Cybersecurity Topics Covered at GPSEC
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- Insider Threat
- Zero Trust
- Agentic AI
- AI Governance
- Identity & Access Management
- Endpoint and Network Security
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Executive & Brand Protection
- Quantum Readiness
- and MUCH MORE!
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Why Security Leaders Attend GPSEC
The GPSEC conference is a great opportunity for security leaders, engineers and security partners to connect together in a relaxed setting and discuss common challenges and threats while learning about products and services offered by those partners to address those challenges. The CISO panel discussion provided an insight into the approach in which various organization are addressing common real-world problems regardless of the industry they operate in. Keynote speaker, Ron Gula’s speech was exceptionally beneficial and provided a view into untapped areas of security.
Matthew SpencerDirector of CybersecurityNational Rural Utilities
GuidePoint’s GPSEC Security Forum was a great venue to reconnect with peers in the industry after the pause caused by the pandemic. The CISO panel discussion hosted by Gary Brickhouse and the breakout sessions were excellent, providing key insights into current challenges and trends and you couldn’t beat the impromptu conversations with friends, colleagues and vendors. The event was all around top notch.
Daniel GottoviVice President Information Security and ComplianceCorcentric
The security conference hosted by GuidePoint was a wonderful opportunity to learn about security and threat trends in our industry, to meet security and vendor peers and to learn about new products that are emerging on the landscape. In addition, the lineup of speakers was well thought out and provided a perfect balance of learning more about current threats and security trends and discussing new threats on the horizon that we need to know about so we can start preparing. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent at the conference and felt that I came out the other side better able to protect my organization and my colleagues and a better security practitioner.
Joe HollidayManager of IT SecurityBRP
Featured Keynote Presenters
Joseph Menn
The Washington Post
Joseph Menn
The Washington Post
Joseph Menn has been a professional journalist for three decades, specializing in technology stories since 1999. My most recent book, Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World, was published in June 2019 and named one of the best 10 nonfiction works of the year by Hudson Booksellers. Inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame, the Wall Street Journal named it one of the all-time “Five Cybersecurity Books That Everyone Should—and Can—Read.” The New York Times Book Review said: “The tale of this small but influential group is a hugely important piece of the puzzle for anyone who wants to understand the forces shaping the internet age.”
Barrett Lyon
Netography
Barrett Lyon
Co-Founder at Netography
Barrett Lyon is the co-founder and Chief Architect of Netography. He is the former founder and CTO of Defense.Net, a cloud-based DDoS mitigation network that was acquired by F5 Networks. Prior to Defense.Net, Lyon was Co-founder and CTO of BitGravity, a content delivery network (CDN) that was acquired by Tata Communications. Early in his career, Lyon was the founder and CTO of Prolexic Technologies where he created the first successfully managed service to defend enterprises from DDoS attacks, a company later acquired by Akamai. He most recently served as Head of Research and Development with Neustar Security Solutions.
Chris Krebs
Industry Expert
Chris Krebs
Industry Expert
Chris Krebs is a CBS News Contributor, as well as the founding partner of Krebs Stamos Group and previously served as the first director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As Director, Krebs oversaw CISA’s efforts to manage risk to the nation’s businesses and government agencies, bringing together partners to collectively defend against cyber and physical threats. At CISA, Krebs also pioneered the Rumor Control program, which was designed to counter disinformation campaigns.
Ron Gula
Gula Tech Adventures
Ron Gula
Gula Tech Adventures
Ron Gula is President and co-founder of Gula Tech Adventures. Since 2017, GTA has invested in dozens of cyber start-ups and funds and supported multiple cyber nonprofits and projects. Ron has served on the Board of Directors for a number of GTA’s portfolio companies and has been a steadfast mentor and advisor to many founders. Ron has also supported a variety of cyber nonprofits and think tanks, with both his substantive expertise and through philanthropic funding.
Featured GuidePoint Security Speakers
Gary Brickhouse
CISO
Gary Brickhouse
CISO
Gary Brickhouse is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GuidePoint Security, where he leads the company’s information security strategy, risk management and cybersecurity initiatives. His expertise spans compliance, data privacy and securing technologies, honed through previous roles at The Walt Disney Company and Publix Super Markets. A frequent industry speaker and host of “The Brick House” webinar, Gary maintains the CISSP certification and holds a Bachelor of Science from Florida Southern College.
Bryan Orme
Principal and Partner
Bryan Orme
Principal and Partner
Bryan Orme is Principal and Partner at GuidePoint Security, where he leads the information assurance consulting organization—including application and cloud security, GRC services, threat simulation and incident response—along with the internal IT and security teams. Prior to GuidePoint, Bryan was Director of Information Security at Capital One, where he built and led application security, third-party management and PCI DSS programs. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of deepwatch, is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and holds a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University, an MBA from the University of Maryland and QSA, CISSP and CISM certifications.
