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Alessandro Pisani is a software and security engineer at Meta, focusing on large-scale infrastructure defense and threat detection systems. With a strong background in software engineering and advanced malware research, he specializes in building resilient systems that bridge deep security telemetry with modern, high-throughput production environments. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Politecnico di Torino.

Dustin Heywood, otherwise known as EvilMog has been in the Cybersecurity Industry for close to 2 decades. He is an Executive Managing Hacker and Senior Technical Staff Member for IBM X-Force, a member of "Team Hashcat", and a Bishop of the "Church of Wifi".EvilMog is a world champion Hacker Jeopardy Player, and a holder of multiple "Black Badges" including DEFCON, THOTCON, and CypherCon.

A highly accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, including telecommunications, wireless technologies, networking, embedded systems, cybersecurity, and the automotive sector.Over the past seven years, I have specialized extensively in cybersecurity, with expertise in server security (including OpenBMC), automotive security, and network security.I earned my Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from V.V.P. Engineering College, Rajkot, and subsequently completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded System Design from C-DAC, Government of India.Currently, I am serving as a Security Expert at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bengaluru, where I have been contributing for the past 4.5 years. My responsibilities include security architecture design and feature development across multiple domains, including security library development, FIPS certification, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solutions, hardware ASIC engine optimization for security operations, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure key management.In addition to my core responsibilities, I actively lead AI-driven cybersecurity initiatives focused on improving productivity and strengthening security operations. These initiatives include AI-based CVE assessment, threat modeling, and PQC compliance automation.I also serve as a mentor with the Cyber Security Association of India and am a lifetime member of QSECDEF. Furthermore, I regularly collaborate and participate in global initiatives, industry events, and professional forums related to cybersecurity, defense technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Pallavi is a Cloud Security Manager, overseeing cloud security operations and IAM, with 15 years of experience in cybersecurity. Passionate about application security, she excels in navigating complex security challenges, consistently working to strengthen defenses against emerging threats. With deep expertise in penetration testing, Pallavi focuses on identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening defenses in complex and challenging environments. She has spoken at multiple industry-leading conferences like HackerHalted, Vulncon, Identity Shield and BlueHat and continues sharing her knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity.