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Dr. Gregory Carpenter is Principal Partner at CW PENSEC and a retired U.S. Army officer with over two decades of operational experience spanning intelligence, counterintelligence, electronic warfare, deception, and security testing. He previously served in senior roles across joint and interagency environments and was recognized as NSA Operations Officer of the Year for his work in advanced operational analysis and mission execution.Dr. Carpenter’s professional focus centers on adversary modeling and the failure modes of trust, identity, and attribution under adaptive threat pressure. His work examines how emerging technologies—including cyber-physical systems, in vivo and nano-scale technologies, automation, and information operations—alter attacker behavior and invalidate long-standing defensive assumptions. He has led and advised offensive and defensive programs across cyber, information, and electronic warfare domains, with particular emphasis on how identity collapses when human operators are no longer stable or external to the systems they access.At conferences and in research settings, Dr. Carpenter translates complex adversary behavior into practical defensive insight, emphasizing how organizations must redesign identity, access control, and trust models for environments where compromise is expected rather than exceptional. He has presented at DEF CON’s Misinformation Village (2023), Adversary Village (2025), and the DEF CON Creator Stage (2024, 2025).

Partho Alkesh Pandya (known online as Psychomong) is a cybersecurity professional from Patan/Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He currently serves as Cyber Security Manager at Decimal Point Analytics in Ahmedabad. He previously worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Demmisto Technologies.Professional Bio & ExpertisePartho is a recognized ethical hacker, bug bounty hunter, digital forensics expert, and VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) specialist. He holds over 100 certifications, including CEH v13 AI (Certified Ethical Hacker) and ISO 42001 Lead Auditor. He focuses on practical cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, AI-related risks, deepfakes, and digital safety awareness.He is an active public speaker, educator, and content creator. He has:Delivered 130+ workshops and seminars on cyber awareness, ethical hacking, and emerging threats at colleges, universities, conferences (IIT & IIMs)and educational platforms.Trained police personnel on cybersecurity topics.Served as a panelist/expert on news channels (e.g., Nirman News) discussing topics like OpenAI trends, digital vigilance, and business cybersecurity risks.Built a following through his Medium blog (Psychomong), LinkedIn, Instagram (@parthopandya), and YouTube, where he shares practical insights, research, and awareness content. His blogging and speaking journey started after encouragement from mentors to deepen his own expertise by teaching others.Claim to FameBug bounty discoveries: Notably found and reported vulnerabilities (including an XSS flaw) on high-profile sites such as NASA and RBI (Reserve Bank of India), earning recognition in the ethical hacking community.Public educator and speaker: Frequently invited for talks, workshops, and media appearances on real-world cyber threats, making complex topics accessible to students, professionals, and law enforcement.Community contributor: Known for promoting free, practical cybersecurity education and collaborating on learning resources.

Keynote speaker with a proven track record presenting at premier industry conferences, including Secureworld, ISSA Motor City, RSAC CLF. Served as a Keynote Speaker at SecureWorld Detroit 2025, delivering executive-level insights on cyber risk, AI-driven threats, and enterprise resilience.

Vitaly Simonovich is a senior security researcher at Cato Networks and a member of Cato CTRL. Currently, Vitaly focuses on researching topics related to LLM security, with a particular emphasis on jailbreaks and prompt injections, as well as conducting vulnerability research across a wide range of technologies. In addition, he is actively involved in threat intelligence, analyzing emerging threats and attack trends to strengthen organizational defenses.Prior to joining Cato in 2023, Vitaly worked at Incapsula and Imperva, where he led teams of security analysts and researchers. With over nine years of experience in cybersecurity, Vitaly specializes in application security, data security, LLM security, vulnerability research, and threat intelligence.An active contributor to the cybersecurity community, Vitaly regularly publishes research blogs, hosts webinars, and presents at conferences. In addition to his professional work, he teaches cybersecurity at local colleges and enjoys solving CTF challenges in his free time to stay sharp and enhance his skills.

I am Yash Vasoya, also known as “Cyber Vasoya,” a cybersecurity researcher, analyst, and educator specializing in cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. With a strong foundation in both academic research and real-world cybersecurity practice, I focus on analyzing modern cyber threats and translating them into actionable defensive strategies.I have delivered training sessions and workshops for students, professionals, and law enforcement agencies, where I emphasize hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and practical demonstrations. My goal is to bridge the gap between complex cybersecurity concepts and their real-world application in investigations and threat mitigation.I am passionate about building digital resilience and actively contribute to cybersecurity awareness and education. My mission is to simplify complex security challenges and empower individuals and organizations to stay ahead in an evolving cyber threat landscape.