LaLisha Hurt

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LaLisha is a STEM advocate, diversity and inclusion champion, speaker, professor, board member and a cyber business executive with over 20 years of experience in digital and business transformation. She has built and led enterprise cyber programs at companies such as General Dynamics, General Electric and the Federal Reserve System and is currently responsible for driving business enablement and technology transformation through cyber first initiatives at Capital One.

Cyber wonder warrior by profession and systems engineer by academia, LaLisha has her Bachelors of Science engineering degree from the University of Virginia, a MBA from the University of Baltimore and a Masters in Information Assurance from University of Maryland University College. She also completed Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Information Security Officer Executive Program in 2017 and possesses her CISA, CGEIT and CRISC certifications through ISACA.

Patti Titus

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Patricia Titus is the Chief Privacy and Information Security Officer at Markel Corporation. Previously, Ms. Titus was the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Freddie Mac, Symantec, Unisys Corporation and the Transportation Security Administration within the Department of Homeland Security. She is focused on transforming, implementing and maintaining robust IT security programs. Ms. Titus serves on the Board of Directors for Black Kite and Girl Scouts for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She also serves on the Advisory Board for YL Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Comodo Cybersecurity and the Executive Women’s Forum. Ms. Titus also worked and lived overseas for several years in various positions within the U.S. Department of Defense, the State Department and various private sector firms. She has more than 25 years of security management experience.

Chas Heng

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A seasoned cybersecurity and risk management executive, Chas has designed, implemented, and enhanced information security and technology organizations for more than two decades. Chas has a proven track record as a trusted risk and security advisor to business partners in the Financial Services and Consumer Goods industries. Chas has also served for several years as an advisor to multiple Board committees and proven experience presenting cybersecurity updates to the Altria’s Board of Directors.

Throughout his career, Chas has developed and matured multiple high-functioning organizations and programs. He is committed to advocating for and championing initiatives that focus on diversity and inclusion within the organization he serves, and through local projects and organizations that serve the community.

Ronald Buchanan

Ron Buchanan joined Atlantic Union Bank in 2016 as the Information Security Officer. Prior roles include Senior Director of Information Security Operations at Capital One and Vice President of the CyberCrime Investigations for State Street Bank. Ron has over 20 years’ experience in cyber security including incident response, forensics, eDiscovery, encryption, and investigations. Ron’s primary mission continues to focus on protecting assets, stakeholders, and intellectual property from cyber threats, while enabling the business to operate with flexibility and full situational awareness.

Ron has a BS in Business Management & Finance from Northeastern University and a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University. Ron has obtained certifications as a CISSP, CISM, and EnCE (Encase Certified Examiner). Ron is also a member of ISSA, and the FBI’s InfraGard and Citizens Academy programs. Ron serves on the Board of the Virginia Cyber Security Partnership.