Judges, Speakers and Presenters 2020

The ISE® Awards are judged by qualified industry leaders, experts, practitioners, previous ISE® Award nominees, winners and finalists. Our judges represent diverse backgrounds from different industry sectors and are individuals of influence in the information security and technology industries. Judges may also be industry analysts and members of the media. Our presenters represent a diverse cross section of attendees from the private, public, government and academic sectors.

Judges

Brett Cumming
Director, Information Security Officer
Skechers USA
ISE® West People's Choice Award Winner 2019
Biography

Steve Kozman

Steve Kozman
Chief Information Security Officer
Athene Annuity-Life Assurance
ISE® Northeast People's Choice Award Winner 2018

Kannan Perumal

Kannan Perumal
CISO
Applied Materials
Biography

Speakers

Selim Aissi
Chief Information Security Officer
Blackhawk Network
ISE® West Executive Award Finalist 2015
ISE® North America Executive Award Finalist 2015 - Commercial Category

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Sujeet Bambawale
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
7- Eleven
Biography

Alex Ciurczak
SVP/CISO
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Bernie Cowens

Bernie Cowens
Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Utility Technology Solutions
Biography

Cassio Goldschmidt

Cassio Goldschmidt
Chief Information Security Officer
ServiceTitan
Biography

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Andy Kirkland
Global CISO & VP, Global Cybersecurity Services
Starbucks Coffee Company
Biography

William Lidster William Lidster
Chief Information Security Officer
AAA Washington
Biography
Marci McCarthy

Marci McCarthy
CEO and President of T.E.N.
CEO and Chairman of ISE® Talent
Biography

Kevin Morrison

Kevin Morrison
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Driven Brands
ISE® Southeast People’s Choice Award Winner 2015
Biography

Aryan Taheri

Aryan Taheri
Principal Architect, Cybersecurity
T-Mobile

Awards Gala Host

Marci McCarthy

Marci McCarthy
CEO and President of T.E.N.
CEO and Chairman of ISE® Talent
Biography