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Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and periods of organizational change can create new layers of risk across your environment. Join Arctic Wolf and Lightedge for an executive discussion focused on how organizations are approaching security, compliance, and resilience during times of transformation.
Whether navigating private cloud migration, public cloud migration, or significant network changes, these transitions introduce heightened risk and vulnerability across your environment. Over great food and candid conversation, we’ll explore how threat actors capitalize on moments of disruption, and how organizations can proactively strengthen their security posture while maintaining operational stability and compliance.
Why Attend:
This is more than just another security presentation—it’s an opportunity to step back, connect with peers, and gain perspective on how organizations are strengthening their security posture during critical transitions.
During this session, you’ll walk away with:
All in a relaxed setting—with Jack Stack Barbecue on the menu!
What to Expect:
Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot!
Whether navigating private cloud migration, public cloud migration, or significant network changes, these transitions introduce heightened risk and vulnerability across your environment. Over great food and candid conversation, we’ll explore how threat actors capitalize on moments of disruption, and how organizations can proactively strengthen their security posture while maintaining operational stability and compliance.
Why Attend:
This is more than just another security presentation—it’s an opportunity to step back, connect with peers, and gain perspective on how organizations are strengthening their security posture during critical transitions.
During this session, you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of the risks introduced during cloud migrations and infrastructure changes
- Insights into how threat actors exploit periods of disruption and transition
- Practical strategies for maintaining security and resilience without adding unnecessary complexity
- Perspective on evolving compliance and regulatory pressures, including CMMC requirements and emerging AI governance considerations
All in a relaxed setting—with Jack Stack Barbecue on the menu!
What to Expect:
- Executive-level discussion around cybersecurity, compliance, and organizational transformation
- Real-world insights and practical guidance for reducing risk during periods of change
- Thoughtful conversation with regional peers navigating similar challenges
- A hosted lunch at one of Kansas City’s most iconic restaurants
Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot!
Speakers
Tim DeWaard
Regional VP - Sales Engineering | Arctic Wolf
Tim DeWaard is the Regional VP of Sales Engineering with Arctic Wolf. Tim has over 25 years of IT experience ranging from IT infrastructure, managed services, data protection, information security, disaster recovery/business continuity, and cyber security. Tim is currently leading a team of sales engineers for Arctic Wolf and is focused on helping clients reduce and ultimately eliminate cyber risk.
Tim DeWaard is the Regional VP of Sales Engineering with Arctic Wolf. Tim has over 25 years of IT experience ranging from IT infrastructure, managed services, data protection, information security, disaster recovery/business continuity, and cyber security. Tim is currently leading a team of sales engineers for Arctic Wolf and is focused on helping clients reduce and ultimately eliminate cyber risk.
Michael Hannan
Michael Hannan Chief Information Security Officer | Lightedge
Michael Hannan leads security, compliance, and cyber risk strategy across the company's national platform of data centers and cloud services. Michael has over 20 years of experience spanning information security, IT risk, compliance, managed services, and technology operations for regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and SaaS. At Lightedge, he has built a security program aligned to NIST, CMMC, and other frameworks focused on helping customers strengthen their security posture and eliminate cyber risk.
Michael Hannan leads security, compliance, and cyber risk strategy across the company's national platform of data centers and cloud services. Michael has over 20 years of experience spanning information security, IT risk, compliance, managed services, and technology operations for regulated industries including healthcare, financial services, and SaaS. At Lightedge, he has built a security program aligned to NIST, CMMC, and other frameworks focused on helping customers strengthen their security posture and eliminate cyber risk.
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