Archives: Seminar

[1 CPE] Intelligent Data Infrastructure: Unifying Cloud, Cyber, AI, and Enterprise

  Presented by Ray Kalmbach, Global Head of Hybrid Workloads for Partners • NetApp

Organizations are simultaneously pursuing cloud transformation, cyber resilience, data infrastructure modernization, and artificial intelligence. In every case, data is at the heart of the transformation—but most existing infrastructure was not designed for this moment.

This session introduces the concept of Intelligent Data Infrastructure (IDI)—an operating model where a unified data platform, integrated control plane, and data management services can manage any data, for any application, anywhere it’s needed—optimized, secured, and protected by intelligence. Using a Problem → Alternatives → Solution framework, we will examine common pitfalls and successful patterns across key domains: cloud services, cyber resilience and data protection, enterprise applications and databases, virtualization and containers, and AI & data lakes.

Attendees will leave with a reference model and practical checklist to evaluate their environment and define concrete next steps toward a more intelligent, resilient, and AI‑ready data infrastructure—without reference to any specific vendor or product.

[1 CPE] Can Attackers Take Down Your Identity Provider?

  Presented by Sarah Cecchetti, Director of Product Management • Semperis

What would happen if an attacker came after your Active Directory, Okta, Ping, or Entra? Do you think that’s going to get easier or harder for the attacker if your company is AI-enabled? Do you have the right protections to keep them out? Do you know what to do if they get in and take down everyone’s ability to log in? Find out how the world’s top companies are securing their identity infrastructure in the age of AI. Make sure you have plans in place to recover quickly and be the hero if the worst happens.

Advisory Council Roundtables

  Presented by the INTERFACE Advisory Council

Join us during the lunch hour for Advisory Council Roundtables, an interactive opportunity to connect with council members and peers on a variety of timely industry topics. Move freely between tables, share your perspective, and gather practical insights you can take back to your organization. These conversations are informal, high-value, and designed to spark ideas and connection.

Topics & Discussion Leaders:

  • Data Protection in the Age of AI Neha Srivastava, Vice President, Cybersecurity Products, JPMorganChase
  • Ensuring Security and Compliance with 3rd Parties Rajesh Nair, Staff Technical Program Manager, LinkedIn
  • IT Staffing: Onboarding for Success Shawn Cook, Technology Director, Prosser School District
  • Get More Out of Your IT Spending Evelyn Hernandez, Director, Information Technology, US Federal Courts
  • Managing Infosec for the Small/Medium Business John Forrister, Vice President, Information Security, Tgen
  • Security Approach in Public Sector Tim Crawford, Executive Director, ITS, Federal Way Public Schools
  • Security Awareness: What Methods Work to “Secure the Human”
    • Tad Doviak, Cybersecurity Administrator, Globe Machine
    • Sean Godfrey, Vice President, Information Technology, Chateau Retirement Communities LLC
    • Taylor Jolin, Manager, IT Operations, Nisqually Red Wind Casino
    • Lawrence Kane, Sr Director, IT Procurement, Transamerica
  • Zero Trust Strategy: Challenges & Lessons Learned Shannan Elzner, Manager, IT Operations, Sound Credit Union

[1 CPE] Maximizing Impact: A Guide to Scaling Red Team Operations

  Presented by Jake Gillen, Solutions Engineer • Pentera

As organizations face expanding attack surfaces, Red Teaming remains vital for uncovering true security gaps—but traditional methods can be difficult to scale. This session introduces Automated Security Validation and its role in strengthening and accelerating Red Team activities. We’ll define what Red Teaming is, outline how to plan an exercise, and walk through real examples that illustrate improved efficiency and coverage. Attendees will learn to complement manual Red Teaming by automating repetitive tasks, enabling teams to focus on high-value adversarial techniques and maximize overall impact.

[1 CPE] Shadow AI: Real Consequences, Real Benefits

  Presented by CompassMSP

Whether you have sanctioned it or not, your employees are using AI at work. While AI is great for boosting productivity and automating tasks, it also brings risks, including data leaks, deepfakes, and compliance challenges. In this session, we’ll connect the dots between compliance requirements and real-world practices, showing you how to navigate AI safely, reduce risk, and still move innovation forward. Walk away with a clear view of AI’s impact and simple actions you can take to reduce risk and protect your employees and data.

[CANCELED] AI: How to Balance Innovation with Accountability

  Presented by Andreas Bohman, VP, Information Technology; CIO • University of Washington


This session will not take place as planned, and we appreciate your flexibility. Please enjoy one of our Advisor-led Roundtables.

