Speakers

With 21 years of experience at Alvaka Networks, McDonald serves as chief operating officer and CISO. He contributes to the global cybersecurity profession through his involvement in various organizations, including the High Technology Crime Investigation Association and the FBI’s Indiana InfraGard, where he is on the board of directors. He provides cybersecurity guidance to businesses, critical infrastructure operators, executives, legislators and law enforcement. His expertise spans personal and business cyber and physical security strategy, enterprise technology and public policy. A consultant, trainer and public speaker, he also is an award-winning advocate for technology innovation, children’s safety and public policy. McDonald has worked with local and national publications and other electronic media outlets, showcasing his ability as an interviewer and fiction and nonfiction writer.

Presenting:

• AI Symposium: How Will AI Change the Cybersecurity Landscape?
• Channel Futures Newsmakers: Making Waves in Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Deep Dive
• Master Your Domain: using Special Operations and Intelligence Practices into the Private Sector