Name: New York City Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Start: 2025-10-23T08:00
Location: New York Marriott Marquis Times Square

Overview

The Cybersecurity Summit focuses on addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by the public sector. The event brings together government leaders and IT security professionals to discuss strategies for safeguarding sensitive information, enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, and staying ahead of evolving threats. Attendees can expect expert insights, collaborative discussions, and practical solutions tailored to the needs of public sector organizations.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Kelly Moan

Chief Information Security Officer, New York City

Kelly Moan serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the City of New York (NYC). In this role, Ms. Moan leads the Office of Technology and Innovation’s (OTI) Cyber Command to protect, defend, and respond to cyber threats across the city. Prior to her appointment as the City’s CISO, Ms. Moan served as the CISO for the New York Police Department (NYPD). Throughout her career, she has taken a holistic and mission driven approach to cybersecurity, with a strong focus on collaboration.
Prior to joining the NYPD, Ms. Moan was a Division Chief for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Washington, DC. She led the security architecture and engineering team, building and deploying emerging technology to enhance cybersecurity defenses for the Department. She also served as the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB) Technical Representative to the CIO, providing subject matter expertise on securing cloud technologies.
At other points in her career, Ms. Moan held roles supporting the DoD and USCERT. She also served as an Intelligence and Operations Briefer for the Secretary of Homeland Security. Ms. Moan holds an undergraduate degree from American University and a graduate degree from Pennsylvania State University.

Rachel Wilson

Managing Director and Chief Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Former NSA Senior Executive

Rachel Wilson is a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Chief Data Officer. Her team of security professionals is responsible for protecting all sensitive client data from any type of theft, loss or compromise. She also oversees the resilience of Wealth Management’s critical infrastructure and the continuity of core business processes at times of turbulence. Additionally, Rachel supervises the client fraud risk program, which institutes technical and business controls to help prevent unauthorized access to or misuse of client funds. As a senior subject matter expert, Rachel regularly advises Wealth Management leadership and clients on the cyber threat landscape and mitigation strategies.
From 2017-2020, Rachel served as the first-ever Head of Wealth Management Cybersecurity. In this role, Rachel advised senior business and technology leaders on a range of cybersecurity issues, including secure code development standards, secure network architecture, vendor relationships, advanced persistent threat (APT) detection and mobile security. Her team drove innovation for new cybersecurity and authentication technology in the pursuit of protecting the integrity and confidentiality of firm and client data. In 2019, Rachel was recognized by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management as part of the MAKERS Class, a program that honors women who serve as groundbreakers, innovators and advocates. She was also named one of the Top Women in WealthTech 2020 by ThinkAdvisor.
Prior to joining the firm in 2017, Rachel spent 15 years at the National Security Agency (NSA), where she held several key senior executive-level leadership positions. Between 2008 and 2010, she ran NSA’s counterterrorism operations and led a global enterprise in detecting and disrupting terrorist plotting against the U.S. and its allies. Between 2010 and 2012, Rachel served as NSA’s Chief of Operations in the U.K., working out of the U.S. Embassy in London. In this role, she worked with U.K. intelligence services to counter terrorist and cyber threats to the 2012 Olympics. Returning to the U.S. in 2012, Rachel spent nearly five years leading NSA’s cyber exploitation operations as the Deputy and then Chief of the Remote Operations Center within NSA’s Tailored Access Operations. In this capacity, she led the planning and execution of thousands of cyber exploitation operations against a wide array of foreign intelligence, military and cyber targets, and served as the committing official for many of NSA’s highest risk and most important intelligence gathering activities.

Soledad Antelada Toledano

Security Advisor, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud

Soledad Antelada Toledano is a Security Advisor within the Google Cloud Office of the CISO, Public Sector, where she provides expert advisory and advocacy to public sector customers on critical security matters through leadership engagement, executive sponsorship, thought leadership, and customer advocacy. Her extensive cybersecurity background includes serving as Deputy CISO for the Harris for President campaign, where she provided national-level security leadership.
Prior to joining Google, Soledad spent several years at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, a prestigious scientific institution, where she made history as the first woman in the Cybersecurity department in a Security Engineering role. Notably, she served as Head of Security for the ACM/IEEE Supercomputing Conference, overseeing the security and network architecture (SCinet) of the world's fastest network for research purposes.
Soledad is the founder of GirlsCanHack, an organization dedicated to empowering women in cybersecurity, and was recognized as one of the 20 Most Influential Latinos in Technology in America in 2016. She enjoys discussing the evolution of cybersecurity and the future of AI within security, and brings unique experience from working with the world's fastest networks and large-scale event security, as well as a deep understanding of research and SecOps needs from her time at Berkeley Lab.
Soledad is also a published author, with her book, Critical Infrastructure Security: Cybersecurity lessons learned from real-world breaches, released in 2024.

