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Reinhart Hansen, Director of Technology, Office of the CTO, Imperva 

Reinhart is an experienced Information Technology and Cyber Security leader with over 25 years of experience.  His career is founded by a degree in Computer Science from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) where he majored in Data Security and Communications.

Initially developing applications and security middleware for the Financial Services industry his career quickly became focused on helping organisations manage cyber risk by securing their applications, infrastructure and data using a wide variety of vendor technology combined with industry best security practices.   He has a demonstrated history of working in technology advisory, architecture, solution design and pre-sales roles.  

Reinhart is passionate about all aspects of cyber security and has been with Imperva since 2015.  Initially working as a principal SE in the APJ region, he is currently a Director of Technology within Imperva’s CTO Office and reports to Kunal Anand, Imperva’s CTO. 

A seasoned entrepreneur with deep experience in the technology sector, Trent is a seasoned data and security expert, often called upon by the government and enterprise to help advise on how to manage regulated data in complex environments.

Trent founded two technology companies in the U.S. and London with one culminating in an IPO. Today, Trent today is the CEO and Chairman of Cocoon Data and holds two board positions as a Non-Executive Director.

Prior to Cocoon Data, Trent founded and led the IPO of technology cyber security company Covata on the ASX. Prior to this, he ran a successful start-up specializing in telco/mobile marketing in partnership with STW/WPP (premium SMS voting on TV/radio/consumer products) and was Chairman of an Australian ASX listed Bio-tech company.

His foundation years in the technology industry was as a Business Analyst and Solutions Architect at one of the world’s first NASDAQ listed global technology consulting companies – Seranova. With graduate years spent with Bankers Trust and Deutsch Bank in London in global middle office and projects (FX/Euro conversion/Y2K)

Today, Trent and the Cocoon Data team leverage their secure object, patented technology to help keep companies and sovereign data safe, from harm’s way.

Michael is a strategic leader with more than 20 years’ experience in Financial Services and Defence markets. He has demonstrable success in bringing early stage companies to market, utilising skills across Application Development, Product Management, Marketing and Sales. He operates collaboratively to distil technology solutions into customer value propositions, sales strategies and delivery models that are field enabled, integrated and commercially relevant.

John Karabin is the Senior Director of Cybersecurity for NTT Ltd in Australia, and is responsible for Australia’s security strategic direction, capability and go-to-market. He builds trusted partnerships with clients and technologists, bringing a keen focus to customer-centric delivery and operations.

John specialises in risk-based information security, combining a consulting led approach to meet the practical security needs for organisations increasingly dealing with a growing threat landscape and organisational change.

John has more than 25 years’ experience in information and communications technology (ICT), working in various locations around the world. He has dealt with a wide range of organisations, having worked with government and commercial entities across many geographies.

Before joining NTT, John was a Partner at EY leading their government risk and information security practice. Prior to this, he was the APAC Managing Director for Security at Verizon and also ran their Australian Telecommunications business.

John holds a Graduate Diploma in Technology Management from Deakin University and a bachelor’s degree from Curtin University in Communication Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science.

In his spare time, John is a volunteer firefighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service and a board member with Cyrise, Australia’s premier Cybersecurity start-up incubator.

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My career is an example of professional shifts and huge amount of change. It started with the global legal consultancy names like Baker & McKenzie, Chadbourne & Parke. Following the completion of an internship at Deloitte (Zurich, Switzerland), I’ve spent around 8 years in Corporate Law, Tax Structuring and Digital Law across the EU and CEE.

I had my legal/management consulting business as a co-founder, based in Switzerland for three years and completed my Masters’ Degree in International Law and an Advanced Degree in the EU Commercial and Economical Law from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) in 2010.

I brought my multifaceted global experience to the Australian soil in 2017, with an accompanying skillset and understanding of management, marketing and product strategy within the walls of the Melbourne Business School as an Enterprise Management Specialist. At the time I was working on the GTM for the cyber security and renewable energy startups internationally.

Currently I am developing the Regulation Technology business partnerships at Fastlane Solutions (Sydney/Melbourne) as a Business Development Partner, maintaining account management functions and growing major strategic partnership/vendor relationships. I run a think tank/advisory hub called IntFinite which provides business development avenues based on and subject to a Why? question and a robust Purpose of the organisation.

Executive with over 20 years of experience leading IT functions and teams across different global markets, delivering complex digital and business transformation to improve customer service and employee experience. These include large scale technology programs and consolidation of IT Teams across different markets to drive efficiency and standardization of IT operating model and processes. Over the past 4 years, as the General Manager/Deputy CISO, has led the cybersecurity strategy and implementation of a multi-year roadmap across global FMCG organisation operating in 6 countries across Asia Pacific to mitigate the evolving risk against Cyber Threats.

