As the Chief Information Security Officer, Jerich Beason is responsible for ensuring the security of the company’s digital assets as well as transforming the Epiq cybersecurity program into a world-class industry leader. Jerich has spent his career building industry-leading cybersecurity programs to protect some of the nation’s most sensitive assets. Jerich has served in leadership roles at some of the most respected companies within the cyber security industry including Lockheed Martin, RSA and Deloitte where he was a trusted advisor to executives within the federal government and fortune 500 organizations. Jerich advised these companies on cyber security strategy, architecture and program development. In his most role as Deputy CISO at AECOM, he was responsible for security architecture, risk management, compliance, and the overall security strategy. As a recognized thought leader in cyber security, Jerich sits on panels, speaks at conferences and events & contributes to white papers and security articles. He also serves as a Board advisor to security startups. Jerich is currently the host of Epiq’s podcast, Cyberside Chats which has the mission of increasing knowledge and awareness of cyber security within the legal industry. Jerich holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Cyber Security. Less   View all posts

Leon Ravenna is Chief Information Security Officer at KAR Global. He leads KAR’s efforts in global security strategy, execution, and privacy and compliance services for the company’s more than 17,500 employees. A seasoned CISO, Leon has extensive experience in regulatory, compliance, and privacy, having managed ISO27001, HIPAA, SSAE-16, PCI, and NIST system builds and audits—in addition to holding a PMP. He is one of a very small group worldwide to hold six major Global Privacy certifications including CIPM, CIPP/ C and CIPP/ E, CIPP/ G, CIPP/ US, and FIP. Leon has more than 25 years of technology leadership experience in healthcare, financial services, and technology companies. He has also led nationwide support, web, and CRM development efforts, data center builds, and infrastructure for SaaS companies in the medical and financial space. Less   View all posts

Jake Margolis is the Chief Information Security Officer for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). MWD provides water to over 19 million people in Southern California through 26 member agencies. Jake holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and Technology Management and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Prior to joining Metropolitan Water District, he served as the CISO for the County of Orange in California. In his capacity as the County of Orange CISO he has oversaw the development and implementation of multiple countywide cybersecurity initiatives that lead the County to receive an award in 2018 from the National Association of Counties for its Cybersecurity Program. He has also served as the Information Assurance Manager for the California National Guard and California Military Department and has served in Command and Primary Staff capacities as a US Army Officer. Less   View all posts