September 2025 Chapter Meeting
Join us on-site in New York City or on Long Island, or virtually, for our September 2025 Chapter meeting on September 17, 2025 featuring:
• A presentation on Continuous Controls Monitoring from RegScale, and;
• A discussion on proactive defense strategies for critical infrastructure organizations by Koch Foods
The registration link can be found below. Members can get their promo codes by logging into the Chapter website and going to their “My Page”. Sponsor promo codes have been previously distributed. Non-members and the public are invited to attend and can register for a nominal fee or join the Chapter. Our annual membership is $40 for professionals and $15 for students. Meeting fees are waived for members. This event will qualify for two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Membership in the Chapter is open to all cybersecurity professionals and students. If you are not already a member, please visit our membership page for more information.
Agenda:
5:00 – 6:00 In-Person Registration, Networking and Event Setup
6:00 – 6:10 Welcome and Chapter Business
6:10 – 7:00 From Burden to Breakthrough: Transforming GRC with CCM – RegScale – Presenting onsite in New York City
7:10 – 8:00 Enhancing Proactive Defense Strategies for Critical Infrastructure – Koch Foods – Presenting virtually
Topic Summary: From Burden to Breakthrough: Transforming GRC with Continuous Controls Monitoring
Traditional GRC programs, with their manual processes and delayed insights, are buckling under the weight of modern business demands. This session will demonstrate how Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) transforms slow, static GRC processes into dynamic, AI-powered solutions. Attendees will learn how leading organizations are improving speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness by leveraging CCM’s real-time data, extreme automation, and AI-driven insights. We’ll also offer a practical roadmap with actionable strategies for implementing CCM in your organization..
Speaker 1: James Sumka, Senior Solutions Engineer, RegScale
James has over a decade of experience as a risk and compliance practitioner. Much of his career was spent in PwC’s Cyber, Risk and Regulatory Advisory group, where he designed and implemented strategic risk programs for banking, healthcare and telecom clients. As a Senior Solutions Engineer at RegScale, James acts as a trusted advisor, partnering with customers to better understand existing gaps within their security, risk, and compliance programs and identifying the CCM outcomes required to close those gaps. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and former Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Topic Summary: Enhancing Proactive Defense Strategies for Critical Infrastructure
In today’s threat landscape, critical infrastructure organizations cannot afford to rely solely on reactive measures. A proactive defense strategy is essential to ensure resilience, continuity, and safety.
Speaker 2: Edwin Segura, Director of Cybersecurity, Koch Foods
Edwin Segura is the Cybersecurity Director at Koch Foods, where he leads the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy for a $5 billion organization with 14,000 employees. With over 20 years of experience in IT and OT security, he has directed global security operations, developed strategic incident response frameworks, and implemented security awareness programs that strengthen organizational resilience.
Edwin has collaborated with federal agencies including DHS, FBI, and ICS, ensuring compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and other critical standards. He has extensive expertise in securing industrial and healthcare environments, managing SOC/NOC operations, and leading risk assessments across 57 production plants.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Edwin serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, where he provides strategic leadership in information technology and emergency services. He is a CISM candidate and holds multiple certifications, including ITILv3, Microsoft Certified Professional, and DHS/FEMA cyber defense training.