AI is advancing faster than most governance models can keep up. Large organizations face a growing gap between innovation and control, between those who adopt responsibly and those who fall behind. Drawing on lessons from leading AI at the University of Washington, this session explores how to balance innovation with accountability by turning governance into infrastructure rather than oversight. Attendees will learn how to build trust, manage risk, and design systems that accelerate progress while maintaining transparency and control.

[1 CPE] Taking A Data-First Approach to Cyber Risk Management

  Presented by Austin Starowicz, Director, Solutions Consulting • Mastercard Cybersecurity

Cyber Risk Management has evolved. Every new vulnerability or regulation adds further pressures on already stretched teams to predict and manage the weakest links within your internal IT infrastructure. Piling on to today’s cyber risk landscape is the ever-expanding digital supply chain, and the need to onboard, assess, and monitor third parties, fourth parties, and Nth parties.

But does it really have to be that way?

Join this session from Mastercard Cybersecurity for an exclusive presentation on how a proactive “data-first” approach to cyber risk management can help you:

  • Improve monitoring for critical vulnerabilities to determine which ones really matter
  • Identify, Prioritize and Assess affected third parties in real-time
  • Leverage objective risk data into the decision-making processes
  • Streamline workflows and scale your operations

[1 CPE] Insider Session: From Retired to Replaced – Preparing for Microsoft’s Wave of Changes

  Presented by iT1 Source

In this insider session, we’ll break down Microsoft’s biggest licensing and product changes so you can prepare, stay compliant, and avoid unnecessary costs. From shifting discounts to looming end-of-support deadlines, we’ll cover what every business needs to know.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Microsoft’s recent announcement will impact EA & MPSA pricing.
  • Practical steps for moving from EA to CSP with confidence.
  • Are you still running outdated technology that reached Microsoft’s end of support in October?

[1 CPE] The Foundation of Strong Security: Demystifying CIS Controls 1 & 2 for Enterprise Success

  Presented by Collin Covington, Sales Engineer • Axonius

Tired of the gap between security compliance and applicability? This session explores how to turn CIS Controls 1& 2, Asset Inventory and Secure Configuration, into actionable steps that strengthen your organization’s security foundation. We’ll discuss why these controls are essential for measuring and reducing risk, and how to apply them in ways that drive real outcomes rather than just checking compliance boxes. You will gain practical guidance to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and translate security requirements into meaningful results.

Strategic Solutions Briefings with Sentry Computing

  Presented by Sentry Computing

The Strategic Solutions Briefings with Sentry Computing offers a dedicated space designed to give you a deeper look at how managed IT services can strengthen security, reduce risk, and improve day-to-day operations. In this non-CPE experience, Sentry’s specialists will share practical guidance, common pitfalls they help clients overcome, and strategies for building a more secure and resilient IT foundation. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and explore solutions that can make a meaningful impact.

Join Sentry Computing and leading technology partners for a rapid-fire series of briefings and a thought-provoking panel exploring the innovations shaping today’s IT landscape. This dynamic 2-hour block delivers fresh insights, practical strategies, and the chance to engage directly with industry experts.

LIGHTNING ROUND

  • 1:00–1:15 PM — Sentry Computing

    Leading IT Forward: Security, AI and Automation in 2026
    Sentry kicks off the block with an energizing look at how AI is reshaping infrastructure, security, and strategic IT planning—offering practical guidance you can apply today.
     

  • 1:15–1:30 PM — Acronis

    From Reactive to Predictive: The Next Phase of Cyber Resilience
    Get the latest insights from Acronis on safeguarding your organization against emerging threats, followed by an open Q&A for real-world answers.
     

  • 1:30–1:45 PM — Egnyte

    Unlocking Next-Gen Capabilities for Your Mission-Critical Content
    Learn how Egnyte is elevating content management and security while adding impactful AI to address industry needs.
     

  • 1:45–2:00 PM — Fortinet

    Securing the Edge: Fortinet’s Innovations You Need to Know
    Fortinet shares updates on next-gen network defense and zero-trust strategies—essential insights for staying ahead of fast-moving security demands.
     

  • 2:00–2:15 PM — Cork Cyber

    Financial Protection as a Service: Minimize Your Out-of-Pocket Loss
    An inside look at how risk intelligence and financial protection as a service can reduce financial exposure and provide a stronger safety net for modern organizations.
     

PANEL DISCUSSION

  • 2:15–2:50 PM — Partner Panel

    The Future of IT: A Candid Conversation with Industry Leaders
    Hear experts from Sentry and its partner ecosystem discuss the biggest trends shaping IT in 2025, with practical takeaways and audience-driven Q&A.