Presentation title: “The Industrialization of Cyber Crime and What it Means for You”

Abstract: In a world of endless Cyber Crime how can a security team actually defend against “Big Cyber Crime Business?"

About the speaker: Rick McElroy, CEO and Founder of NeXasure | Hacker | Speaker | Marine 🇺🇸 | CISSP | CSIM | CRISC | CCSK

Rick McElroy brings 25 years of dedicated experience in cyber security, he is passionate about helping organizations fortify their defenses and overcome complex security challenges.

His journey in the world of security has taken him from battling and helping secure the U.S. Department of Defense to diverse industries, including retail, insurance, entertainment, cloud computing, and higher education. From performing rigorous penetration testing to architecting and leading robust security programs, my mission is to make the digital world safer. His most recent role was as the Chief Security Strategist for VMware Carbon Black.

In his current role, he is privileged to traverse the globe, collaborating with organizations to enhance their security strategies. Whether speaking on security and privacy or guiding businesses towards robust cyber defenses, he is truly committed to making the digital world a safer place. His contributions to cyber security have been recognized both inside the cyber community as well as in society more broadly. You can often catch him on the BBC, CNN, Fox or in cyber media speaking on behalf of the cyber security community.

In his free time, he enjoys the thrill of poker, the art of stand-up comedy, and laughing with his family. Balancing the seriousness of cybersecurity with laughter and joy keeps him grounded and refreshed.