Sarwar Azad

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Sarwar Azad is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 15 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for NYC Cyber Command’s Threat Management division, where he leads a team of cybersecurity professionals in developing and implementing cutting-edge security strategies and overseeing citywide incident response.
Sarwar has a proven track record of fortifying networks, systems, and data against evolving threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets for the City of New York.
He holds a Master’s degree from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he was a recipient of the ASPIRE scholarship, a prestigious partnership between the U.S National Science Foundation and the U.S Department of Homeland Security.
Beyond his role at NYC Cyber Command, Sarwar is an adjunct professor at John Jay College and holds multiple industry-leading cybersecurity certifications, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

Stacey Carswell

Government Engagement Director, GovRamp

Stacey Carswell serves as GovRAMP’s Government Engagement Director for the Northeast, advising public sector organizations on cybersecurity compliance, procurement modernization, and strategic change. With over a decade of experience in public policy and procurement, she helps government partners adopt GovRAMP’s cybersecurity standards and align technology acquisition with secure-by-design practices.

Mark Clancy

Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity, T-Mobile

Mark G. Clancy is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with over two decades of leadership across technology, regulatory compliance, and risk management environments. He currently serves as Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity at T-Mobile US, where he has led a major transformation of the company’s cybersecurity program. In this role, he has driven the execution of key strategic initiatives—including zero trust network implementation, workforce identity solutions, and advanced application security.
Immediately prior to joining T-Mobile, Mark advised more than 50 Fortune 500 companies as the founder of Cyber Risk Research LLC, providing strategic cybersecurity planning and training with a focus on proactive risk mitigation. He has also served as CEO of two cybersecurity firms: The Authoriti Network Inc. (an early-stage cybersecurity company), and Soltra Solutions LLC, a joint venture providing automated cyber threat sharing solutions that scaled globally to over 2,500 customers across 75 countries.
From 2018 to 2020, Mark served as Vice President of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer at Sprint. There he led efforts to improve security, compliance, and fraud management across the company, which resulted in reducing fraud losses by $100M annually and achieving and maintaining the company’s Payment Card Industry (PCI) certification. Earlier in his career, as Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer at DTCC, Mark protected $36 trillion in digital assets and directed the creation of a comprehensive IT risk management framework. At Citigroup, as Executive Vice President of Technology Risk Management, he led global information security governance, incident response, and managed cybersecurity integration for over 40 M&A transactions.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, actively participates in various affiliations and advisory boards, and has provided expert testimony before multiple U.S. Congressional committees. His deep technical knowledge, operational command, and executive acumen make him a trusted authority in enterprise-level cybersecurity leadership.

Shweta Jain, Ph.D.

Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Shweta Jain is Professor, Department Chair and Graduate Program Director at CUNY John Jay College. She is also a member of the Doctoral faculty in Computer Science at The Graduate Center of CUNY. She is the founder of eWitness Media Inc. a startup formed to commercialize eWitness, a technology that offers blockchain registration of pictures and videos to support independent media authentication service. Shweta is a passionate educator, researcher and an engineer by training with 20+ years of experience in R&D. Her doctoral and Masters degrees are in Computer Science are from Stony Brook University and she did her Post doctoral study at Winlab Rutgers University.

William Mendez

Director, Cyber Testing, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

William Mendez is the Director of Cybersecurity Testing for the City of New York's Cyber Command.  In this role William helps maintain the City's cyber resiliency through comprehensive security testing and assessments of the City’s systems and applications. William brings over 20 years of leadership experience and technical expertise in both the public and private sector. Prior to this role, William spent several years as a consultant for a managed security service provider helping organizations build, maintain, and assess their security programs. Before joining the private sector, William spent 11 years working for the Department of Defense.  First as a computer scientist for the U.S. Army helping secure their Tactical Networks and then as an Information System Security Professional (ISSP) for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).  During his time with DCSA William helped safeguard government sensitive information entrusted to the Defense Industrial Base by performing technical audits and assessments of their information systems and operating environments.  
William holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the New York University Tandon School of Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Network Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology and is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP). 

Tim Mortimer

Consulting Leader, Security, Google Public Sector

Mike Nichols

Vice President of Product Management, Elastic Security

Mike Nichols is Vice President of Product Management at Elastic, where he leads the vision for Elastic Security, unifying SIEM, XDR, and AI-powered analytics into a single mission-first platform. With more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience, beginning as a U.S. Army intelligence analyst and later as VP of product at Endgame, Mike has helped shape how security teams detect, respond, and adapt at scale. He has taught as an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Strategy at Georgetown University and is the author of Mission Built: Lessons from the Barbell and the Boardroom.

