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Interactive Workshop with Cybersecurity Experts: Outsmarting a Crisis

  • Friday, October 24, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Bordini Center- 5 N. Systems Drive, Appleton WI

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Event Details

Are you ready to put your instincts to the test in a simulated cyber crisis? Join us for an engaging and dynamic interactive workshop, where professionals from all industries, backgrounds, and roles collaborate to navigate and overcome a cyber crisis together.

This Year's Twist:

We’re turning up the intensity with new attack vectors, fresh scenarios, and evolving risks—designed to challenge assumptions and stretch decision-making under pressure. Whether you’re in IT, HR, legal, finance, or operations, your role is essential in defending the organization.

What to Expect:

  • Interactive Workshop: Experience a fast-moving, realistic cyberattack scenario.
  • New Threats: Explore attack simulations involving extortion, AI-driven breaches, or insider risks.
  • Inclusive Collaboration: Work in teams with diverse professionals—men, women, and leaders across industries—to craft your organization’s response.
  • Actionable Skills: Walk away with real-world strategies to protect your business, your team, and your personal data 
This event is perfect for anyone who wants to build confidence in cyber decision-making, grow their network in the tech and business community, and have fun learning in a high-impact environment. 

Meet the Experts

  • John Diamond, Senior Manager of IT Security and Collaboration at Schneider National, with over 30 years of IT experience across government, utilities, banking, and transportation.
  • Kathleen Bellotti, Senior Director of Information Security at U.S. Venture, founding member of Women in Technology Wisconsin, and passionate advocate for cybersecurity awareness and education.
  • Diane Doersch, Senior Director of Information Technology at Digital Promise, leading IT strategy for education innovation with 36 years of experience in teaching, leadership, and advocacy.
  • Mary Faulkner, VP, Chief Information Security Officer, and VP of IT Operations at Thrivent, with 25+ years of expertise in information security, risk management, and IT operations.



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