ALCHEMY'S 5th ANNUAL
Houston Cybersecurity Leadership Summit
Alchemy, our partners, and industry leaders discuss what's next in cybersecurity.
When
Thursday, Oct 3, 2024
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
The Post Oak Hotel
1600 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
What to expect:
This event is designed to bring Houston’s cybersecurity leaders together to collaborate, share best practices, and build a community that can become more powerful than its parts. Let’s come together to learn how our peers are solving challenges today and explore how we must prepare for the most imminent threats of tomorrow. Join Alchemy, our partners, and Houston’s cybersecurity leaders for a night of networking, thought-provoking content, and insights from a panel of peers as we discuss what’s next in cybersecurity preparedness.
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5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Check-in & Registration
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Cocktails & Networking
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6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Opening Keynote
Zero Trust: Best practices and lessons learned
Speaker: Mark Grassmann
The evening will kick off with Cybersecurity thought leader and Alchemy Technology Group’s Practice Principal, Mark Grassmann, on the best practices and lessons learned from helping countless organizations across the country as he discusses the integration, automation, and policy needed to constantly enforce Zero Trust methodology.
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Dinner & Panel Discussion
2025 Cyber Priorities
Speakers & Panelists: Johnny Brister, Mark Grassmann, Bemi Anjous, Wyman Miles, & Daniel Johnson
This panel discussion will explore the most pressing issues and innovative strategies in cybersecurity. This dynamic session will cover emerging threats, the evolution of zero trust architectures, and the critical role of AI in enhancing security measures. Panelists will share their insights on regulatory changes, best practices for safeguarding digital assets, and proactive approaches to threat detection and response.
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8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Networking & Wrap Up
Johnny Brister
Chief Security Officer
Alchemy Tech Group
Johnny has over 20 years of IT experience across government, financial, and healthcare sectors. He's an active member of InfraGard, collaborating with the FBI on cybersecurity, and holds multiple professional certifications. He served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, pioneering underwater email communication and electronic warfare centers while holding top-level security clearances.
Mark Grassmann
Cybersecurity Practice Principal
Alchemy Tech Group
With over 15 years’ experience in various positions of technology thought leadership, cybersecurity, architecture, consulting, and engineering; Mark Grassmann brings experience working with business users, stakeholders, leaders, and executives to solve business challenges with technology, people, and processes.
Bemi Anjous
Chief Information Security Officer
Noble Corporation
Bemi Anjous is a seasoned CISO with over 25 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, spanning nuclear, refinery, chemical plants, pipelines, and offshore projects. Fluent in four languages, Bemi has lived in six countries throughout his career. He’s held key roles at Enron, Duke Energy, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. Currently, he leads global infosec and cybersecurity at Noble, focusing on risk, integration, and transformation. Bemi enjoys road biking, soccer, basketball, and golfing.
Wyman Miles
Chief Information Security Officer
Universal Weather and Aviation
Wyman Miles is a CISO with a career rooted in higher education and a passion for cybersecurity. He began as a UNIX/VMS systems administrator and later led infrastructure at Rice University. His cybersecurity journey took off at Cornell, where he developed Spider, an early data-loss prevention tool. After seven years as CISO, Wyman joined the Houston Airport System before moving to Universal Weather and Aviation in 2020 to focus on data security.
Daniel Johnson
Chief Information Security Officer
Prosperity Bank
Daniel Johnson is the CISO for Prosperity Bank, one of Texas’ largest state-chartered banks. With a proven track record of building strong security programs, Daniel leads a team focused on security operations, governance, risk, and compliance. He is dedicated to safeguarding the bank's assets and reputation across Texas and Oklahoma. An active member of the cybersecurity community, Daniel is passionate about mentoring the next generation of professionals.
