LUNCH & LEARN
DHS EXECUTIVE CYBERSECURITY BRIEFING: MANAGING NEW CYBER RISKS
The only cybersecurity update you’ll need this year. Get a clear, executive view of today’s threats, how to prepare from both a business and technical perspective, and how to lead your team through a cyberattack with confidence.
When
Thursday, May 29th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ct
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Arrival & Networking
11:15 – 11:30 AM: Welcome & Introductions
11:30 – 12:30 PM: Executive Cybersecurity Briefing
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Q&A and Group Discussion
Top threats shaping 2025
Dissecting real attacks we’ve handled
Preparing your legal, tech, and insurance response
Leading through a cyberattack
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What We’re Covering
Join us on Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ct at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for an executive-level cybersecurity briefing built for business leaders. You’ll hear directly from Michael Kingsley, Cyber Security Advisor with Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Aldridge experts who have helped organizations lead through real-world cyberattacks and learn what it takes to stay prepared.
We’ll cover the latest developments shaping the threat landscape—from new AI-driven attacks to rising risks in your supply chain—and help you build a clear, actionable plan to protect your business. You’ll leave with the clarity you need to lead through a crisis and the tools to strengthen your company’s posture before one hits.
TOPICS:
- Top Threats Shaping 2025
The emerging tactics, tools, and threat actors targeting businesses this year. - Dissecting Real Attacks We’ve Handled
Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of cyberattacks we’ve helped clients respond to—and the key takeaways. - Preparing Your Legal, Tech, and Insurance Response
Know what to expect and how to prepare your business to effectively manage your risk.
- Leading Through a Cyberattack
Understand what a good security incident response plan looks like and how to lead your team through their worst day. - Supply Chain Attacks: Defend and Avoid Weak Links
How attackers are targeting suppliers—and what you can do to protect your business and avoid becoming the weak link. - Winning Business With Security
How to meet rising security expectations from clients and partners—and turn them into a competitive advantage.
Meet the Speakers
Michael Kingsley | CISA
Cyber Security Advisor (CSA)
Michael Kingsley serves as the Cybersecurity Advisor for the North Texas area that includes Dallas, Fort Worth, the Texas panhandle, as well as other counties in West Texas within CISA Region 6. Since early 2012, Michael has served in a variety of positions for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Treasury focusing on Data Center Consolidation, intelligence/operations, cyber, incident response, and IT compliance.
Prior to joining CISA’s Region 6, Michael served in a leadership position for DHS’s Custom and Border Protection as a Cybersecurity Program Manager for the Border Enforcement Management Systems.
Michael began his Federal career with the Department of Treasury promoting the cyber defense of the Treasury building and portions of the White House in downtown Washington DC before moving over and serving as the Deputy CISO within Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN).
Michael holds a Master’s of Science in Information Technology Management from the University Of Maryland as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Economics.
Chad Hiatt | Aldridge
Chief Technology Officer
At Aldridge, Chad is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His role entails working to further advance the company’s technology strengths, thought leadership, and value delivery to clients. Chad’s technology career began early, programming his own games as a kid and writing educational software in grade school. Chad started his first IT company before he could drive, and during the 30 years of his career, has developed into a technology and security architect with the skills to identify, align, and execute the IT strategies and initiatives of organizations across a variety of industries.
Seth Bursell | Aldridge
Manager of Security Operations
Seth Bursell, the Manager of Security Operations at Aldridge, is skilled in crafting and executing security standards, policies, and procedures. With over two decades of experience in technology, including a decade focused on cybersecurity, Seth specializes in Data Protection, Threat Hunting, PAM, policy formulation, Access Management, and risk assessment. Notably, Seth also owned his own MSP for 12 years, further enhancing his expertise. His professional journey comprises pivotal roles at two Dallas-based MSPs, engagements with healthcare corporations, and a significant tenure at McAfee, a global security firm.
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