Inside the Enemy's Playbook: Threats and Tactics
The March roundtable will focus on emerging threats, leveraging intelligence, and proactive defense strategies. Led by a top CISO, it equips leaders to detect risks, integrate insights, and strengthen defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Session Topics
- Examination of current and upcoming threats in the cybersecurity landscape. Analyzing how these threats evolve and their potential impacts.
- Identifying and utilizing the best sources for threat intelligence. Strategies for integrating intelligence into daily operations.
- Techniques and tools for proactive threat hunting. Real-world examples and success stories.
- Effective mitigation strategies for various types of cyber threats. Best practices for implementing these strategies.
Roundtable Topics & Presenters:
Stay tuned for more details about our presenters.
Roundtable Host:
AJ Eads brings over 20 years of experience in communications and marketing, specializing in strategy, content creation, public speaking, and community management. His career spans work with solopreneurs to Fortune 100 companies, promoting everything from recruiting services to cybersecurity workforce development.
In 2015, AJ transitioned to the nonprofit sector with the Security Advisor Alliance, where he built a vibrant community of information security professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity talent.
As GCC’s Director of Programs and Administration, AJ leads initiatives like the Secure Pathways workshop series, the Washington University Cyber Roundtable, and the SPARK Micro Internship Program, while supporting organizational administration. His passion for professional development drives GCC’s mission to connect emerging talent with the needs of academia, industry, and government.
Maurice Mahone brings over 30 years of IT expertise, spanning government roles, including the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, and leadership in industries such as agriculture, biotechnology, and financial services. At the Federal Reserve Bank, he led technology teams managing U.S. Treasury programs.
In the nonprofit sector, Maurice has helped over 70 underrepresented St. Louis high school graduates secure software development careers.
As GCC's Executive Director, Maurice leverages his IT expertise and extensive network to drive strategy, operations, and workforce development in cybersecurity. A U.S. Army veteran, he is also an avid photographer and President of the St. Louis BDPA Chapter.