Info-Tech Research Group has announced more experts who will
be sharing their insights on security and AI
infrastructure at Info-Tech LIVE 2024. As the integration of
AI into security frameworks becomes increasingly vital, these
industry experts will detail innovative strategies and
frameworks that address the growing complexities of
cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management. The 2,000+ person
event, scheduled for September 17-19,
2024, at the Bellagio in Las
Vegas, promises to equip IT professionals with the knowledge
and tools needed to enhance their security posture, leverage AI
effectively, and ensure resilient, future-ready
infrastructures.
TORONTO, Aug. 14,
2024 /CNW/ - In an exponentially evolving
digital landscape, the dual challenges of fortifying cybersecurity
defenses and harnessing the transformative potential of AI are
becoming increasingly critical. As organizations navigate these
complexities, IT leaders find themselves at the forefront of
efforts to safeguard their enterprises while driving technological
innovation. To support these efforts, Info-Tech Research Group has
announced a new lineup of additional speakers focused on Security
and AI Infrastructure for Info-Tech LIVE 2024.
This year's event, taking place from September 17-19, 2024, at the iconic Bellagio in
Las Vegas, will offer more than
2,000 attendees the opportunity to gain insights from industry
pioneers on building resilient security frameworks and leveraging
AI to enhance IT operations. The newly announced speakers will join
an already impressive lineup, including the Founder & Executive
Director of the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), Dr.
Timnit Gebru, President of the
Signal Foundation, Meredith
Whittaker, bestselling author Daniel
Pink, and AWS Director Rory
Richardson.
"In the Exponential IT era, the need for robust security and
AI infrastructure has become table stakes. The rapid pace of
technological advancement, coupled with increasingly sophisticated
cyber threats, demands that IT leaders not only protect their
organizations but also leverage these changes to drive innovation
and growth," says Info-Tech Research Group's Chief Information
Officer, Gord Harrison. "At Info-Tech LIVE 2024, our experts
will offer the strategic insights needed to build resilient,
autonomous systems that can adapt to this evolving landscape. By
equipping IT leaders with the knowledge and tools to proactively
address these challenges, we empower organizations to remain
secure, competitive, and at the forefront of technological
advancements, positioning them for sustained success."
Info-Tech LIVE 2024: The latest featured speakers announced
include:
Andrew Sharp, Research
Director, Infrastructure and Operations
As Research Director in the Infrastructure and Operations
Practice, Andrew Sharp contributes
to Info-Tech's research on IT operations, infrastructure,
artificial intelligence, governance, and security. He has worked
with IT professionals around the world to build practical and
structured approaches to solve complex problems and elevate the
value they deliver to their organizations. Sharp holds a BA in
Economics from the University of
Toronto and a Master of Library & Information Science
from the University of Western
Ontario.
Sharp will deliver multiple lightning
talks and breakout sessions, including:
- "For an Exponential IT Strategy, Consider Your Adversary"
lightning talk for the Exponential IT track.
- "Automate IT Asset Data Collection to Support Exponential IT"
lightning talk for the Exponential IT track.
- "Leverage AIOps to Improve IT Operations" breakout session for
the AI Marketplace track.
- "Select the Ideal Infrastructure for Your AI Workload" breakout
session for the AI Marketplace track.
Fred Chagnon, Principal
Research Director, Security and Privacy
Within the Security and Privacy research practice, Fred Chagnon's research focuses on the effective
modernization of information security operations. Whether through
effective partnerships with information security partners, security
process automation, or the progressive deployment of artificial
intelligence in a cybersecurity context, Chagnon is passionate
about the effective use of people, process, and technology toward
the end of a cyber-resilient organization. Chagnon's background is
heavily steeped in data center infrastructure, networking, and
information security. His expertise in these areas has contributed
to helping IT leaders make strategic decisions around
infrastructure modernization, cloud strategy, partnerships with
technology service providers, and effectively running information
security operations.
Chagnon will present a technology keynote entitled "Exponential
IT: Build an Autonomous Security Delivery Roadmap" and deliver
multiple lightning talks and breakout sessions, including:
- "Explore the Exponential IT Future for Security & Privacy"
for the Exponential IT track.
- "Deepfake-Powered Social Engineering Attacks – What, Me Worry?"
for the AI marketplace track.
- "Build an Autonomous Security Delivery Roadmap" breakout
session for the Exponential IT track.