Mark Lance
SVP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence
Mark Lance
SVP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence
Mark Lance is Senior Vice President of DFIR & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, where he leads the company’s Digital Forensics, Incident Response and Advisory Services. This also includes relationships with Cyber Insurance Carriers, External Legal Counsel and Professional Services Strategy. Since beginning his career in 2001, he has delivered security and consulting services to clients across multiple verticals and organizations of all sizes—including Fortune 100 companies—addressing threats from ransomware to nation-state actors. Mark has built and manages teams of specialized practitioners in network analysis, forensics, malware analysis and policy review, balancing immediate incident response with long-term client strategy. He began his career as a 24×7 SOC analyst and continues hands-on work to maintain technical expertise.
Tony Cook
Vice President, Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence
Tony Cook
Vice President, Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence
Tony Cook is Vice President of Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, where he shapes service strategy around emerging threats and customer risk priorities. He brings deep expertise in threat intelligence and digital forensics and incident response, with prior roles leading the Defense Health Agency SOC, directing malware analysis and forensics for the Naval Cyber Defense Operations Command and building threat intelligence teams at The Crypsis Group. Tony is also active in the local security community, where he volunteers his time teaching at area colleges.
Victor Wieczorek
Senior Vice President, Offensive Security
Victor Wieczorek
Senior Vice President, Offensive Security
Victor Wieczorek drives offensive security innovation at GuidePoint Security, leading three practices (Application Security, Threat & Attack Simulation and Operational Technology) and the operational teams supporting delivery. His portfolio spans secure code review through red team operations to OT assessments for critical infrastructure. His teams prioritize client self-sufficiency: real commands, no black boxes. Previously at MITRE and Protiviti, he holds OSCE and OSCP with depth in governance (retired CISSP, CISA, PCI QSA). Named to CRN’s 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list, he speaks on offensive security and human-centered AI governance.
Jonathan Villa
Senior Practice Director, Cloud Security
Jonathan Villa
Senior Practice Director, Cloud Security
Jonathan Villa is Senior Practice Director of Cloud Security at GuidePoint Security, where he leads the practice in securing cloud environments, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developing custom cloud solutions for clients across industries. With over 25 years of technology experience and 20 years in information security, he has guided initiatives in PCI compliance, web application security, vulnerability assessments, secure coding and automated CI/CD environments. Working with cloud technologies since 2005 and focusing on cloud security since 2010, Jonathan has helped clients in the U.S., South America and Asia implement secure public and hybrid cloud environments. He is an active member of the Cloud Security Alliance and maintains multiple industry certifications, including CCSP, CISSP and PCIP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPSEC®?
GPSEC® is GuidePoint Security’s regional cybersecurity conference series. Each event brings security leaders, practitioners, consultants and technology partners together for a one-day experience focused on current security challenges, expert-led sessions, peer conversations and practical takeaways.
Who should attend GPSEC?
GPSEC is designed for cybersecurity leaders, IT and security practitioners, executives, consultants and technology partners who want to learn about current threats, security strategies, emerging technologies and practical approaches to improving cybersecurity programs.
What topics are covered at GPSEC?
GPSEC agendas vary by location, but each event is designed around current cybersecurity challenges, emerging trends and practical security strategies. Common topics include Application Security, Agentic AI, Cloud Security and Zero Trust.
Are there networking opportunities at GPSEC?
Yes. GPSEC is designed to create meaningful opportunities to connect with security peers, GuidePoint experts and industry-leading technology partners in a more intimate, interactive setting.
How do I register for GPSEC?
Select your preferred GPSEC city from the list of upcoming events and click Request to Register. Registration requests are reviewed through the event registration page for that location.
Why do I have to request to register?
GPSEC uses a request-to-register process because each event is designed to maintain a focused, relevant attendee experience. This helps create a stronger environment for peer discussion, practical sessions and meaningful networking.
Can I get CPE credits for attending GPSEC?
Yes, CPE credits are available for attending GPSEC. Upon registration, please provide your ISC2 number to have credits automatically added to your account post-event. For other organizations requiring documentation, kindly reply to our ‘Reminder’ email with the organization you’d like us to provide a certificate for.
Does the agenda change by location?
Yes. GPSEC agendas may vary by city based on speaker availability, regional priorities, partner participation and the security topics most relevant to that event.
How much does GPSEC cost?
GPSEC is free to attend for approved registrants.