HOUSTON | January 21
12:00PM-5:00PM CT
Proofpoint Protect Insights is where the future of cybersecurity is defined. For one powerful half day only, we’re bringing the best of Protect to you in Houston. Join industry experts, partners, cybersecurity leaders, and defenders on the front lines to explore how AI is redefining human-centric security. From agentic AI to the latest threat intelligence, you will experience a visionary keynote, discover breakthrough innovations, and gain exclusive insights and invaluable networking opportunities.
Protect Insights delivers:
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Get your LARQ Bottle for attending
We’re excited to announce that we will be giving away a LARQ Bottle PureVis™ 2, a self-cleaning bottle with two-stage purification and app integration that tracks your water intake and reminds you to stay hydrated, to the first 75 eligible attendees!
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Complimentary professional headshots
Make the most of your attendance. Enjoy a complimentary headshot session and refresh your professional profile with a new photo—on us!
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Getting here is easy
Free parking & rideshare vouchers We are offering complimentary valet parking, as well as rideshare vouchers for those who prefer a free ride to and from the event, up to $200.
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Our venue
Agenda
- 12:00PM-1:00PM
Registration & Networking Lunch
- 1:00PM-2:00PM
Opening Keynote: The Next Chapter - Human-Centric, AI-Driven Security
- 2:00PM-2:20PM
Break
- 2:20PM-2:55PM
Collaboration Security: Innovations & Roadmap
- 2:55PM-3:30PM
Data Security: Innovations & Roadmap
- 3:30PM-5:00PM
Event Social sponsored by Women Who Cyber
*Agenda is subject to change
Event Social
Happy Hour at St. Regis Houston
Following Protect Insights, you're invited to join us and your peers for a Happy Hour at the St. Regis Houston. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company in an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere.
Who should attend
Security analysts and engineers
Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst
Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.
Systems and network admins
Including
Systems Admin/Engineer • IT Manager • InfoSec Manager/Director • DLP Program Lead • Manager of Information Protection • Network Admin/Engineer • Senior Systems Engineer • IT Security Director
Why you should attend
Enhance your organisation’s security posture, protect information and data, and stay updated on the latest tools and technologies from your peers and industry-leading experts.
Leadership
Including
CISO • CIO • GRC Manager/Director • Head of IT/IT Security
Why you should attend
Discover the latest Proofpoint solutions and roadmaps and how to best leverage these innovations to overcome the human risks impacting your organisation.
Channel and Technology Partners
Including
Leadership • Cybersecurity Strategists • Sales Representatives • Sales Engineers
Why you should attend
Gain exclusive insights into Proofpoint’s latest innovations and strategies to address critical customer challenges, expand your expertise, and connect with industry leaders and peers to drive growth and success in today’s dynamic threat landscape.
Security Analysts and Engineers
Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst
Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.
Host
Michael Blair
Area Vice President, Named Accounts, South, Proofpoint, Inc.
With 20 year’s experience in IT security sales and account management, Michael is the Area VP for the US South sales teams for Proofpoint. Prior to Proofpoint, Michael spent 18 years working in various sales and management positions at McAfee Software. In his career, he has worked to create successful partnerships with Fortune 1000, State, Local, K12, High Education, and Medical customers across the United States.
Keynote
Denis Ryan
Global VP, Information Protection and Cloud Security, Proofpoint, Inc.
Denis Ryan is Global Vice President, Information Protection and Cloud Security for Proofpoint, Inc. Previously, Denis held management positions at several well-known high-tech 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, Ryan oversaw the go to market sales and sales engineering strategy post the Return Path business unit acquisition. The diverse background of IT and security solutions allows Ryan to overlay the Proofpoint sales efforts in multiple verticals, most notably Healthcare as Proofpoint has ramped 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.
Speaker
Sasha Gomez
Senior Sales Engineer, Proofpoint, Inc.
Sasha Gomez is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with more than a decade of experience spanning technical consulting, presales engineering, and enterprise security operations. As a Senior Sales Engineer at Proofpoint, Sasha partners with organizations to design and deliver advanced email threat protection, insider risk mitigation, and cloud security solutions that strengthen their human-centric defense strategies.
Speaker
James Stroud
Senior Sales Engineering Manager
James Stroud is the Sr. Sales Engineering Manager for Proofpoint’s South and East Mid Market teams. He has 25+ years of experience in Cyber Security, providing leadership and expertise for companies in various sectors, including Federal, State and Local Government, Healthcare and Education. James joined Proofpoint this year after serving as the Global category lead for security at AWS. James holds several industry certifications from AWS, Cisco, and Microsoft.
Speaker
Fahad Dadabhoy
Regional Director, Data Security, Proofpoint, Inc
Fahad Dadabhoy is the Regional Director, Data Security at Proofpoint. He has been with the company for over nine (9) years. Before leading the Data Security team, Fahad held various positions with Proofpoint, leading the WW ITM Sales Engineering team and a Principal Sales Engineer supporting the Strategic regions. Fahad also brings 25+ years of client experience, most recently being at a large O&G company in Houston TX, where he led the Global Cybersecurity Operations Team.
Speaker
Dustin Hannifin
Staff ICS Solutions Architect, Proofpoint, Inc.
Dustin Hannifin is a Staff ICS Solutions Architect who works with some of Proofpoint’s most strategic customers helping them realize the technical and business value of Cloud Security and Information Protection solutions. Dustin’s tenure at Proofpoint has led him to being a subject matter expert in Cloud Security, Browser Isolation, Endpoint DLP, and Insider Threat Management products.
Dustin began his career in corporate IT which led him into various technical sales and consulting roles supporting some of the world’s largest organizations. With a background in cloud solutions and Microsoft’s Office 365 platform, his career expands over several technology areas including identity, collaboration, and information protection and cloud security. Dustin is a regular speaker for Proofpoint User Groups, Webinars, and other industry events. Prior to Proofpoint Dustin regularly presented at large industry events including various Microsoft conferences.
Earn 3 CPE credits
This event is approved and endorsed by (ISC)2 and CPE credits will automatically be credited to your member account within 4-6 weeks.
