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Co-founder & CEO, Octellient
Chris Cathers co-founded Octellient to simplify information security by taking a business-first approach, helping organizations focus on core priorities and maximize security investments. He has over 15 years of experience with small manufacturers, community banks, and Fortune 100 companies, aligning People, Process, and Technology to manage risk. His background includes consulting roles and time at RSA and Swimlane (SOAR).
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Ntiva
Dr. Jerry Craig, CISO at Ntiva, has 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT management, including service in the U.S. Marine Corps, roles as a DoD and CMS contractor, and adjunct teaching at Capitol Technology University and UMGC. He holds a Doctorate in Cybersecurity, a Master’s in Economics & Business, and certifications like C|CISO, CCSP, and CISSP. At Ntiva, he focuses on corporate security, virtual CISO services, and regulatory compliance.
Founder, Power PSA Consulting
Jesse Miller is a distinguished and forward-thinking information security leader, strategist, and operational powerhouse. He brings extensive technology operations, information security, and regulatory compliance experience in helping managed service providers break through and elevate their business to another level. He is recognized as an information security executive, subject matter expert, and seasoned leader. Parlaying years of security operations, CISO, and vCISO experience, Jesse founded his magnum opus – PowerPSA Consulting. Here, Jesse specializes in helping managed service providers build and scale full-stack security programs, helping these organizations realize their maximum potential by providing their clients with best-in-class cybersecurity and risk advisory services.
Founder, vCISO Network & President, Logos Systems
Will Birchett is the President and CEO of Logos Systems and a trusted IT and cybersecurity expert with over 26 years of experience. He is also Treasurer of the Dallas-Fort Worth ISC2 Chapter and active in ISSA, IIA, and Infragard. Will holds a Master’s in Information Security & Assurance, a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, a Cybersecurity Certificate from MIT, and several industry certifications.
Cynomi is the only cybersecurity management platform designed specifically for service providers, enabling them to deliver advanced cybersecurity services with ease. Cynomi streamlines essential processes such as security assessments, compliance tracking, and real-time monitoring, enabling service providers to safeguard their clients with greater precision and speed. With intuitive dashboards and powerful AI-driven tools, it simplifies complex tasks, making cybersecurity management more accessible and scalable.