Speakers
Sandro Waelchli, CISO, Bank Avera
Sandro Waelchli took up the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Bank Avera in December 2023. Prior to this he held positions as ICT Security Manager & Architect and Service Manager with international postings in South Korea and China. With a background in IT and network engineering, Sandro previously worked at Sensirion and Glarner Kantonalbank. He is... also a member of the Cyber Security Task Force of the VSRB and a member of the training and exercise chapter of the Swiss FS-CSC.more
Hélène Mourgue d’Algue, Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Information Systems & Digital Technology, City of Bienne
Hélène Mourgue d’Algue is a seasoned professional in the field of digital technology and information systems, boasting over 20 years of experience. She specializes in organization, methodology, and digital project management. Much of her career has been dedicated to working within Swiss public administrations, where her expertise has proven invaluable in enhancing... the efficiency and accessibility of public services.
Currently, Hélène holds the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Information Systems and Digital Technology for Bienne, the tenth-largest city in Switzerland, located in the canton of Bern. In this role, she plays a crucial part in the modernization, accessibility, and compliance of municipal services. Over the past three years, her focus has been on key areas such as information security with ISMS ISO 27001, personal data protection and data management Her vision, along with her team, is to make the City of Bienne a model of excellence in digital technology, security, and data management, serving both its administration and its community.more
Richard Kearney, CISO, Octapharma
Richard is a cybersecurity veteran with a wealth of experience securing various different types of manufacturing environments. A leader in safeguarding OT operations, he excels in risk management approaches to production systems. Known for his innovative methods, Richard’s expertise ensures cyber-resilience in ever-connect factories.
Guillaume de Benoit, Head of Information Security Operations, Caisse des Médecins
Guillaume started working 20 years ago as a developer. He then moved to an infrastructure role and made the move to security 10 years ago. His diverse background allows him to work closely with engineering teams to build global strategy that fit better to business. His priority is always to protect the production data and infrastructure while being prepared for new... challenges. This translate into a constant evolution of policies and constant support for change management. Implementation of Sec bricks in DevOps, Creating information Security Board in order to discuss global risks are part of his journey. Outside of work, Guillaume has spent 15 years as a firefighter volunteer and also works as an intervention leader.more
Philipp Grabher, CISO, Canton Zurich
Philipp Grabher is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Canton Zurich and is responsible for its cyber security strategy. Further tasks include ensuring an adequate cyber security resilience in the cantonal administration, planning and carrying out security assessments and audits, raising awareness and developing the necessary... security policies. He holds a PhD in information security from Bristol University, UK. more
Klaus Haller, Senior IT Security Architect, AXA
Klaus is a seasoned Senior IT Security Architect with extensive experience in the Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Proven expertise in business analysis, managing integration projects, test management, data loss prevention, risk and compliance, and IT organizational consulting and service design. Conference enthusiast. Author of the book Managing AI in an Enterprise
Juan Carlos Lopez Ruggiero, CISO, Enotrac
Juan Carlos is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 20 years of extensive experience in information security management for critical infrastructures, cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. He has a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive information security strategies, identifying... potential risks, and presenting actionable plans to senior leadership.
Juan Carlos is expert at driving strategic security initiatives and overseeing the evaluation, implementation, and management of advanced security technologies in critical infrastructure environments, With a robust international and multicultural background, Juan Carlos has lived and worked in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This global experience equips him with a deep understanding of diverse regulatory frameworks and cultural contexts, enhancing his ability to implement security measures worldwide.
In 2023, Juan Carlos was honoured as a finalist for the prestigious "SWISS CISO of the YEAR" award. This accolade underscores his leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence in cybersecurity.more
Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker, The Global Fund
Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming... at the Bank of England. He is contracted to Global Fund. more
Christophe Monigadon, CISO, Visana Services AG
Christophe Monigadon is CISO at Visana Services AG. With his extensive experience and expertise, Christophe firmly believes that humans are not the weakest link in cybersecurity. He recognizes the importance of implementing robust security measures, raising awareness, and providing comprehensive training to turn individuals into resilient defenders against cyber threats.
