Andrew Breen is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with a strong background spanning both government and private industry. Andrew served in several cyber roles, including senior engineer, where he played a pivotal role in advancing critical national infrastructure security initiatives. He was also responsible for all aspects of information security including: the design and implementation of security solutions, conducting security assessments, security awareness, data protection, internal investigations, compliance with regulatory requirements as well as aligning operational procedures with information security best practices. In the private sector, Andrew has provided strategic guidance to several private companies on managing cyber threats and reducing risk. He is currently focused on cybersecurity efforts in the public and private sectors.

Charles is a Principal Security Engineer and Technical Architect with over a decade of experience designing and securing complex hybrid infrastructures across OEMs, tech firms, and financial institutions. His core expertise includes network and OS hardening, cloud/hybrid architecture, and web application security.
He specializes in detection engineering, incident response, threat intelligence, malware analysis, and vulnerability management – delivering advanced threat detection and product security capabilities at global organizations such as Access Bank, Kaspersky Lab, Huawei, and IBM, where he currently leads security development and architecture. Charles is also a dedicated mentor and cybersecurity educator, contributing to certification design and technical training programs. He holds an MBA, a BSc and M.Eng in Engineering, and multiple industry credentials including CCIE, CEH Practical, CHFI, CISSP, CISM, SABSA, AWS, and MCSE.

With a diverse background in artificial intelligence, mathematics, computer science, biomedical engineering, cybersecurity, finance, and entrepreneurship, Eddie brings indispensable technical insight, drawing upon expertise honed through many years of experience in information security, data privacy, and ethical hacking within the insurance, healthcare, tertiary education, telecommunication, and e-commerce spaces. He is currently the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer for a Canadian-based mutual and is passionate about advancing cybersecurity through dismantling barriers and fostering innovative solutions to protect critical systems and data.

With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Fabiano’s journey began early, when he received his first computer at around eight years old, which sparked a lifelong interest in technology. He has built a solid cybersecurity career working on high-impact projects, supporting organizations in critical sectors such as oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, financial institutions, hydroelectric infrastructure, and several other enterprise environments. His expertise includes supporting government companies, managing critical infrastructure, and contributing to cyber investigations and deployments. He has also played a key technical role in one of the largest SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) projects in Latin America, further solidifying his experience in enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions.
Throughout his career, he has earned over 20 professional certifications, including advanced offensive security credentials such as WAHS, CEH Master, CPENT, and LPT Master. This reflects a strong commitment to technical excellence and continuous learning. He currently serves as a senior penetration tester for a cybersecurity organization, where he actively identifies complex vulnerabilities and helps strengthen enterprise security postures.
In recognition of his voluntary contributions to the cybersecurity community, Fabiano was named to the EC-Council Item Writers Honor Board. Additionally, he was featured in one of the organization’s quarterly rankings of top-10-performing Ethical Hackers worldwide, based on his high technical performance and achievements, a testament to his skill and dedication.
Beyond operational work, he has been actively involved in research and development efforts, creating proprietary tools aimed at enhancing the investigation of risks and threats in corporate environments, improving both detection capabilities and response efficiency.
His expertise and international experience across different regions provides him with a broader perspective when dealing with cybersecurity challenges.

Jonathan Daniel Humbert is a cybersecurity professional with over two decades of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, risk mitigation, and enterprise security operations. As Director of IT & Cybersecurity at Greeneville Oil & Petroleum, Inc., he leads all cybersecurity initiatives—overseeing incident response, threat detection, and strategic risk assessments across complex enterprise systems.
He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Master and CompTIA Security+, and is currently pursuing the CISSP. In August 2023, he ranked 2nd globally in the CEH (Practical) exam for both score and completion time—a reflection of his technical depth and precision under pressure. Daniel has led vulnerability management programs, designed and executed disaster recovery plans, and guided teams through the implementation of secure operational practices. His ability to translate evolving cybersecurity threats into actionable strategies has earned him trust at both executive and technical levels.
He was recently selected to join the CEH (Practical) Scheme Committee, contributing to the evolution of ethical hacking certification standards. Daniel is especially committed to supporting nontraditional pathways into cybersecurity, advocating for accessibility, applied learning, and community-driven growth within the field.

An IT veteran with over 35 years of experience, she is the founder and CEO of Accend Networks—a full-service solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, network design and support, electrical, and low-voltage services.
She holds several industry certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker Master, CCIE in Security and Routing & Switching, PCNSE, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. She is also a licensed C-10 Electrical and C-7 Low Voltage contractor.
Her career began as an intern at NCR Corporation, where she was hired full-time after her internship. She later joined a startup and helped build a data center that supported the company’s growth from 200 to 600 employees. She went on to work at Cisco Systems for eight years across Security TAC, IOS Architecture, Advanced Services, and the IT department. Her experience also includes roles at Salesforce, Expedia, and other Fortune 500 companies. Today, her clients include mid-size businesses, SLED agencies, K-12 institutions, and small enterprises.
Born left-handed, she built her first computer at age 12, was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” and “Fastest Typist” in junior high, and was the first among seven siblings to graduate from college.
Her hobbies include running, tennis, biking, cooking, and exploring new places.

Ty Lofstrom, a US Naval Reserve Cryptologic Warfare Officer at Fort Meade and a PhD candidate, he serves as a senior system security engineer researcher at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, where his dissertation research leverages system dynamics modeling to analyze threat propagation in cyber-physical systems.
This innovative approach bridges mechanical engineering and cybersecurity, enabling predictive modeling of vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like hypersonic weapons and naval platforms. As a Senior Professional Staff Engineer at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Ty serves as a Cybersecurity SME for strategic deterrence systems, contributing to resilient systems portfolios for various weapons programs. His expertise in system dynamics also informs cyber resilience strategies.
He is certified as a CEH Master and CNDA Network Defense Architect. An active member of the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA), System Dynamics Society, and IEEE member, he actively contributes to the cybersecurity industry.