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Upcoming Event Speaker Featured Speaker

Lakshmanan Viswanathan

Head Solutions Architect

Lakshmanan Viswanathan

Head Solutions Architect

Lakshmanan Viswanathan is a senior technology evangelist for the Active Directory Solutions team at ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation. He presents POCs and takes care of implementation as well as product training for Active Directory Solutions customers across the globe. He is also a regular speaker on the latest trends and best practices in Windows infrastructure management, presenting at international seminars and user conferences conducted by ManageEngine.

Venkatesh Mahalingam

Manager – Technical Consulting

Venkatesh Mahalingam

Manager – Technical Consulting

Venkatesh Mahalingam is an Implementation Specialist with deep expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), focusing on Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments. He works closely with customers and partners to ensure successful deployments, delivering hands-on implementations, technical guidance, and best practices that help organizations strengthen their identity infrastructure.

Venkatesh regularly conducts Active Directory and Azure AD health checks, helping enterprises identify configuration gaps, security risks, and optimization opportunities. He also plays an active role in enabling customers and resellers through technical training sessions and workshops, ensuring they can effectively manage and secure their identity ecosystems.

Representing ManageEngine at user conferences and industry events, Venkatesh engages with the community to share practical insights on identity security, directory management, and operational efficiency. Through his field experience and customer-focused approach, he helps organizations build more secure and resilient identity environments in an increasingly hybrid IT landscape.

Raghav Iyer

Product Expert

Raghav Iyer

Product Expert

Product Expert with 6.7 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, specializing in SIEM, SOC-led solutions, and MSSP ecosystems. Strong leadership and executive presence, with a proven ability to combine strategic ownership with hands-on execution to drive meaningful business outcomes.

Andrew Candella

Identity Management engineer at Ciena

Andrew Candella

Andrew Candella has been an Identity Management engineer at Ciena for the past 7 years.

Andrew Candella has been an Identity Management engineer at Ciena for the past 7 years. Heading the Identity team, Andrew has transformed standards and processes across Ciena. With the use of many different technologies, he is able to have a solid foundation across all segments of Identity. He has become an industry leader, assisting Okta in writing tests for their certifications and being invited to present at several industry events

Matthew Webster

Cybersecurity, Governance and Risk Thought leader

Matthew Webster

Cybersecurity, Governance and Risk Thought leader

Matthew Webster is a cybersecurity governance expert with nearly 30 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management. As CEO and CISO of Cyvergence, he helps organizations treat cyber risk as a business issue—strengthening governance, oversight, and board accountability. Matthew advises and coaches boards and executives on fiduciary responsibility, risk leadership, and building resilient, business-aligned security programs beyond compliance.

Edwin Covert

Cybersecurity & Risk Management Executive

Edwin Covert

CISO & Chief Digital trust and Risk Officer

Cybersecurity executive with leadership experience as CISO at Bowhead Specialty Underwriters and Global Head of Security Architecture at Deutsche Bank. Proven track record in leading global security teams, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and implementing enterprise security frameworks that protect critical financial infrastructure. Skilled in risk governance, regulatory compliance, and aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth and operational resilience.

Jennifer Raiford

CISO & Chief Digital trust and Risk Officer

Jennifer Raiford

CISO & Chief Digital trust and Risk Officer

Jennifer Raiford is a senior cybersecurity and digital trust leader with over a decade of experience securing Fortune 500 and public-sector organizations. She serves as CISO and Chief Digital Trust & Risk Officer at ENIGMA Protocol and previously held leadership roles including Deputy CISO at Unisys. Jennifer advises C-suite leaders on risk, resilience, and governance, contributes to national cybersecurity initiatives, and champions diverse, high-performing security teams.

David

Versatile Security Professional and Consultant

David

Versatile Security Professional and Consultant

Versatile Security Professional and Consultant with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, security operations support, and leadership. Proven expertise in conducting cybersecurity assessments, strengthening corporate security policies, and aligning security programs with industry standards and business objectives. Skilled in risk and governance management, vendor oversight, audit coordination, and delivering cost-effective solutions through strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Douglas Morris

CyberSecurity Engineer IV at Health First

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Nov 03 Chicago
Nov 05 Miami
Nov 10 San Francisco
Nov 12 Dallas

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Networking Breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Introduction to ManageEngine

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Keynote by Industry expert

10:15 - 10:55 AM

Beyond the hype: Practical lessons from 2025’s cyberattacks and data breaches

2025 Reality Checks ( rise in attacks like identity thefts, agentic AI, deepfakes, ransomware changes etc.,)
Why Traditional Defences Fail (The Data Deluge and Rule Fatigue for SOC)
Identity Is the New Perimeter: From Breaking In to Logging In
Log360 Pitch: UEBA and Identity Threat Detection
Incorporation of AI in Defence and Investigation
Noise Is a “Vulnerability” Not Just Inconvenience
Alert Noise Reduction in Log360 Through Object Filtering and AI Investigation
Integration > Orchestration
Siloed Tools (SIEM, EDR, CASB) Creating Blind Spots at the Edges
Log360 - Unified Security Platform Approach With Integration Pitch

10:55 - 11:15 AM

From Silos to Synergy: Achieving 360° Visibility into Security with the ManageEngine Stack Integration

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:10 PM

Improve your identity security posture: Continuous assessment and hardening with ManageEngine AD360

The identity security gaps attackers exploit most
Reactive vs. proactive: Where does your strategy stand?
Getting full visibility into your identity security posture
Closing security gaps at the source with a stronger identity lifecycle
Deploying phishing-resistant MFA that actually stops breaches
Five practical steps to continuous identity security hardening

