Meet our Speakers

Dan Bailey

 Board of Directors @ ISSA NE

Dan brings 25 years' infosec experience, a Ph.D. in Computer Science, and more than 55 US patents issued. He specializes in application security, especially around authentication and authorization.

This is Not a Place of Honor: Lessons in Risk Communication From the Nuclear Industry

• Communication about risk with non-technical stakeholders including business leadership is difficult.  Information security professionals can learn a lot from other industries. As a case study, we will examine lessons learned from the nuclear industry, communicating about risks to the general public.

Jeff Malavasi

Associate Director of Information Security & Data Compliance @ Scholar Rock | Board of Directors @ ISSA NE

Accomplished security professional with a proven track record of implementing robust security frameworks and driving digital transformation across healthcare, education, nonprofit, and SaaS sectors. Expert in designing and deploying Microsoft-based security architectures, DevSecOps pipelines, and comprehensive IAM/IGA solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining the highest security standards. Passionate about bridging the gap between security and business innovation, I help organizations build resilient security postures that enable growth while protecting critical assets.

Leveraging Machine Learning and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) to Combat Cyber Threats in Clinical Data Operations

• A look at how the digital transformation of clinical trials has created unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in protecting sensitive patient data and maintaining trial integrity
• Examining how artificial intelligence and SOAR technologies are revolutionizing clinical data protection against sophisticated cyber threats, particularly Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks
• Demonstrating how AI-driven security solutions, integrated with SOAR platforms, can detect and respond to threats in real-time while maintaining GxP compliance
• A practical framework for implementing AI-enhanced security measures in clinical data environments, including zero-trust architectures and automated response protocols for protecting electronic data capture systems.
• Gaining actionable insights into building robust cybersecurity frameworks that leverage AI capabilities to protect sensitive clinical data while ensuring regulatory compliance

Jack Butler

 Board of Directors @ ISSA NE

Jack Butler is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Sumo Logic, specializing in logging, SIEM, and application security. He helps organizations modernize security operations, streamline data integration, and strengthen resilience against evolving threats. Jack also serves as an OWASP Boston chapter leader, helping advance security education, promote secure-by-design principles, and drive collaboration within the local community.

Tyler Tomlinson

 Threatlocker

Tyler Tomlinson is a cybersecurity professional with many years of experience delivering technology solutions across   Zero Trust at the Endpointdiverse industries. Holding a degree in Computer and Information Systems Security, he specializes in helping enterprises strengthen their security posture through Zero Trust and least privilege strategies. Tyler focuses on making complex product information clear, relevant, and actionable to address real-world gaps and use cases.