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Premier Cybersecurity Conference

GPSEC® brings together C-level executives, security engineers, consultants, and industry-leading vendors into a 1-day, intimate, and interactive format.

All in-person events are designed to inform and educate attendees with practical information on solving complex cybersecurity challenges.

GPSEC® Agenda Topics Include:

  • Application Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Insider Threat
  • Zero Trust

  • Identity & Access Management
  • Endpoint and Network Security
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • and MUCH MORE!

Find GPSEC® Cybersecurity Events Near You!

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Omaha, NE

February 26, 2026

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Raleigh, NC

March 13, 2026

Boston Skyline

Boston, MA

March 19, 2026

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Irvine, CA

April 2, 2026

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Chicago, IL

April 16, 2026

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New York City, NY

April 21, 2026

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Tysons, VA

April 30, 2026

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St. Louis, MO

May 6, 2026

Atlanta Skyline

Atlanta, GA

June 2026

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Nashville, TN

August 19, 2026

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Orlando, FL

September 2026

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Dallas, TX

October 2026

Philadelphia City

Philadelphia, PA

October 2026

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PubSec

November 5, 2026

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Bay Area

November 2026

Examples of Keynote Speakers

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Joseph Menn, The Washington Post | LinkedIn

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.”

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Barrett Lyon, Co-Founder at Netography | LinkedIn

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.

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Chris Krebs | LinkedIn

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.

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Ron Gula, Gula Tech Adventures | LinkedIn

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.

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Gary Brickhouse, CISO | LinkedIn

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.

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Bryan Orme, Principal and Partner | LinkedIn

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.

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Mark Lance, SVP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence | LinkedIn

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.

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Tony Cook, Vice President, Service Strategy & Threat Intelligence | LinkedIn

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.

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Victor Wieczorek, Senior Vice President, Offensive Security | LinkedIn

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.

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Jonathan Villa, Senior Practice Director, Cloud Security
| LinkedIn

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.

What We’ll Cover

Application Security

This session delves into the latest strategies and technologies for protecting applications from emerging cyber threats. Featured speakers will discuss topics like secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, and the integration of security in the software development lifecycle. Whether you’re a developer, security professional, or IT manager, you’ll gain valuable insights on fortifying your applications against sophisticated attacks.

Cloud Security

Discover the future of Cloud Security and explore the unique challenges of securing cloud environments, focusing on advanced threat protection, data security, and compliance in the cloud. Featured speakers will share their insights on cloud-native security tools, best practices for cloud migration, and strategies for securing multi-cloud architectures. 

Insider Threat

The Insider Threat session will explore the nuances of threats from within. Featured speakers will discuss methods to identify and mitigate risks posed by employees, contractors, and business partners. Learn about behavioral analytics, effective policies, and incident response strategies to protect your organization from insider threats. 

Zero Trust

Explore the principles of Zero Trust and listen to our featured speakers break down the Zero Trust model. Discover how to implement Zero Trust architectures, understand its role in modern cybersecurity strategies, and learn about the technologies driving this paradigm shift. This session is ideal for IT leaders and security professionals and offers a roadmap for adopting a Zero Trust framework in your organization.

Identity & Access Management

Delve into the world of Identity & Access Management (IAM) at the GPSEC conference. This session covers the critical role of IAM in securing enterprise environments, highlighting advanced solutions for managing digital identities and controlling access to resources. Learn about the latest trends in IAM, including biometrics, AI-driven authentication, and the impact of IAM on regulatory compliance. Perfect for IT managers and security strategists, this session is a deep dive into ensuring the right people have the right access.

Endpoint and Network Security

Join the Endpoint and Network Security session to learn how you can better protect your organization’s network’s edge. Featured speakers will cover the latest in endpoint protection strategies, network security technologies, and threat detection methodologies. Learn how to secure a diverse array of devices and defend against sophisticated network threats. This session is crucial for network administrators and security professionals focused on maintaining robust defense at the network perimeter.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

The Governance, Risk & Compliance session takes a comprehensive look into the strategies necessary to align your organization’s cybersecurity with its business objectives. You’ll get the opportunity to explore frameworks for risk management, methods for ensuring compliance with global regulations, and best practices for effective IT governance.

MUCH MORE!

Take advantage of more great networking opportunities by attending the other panel discussions and sessions at GPSEC. Connect with other C-level executives, security engineers, consultants, and industry-leading vendors in an intimate and interactive format.

What Attendees Say about GPSEC®

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 Security BRP
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 Spencer PCNSEDirector 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 Compliance
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