Saji Paul

Chief Information Security Officer, Housing Preservation & Development, New York City

Saji Paul has been with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development for about six years, serving as the agency’s first CISO. He has played a pivotal role in establishing HPD’s cybersecurity team and streamlining the agency’s cybersecurity operations. With nearly 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Saji has worked in various information security capacities. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications.

Ken Skeen

Director of Programs and Events|Adjunct Instructor- Management and International Business

Victor Tham

Chief Technologist, Cybersecurity, OpenText

Victor is a Chief Technologist at OpenText.  He works to help organizations understand various cybersecurity risks and challenges they might face and how they can help manage that risk.  He has over 20 years of experience in the enterprise security industry and over 25 years of experience overall in technology.  Victor graduated from University of California, Berkeley and holds a bachelor’s degree in Statistics.  He also is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).  Victor is based in Northern California.  Outside of work, he enjoys practicing and teaching martial arts and watching baseball and football. 

Hsien-Tseng Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Lehman College

Dr. Hsien-Tseng Wang is an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Lehman College. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science, he specializes in the application of cybersecurity and AI within business contexts, with a particular focus on detecting outliers and anomalies in data. His expertise stems from extensive research in time series modeling and business analytics. He is passionate about preparing the next generation of professionals by teaching courses that integrate practical, data-on methods to address real-world challenge.

Di Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Lehman College

Dr. Di Wu is an Assistant Professor of Finance, Information Systems, and Economics department of Business School, Lehman College. He obtained a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY. Dr. Wu's research interests are 1) Temporal extensions to RDF and semantic web, 2) Applied Data Science, and 3) Experiential Learning and Pedagogy in business education. Prior joining Lehman, Dr. Wu has taught Strategic Management, Databases, Programming Languages, Data Structures and Algorithms, Data Mining, Big Data, and Machine Learning.

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Agenda

Thursday, October 23
9:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
10:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Marquis Ballroom Kelly Moan, Chief Information Security Officer, New York City
10:15 am Eastern	Keynote – Strengthening the Shield: Insights from the Trenches of National Security Marquis Ballroom There is no question – public-sector leaders must continue to strengthen their cyber hygiene, foster cross-sector partnerships, and adapt to the evolving threat landscape. Join Rachel Wilson, former NSA cyber operations leader, for an engaging and action-driven keynote that bridges real-world cybersecurity expertise with the challenges of emerging technologies. Drawing on her experience safeguarding critical systems, Rachel explores the heightened risks posed by AI-enabled threats like ransomware, insider attacks, and credential exploitation. This session is a call to action for everyone, from CIOs to frontline technologists, to embrace a proactive and resilient approach to protecting critical assets in the age of AI. Rachel Wilson, Managing Director Chief Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Former NSA Senior Executive
11:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
11:40 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Driving Data Security: Strategy, Governance, and Readiness Marquis Ballroom The integrity, security, and governance of data have never been more critical. As agencies adopt advanced technologies, the quality and accuracy of the data they manage directly shape outcomes, influencing decisions and public trust. This session will examine how organizations can strengthen governance across the entire lifecycle – from ownership, collection and classification to storage, access, retention, and secure disposal. Topics will include robust classification, cataloging, and data loss prevention (DLP). Panelists will also share approaches to validation processes that ensure sensitive information is properly managed and remains compliant with evolving regulations. Moderator: Stacey Carswell, Government Engagement Director, GovRamp Mark Clancy, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity, T-Mobile Gary Mantle, Cybersecurity Manager, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Charles Sears, Head of CrowdStrike NG SIEM Practice, NETbuilder From Risk to Resilience: Managing Insider Threats in Government Cantor/Jolson Room While firewalls and advanced detection tools remain essential, some of today’s most pressing cyber risks continue to come from within – whether through malicious actors, negligent behavior, or simple human error. With growing concerns over data leakage and credential abuse, agencies face an insider threat landscape that demands constant vigilance. This session explores how government organizations can stay ahead by addressing both intentional breaches and inadvertent missteps. Panelists will share real-world perspectives on emerging threats, effective countermeasures, and lessons learned, while offering strategies to strengthen safeguards, enhance user awareness, and foster a culture of accountability. Moderator: Carolina Kim de Salamanca, Director, Cybersecurity Awareness and Training, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Hsien-Tseng Wang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lehman College
12:40 pm Eastern	Grab and Go Snack Break and Networking in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
1:40 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions
1:50 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Balancing Innovation and Security with AI Development and Deployment Marquis Ballroom As organizations explore AI’s potential, many are proceeding thoughtfully – recognizing that while it can supercharge a solution, it also introduces risks. This session explores the critical intersection of AI development and cybersecurity, offering public sector leaders a grounded understanding of how to responsibly build and deploy AI solutions. Whether you're a developer, security professional, or business leader, this session will equip you with the awareness and practical guidance needed to innovate with AI – without compromising your organization’s security posture. Moderator: Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology Kiran Mantha, Principal, Deloitte William Mendez, Director, Cyber Testing, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Victor Tham, Chief Technologist, Cybersecurity, OpenText Di Wu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lehman College Cyber Readiness and Response: Building Trust and Resilience Cantor/Jolson Room With or without AI, agencies must be prepared to respond to evolving cyber threats by reinforcing the fundamentals of strong defense. While new tools can enhance detection and mitigation, the foundation of resilience lies in tested protocols, skilled teams, and coordinated response strategies. This session highlights how government and education leaders are strengthening preparedness by revisiting the basics – incident response planning, workforce training, and cross-sector collaboration. Panelists will share practical recommendations for building trust, sustaining readiness, and ensuring that agencies are equipped to handle both today’s challenges and the uncertainties of tomorrow. Moderator: Saji Paul, Chief Information Security Officer, Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Sarwar Azad, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Darren Hayes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of Cybersecurity Programs, Pace University Shweta Jain, Ph.D., Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Tim Mortimer, Consulting Leader, Security, Google Public Sector
2:50 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
3:15 pm Eastern	Lightning Round – Real Wins with Cloud Hardening: Lessons from the Field Marquis Ballroom Cloud identity is the foundation of modern cloud security – and a top target for cyber threats – but securing it takes more than just products and tools; it demands empowered admins, executive support, and shared enterprise-wide commitment. In this rapid-fire lightning round session, leaders from several New York City agencies will share impactful stories of how they have addressed cloud security challenges, highlighting key initiatives such as strengthening access controls, secure integration and collaboration, streamlining and hardening user authentication, and perhaps most importantly, securing leadership buy-in – each demonstrating a meaningful step toward protecting sensitive infrastructure, applications, and data. Moderator: Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology Michael Folan, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City
3:55 pm Eastern	Security Operations and AI: Transforming Security Operations Marquis Ballroom Security Operations (SecOps) teams are under increasing pressure to detect, investigate, and respond to threats faster than ever. AI-powered SecOps platforms are revolutionizing that mission – enabling automated threat detection, predictive analytics, and streamlined incident response at unprecedented speed and scale. This session brings together leading SecOps providers to showcase how embedded AI capabilities are enhancing visibility, reducing false positives, and accelerating decision-making. Attendees will hear real-world examples of AI in action, from proactive threat hunting to intelligent playbooks that adapt in real time. Learn how these innovations can help public sector agencies modernize their security operations, optimize resources, and strengthen resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Moderator: Rob Egan, Director, Security Operations Center, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Mike Nichols, Vice President of Product Management, Elastic Security Soledad Antelada Toledano, Security Advisor, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud
4:35 pm Eastern	End of Summit Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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New York City Cybersecurity Summit 2025

