Where Cyber Resilience Becomes Competitive Advantage
With global cybercrime losses projected to surpass $15 trillion by 2029 and AI-powered threats evolving faster than traditional defenses, cyber resilience is no longer just a protective measure—it’s a critical driver of long-term business stability and growth. Resilience by Design is an exclusive experience crafted for visionary leaders, CISOs, and IT strategists who are ready to lead with confidence in the face of cyber volatility.
Join industry visionaries on June 18th to gain actionable intelligence, explore AI-driven innovations, and embed resilience into the core of your enterprise. You'll discover how to transform risk into resilience.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
Join us for arrival and registration. We look forward to welcoming you!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch and take this opportunity to network with fellow attendees.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Session 1: Cyber Insurance: From Safety Net to Strategic Advantage
Speaker: Andy Sokol and Zack Kaiser
Discover how cyber insurance has evolved into a critical pillar of resilience. Explore the shifting coverage landscape, and loss prevention, and how to integrate insurance into a proactive cyber risk strategy that strengthens your security posture.
Andy Sokol, AAI, CLCS, is a strategic risk advisor at McClone, where he works with businesses to improve their risk portfolio and build stronger, more resilient operations. With over 10 years of experience, Andy partners with clients in the construction and manufacturing sectors, bringing firsthand knowledge of the challenges these industries face. He’s known for his honest, client-first approach and for guiding business leaders through complex risk decisions with clarity and confidence. Andy also advises on cyber exposure, extending his insight to support clients as they navigate today’s evolving digital landscape.
Zach Kaiser is a strategic risk advisor in McClone’s Commercial Division, where he brings a decade of experience to guiding organizations toward stronger, more proactive risk strategies. Zach is known for building meaningful partnerships rooted in business alignment, not just coverage. He challenges traditional models by focusing on what can be done upstream, reducing the likelihood that clients will ever need to rely on their insurance. With enhanced knowledge in cyber risk, Zach contributes valuable perspective in this evolving space, ensuring clients are thinking critically about vulnerabilities while staying focused on long-term priorities.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Session 2: Legal Preparedness: Strengthening Compliance for Cyber Resilience
Speaker: Sarah Sargent
This session explores how aligning legal, security, and compliance teams can proactively manage risk, simplify regulatory navigation, and ensure you're ready when a cyber incident strikes. Learn how to foster cross-functional collaboration and build a streamlined, resilient response framework.
Sarah Sargent is an attorney in the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group of Godfrey & Kahn. Her practice focuses on assisting clients in implementing innovative technology and finding practical business solutions for privacy compliance. She also advises clients on software licensing, vendor management, data breach prevention, GDPR, CCPA, SaaS and software development contracting, and more. Sarah has experience guiding organizations through all phases of a data breach, from initial response to notification and remediation. She holds the CIPP/US, CIPP/E and CIPM certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, allowing her to draw from both domestic and international best practices when it comes to questions of data privacy.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Session 3: Building Security Resilience for a High-Risk Future
Speaker: Nick Gilbertson
Redefine security resilience to go beyond prevention. This session showcases how top organizations maintain operations, minimize disruption, and recover swiftly using adaptive, AI-powered strategies aligned with business objectives.
With over 25 years of experience in IT management and implementation, Nick’s passion lies in assisting customers in safeguarding their organizations, and he understands the importance of business continuity and resilience in the face of adversity. Nick currently serves as the Director of Professional Services & Information Technology/Security at EDCi and helps map internal IT and security policies, ensuring compliance with NIST, HIPAA, and PCI. His expertise lies in Security Posture Assessments & Compliance as well as developing and testing Information System Disaster Recovery programs. Nick works to direct Crisis Recovery efforts between internal IT staff and external agencies such as security forensics, insurance coordination, FBI liaisons, legal interpretation, and ransomware negotiations.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 4: Microsoft Security: Powering Enterprise Resilience
Speaker: John Rohland
Join us for a technical session exploring Microsoft’s integrated security stack - Defender, Sentinel, Entra, and more. Lets walkthrough how these tools can strengthen cybersecurity practices, support compliance, and align with cybersecurity insurance and legal frameworks. We’ll discuss strategies to improve threat detection, reduce breach risks, and enable faster recovery - all while supporting a resilient and compliant security posture.
John is a seasoned Technology & Security Leader with over 30 years of experience in IT, specializing in secure, scalable, and efficient technology solutions. As a Solutions Architect at EDCi, he excels in designing and deploying enterprise solutions focused on Microsoft security, Intune, Purview, Defender, and Sentinel. John's expertise in cloud security, data governance, and compliance frameworks, including CMMC and NIST 800-171, helps organizations optimize their environments while ensuring robust security and regulatory alignment. Passionate about driving IT modernization and guiding digital transformation, John is dedicated to collaborating, innovating, and implementing security strategies that make a measurable impact.
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Break
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel: Operationalizing Resilience in 2025 and Beyond
Join a candid, cross-functional discussion with industry leaders to synthesize the day’s insights. Walk away with a clear, actionable blueprint to operationalize resilience across teams, technologies, and leadership levels, tailored to your business goals.
4:30 PM
Happy Hour Networking
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Don’t let your organization fall behind in the race to resilience. Join us at Resilience by Design: AI, Risk & Security in Motion to gain the insights, tools, and connections you need to thrive in a high-risk world.