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Driving Behavior Change and Reducing Human Risk
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting everyone’s crucial role in protecting people and their organization. Cybercriminals exploit human behavior, targeting people across email, messaging, collaboration tools, and other digital channels, making it harder to prevent people from engaging with threat actors. Additionally, 96% of users who took risky actions did so knowingly, bypassing security, according to the Proofpoint 2024 State of the Phish, which further complicates the challenge.
Security awareness programs are essential in preparing employees to safely navigate today’s threat landscape. However, awareness alone isn’t enough. Employees require personalized, risk-based guidance and adaptive learning that engages and empowers them to consistently make safer decisions.
Join us for this Power Series as our panel of experts discusses how to:
After the event, we’ll be giving away a 33W C Suite Universal Travel Adapter* to the first 1,100 qualified attendees** who claim their gift in the U.S. and Canada.
Molly McLain Sterling is the Sr. Director of Global Cybersecurity Strategy at Proofpoint, specializing in human-centric security and security culture. With a passion for cyber psychology, she helps organizations strengthen their defenses by understanding and influencing the balance between people and technology.
Previously, she spent 17 years at the world’s largest MedTech company, most recently as Director of Global Security Culture, where she led enterprise-wide initiatives in organizational readiness, cyber resilience, and security adoption for 100,000+ staff worldwide.
Molly is actively involved in the cybersecurity and women in tech communities. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management, blending creativity with strategic security leadership.
Dr. Bob Hausmann is the Lead Cognitive Scientist, Human Risk Management at Proofpoint. He received his PhD in Cognitive Psychology (2005) from the University of Pittsburgh under the direction of Dr. Micki Chi. Dr. Bob is the author of the book Cognitive Science for Educators: Practical suggestions for an evidence-based classroom. The unifying theme that runs throughout his career is the use of technology and principles from cognitive science to enhance educational outcomes for all learners.
Kimberly Pavelich leads Proofpoint’s ZenGuide content engineering team, where she drives the development of threat-focused training and advises on best practices to strengthen human resilience against cybersecurity threats. With nearly two decades of diverse security experience spanning Canada's intelligence sector, international stabilization and reintegration operations, and doctoral-level security studies research, she brings a uniquely multidimensional perspective to understanding human resilience and risk management.
Ron Poserina is the Vice President, Americas Systems Engineering at Proofpoint. In his current role, he is responsible for leading the technical sales organization in helping customers solve their evolving cyber security challenges. As a 15 year veteran in this space, Ron has worked with some of the largest companies in the world advising them on managing risk. He also holds CISSP and CCSK certifications. Prior to joining Proofpoint, Ron lead systems engineering teams at a number of other cyber security organizations. His specialties have included email messaging, web security and DLP.
Protecting data has never been more complex—or more critical. Get an exclusive look at the Proofpoint 2025 Data Security Landscape report, where we’ll share new survey findings and Proofpoint intelligence on the top drivers of data loss, emerging AI risks, and how leading organizations are adapting. Walk away with actionable insights to benchmark your program and strengthen your data security posture in 2026.
Join this Power Series as our panel of experts discusses:
After the event, we’ll be giving away a Rechargeable Hand Warmer Set* to the first 1,100 qualified attendees** who claim their gift in the U.S. and Canada.
Jeremy Wittkop is Proofpoint’s Sr. Manager, Product Evangelist Services. As InteliSecure’s former Chief Technology Officer, Jeremy was a foundational architect for InteliSecure’s internationally recognized Data Protection, Cloud Security, and User and Entity Behavior Analytics Services. Jeremy is a trusted data protection thought leader -- published author, blogger, public speaker, and advisor to clients and formerly public and private equity investors. Prior to Proofpoint, Jeremy spent nearly 10 years with Intelisecure until it was acquired by Proofpoint. Additional experience includes time with KeyBanc Capital Markets, General Dynamics, and the US Army.
