RVAsec 15: Full Schedule

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10:30am EDT

Breaking Your Silence: How to Build Influence Without Becoming a "Suit"

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

In security, we’re taught to let our work speak for itself. But in the real world, "silent" expertise usually gets ignored, underfunded, or misunderstood. Whether it’s imposter syndrome whispering that your latest exploit wasn't "elite" enough or the hesitation to share a tool you built, these internal blockers limit your impact. This session is about moving past the "quiet professional" trap and building a reputation that matches your technical depth without losing your soul to corporate

Speakers

Heather Antoinetti

Founder and CEO, Ah-Ha Marketing

Heather Antoinetti is the CEO and founder of Ah-Ha Marketing, a boutique agency specializing in helping technical experts and thought leaders in the cybersecurity and technology sectors amplify their voices and establish authority. With nearly two decades of global marketing experience... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

Business

11:30am EDT

Alert Fatigue Is a Misdiagnosis

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm EDT

Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

"Alert fatigue" is a misdiagnosis of a deeper problem: the cognitive decay of the human defender. This talk brings the receipts on how a high-consumption information diet hijacks the prefrontal cortex — and why the answer isn't more automation, but rebuilding the creative muscle that makes humans worth keeping in the loop.

Speakers

Kim Mahan

Founding Apprentice, MAXX Potential

Kim Mahan is the Founding Apprentice at MAXX Potential, a technology consulting firm whose "earn-while-you-learn" model has produced hundreds of engineers‚ including cybersecurity professionals now at Capital One, AWS, Google and beyond. A CISSP and Six Sigma Black Belt with 20... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm EDT
Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

Business

1:00pm EDT

Everything Everywhere All At Once: Untangling Security & Privacy Risks Across Today’s AI Tools

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

AI adoption is exploding—but the security promises behind these tools often don’t match the fine print buried in their terms, models, or data flows. This talk cuts through the hype with a no‑B.S. look at the real privacy and security risks across today’s major AI platforms, and gives business leaders and security professionals a clear roadmap for deciding what’s safe, what’s risky, and what’s simply not ready for prime time.

Speakers

Jon Waldman

President, SBS CyberSecurity

Jon Waldman is the Co-Founder and President of SBS CyberSecurity, where he oversees the SBS service teams and the SBS Institute. For more than 20 years, Jon has helped hundreds of organizations identify and understand cybersecurity risks to allow them to make better and more informed... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

Business

2:00pm EDT

Swatting Flies With Sledgehammers: Broken TPRM Programs and How To Fix Them

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT

Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

Third-party and supply chain risk is more important now than ever—but TPRM is also more broken and ineffective than ever. This session will review today’s common approaches to TPRM, how we got here, and how we can achieve better outcomes and reasonable assurance with less work. We’ll also explore what that shift could mean for our security programs—and for the industry as a whole. We need a hard reboot, and it has to start with each of us.

Speakers

Brian Markham

CISO, EAB Global, Inc.

Brian Markham is an executive, advisor, hacker, and mentor with over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity. Brian currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for EAB Global, a leading provider of software, marketing, and research services to institutions of... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E

Business

3:10pm EDT

Use It Monday: A 5-Step Method for Turning Security Findings Into Stories Executives Act On

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E/F/G

Security teams produce thorough, accurate reports that executives nod at and never act on. This talk teaches a practical 5-step method for translating findings into narratives that produce decisions — one you'll practice live and use Monday morning.

Speakers

Victoria Mosby

Founder, Basilisk Security Advisory

Victoria Mosby is a cybersecurity strategist, advisor, and storyteller with 16 years of experience spanning federal consulting, governance and risk, and cybersecurity SaaS. She is the founder of Basilisk Security Consulting, a boutique advisory practice focused on security communication... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Upstairs, Grand Ballroom D/E/F/G

Business

RVAsec 15

10:30am EDT

Heather Antoinetti

11:30am EDT

Kim Mahan

1:00pm EDT

Jon Waldman

2:00pm EDT

Brian Markham

3:10pm EDT

Victoria Mosby

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