12:10 - 12:30 PM

Identity at the center: End-to-end orchestration between AD360 and the ManageEngine ecosystem

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Live Attack & Defense: Simulating and Neutralizing 4 Critical Security Use Cases

2:00 - 2:30 PM

ManageEngine Certified Product Associate (MECPA) Certification

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Networking Breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Introduction to ManageEngine

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Keynote by Industry expert

10:15 - 10:55 AM

Beyond the hype: Practical lessons from 2025’s cyberattacks and data breaches

2025 Reality Checks ( rise in attacks like identity thefts, agentic AI, deepfakes, ransomware changes etc.,)
Why Traditional Defences Fail (The Data Deluge and Rule Fatigue for SOC)
Identity Is the New Perimeter: From Breaking In to Logging In
Log360 Pitch: UEBA and Identity Threat Detection
Incorporation of AI in Defence and Investigation
Noise Is a “Vulnerability” Not Just Inconvenience
Alert Noise Reduction in Log360 Through Object Filtering and AI Investigation
Integration > Orchestration
Siloed Tools (SIEM, EDR, CASB) Creating Blind Spots at the Edges
Log360 - Unified Security Platform Approach With Integration Pitch

10:55 - 11:15 AM

From Silos to Synergy: Achieving 360° Visibility into Security with the ManageEngine Stack Integration

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:10 PM

Improve your identity security posture: Continuous assessment and hardening with ManageEngine AD360

The identity security gaps attackers exploit most
Reactive vs. proactive: Where does your strategy stand?
Getting full visibility into your identity security posture
Closing security gaps at the source with a stronger identity lifecycle
Deploying phishing-resistant MFA that actually stops breaches
Five practical steps to continuous identity security hardening

12:10 - 12:30 PM

Identity at the center: End-to-end orchestration between AD360 and the ManageEngine ecosystem

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Live Attack & Defense: Simulating and Neutralizing 4 Critical Security Use Cases

2:00 - 2:30 PM

ManageEngine Certified Product Associate (MECPA) Certification

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Networking Breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Introduction to ManageEngine

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Keynote by Industry expert

10:15 - 10:55 AM

Beyond the hype: Practical lessons from 2025’s cyberattacks and data breaches

2025 Reality Checks ( rise in attacks like identity thefts, agentic AI, deepfakes, ransomware changes etc.,)
Why Traditional Defences Fail (The Data Deluge and Rule Fatigue for SOC)
Identity Is the New Perimeter: From Breaking In to Logging In
Log360 Pitch: UEBA and Identity Threat Detection
Incorporation of AI in Defence and Investigation
Noise Is a “Vulnerability” Not Just Inconvenience
Alert Noise Reduction in Log360 Through Object Filtering and AI Investigation
Integration > Orchestration
Siloed Tools (SIEM, EDR, CASB) Creating Blind Spots at the Edges
Log360 - Unified Security Platform Approach With Integration Pitch

10:55 - 11:15 AM

From Silos to Synergy: Achieving 360° Visibility into Security with the ManageEngine Stack Integration

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:10 PM

Improve your identity security posture: Continuous assessment and hardening with ManageEngine AD360

The identity security gaps attackers exploit most
Reactive vs. proactive: Where does your strategy stand?
Getting full visibility into your identity security posture
Closing security gaps at the source with a stronger identity lifecycle
Deploying phishing-resistant MFA that actually stops breaches
Five practical steps to continuous identity security hardening

12:10 - 12:30 PM

Identity at the center: End-to-end orchestration between AD360 and the ManageEngine ecosystem

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Live Attack & Defense: Simulating and Neutralizing 4 Critical Security Use Cases

2:00 - 2:30 PM

ManageEngine Certified Product Associate (MECPA) Certification

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Networking Breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Introduction to ManageEngine

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Keynote by Industry expert

10:15 - 10:55 AM

Beyond the hype: Practical lessons from 2025’s cyberattacks and data breaches

2025 Reality Checks ( rise in attacks like identity thefts, agentic AI, deepfakes, ransomware changes etc.,)
Why Traditional Defences Fail (The Data Deluge and Rule Fatigue for SOC)
Identity Is the New Perimeter: From Breaking In to Logging In
Log360 Pitch: UEBA and Identity Threat Detection
Incorporation of AI in Defence and Investigation
Noise Is a “Vulnerability” Not Just Inconvenience
Alert Noise Reduction in Log360 Through Object Filtering and AI Investigation
Integration > Orchestration
Siloed Tools (SIEM, EDR, CASB) Creating Blind Spots at the Edges
Log360 - Unified Security Platform Approach With Integration Pitch

10:55 - 11:15 AM

From Silos to Synergy: Achieving 360° Visibility into Security with the ManageEngine Stack Integration

11:15 - 11:30 AM

Coffee Break

11:30 - 12:10 PM

Improve your identity security posture: Continuous assessment and hardening with ManageEngine AD360

The identity security gaps attackers exploit most
Reactive vs. proactive: Where does your strategy stand?
Getting full visibility into your identity security posture
Closing security gaps at the source with a stronger identity lifecycle
Deploying phishing-resistant MFA that actually stops breaches
Five practical steps to continuous identity security hardening

12:10 - 12:30 PM

Identity at the center: End-to-end orchestration between AD360 and the ManageEngine ecosystem

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Live Attack & Defense: Simulating and Neutralizing 4 Critical Security Use Cases

2:00 - 2:30 PM

ManageEngine Certified Product Associate (MECPA) Certification

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