Emad Bhatt
Company: Ostra
Role: VP of IT
Biography: Emad is a global technology leader in Cybersecurity, Security architecture, and Product Engineering. He drives innovation in AI-driven security, Zero Trust frameworks, and M&A technology integration, while leading new product engineering and security roadmaps focused on adaptive threat detection, identity-centric security, and IoT visibility.
Matt Findlay
Company: FRSecure
Role: Offensive Services Manager
Ben Hall
Company: FRSecure
Role: Incident Response Case Manager
Biography: With over 18 years of diverse experience in IT and cybersecurity, Ben specializes in Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR), and Threat Hunting. As Incident Response Case Manager at FRSecure, he helps organizations detect, contain, and recover from complex security incidents and brings a hands-on, analytical approach to defending infrastructure and uncovering adversary tradecraft. Outside work, Ben is a passionate locksport practitioner and a proud #GirlDad, driven by curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to protecting what matters most.
Elisabeth Knottingham
Company: JP Morgan Chase
Role: Executive Director for Public Sector Information Security
Biography: Elisabeth is a Seattle-based cybersecurity nerd and FedRAMP guru with experience advising some of the largest technology companies on how to meet the NIST 800-53 controls and DoD Impact Levels. Elisabeth is currently the Executive Director for Public Sector Information Security at JPMorgan Chase.
April Meyer
Company: FRSecure
Role: Information Security Consultant
Biography: April Meyer has an impressive 20-year background in IT and information security, working mostly in the health insurance industry under heavy government regulations. Her experience in analyst and management roles makes her a knowledgeable expert in her field. She is driven to simplify the way we view information security and create consistency in practice across industries through education and awareness. As an Information Security Consultant at FRSecure, her role as advisor allows her to serve as subject matter expert to help organizations make educated, risk-based decisions. April is passionate about music and loves to experiment in the kitchen. She stays busy with her kids, grandson, and 2 dogs.
OSCAR MINKS
Company: FRSecure
Role: President
Biography: With nearly two decades of industry experience, Oscar serves as President of FRSecure where he has previously served as CTO, directing our service offerings, offensive, and defensive teams. He has extensive experience in many roles and industries managing incident response, cyber defense, vulnerability management programs, and more. To Oscar, our focus on fixing a broken industry means leading by example and showing his peers the importance of doing things correctly, not just conveniently. When Oscar isn’t helping folks with security, you might find him strumming a guitar or fishing.
Theodore Peterson
Company: Datasite
Role: CISO
Biography: Theodore Peterson brings decades of information security experience to Datasite. He joined Datasite’s team in July, 2019. Theodore has experience in project, process, security, and implementation management from Non-Profit to Fortune 50 organizations. Prior to joining Datasite, he served as Acting Director of Information Security at SPS Commerce. Theodore holds an MBA, a BA, and is a certified CISSP. When he wishes to be distracted from the evergreen struggle against evil, he sings Bass with The Apollo Club of Minneapolis.
Dustin Saunders
Company: Atomic Data
Role: Practice Lead for Automation & Data Solutions
Biography: As Practice Lead for Automation & Data Solutions, Dustin fashions the products and services offered by Atomic Data related to data management and software development. Dustin’s got a keen eye for identifying the hidden ways Atomic Data’s clients can solve operational problems and improve productivity with technology. Dustin also serves as a vCIO, stepping into Atomic’s clients when necessary to guide their digital transformation. He joined the organization in 2021, after stints managing technology for Uptime Legal Systems and Wizmo, Inc.
Paul Veeneman
Company: Minnesota Chapter of ISSA
Role: President
Biography: With almost 30 years of experience across various industries including Oil and Gas, Healthcare, Energy, Renewables, and Manufacturing, Paul works within United States critical infrastructure, addressing challenges and providing guidance in OT, ICS, IoT, IIoT, and SCADA cyber security knowledge, expertise, and education. Paul currently holds the CISSP, CISM, and CRISC certifications, and serves on several boards, including Minnesota chapters of International Society of Automation (ISA), Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), and the InfraGard Member Alliance.