SC Media's RiskSec Event Returns to New York in May

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Media has announced that registration for its industry-leading RiskSec NY event is officially open. SC's 12th annual cybersecurity conference will be held in New York City on May 31, 2018.

The conference will offer insights from thought leaders across a variety of industries who will focus on the most significant issues CISOs and other security professionals face every day. RiskSec offers interactive learning sessions, keynotes and panel discussions, and features an area designated for technology companies to demo and share their latest products and services.

There are several speakers already lined up for the event, including:

Pete Chronis, SVP, CISO at Turner
Pete's team is responsible for the media conglomerate's infosec operations, architecture, governance, compliance, and business continuity programs - all designed to protect the company and its global portfolio of more than 100 brands. He has also developed proprietary and commercial security technologies that, together, have prevented $100 million+ in fraud.

Gregory Touhill, President, Cyxtera Federal Group
One of the nation's premier cybersecurity and IT senior executives, Greg was selected by President Obama to be the U.S. government's first CISO. He also previously served as director of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center, where he led national programs to protect the U.S. and its critical infrastructure.

Christopher Painter, Former Sr. Director, Cybersecurity for White House, National Security Staff
A globally recognized expert on cybersecurity, cyber policy, and cyber diplomacy, Chris prosecuted of some of the most high-profile cybercrime cases in the U.S., before serving as senior official for the DOJ, FBI, National Security Council, State Department and White House.

Tony Sager, SVP & Chief Evangelist, Center for Internet Security
Tony leads the development of the CIS Controls, a worldwide consensus project to find and support technical best practices in cybersecurity. He also serves as the director of the SANS Innovation Center. Before retiring from the NSA, Tony spearheaded the release of NSA security guidance to the public.

There will be ample networking opportunities throughout the day including during breakfast, lunch, and the cocktail hour reception. Attendees can earn up to 9 CPE credits while building strategic alliances and collaborating with other senior security professionals to improve defense techniques.

Register by March 1 to save 20% on full admission. risksecny.com

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