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May 1, 2025 | Presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Ethical Intruder

Join us at Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2025, where cybersecurity leaders, industry experts, and business executives converge to explore the latest challenges and innovations in cybersecurity. This full-day event at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square will be a must-attend for those committed to securing their business and staying ahead of emerging threats.

Why Cyburgh?

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative. The Cyburgh, PA Initiative highlights Pittsburgh as a hub for cybersecurity innovation, bringing together top executives, security professionals, and industry leaders. This engaging, content-rich event fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business growth through:

Expert-led Keynotes & Panel Discussions – Gain insights from leading cybersecurity minds.
Cutting-edge Trends & Strategies – Stay ahead of the latest threats and best practices.
High-Impact Networking – Build connections with industry peers, solution providers, and potential customers.
Practical Business Insights – Learn how to protect your organization and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for business and technology leaders across industries, including:

C-Level Executives (CEO, COO, CIO, CISO, CPO)
IT & Security Professionals
Business Leaders & Decision-Makers
Academics & Public Sector Representatives
Anyone interested in the strategic side of cybersecurity

If you’re looking to fortify your business against cyber threats and connect with like-minded professionals, Cyburgh 2025 is the place to be.

Location: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
All Speakers and Content Sessions are subject to change.

Keynote Speakers:

Usable Privacy and Security

Lorrie Faith Cranor, Director and Bosch Distinguished Professor of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute

Lorrie Faith Cranor is the Director and Bosch Distinguished Professor of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute and FORE Systems University Professor of Computer Science and of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. She directs the CyLab Usable Privacy and Security Laboratory (CUPS) and co-directs the Privacy Engineering masters program. In 2016 she served as Chief Technologist at the US Federal Trade Commission. She co-founded Wombat Security Technologies. She is a fellow of the ACM, IEEE, and AAAS and a member of the ACM CHI Academy.

Capitalizing on Commercial Technology to Promote Cybersecurity Across the Department of Defense

Liz Young McNally, Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, Defense Innovation Unit

Liz Young McNally serves as the Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, at the Defense Innovation Unit. In this role she brings her diverse experiences from the private sector, the military, and the not-for-profit sector to lead DIU’s collaboration with the commercial tech sector and investment community. This includes enhanced portfolio company scaling support and related Department partnerships, as well as the defense innovation on-ramp, talent, and investment capabilities resident in National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC).

Potential Beneficial and Disruptive Effects of Quantum Technologies for Cybersecurity

Elias Towe, Ph.D., Grobstein Professor of Materials Science and Engineering & Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University

Elias Towe is currently the Albert & Ethel Grobstein Professor and University Professor at Carnegie Mellon. He is the Director of the National Science Foundation Quantum Computing and Information Technologies (QCiT) Center. Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon in late 2001, he was Program Manager at DARPA, where he led programs in photonics and electronics, including the VLSI Photonics Program, one of the first-generation, large-scale optical interconnect programs. Prof. Towe was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received the S.B., S.M., and Ph.D. degrees. He is a recipient of several professional awards and honors and is a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Towe's group pursues research in basic optical and quantum phenomena for applications in novel photonic devices that enable a new generation of information-processing systems for communication, computation, and sensing.

Agenda:

View the Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2025 schedule & directory.

Panel Descriptions

Cyber Resilience and Incident Response: Preparing for the Inevitable – Sponsored by Wavestone

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and breaches increasingly inevitable, organizations must shift their focus from solely preventing attacks to ensuring resilience and rapid recovery. This panel will explore how CISOs are building cyber resilience through robust incident response planning, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity measures. Experts will discuss best practices for minimizing downtime, containing breaches, and swiftly restoring operations while mitigating financial and reputational damage.

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Compliance, Privacy, and Data Governance in 2025 Sponsored by C3-Complete

With data privacy regulations evolving rapidly, organizations must stay ahead of compliance requirements while managing the complexities of cross-border data flows and sovereignty laws. From adapting to updates in existing regulations to preparing for new regulatory frameworks, CISOs, legal experts, and compliance officers face increasing pressure to ensure continuous compliance. This panel will explore the latest regulatory challenges, best practices for audit readiness, and strategies for maintaining compliance in an era of heightened scrutiny and global data governance.

AI in Cybersecurity: Defending Against Ransomware, APTs, and AI-Powered Threats – Sponsored by iVision

As artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the cybersecurity landscape, organizations must balance the benefits of AI-driven threat detection with the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyberattacks. Ransomware continues to evolve, leveraging AI for automation and personalization, while state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) pose long-term risks to critical infrastructure. This panel will bring together experts to explore how AI is transforming cyber defense, discuss strategies for mitigating AI-powered attacks, and examine the evolving nature of ransomware and APTs in an increasingly hostile digital environment.

Cost:

Pittsburgh Technology Council Member | $250 until April 30 | $260 Late/On-site
Non-Member | $500 until April 30 | $520 late/On-site

Member Entrepreneurs receive 40% off registration fees. Please contact Monica Takacs at mtakacs@pghtech.org to confirm eligibility.
Non-Member Entrepreneurs do not receive a discount. Contact Brooke Wozniak to join and take advantage of this and other benefits.