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Kelly Moan

Chief Information Security Officer, New York City

Rachel Wilson

Managing Director and Chief Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Former NSA Senior Executive

Soledad Antelada Toledano

Security Advisor, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud

Sarwar Azad

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Stacey Carswell

Government Engagement Director, GovRamp

Mark Clancy

Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity, T-Mobile

Shweta Jain, Ph.D.

Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

William Mendez

Director, Cyber Testing, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City

Tim Mortimer

Consulting Leader, Security, Google Public Sector

Mike Nichols

Vice President of Product Management, Elastic Security

Saji Paul

Chief Information Security Officer, Housing Preservation & Development, New York City

Ken Skeen

Director of Programs and Events|Adjunct Instructor- Management and International Business

Victor Tham

Chief Technologist, Cybersecurity, OpenText

Hsien-Tseng Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Lehman College

Di Wu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Lehman College

Agenda

Thursday, October 23

9:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

10:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Marquis Ballroom

10:15 am Eastern

Keynote – Strengthening the Shield: Insights from the Trenches of National Security

Marquis Ballroom

11:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

11:40 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Driving Data Security: Strategy, Governance, and Readiness

Marquis Ballroom

From Risk to Resilience: Managing Insider Threats in Government

Cantor/Jolson Room

12:40 pm Eastern

Grab and Go Snack Break and Networking in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

1:40 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:50 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Balancing Innovation and Security with AI Development and Deployment

Marquis Ballroom

Cyber Readiness and Response: Building Trust and Resilience

Cantor/Jolson Room

2:50 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

3:15 pm Eastern

Lightning Round – Real Wins with Cloud Hardening: Lessons from the Field

Marquis Ballroom

3:55 pm Eastern

Security Operations and AI: Transforming Security Operations

Marquis Ballroom

4:35 pm Eastern

End of Summit

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Event Date: October 23, 2025