Chandler Bassett serves as Vice President of Solutions & Strategy at Aqueduct Technologies, where he's responsible for technology vision, strategy, and go-to-market initiatives. Throughout Chandler's many years working with and manipulating technology, there have been quite a few variables but one shining constant: success. His ability to interpret requirements from a simple conversation speaks to his understanding and familiarity with the challenges facing business today.

is the Associate Director of Cybersecurity at Servier Pharmaceuticals and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. With extensive experience in governance, risk management, compliance, and secure system design, he is recognized for building resilient cybersecurity programs that balance risk reduction with business innovation.

Jason holds CASP+ and Security+ certifications and has contributed to cybersecurity initiatives across the Department of Defense, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and the private sector.

Justin Cuyler is a seasoned security leader and vCISO at Wynridge Consulting, specializing in third-party risk, trust strategy, and security program development. With deep expertise in SOC 2 and HITRUST frameworks, he has successfully guided SaaS and healthcare organizations through complex audits while enabling business growth.

A CISSP-certified strategist, Justin is known for building scalable security programs, improving deal velocity by aligning security with business priorities, and fostering strong partnerships with engineering teams. His experience spans public sector, fintech, health IT, and emerging technology, where he consistently balances security resilience with pragmatic, growth-focused leadership.

Todd Ellison is the Director of Solutions Architecture for Nile, a groundbreaking networking manufacturer redefining connectivity with a fully vertically integrated, secure-by-default, and as-a-service model.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Todd is a recognized thought leader and advocate for disruptive technologies that solve real-world challenges.

An accomplished speaker and writer, Todd has published articles in leading industry outlets like *Network Computing* and presented at numerous conferences. His ability to distill complex concepts into practical solutions makes him a sought-after voice on transformative networking strategies.

Passionate about innovation and discovery, Todd excels at introducing audiences to bold ideas and new perspectives, both in technology and beyond. His mission is to inspire organizations to embrace forward-thinking approaches, unlocking their potential in a connected world.

Andy Ellis is a Legendary CISO with deep expertise in security, leadership, products and messaging. He is the author of 1% Leadership, Co-Host of the CISO Series podcast, Editor of How to CISO, and Principal at Duha. He was the first CSO at Akamai, where he led cybersecurity for over 20 years.

Andy has received a wide variety of accolades, including the CSO Compass Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Spirit of Disneyland Award, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and was the winner of the Sherman Oaks Galleria Spelling Bee. He was inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame in 2021. He holds multiple patents in web and computer security.

Rob Henley is the co-founder and CEO of Ally Security, a platform that enables facilitators and security leaders to master incident response through modern tabletop exercises. He also writes practical guidance on tabletop design and resilience for Ally’s Lore & Order blog.

Before Ally, Rob spent seven years at KnowBe4 leading the corporate development and technology alliances through the company's IPO and eventual take-private. He's a cat person, partial to a cold drink with a nice view, and lives with his family in New Hampshire.

Tom Kane is the Chief Information Security Officer at Boston Mutual, with over 30 years of experience leading IT operations, cloud migrations, and business continuity initiatives. A seasoned technology executive, he is passionate about designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business growth. Tom is recognized for driving innovation while ensuring resilient, future-ready IT environments.

Dhwani Khatter is a Channel Systems Engineer for Palo Alto Networks exclusively supporting partners in the Northeast. She has been with the company for 5 years and previously worked as a Systems Engineer for Commercial accounts in New York and New Jersey where she currently resides.

Brian Landry is the Chief Information Security Officer at Cambridge Savings Bank, where he leads enterprise-wide security and IT risk management programs.

With expertise spanning SSDLC, AI security, and regulatory frameworks like NIST CSF and FFIEC, he is recognized for building resilient, business-aligned security strategies.

Brian is an active mentor and industry voice, contributing to leadership networks and speaking at events such as VMWorld and Carbon Black Connect.

Michael joined Island in October 2024 as Field CTO, bringing over 30 years of data networking, operations, and cybersecurity domain expertise. He formerly served as Head of Technical Marketing and Chief Cybersecurity Evangelist at SentinelOne where he was responsible for messaging and strategic development of their XDR product roadmap as well as the identity security portfolio.

Prior to SentinelOne he held the title of Chief Technical Strategist for McAfee. Michael was the co-founder and CTO of NitroSecurity – later acquired by McAfee - where he was responsible for developing and implementing their overall SIEM technology vision and roadmap and has held senior technical management positions at Cabletron and Avaya.

Michael studied Computer and Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and received an honorary MBA from Bentley University where he helped create the Information Age MBA curriculum. He is also an adjunct professor teaching cybersecurity courses at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York and Norwich University in Vermont. 

Lawrence Mackin is a veteran cybersecurity analyst at Aqueduct Technologies, bringing more than a decade of experience across diverse industries. Before joining Aqueduct, he honed his skills working in finance and healthcare environments, with a particular focus on incident response in healthcare. 

At Aqueduct, Lawrence helps customers strengthen their security posture by analyzing network activity and configurations to identify risks, recommending improvements, and guiding remediation efforts.

Mary Laura is a cybersecurity risk professional and Sales Engineer at Arctic Wolf. Her background is in cyber risk assessments and cyber risk quantification. At Arctic Wolf she works with small and commercial sized organizations to understand their current security posture and identify potential solutions to increase their resiliency.

Prior to moving into his most recent role, Jay was the Practice Director of Network, Security and Data Center, where he was responsible for over-seeing professional services engagements.

With over twenty years of experience between the enterprise and solution provider industry, Jay has worked closely with customers on developing solutions from start to finish with expertise in implementation.

Jay holds two Cisco CCIE certifications (Data Center and Security) and an undergraduate and graduate degree from Northeastern University. Outside of work, Jay lives an active lifestyle, spending time with his family and continually learning new technologies.

Cam Shilling founded and chairs the Cybersecurity and Privacy Group at McLane Middleton. The group of six professionals have developed a breadth and depth of expertise superior to many firms with a national presence. Over 20 plus years, Cam and his colleagues have provided cyber, privacy and AI risk management advice and incident response services to businesses, professional services firms, auto dealerships, health care providers, financial institutions, schools, non-profits, and many other organizations throughout New England, along the East Coast, nationally, and internationally.

Cam is routinely featured as an expert in cyber, privacy, and AI in regional and national media. In recognition of his leadership in this field, he has received the Business in Excellence Award from the N.H. Business Review, the Go To Cyber Lawyer Award from Mass Lawyers Weekly, and the Northeast Trailblazer Award from the American Lawyer Association. Cam also serves on the Policy Advisory Board of the International Associate of Privacy Professionals.

With more than 25 years of experience in information technology and the last decade dedicated to cybersecurity, Pawel Wilczynski brings a unique perspective that bridges business operations, risk management, and technical security. He currently serves as Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Aqueduct Technologies, where he leads advisory programs covering NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 readiness, HIPAA, CMMC, and Zero Trust maturity.

Pawel has helped organizations across industries strengthen resilience, integrate cybersecurity into business strategy, and prepare for complex compliance requirements. He has also guided internal and client organizations through SOC 2 examinations, risk assessments, and enterprise security transformations.

A frequent speaker and published thought leader, Pawel is passionate about advancing cybersecurity maturity and mentoring future security leaders. He holds credentials including CISM, CISA, CCSK, and ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer.