin is located on the East Coast of the United States and assists customers and partners around the globe.