Katie Curtin-Mestre is a Vice President of Product Marketing at Proofpoint. She is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure. She has worked with companies of all sizes, from early-stage startups to global tech enterprises. She is the VP of Product Marketing for Data Security, Governance, and Posture. Before joining Proofpoint, she most recently held senior marketing positions at Talon Cyber Security (acquired by Palo Alto Networks), CyberArk, and SimpliVity (acquired by HPE).
Denis Ryan is the Global Vice President, Information Protection and Cloud Security Sales at Proofpoint. Previously, Denis held management positions at several well-known technology companies, including Nominum (now part of Akamai), Tellabs (now Coriant), Verizon and IBM. As a sales leader of the fastest growing business unit in Proofpoint, Denis oversaw the go- to- market sales and sales engineering strategy after the Return Path business unit acquisition. Denis’ diverse background in IT and security solutions enables him Denis to overlay the Proofpoint sales efforts in multiple verticals, most notably Healthcare, as Proofpoint has ramped up this specialized team to improve email authentication practices. He resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, mentors undergraduates for his alma mater (University of Dallas) and volunteers his time for various local charities..
Marty Weiss is an Enterprise Security Advisor at Proofpoint, where he partners with global customers to advance and strengthen their data security programs. Marty brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk management, and data protection. He helps complex organizations align risk-driven security programs with real-world business outcomes, with a current focus on modernizing data security for today’s cloud-first, collaboration-heavy environments.
He’s the author of several bestselling books on security and compliance, and his insights are grounded in years of advising global enterprises across industries. Marty holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a BS in computer studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
With everything that happened in 2025, the year will likely be remembered in cybersecurity for one thing: it was the moment AI assistants and agents arrived in force, hungry for our data and exploitable by threat actors. Of course, human risk didn’t go away either, leaving us with a fascinating, non-deterministic future to consider.
In this Power Series, we’ll reflect on what we saw in 2025, look ahead to what’s coming in 2026, and explore what it all means for the future of cybersecurity.
Join us as our executive leadership team discusses:
After the event, we’ll be giving away a Pac-Man™ Joystick Player by My Arcade®* to the first 1,100 qualified attendees** who claim their gift in the U.S. and Canada.
Ryan Kalember currently leads cybersecurity strategy for Proofpoint and is a sought-out expert for leadership and commentary on breaches and best practices. His global team of security experts ensures that Proofpoint’s customers have consistent insight into the attacks that target their people. Mr. Kalember joined Proofpoint from WatchDox where he served as both chief product officer and CMO, leading the development of pioneering data-centric security solutions through to the company’s acquisition. Previously, Ryan ran solutions across HP’s portfolio of security products, was director of product strategy at ArcSight, and held a variety of positions at VeriSign, including EMEA regional manager and senior product manager. Early in his career, Ryan was a security practitioner, helping build many leading security organizations and security operations centers (SOCs) around the world. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, where he studied fault tolerance, cryptography, and authentication algorithms.
Nate Chessin is a 20 year technology and sales professional with extensive leadership and technical sales experience. Prior to Proofpoint, Nate held various leaderships positions at Cisco Systems and Glue Networks delivering Software Defined Networking, Collaboration, Security, Mobility and Service Provider architectures. Nate holds a BA in Computer Science from Pomona College in Southern California and is CCIE #12034.
Mayank Choudhary (MC) leads the Proofpoint Information & Cloud Security Products. As the GM, MC is responsible for driving technology innovation to deliver a world-class platform that helps our customers protect their people and data and secure the cloud. As a leader in this fast-growing business, he oversees product, engineering and threat research teams around the world. With more than 20 years of experience in product leadership roles, MC brings a deep knowledge of cybersecurity and technology to Proofpoint. His experience ranges from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 technology companies. Before joining Proofpoint in 2019, he served as SVP, Product and Engineering at ObserveIT, a Bain Capital funded cybersecurity startup. In that role, he and his team built the category-defining Insider Threat Management solution that led the company to a successful acquisition by Proofpoint. MC resides in Boston with his wife & daughter.
