Carlos Morales , MBA, C CISO, CISM, CRISC, and CDPSE, is a cybersecurity executive, author, and educator with more than 20 years of experience across information security, technology risk, privacy, compliance, and operational resilience. He has led cybersecurity and risk functions in multinational, highly regulated, and operationally complex environments, with responsibilities spanning enterprise technology and operational technology. Throughout his career, Carlos has built and transformed cybersecurity teams, governance structures, risk management programs, and capabilities that connect security with business priorities. His experience includes working with organizations ranging from startups to large global enterprises across different industries and countries. This broad perspective has shaped his pragmatic approach to leadership and his belief that lasting cybersecurity results depend on sound judgment, trusted relationships, clear ownership, and the ability to help others make better decisions. Carlos contributed from the private sector to the development of Mexico''s National Cybersecurity Plan, an initiative led by the Executive Office of the President of Mexico. He was also a member of the first Cybersecurity Innovation Council organized by the Organization of American States, where he contributed to dialogue and collaboration among cybersecurity leaders from across the Americas. At Tecnológico de Monterrey, Carlos contributed to the development of the Cybersecurity HUB and the master''s degree in cybersecurity.

He continues to teach and mentor cybersecurity professionals as a Professor of Practice, helping practitioners connect technical knowledge with business judgment, leadership, and real-world decision-making. Carlos is the author of Cyber Risk Management in Practice: A Guide to Real-World Solutions. His work reflects a consistent philosophy: remain curious, treat people with respect, communicate risk in ways others can use, and develop teams and organizations that do not depend on individual heroics to succeed. Rick Doten , CISSP, CISM, CCSK, is a retired award-winning CISO who now advises Boards of Directors, and organizations around the world how to mature their AI and cybersecurity programs. He is based in Charlotte, NC and known as "cruise director" for local CISO community; as he manages the calendar of events for his peers. Rick is a frequent speaker at cybersecurity conferences such as RSA, Secureworld, Bsides, and FutureCon, and guest on numerous cybersecurity podcasts, including The CyberWire Hashtable, CISO Series, Google Cloud, Elevate Your Career, and The Rsnake Show. Rick talks about topics ranging from cybersecurity and risk, AI Governance, neurodiversity, leadership, and staffing. In his prior role, Rick worked as Virtual CISO supporting international companies.

During that time Rick educated corporate boards, developed and matured security programs, and created the curriculum for a Cybersecurity Master''s degree program for an International University. He on the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) CXO Trust Advisory Council, and the Boards of his local Charlotte ISC2, Bsides, and CSA Chapters. He works with several Venture Capital and go-to-market firms reviewing security technology, as well as on the Board of Advisors for several startups. Rick is on the CIS Critical Security Controls editorial panel and was a lead author on Version 8 of the Controls. He was also on the committee to update Cloud Security Alliance CCSK v5 study guide, and create the new CSA AI certification CAISK. Rick has a Cybersecurity YouTube channel where he has videos on the 18 CIS CSC v8 Controls, and other videos on cybersecurity topics. Rick has alternated between being a cybersecurity management consultant and CISO throughout his 27+ year cybersecurity career, and has led several ethical hacking, incident response and forensics, and risk management teams.