Throughout... his career, Christophe has held pivotal roles within esteemed organizations such as the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, the Berner Kantonalbank AG, and the NCSC-CH (National Cyber Security Centre). At these institutions, he demonstrated his adeptness in navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity, contributing significantly to regulatory compliance, data protection, and threat mitigation efforts.
Christophe’s multifaceted background in Information Technology and Information Security grants him a distinctive viewpoint in tackling the ever-evolving challenges posed by cyber threats. He remains steadfast in his commitment to fostering a culture of cybersecurity resilience and enabling individuals and organizations to proactively thwart cyberattacks.
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Dr Michel Verde, Attorney at Law, Lustenberger + Partners
Michel Verde has been practicing as lawyer for almost 10 years and is specialised in employment and labour law and in criminal law. He also has many years of experience in data protection law, including data breach related criminal proceedings. One of his core competences is advising and defending managers and executives with regard to liability risks and criminal... prosecutions. Michel Verde publishes regularly in his areas of expertise and speaks at conferences and seminars. He is also lecturer at the University of Lucerne.
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Alga Condoleo, Attorney, Condoleo Law
Alga Condoleo is a legal expert with an extensive academic and professional background. She obtained her Law Degree from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome in 2004 and further enhanced her expertise with a Master’s degree in Criminology and Forensic Sciences from the University La Sapienza in Rome in 2007.
Alga has been a respected member of the Paola... Bar Alliance since September 2006. As the founder and leading counsel of a prominent law firm in Rome, she specializes in criminal law, with a particular focus on E-Crimes, corporate law, civil law, and family law. Her expertise ensures that organizations meet rigorous standards, providing critical guidance for legal and strategic compliance.more
Dominic Haussmann, Specialist Solutions Engineer - Zero Trust, Cloudflare
Dominic Haussmann is an experienced IT security expert with over 15 years of experience in IT security. His expertise spans various areas, particularly in IT security and network security. Before joining Cloudflare, he gained valuable experience at renowned companies such as CrowdStrike and Fortinet. At Cloudflare, his focus is on advising customers on Zero Trust,... a modern security strategy based on strict access controls. He has a deep understanding of the current threat landscape and is committed to helping organizations strengthen their security infrastructure and effectively defend against cyberattacks.more
Frank Barthel, Manager Solutions Engineering DACH, Netskope
As Manager Solutions Engineering, Frank Barthel is responsible for all presales activities within the DACH region. His team currently comprises eight experienced solution engineers who take care of projects for customers and channel partners.
With more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, he has now been at home in IT security for 20 years. He has worked... with enterprise customers at three large system integrators (T-Systems, Computacenter and Cancom) as well as gaining broad experience in holistic IT security projects through his work as a consultant at McAfee.
Between 2014 and 2023, he was part of the rapidly growing Fortinet team, where he built up and was responsible for presales activities for key accounts in Germany.
