Ending cyber risk isn’t easy, but in recent years a new tool in the cybersecurity toolbox has emerged, and it’s one all organizations should consider: cyber insurance.
Cyber insurance can enhance your defense strategies and helps your organization transfer the costs of recovering from cyber incidents, so you don’t have to assume ALL cyber risk yourself.
Mark your calendar for February 22 and join us for a dynamic panel discussion where you'll gain insights into identifying, protecting against, and responding to threats through a comprehensive risk management plan.
Come prepared with your questions to ask our panel of experts!
AGENDA:
- 8:00 -8:30 - Registration, Breakfast & Networking
- 8:30 to 9:15 – Panel Discussion
- 9:15 to 10:00 – Panelist Q&A
- 10:00 to 10:30 – Networking, Raffle and Closing Remarks
Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot at this exclusive event!
MODERATOR:
Ed Mullin
Ed is the Business Development Manager at DP Solutions and serves on several boards throughout the state of Maryland. Ed has a passion for solving problems using technology. In helping businesses to solve their problems, he also helps to grow their organizations by providing pathways to greater sales, lower defects, more streamlined processes, and more secure systems. As a leader in the I.T. industry, Ed is responsible for matching business needs with technical architecture. Ed’s skills are focused on helping businesses to “move the needle” using technology. He is focused on applying his unique blend of practical application, executive leadership, and business savvy to help corporate leaders determine how to best invest in technology so that every dollar spent contributes to the bottom line.
PANELISTS:
Joe Gates, Head of US Distribution - Digital
Beazley Group
Joe Gates Graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Political Science. Upon Graduation he learned he had no interest in a career in Politics or Science so he did what any sensible college graduate who needs a job does, he joined the exciting world of Insurance. Joe has been in the insurance industry for 23 years with experience on both the retail and carrier sides of the business. Joe is currently the Southeast Region Territory Manager for the Beazley Group where he spends his days discussing coverage for Privacy and Security, Tech E&O and MPL. Joe has a wife and two children, all of whom think his job sounds incredibly dull.
E. Andrew Gerner, President
R.K. Tongue Co., Inc.
E. Andrew Gerner, CFP® is President and an equity member of the insurance firm R. K. Tongue Co., Inc. He is also Principal and Founder of the R. K. Tongue-affiliated investment and financial services firm Tongue | GERNER Financial Services, LLC. Mr. Gerner is a property & casualty and life & health licensed independent insurance agent and broker, a series 7 and 66 Investment Adviser, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. He specializes in risk management, asset protection, wealth management, retirement plans, and financial planning for members of the healthcare and professional services industries. He lectures regionally to healthcare, legal, and financial professionals on various risk management, financial, and insurance-related topics.
Ron Connelly, VP of Technical Operations
DP Solutions
As Vice President of Technical Operations at DP Solutions and an experienced CISSP, CCP, and CEH, Ron leads the company's technical departments, including cybersecurity, centralized services, infrastructure & professional services, and project management.
With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Ron guides the strategic vision, executive leadership, and direction of DP Solutions' technical operations. He creates and implements strategies that support the long-term operating plans for the business, ensuring that DP Solutions remains at the forefront of the industry.
Before joining DP Solutions, Ron served in the Navy and has worked in various roles in technology and cybersecurity in both the private and public sectors. He grew up in an Air Force family, living in various places around the world before calling the DC metro area home for over 25 years.
Shawn Roberts, Sr. Systems Engineer
Arctic Wolf
Shawn Roberts is seasoned Sales Engineer at Arctic Wolf helping Enterprise customers in the DMV area improve their overall security posture. A veteran of emerging technology startups, his forthright and outcome-based approach to solutions allows stakeholders at all levels to swiftly understand its relevance. Using the cloud native Arctic Wolf Platform, we provide security operations as a concierge service. Highly trained Concierge Security® experts work as an extension of your team to provide 24x7 monitoring, detection, and response, as well as ongoing risk management to proactively protect systems and data while continually strengthening your security posture.