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Startups Unveiled: Adding Value to Your Stack

Join us for an enlightening cybersecurity roundtable, featuring leading experts who will delve into the nuances of integrating and evaluating cybersecurity startups. Gain invaluable insights from Pam Lindemoen, a seasoned CISO Advisor, as she outlines strategic approaches to selecting startups based on compliance, data security needs, and threat landscapes. Discover practical strategies for incorporating innovative technologies into your existing frameworks with insights from a Current Global CISO, who will share real-world examples of successful integrations and common pitfalls. Atul Kamra, Managing Partner at SixThirty, will walk you through the lifecycle of cybersecurity innovations, from incubation to market entry. Finally, hear from Danny Brickman, a CEO in the IAM space, on how to maximize relationships with startup vendors through strategic partnerships and customized solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your understanding and execution of cybersecurity innovations in today's fast-evolving technological landscape!

May 16, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 
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Roundtable Topics & Presenters:

Pam Lindemoen
Pam Lindemoen
CISO Advisor 
Evaluating Cybersecurity Startups: A Strategic Approach
This session focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities in evaluating and integrating cybersecurity startups. The former Deputy CISO could share insights into the criteria for choosing the right startups, based on compliance, data security needs, and the specific threats faced.
Atul Kamra
Atul Kamra
Managing Partner of a Security Startup Accelerator
From Concept to Execution: Accelerating Cybersecurity Innovation
This talk provides insights into the lifecycle of cybersecurity startups from incubation to market entry. The Managing Partner could explore what cybersecurity professionals should look for in emerging technologies, how to support innovation, and ways to collaborate effectively with accelerators.
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Danny Brickman
CEO from a Vendor in the IAM Space
Maximizing Your Relationship with Startup Vendors: A Guide to Strategic Partnership
Danny will discuss how to get the most out of partnerships with startup vendors, focusing on relationship-building, negotiation, and achieving strategic alignment. The talk could also cover best practices for co-development and customization of products to fit specific organizational needs.
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Current Global CISO - Sourcing
Integrating Innovative Technologies from Startups into Existing Security Frameworks
The current Global CISO will discuss practical strategies for onboarding technologies from startups, managing risk, and ensuring seamless integration with existing legacy systems. The focus would be on real-world examples of successful collaborations and the pitfalls to avoid during integration.

Roundtable Host:

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AJ Eads - Security Advisor Alliance:

The Security Advisor Alliance was founded in 2013 by a group of 35 dedicated information security leaders. The organization was built on a foundation of helping each other, growing the space and giving back to their working and living communities. Today the Alliance has over 400 members, on 3 continents.
 
The Security Advisor Alliance is led by an advisory board of CISOs and Senior Leaders at the most influential companies in the world and are committed in time and energy to the Alliance's mission of Aligning, Growing and Giving.