Tom Corn is Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Threat Protection Group at Proofpoint. He leads the company’s core threat protection offerings, including Email Security, Threat Protection, Identity Defense, Threat Research, AI, and Machine Learning. With a mandate to accelerate innovation and enhance threat efficacy, Tom is focused on evolving Proofpoint’s capabilities to help customers stay ahead of an increasingly complex and dynamic threat landscape.
Tom brings over two decades of cybersecurity leadership across both established enterprises and emerging ventures. Most recently, he co-founded a startup focused on securing agentic-AI applications. Prior to that, he held the Chief Product Officer position at Ontinue, where he helped shape the company’s AI-driven approach to managed extended detection and response (MXDR). He previously served as Senior Vice President of VMware’s Security Business Unit and held key leadership roles at RSA Security, including GM of the Data Security Business and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. He holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Live from Proofpoint Protect 2025!
With trillions of email and cloud-based attacks happening every year, Proofpoint is often among the first to detect emerging trends, techniques, and threat actors targeting people.
Tune in to this special broadcast of Proofpoint Power Series, live from Protect 2025 in Nashville. Our Threat Research leaders will explore the current state of the threat landscape and unpack what it takes to stay ahead of adversaries. From cybercrime and espionage to the growing role of AI, one truth remains constant: people are at the center of today’s cybersecurity challenges.
Participate in this Power Series as our experts discuss:
With over 20 years of experience in the information security industry, Mr. Kalember currently leads cybersecurity strategy for Proofpoint and is a sought-out expert for leadership and commentary on breaches and best practices. His global team of security experts ensures that Proofpoint’s customers have consistent insight into the attacks that target their people. Mr. Kalember joined Proofpoint from WatchDox where he served as both chief product officer and CMO, leading the development of pioneering data-centric security solutions through to the company’s acquisition. Previously, Ryan ran solutions across HP’s portfolio of security products, was director of product strategy at ArcSight, and held a variety of positions at VeriSign, including EMEA regional manager and senior product manager. Early in his career, Ryan was a security practitioner, helping build many leading security organizations and security operations centers (SOCs) around the world. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University, where he studied fault tolerance, cryptography, and authentication algorithms.
Chris Inglis is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with over 40 years of federal service. He served as the nation’s first National Cyber Director at the White House (2021–2023) and spent 17 years at the NSA, including as Deputy Director. A retired Brigadier General and command pilot in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, Inglis also held academic and advisory roles, including as a commissioner on the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission and a trustee of the National Intelligence University. His accolades include the President’s National Security Medal and the Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal. Inglis holds advanced degrees in engineering and computer science from Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and George Washington University. He resides in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife, Anna.
Formerly a researcher himself, Daniel currently leads Proofpoint's threat research team devoted to tracking financially-motivated actors. From high-profile botnets to credential harvesting and business email compromise, Daniel's team is in the weeds everyday leveraging Proofpoint's world class visibility to make high-confidence attributions and to share their findings with defenders across the world. Prior to his work at Proofpoint, Daniel worked as a malware analyst at the NCFTA and got his start tracking adversaries as a combat engineer with the US Army.
Cristiana leads eCrime research at Proofpoint, bringing deep expertise in APT tracking, election interference, and Asia-pacific cyber ops from a background in military and defense analysis.
This event is approved and endorsed by (ISC)2 and CPE credits will automatically be credited to your member account within 4-6 weeks.
This event is suitable for information security decision-makers, including CXOs, VP of IT, Director of IT, as well as mid-level information security management professionals (Senior Security Manager, IT Security Manager, IT Manager), and technical information security practitioners (Security Engineer, Messaging Architect, IT Analyst). It is also relevant for Proofpoint Channel Partner representatives.
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