TAMPA | January 14
12:00PM-5:00PM ET
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 Tampa. 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-Ready 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 Armature Works
Following Protect Insights, you're invited to join us and your peers for a Happy Hour at Armature Works. 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
Tema Mueller
AVP, Named Account Sales - Southeast, Proofpoint, Inc.
Keynote
Molly McLain Sterling
Sr. Director, Global Cybersecurity Strategy, Proofpoint, Inc.
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.
Speaker
Lee Rothman
Director, Field Systems Engineering, Proofpoint, Inc.
Lee Rothman has a 23-year tenure within the technology and security sector, with 15 years of experience leading security engineering teams. For the past three years, he has held the position of Director of Systems Engineering with a dedicated focus on the Eastern United States, Canada, and South America. Prior to his role at Proofpoint, Mr. Rothman held key leadership positions at organizations such as Symantec and Swimlane. He currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida, and is a proud alumnus of Hofstra University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.
Speaker
Adam Steigrod
Senior Sales Engineer, Proofpoint, Inc.
Adam has been a part of the Systems Engineering team for 9 years at Proofpoint, an industry leader in the cybersecurity field focusing on email security, Brand/Identity Protection, and Data Loss Prevention. He’s been a part of several large and start-up security firms for the last 20 years, including areas of Messaging, social media protection/compliance, and cloud platform protection. Prior to that, Adam spent time in business intelligence, data mining, and information management. When he’s not buried in advanced security software, you can find him at a University of Georgia football game or swinging away at 18 holes on a sunny day.
Speaker
Marty Weiss
Enterprise Security Advisor, Proofpoint, Inc.
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.
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.
