Michael’s Bio:

Michael Freeman is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over two decades of experience developing offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities for U.S. intelligence agencies. After transitioning to the private sector, he spent five years at a Fortune 100 company, uncovering significant gaps in enterprise vulnerability management and asset visibility. These insights inspired him to found Cyber Threat Cognitive Intelligence (CTCI), an AI-powered threat hunting firm acquired by Armis in 2024.

At Armis, Michael spearheaded the creation of Armis Centrix for Early Warning, helping organizations transition from reactive to proactive cybersecurity strategies. He was instrumental in integrating technologies from key acquisitions (CTCI and Silk), significantly reducing vulnerability management noise and enhancing asset discovery, particularly in specialized OT/ICS environments. Known for simplifying complex cybersecurity challenges, Michael continues to support CISOs in navigating the convergence of IT and OT domains, budget constraints, and organizational silos with a practical, results-driven approach.

2025 Threat Landscape Dynamics

In this fast-paced talk, Trey will discuss several recent changes to the threat landscape, including how attackers leverage AI. He will also cover some of the key mistakes many organizations are making and how to correct them. It will be fun and eye-opening for anyone wanting to learn more about these issues.

Trey's Bio:

Trey Blalock is a highly respected Chief Information Security Officer and security researcher who has performed extensive work in almost every security domain for some of the world's largest corporations and governments. Trey has trained thousands of people on advanced security topics. He has managed all aspects of security for one of the world's largest financial transaction hubs, performed hundreds of penetration tests for Fortune 500 companies, and has performed forensics for several high-profile cases such as "Donald Vance vs. Donald Rumsfeld." He also specializes in defending large-scale systems from advanced threat actors. Trey currently serves on several forensic, red teaming, and penetration testing advisory boards and is a frequent guest on television. He has also recently served as the CISO for Coinstar and Cognira.