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"A complex system is easy to compromise because the failure of one component leads to unexpected and often insecure behavior of the entire system." says Robert LaMagna-Reiter. Robert explains this as he discusses the importance of simplifying, consolidating, and automating processes at their core. In this session, you will learn value through proper security strategy aligned to zero-trust principles. Robert is a leading, trusted Information Security & Risk Management professional. As CISO for Hudl, Robert leads information security strategies and roadmaps; oversees risk management; strategy; architecture, engineering & operations; regulatory compliance, privacy engineering and IT governance. Robert also serves as Advisory Board President for SOFTwarfare, Zero Trust Initiative Leader for the CyberTheory Institute, and Zero Trust Expert Committee Member for the Cloud Security Alliance.

Maril Vernon is a proven Purple Team Program Manager and pioneer. In this session, Maril draws attention to unifying offensive and defensive strategies to better protect security posture. Maril is an offensive security, cloud, GRC, and risk professional that is adept at assessing risk in both an IT security and business setting. She also specializes in Red Teaming as social Engineer and client-side attack specialist with an emphasis in cloud pivot and escalation. Maril is the Co-Founder and host of the Cyber Queens Podcast and VP of Marketing for Teach Kids that enables technology awareness and education for children.