Rebecca Herold, CDPSE, FIP, CISSP, CIPM, CIPP/US, CIPT, CISM, CISA, FLMI, Ponemon Institute Fellow, has over 25 years of IT, info sec, & privacy experience; CEO & Founder (2004) of Rebecca Herold, LLC, aka The Privacy Professor(R); CEO & Founder (2020) of Privacy & Security Brainiacs; and host of the radio/podcast show “Data Security & Privacy with the Privacy Professor“. Founder (2014) & Engineer/Architect, and Owner of all IP for content, specifications and architecture of SIMBUS, LLC and all derivatives thereof.

Rebecca is an entrepreneur, author & was an Adjunct Professor for the Norwich University Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance Program for 9 years where she also created program curriculum. Rebecca led the NIST Smart Grid privacy group for 7 years and is a founding member of the IEEE P1912 Privacy and Security Architecture for Consumer Wireless Devices Working Group (June 2015). Rebecca has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work throughout the course of her career. Rebecca has is currently finishing her 20th published book to date, plus chapters in many books and hundreds of articles. Some of Rebecca’s books include:

Rebecca has a B.S. in Math & Computer Science & an M.A. in Computer Science & Education. Rebecca is a longtime member of ISACA, Infragard, IAPP, ISSA, (ISC)2, IEEE & ACM.

“I do not want you to be impressed by me, I want you to be blessed by me” is Belinda McEachern’s personal motto. And it’s a motto that she’s put to good use both professionally and personally, within all walks of life. Originally from Greenwood SC, Belinda now lives in Blythewood SC (suburb of Columbia) with her husband Danny (of 20 years) and her two children (Aaron – age 16 & Camille –age 12).

Belinda is truly an individual that epitomizes the essence of selfless leadership and the true meaning of a leader. She possesses outstanding leadership traits (e.g., confidence, commitment, communication, and dedication that all persons seek and need in the 21st century). Belinda has had the privilege of holding a variety of leadership roles, both personally and professionally. Moreover, Belinda has had a stellar career in the fields of Education Leadership, Technology, Cyber Security, and Volunteerism.

Currently, Belinda is the Chapter President for one of the “BIT” Blacks In Technology Foundations” newest Chapters: “Blacks In Technology Columbia!” Blacks In Technology Columbia is the official Chapter for the Metro Columbia, SC region of the dynamic, growing, vibrant Blacks In Technology 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. The purpose of this group is to network, learn best industry practices, and to advance Information Technology careers. The goal and mission is to “stomp the divide” between Black Tech workers and to fundamentally influence and effect change on an industry that has historically not sought parity with respect to Black workers. The intent of BIT Columbia is to level the playing field through training, education, networking, and mentorship with the support of allies, partners, sponsors, and most importantly their global members!

Belinda exemplifies public service through her many volunteer endeavors, alongside Blacks In Technology Columbia. Her commitment to public service is manifested in her numerous volunteer and membership efforts. Belinda holds memberships with The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Columbia (SC) Chapter, whose mission is to advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment; SC SkillsUSA Executive Board (currently Vice Chair): serving thousands of high school, college and middle school career and technical students and professional members enrolled in training programs in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.; Grow with Google Business Partner; NIST – NICE (National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education) Apprenticeship Subgroup/ Working Group; Career & Technology Education (CTE) Advisory Council for SC School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties; “BIC”- Blacks in Cybersecurity; SANS Women in Cybersecurity; SC Associationof School Administrators (SCASA); Women of Distinction Toastmasters (Toastmasters International); SC Codes (S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation); mediaspace.global (The independent global social network for professionals in media, marketing, technology and regulation); siberX (Curating a global community of cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts); “AYA” – Ally of the Year Awards 2021 (Judge/ Selection Committie), and Women’s Cyberjutsu; The Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance (Lexington,

SC); Carolina Alliance for Technology Parents in Partnership (CAT PIP), Columbia, SC; and IT-ology (K-12 STEAM), Columbia, SC.

Abhijeth Dugginapeddi is a security practitioner, heads an AppSec team and an Adjunct lecturer at UNSW in Australia. Previously worked with CBA, Adobe Systems, TCS and Sourcenxt. Security Enthusiast in the fields of Penetration Testing, Application/Mobile/Infrastructure Security. Believes in need for more security awareness and free responsible disclosures. Got lucky in finding few vulnerabilities with Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Microsoft, Ebay, Dropbox, etc and one among Top researchers in Synack a bug bounty platform. Got a chance to speak at Defcon, Blackhat, OWASP AppSec USA, c0c0n, Secure-2018 Poland, CISO Summit, etc.