ChiBrrCon 2027

Today's technological studies do not address the needs of the industry, graduates arrive with a methodology but without practical experience - the discussion will discuss the challenges and solutions

Meet and greet our Partners at their expo tables, and Sponsors who have recruiting tables!

1. Opening – “From Lima to Cyber” (5 min)

• Arriving in the U.S. at 17
• Waiting years to adjust status
• Navigating out-of-status challenges
• The resilience that shaped the cybersecurity pivot

2. Education & Reinvention (6 min)

• Pivoting into cyber in 2024
• Bootcamp → peer mentor
• Graduating top of cohort (4.0 GPA)
• Turning adversity into fuel

3. Certifications With Strategy (5 min)

• Studying Security+ efficiently
• Building consistency and momentum
• Making complex topics simple

4. Networking With Intention (8 min)

• 52 → 3,400+ LinkedIn connections
• How volunteering opened doors (BSides, ISACA, Raíces, WiCyS, Mea's Cohort, COTY)
• Approaching CISOs and leaders confidently
• Asking boldly, serving genuinely

5. GRC & Entry-Level Cyber Paths (5 min)

• Why GRC is the choice for me
• Your value is in who you are, not the title of your role

6. Identity as a Competitive Advantage (6 min)

• Woman, Latina, Peruvian, immigrant, minority
• Why these are strengths, not liabilities
• Why she does NOT believe in imposter syndrome
• Empowering the young, the overlooked, the seasoned pivoters

7. What has worked and what didn't(3 min)

• Daily habits and routines
• How to be visible, credible, and unforgettable

8. Closing (2 min)

• Purpose, faith, legacy
• Dreams don’t expire—people just stop pursuing them

This session is for CISOs (or the equivalent senior-most security manager), or direct reports to same.
Séan Donovan brings back a favorite session from earlier ChiBrrCons!

In an era of shrinking tenures and expanding liabilities, the modern CISO needs more than technical acumen—they need a survival guide and a strategic roadmap.
Join Séan Donovan (CEO, RED SKY Consulting), strategic advisor to the Fortune 100 "C" Suite, and the industry’s trusted "C-Suite Consigliere," for a high-impact, closed-door roundtable designed exclusively for sitting executives. Séan, a strategic partner to 50% of the Fortune 100, brings his proprietary Triton Methodology and 35+ years of human capital expertise to the table and to YOU & your direct benefit. This is not a lecture; it is a guided collaborative forum. We will dissect the reality of the executive "meat grinder," exploring how to convert pressure into career velocity and command the boardroom. 

Cybersecurity is evolving fast and so are the opportunities to enter and grow within the field. But for many, especially those from underrepresented or nontraditional backgrounds, breaking in can feel overwhelming. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming the way defenders detect threats, hunt adversaries and build careers.
 
In this session, Rosaileen Iandolo, VP of Cybersecurity, shares her journey from the barrio to leading security operations, threat intelligence, and detection engineering. She will demonstrate how AI-powered tools can accelerate learning, remove barriers, and empower aspiring professionals to carve out a place on blue teams. Beyond the technical, she’ll also explore how AI can boost soft skills, from drafting professional communications to preparing presentations and interviews. 
 
Attendees will walk away with:

• Practical examples of how AI can support security operations and personal skill-building
• Ways AI can strengthen communication, confidence, and career mobility
• A roadmap for using AI not just as a technical accelerator, but as a career elevator

This session blends technical insight with career strategy, designed for students, early-career practitioners, and anyone ready to leverage AI to create opportunities and drive impact in cybersecurity.

Michael Phillips moderates a wide-ranging discussion panel of distinguished guests from our WiCyS partners. 

Join our panelists as they share how WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) as a nonprofit organization has transformed their cybersecurity careers. Discover programming for all career levels, the benefits of membership, and the strategies behind building an award-winning cyber community. Whether you're breaking into the field or advancing to leadership, this panel offers practical insights on how community drives career success.