Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office topic—it’s a boardroom priority, and for good reason. With evolving threats and sophisticated attack techniques, businesses today face a landscape brimming with challenges. But, proactive defense strategies and cutting-edge solutions exist to safeguard operations, data, and stakeholders. This pivotal topic takes center stage at the 4th Annual ATC Tech Summit for the always-popular Cyber Showdown Panel.
The Cyber Showdown panel will take place at 10:45 a.m. Thursday as part of this year’s expanded focus on cybersecurity. It kicks off right after eSentire’s Tia Hopkins’ opening keynote titled, “Cyber Resilience: Shifting from Risk to Readiness.”
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What You Need to Know
Set to build off the opening keynote delivered by cybersecurity leader Tia Hopkins, the Cyber Showdown Panel promises actionable insights, expert-driven advice, and engaging discussion. Moderated by ATC’s Alex Cooley, the panel will discuss “Proactive Cyber Defense: The Power of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Network Security.”
Four leaders in cybersecurity—and one real-world practitioner—will take the stage to share their expertise and stories combatting cyber risks.
- Chris Ichelson – Founder & CEO of 360 SOC, Inc. Chris brings a wealth of experience in shaping the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) world and will discuss how this space has evolved—and where it’s headed.
- Brent Feller – Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at eSentire. With experience spanning countless cybersecurity projects, Brent will share best practices to help organizations determine where to start their cybersecurity efforts.
- Mike Meltz – Director of Partner Development at Open Systems. Mike will explore how building a robust network security posture contributes to an effective MDR strategy.
- James Payne – CTO at Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service. James offers a unique perspective as an MDR end-user, sharing Roto-Rooter’s Managed Detection and Response journey, lessons learned, and what’s next for MDR.
Why it Matters
Cybersecurity breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million per incident, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022… and that was 2022! For organizations of any industry or size, ignoring evolving cybersecurity measures is no longer an option. Managed detection, decentralized defense, and proactive strategies are becoming staples of resilient, future-proof enterprises.
This event isn’t just about identifying threats—it’s about equipping yourself with tools you can use immediately to strengthen your defenses and protect your stakeholders
What to Expect
- Proactive Cyber Defense Strategies: Learn why adopting an MDR approach is more effective than relying solely on reactive measures.
- SOC-as-a-Service Best Practices: Understand key insights into using SOC solutions to create a centralized, responsive hub for managing security events.
- Real-World Implementation Advice: Hear directly from James Payne as he shares how Roto-Rooter leveraged MDR to build a robust security architecture and safeguard critical operations.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure your organization is compliant with industry regulations while addressing today’s biggest cyber risks.
