Securing the Skies: Winning the Cloud Game
The June roundtable will dive into securing cloud environments. Led by an industry CISO, it will explore foundational principles, infrastructure security, compliance strategies, and tools for safeguarding cloud operations.
Session Topics
- Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of cloud security and its importance. Differences between various cloud service models.
- Securing Cloud Infrastructure: Best practices for securing cloud infrastructure. Case studies of successful cloud security implementations.
- Compliance and Regulations: Navigating compliance and regulatory requirements in the cloud. How to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Cloud Security Tools: Overview of essential cloud security tools. How to choose and implement the right tools for your organization.
Roundtable Topics & Presenters:
Stay tuned for more details about our presenters.
Roundtable Hosts:
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.