- "Build Resilience Against Ransomware Attacks" breakout session
for the Value-Driven IT track.
Isabelle Hertanto, Research
Practice Lead, Security and Privacy
Isabelle Hertanto focuses on
helping clients align enterprise IT security activities to business
objectives through strategic planning, risk and compliance
management, policy development, and security program design.
Hertanto has over 15 years of experience delivering specialized IT
services to the security and intelligence community. As a former
federal officer for Public Safety Canada, Hertanto trained and led
teams on data exploitation and digital surveillance operations in
support of Canadian national security investigations. Since
transitioning into the private sector, Hertanto has held senior
management and consulting roles across a variety of industry
sectors, including retail, construction, energy, healthcare, and
the broader Canadian public sector.
Hertanto will give a technology keynote entitled "Grow Your Own
Cybersecurity Team" and participate in the "AI Talent Debate:
Should AI Skills Be Built Internally or Bought Externally?" expert
panel for the AI Marketplace track.
Jeremy Roberts, Workshop
Director, Cloud and Core Infrastructure
Jeremy Roberts is a Sr. Workshop
Director specializing in infrastructure and operations. He has
authored research on cloud technology, IT trends, and end-user
computing topics, and he has been especially active in Info-Tech's
Exponential IT research area. Roberts is regularly quoted in the
media and delivers public presentations on technology topics,
including artificial intelligence and Exponential IT. He holds
an MSc from the University of Oxford
and a BA and PhD degrees from the University
of Western Ontario.
Roberts will deliver the technology keynote entitled "AI
Influencers: What Really Matters?" as well as the following
sessions:
- "Stop Pretending AI Won't Take People's Jobs!" lightning talk
for the AI Marketplace track.
- "Where Are They Now? Blockchain Edition!" lightning talk for
the Value-Driven IT track.
- "Launch Your AI Proof of Value" workshop for the Value-Driven
IT track.
Kate Wood, Practice
Lead, Security and Privacy
With 25 years of experience in IT and information security,
Kate Wood leads the research agenda
and manages research development in security, privacy,
infrastructure, and operations. Prior to Info-Tech, Wood managed
the information security office for a global insurance and
investments enterprise. She led a team of analysts providing
cybersecurity services across multiple companies and jurisdictions.
Wood's expertise encompasses all aspects of security risk
management, including compliance, control framework design, vendor
risk management, and threat modeling, as well as security
operations, security technologies, threat intelligence, and
incident response. Wood has a master's degree in cyber security
from the University of Essex and
holds numerous security certifications.
Wood will be presenting several breakout sessions, lightning
talks, and workshops, including:
- "You've Been Hacked, Now What?" breakout session for the
Value-Driven IT track.
- "Stay Ahead of Incoming AI Laws: Assess the Impact of AI on
Privacy" breakout session for the Security and Privacy track.
- "Build an Autonomous Security Delivery Roadmap" breakout
session for the Security and Privacy track.
- "Enhance Security Risk Assessments With AI" breakout session
for the Security and Privacy track.
- "Hacking the Neural Net: The Latest Security and Privacy
Attacks Against Large Language Models" lightning talk for the AI
Marketplace track.
For complete agenda details and to register for
Info-Tech Research Group's annual IT conference, visit the
Info-Tech LIVE 2024 landing page.
Updates and new details about speakers, agendas, and exclusive
event experiences can also be
found via LinkedIn and X over the coming
weeks.
Other Recent Speaker Announcements for Info-Tech LIVE
2024
- Info-Tech Research Group Reveals Dr. Timnit Gebru and Meredith Whittaker to Be Keynote Speakers at
LIVE 2024 IT Conference
- Info-Tech LIVE 2024: Featured Experts Announced to Unveil Key
2025 AI, Next-Gen IT, and Tech Trends at September Event in
Las Vegas
- Bestselling Author Daniel Pink to Keynote at Info-Tech LIVE
2024, Highlighting Behavioral Science and Creativity in IT
Transformation
- Info-Tech Research Group Announces New Speakers to Share
Transformative Strategies and Leadership Insights at Info-Tech LIVE
2024 Conference
- AWS's Rory Richardson to Explore
Generative AI and Cloud Innovations at Info-Tech LIVE 2024
- New Speakers Focused on IT Excellence and Strategic Innovation
Announced for Info-Tech LIVE 2024 in Las
Vegas
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