Since 2023, he has been technologically at home in the SSE/SASE & Zero Trust area.more
Alfonso Hermosillo, Senior Solutions Engineer, SpyCloud
Bringing over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Alfonso has held multiple roles across different Technology Vendors, focusing on data networking, critical infrastructure, telecom, and cybersecurity. Customer success has always been a passion, holding roles across Presales, Sales, Business Development and Program Management, earning different industry... certifications and expertise across a multi range of technologies, and building trust on every interaction. Alfonso has worked across the globe and currently holds the role of Sales Engineer for EMEA at SpyCloud.more
Dr. Shahriar Daneshjoo, VP Sales - EMEA Central, Silverfort
Dr. Shahriar Daneshjoo joined Silverfort in February 2024 as the VP Sales - EMEA Central. In this role, he is responsible for sales and go-to-market strategy in the DACH region, as well as in France and Italy. He brings over 25 years of experience in IT sales and sales leadership. Before joining Silverfort, he held various leadership positions at CrowdStrike, F5 Networks,... Hitachi, StorageTek, and Dell Computers. He is also a certified IT security auditor (TÜV).more
Joël Giger, Intelligence Consultant, Recorded Future
Joël Giger is an Intelligence Consultant at Recorded Future with over 10 years of experience in security and crime prevention. His journey in the field of Intelligence began during his studies in Psychology and Informatics in Switzerland. Among other roles, he has worked for several years in fraud prevention and in security vetting for the Swiss Army. Prior to joining... Recorded Future, he spent several years in the field of open source intelligence in London, catering to clients from the financial sector. more
Gary Adams, Solutions Consulting Manager, Rubrik
Gary joined Rubrik in February this year to help support growth in the Alpine region. With over 20 years of experience in technology, spanning networking, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, he has dedicated his career to optimizing infrastructure and safeguarding digital landscapes. After leading an enterprise through a major cyber attack, Gary became a passionate... advocate for cybersecurity and cyber resiliency. His mission is to help organizations not just defend against threats but also recover quickly and effectively, ensuring business continuity in an increasingly volatile digital world.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyjadams/more
Dieter Reuter, Solutions Engineer - NeuVector, SUSE
Dieter is an experienced container security specialist working as a Solutions Architect at SUSE NeuVector. He has 30+ years IT experience and begun using containers back in 2014 when containers started to get popular with the Docker project. With further adoption of containers in Kubernetes, Rancher and OpenShift environments he was constantly working with all security... related aspects for using containers in datacenters. more
Tom Kretzschmar, Sales Engineer, Proofpoint
Tom Kretzschmar is PreSales Engineer at Proofpoint where he supports enterprise companies in Switzerland in the implementation of an human-centric security strategy, taking into account holistic approaches to IT security. Before Proofpoint, he worked for VMware as a Networking & Security Specialist and for other companies like Infinigate, Networkers AG and was... a CISO at a stock listed German real estate company. Tom Kretschmar has more than 20 years of experience in IT-Security.more
Stephan Habegger, Enterprise Sales Executive, Akamai
Stephan is an experienced sales professional with a track record of +15 years in the network and security industry. He has got strong sales professional skills in Cybersecurity, WAN Optimization, Application & Network Performance Management, Enterprise Software, Partner Management, and Customer Acquisition. In his role as Enterprise Sales Executive, Stephan is... responsible for selling the Zero Trust product portfolio of Akamai to the Swiss and Austrian market. Stephan has a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of Bern and enjoys life in Zurich with his wife and two kids.
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Jan Camenisch, CTO, DFINITY Foundation
Jan is a leading scientist and has published over 150 widely cited papers in the areas of privacy and cryptography. Previously, he spent 19 years as Principal Research Staff Member at IBM, where he co-invented Identity Mixer, a unique cryptographic protocol for authentication. He is a Fellow of IEEE, ACM, and IACR and has received many awards for his work.
Ali Marwani, Senior Solutions Engineer, SOCRadar
With over 15 years in the IT industry, I am currently a Senior Solutions Engineer at SOCRadar, specializing in cyber threat intelligence, attack surface management, and digital risk protection. Previously, I also focused on web application security, Linux security, digital transformation, digital asset management, and integration.
Philipp Wachinger, Sales Engineer, CrowdStrike
Philipp Wachinger has been working since 2022 for CrowdStrike as a Sales Engineer. With over 10 years of experience in IT-Security he supports customers in finding the right security solution.
Through his previous role in consulting and business development, he offers valuable industry insights. Before he started at CrowdStrike he worked for the IT distributor... Infinigate Germany.more
Matt Baird, Lead Solutions Architect, CyberProof, a UST company.
Matt has over 30 years’ experience in IT working as a Network, Infrastructure, Solutions and SOC Architect in the Defence and Commercial sectors. Enjoy working with clients to realise their security requirements, with the ability to demystify complex solutions to non-technical audience. Worked with many enterprise clients to shape their operating models to ensure... best defence against emerging threats.more