Speakers
Tim Frazier, Chief Technical Architect at Blackwood!
- Presenation: "Security for AI, AI for Security"!
When someone says "AI Security", my first question is always "what do you mean by that?" As security professionals, we have multiple levels of responsibility with respect to AI. First, we need to understand the various ways that AI presents in the Enterprise so that we can advise and guide on how to implement it securely. Secondly, we owe it to ourselves and our profession to take advantage of the technology advances that AI brings to enhance our own workflows and tasks. In this talk, we will explore both of these avenues with some timely examples and arm you with an easy to understand and communicable framework to make sense of the world of "AI Security" today.
Bio: Tim Frazier, Chief Technical Architect at Blackwood, brings 19+ years of cybersecurity expertise, spanning military, Fortune 500, and cutting-edge security vendors. A hands-on leader in Security Operations, Cloud Security, and Detection Engineering, Tim has designed and executed real-world cyber defense strategies at scale including efforts to architect, engineer, and implement a variety of tools for Security Operations use cases at a large power-providing utility company in the Southeast, fortifying critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
As a techno-optimist yet skeptic, Tim brings a balanced perspective and makes complicated concepts accessible, even to non-technical audiences. At Blackwood, Tim helps our customers understand shifting marketplace trends quickly, develop the right approaches and design solutions that achieve tangible outcomes while operating within real world existing technology stacks.
Frank DePaola, Chief Information Security Officer at EnPro!
Presentation: TBA
Bio: TBA
Ward Balcerzak, Field Chief Information Security Officer at Sentra and Host of Guardians of Data Podcast!
Presentation Topic: “DLP: Didn’t Live uP” "Legacy DLP fell short but DSPM can help it live up to its promise"!
Bio: Ward Balcerzak is the Field Chief Information Security Officer at Sentra, where he helps global enterprises strengthen their data-security strategies across cloud, SaaS, and AI-driven environments. He brings nearly two decades of experience leading data-protection, insider-risk, and cybersecurity programs in highly regulated industries, with previous leadership roles at Fidelity National Financial, Accenture Security, and Allstate.
Ward is known for translating complex business challenges into practical security architectures, emphasizing visibility, measurable risk reduction, and strong cultural alignment. His background spans defense, financial services, consulting, and emerging security technologies, supported by advanced degrees in information assurance and certifications including CISSP, GCIH, and GLEG.
In addition to his work with Sentra, Ward hosts Guardians of the Data, a podcast focused on modern data-security challenges, leadership, and the evolving intersection of AI and cybersecurity. He is a frequent speaker and advisor on data security, insider risk, and building enterprise-ready security programs.