Who We Are?

We are ChiBrrCon, a non-profit, vendor-free conference hosted by cybersecurity and IT professionals for cybersecurity and IT professionals

Who We Are?

What We Do?

We provide a forum for learning, growing, and engaging with others in the security and technology industry

What We Do?

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What You’ll Experience?

ChiBrrCon is unlike most security conferences.  

  • We are 100% Corporate Sponsored (no vendor sponsors)
  • We enforce a zero harassment policy
  • We drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession
  • The event is run by  practitioners for practitioners at all levels
  • Individuals at all levels are encouraged to attend, speak, and build community in the field

Our speakers are cyber professionals from around the world

Talks and Villages designed for all levels

Keynotes from TOP experts in the field

Hitting on some of the most pressing topics

Hanging with Friends and Colleagues

Building a Cohesive Cyber Community

Our Board of Directors

Meet the faces behind our success.

Ricardo LaFosseChiBrrCon President and CISO at Kraft-Heinz

Ricardo’s career has encompassed over 16 years of senior level technical, management and consultative positions in government, health care, educational, financial services and legal services. Ricardo has architected innovative and successful incident management, risk management, application security programs, data protection policies and cloud security vendor assessment and frameworks. Proven leadership, project management, mentor, negotiation, and problem-solving skills demonstrated throughout his career.

Ricardo LaFosseChiBrrCon President and CISO at Kraft-Heinz

Ricardo’s career has encompassed over 16 years of senior level technical, management and consultative positions in government, health care, educational, financial services and legal services. Ricardo has architected innovative and successful incident management, risk management, application security programs, data protection policies and cloud security vendor assessment and frameworks. Proven leadership, project management, mentor, negotiation, and problem-solving skills demonstrated throughout his career.

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Troy MatternChiBrrCon Vice President and CISO at SoneX Group, Inc.

I build and change programs when the status quo has shown it can’t do what is needed to succeed. I’ve built and led teams in large and complex organizations my entire professional life. With the ability to articulate a vision and drive to make it a reality, I am ready to help show the way from the Board to those in the day to day fight. Shaped by 23 years of experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and nearly 10 years as a corporate executive building programs to manage their greatest risks, I am ready to lead.

What I love: Contributing to a mission that matters, time with my family, traveling/experiencing different cultures, and sailing.

Troy MatternChiBrrCon Vice President and CISO at SoneX Group, Inc.

I build and change programs when the status quo has shown it can’t do what is needed to succeed. I’ve built and led teams in large and complex organizations my entire professional life. With the ability to articulate a vision and drive to make it a reality, I am ready to help show the way from the Board to those in the day to day fight. Shaped by 23 years of experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and nearly 10 years as a corporate executive building programs to manage their greatest risks, I am ready to lead.

What I love: Contributing to a mission that matters, time with my family, traveling/experiencing different cultures, and sailing.

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Kevin NovakChiBrrCon CFO and CISO at Old National Bankcorp

A visionary and highly accomplished senior information security and information technology risk executive with vast expertise in financial services, technology security, information security, operational risk management, and fraud and forensics. Comprehensive experience in risk assessment and management, compliance (SOX, HIPAA), financial reporting and analysis, and strategic planning. Utilizes transformational leadership and communications skills to conduct presentations and articulate risks and benefits to achieve buy-in across an organization. A forward-thinking and perceptive top-performer who drives the ownership of business results and consistently exceeds goals.

Kevin NovakChiBrrCon CFO and CISO at Old National Bankcorp

A visionary and highly accomplished senior information security and information technology risk executive with vast expertise in financial services, technology security, information security, operational risk management, and fraud and forensics. Comprehensive experience in risk assessment and management, compliance (SOX, HIPAA), financial reporting and analysis, and strategic planning. Utilizes transformational leadership and communications skills to conduct presentations and articulate risks and benefits to achieve buy-in across an organization. A forward-thinking and perceptive top-performer who drives the ownership of business results and consistently exceeds goals.

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Walter LefmannChiBrrCon Secretary and Director of Security at Chicago Trading Company
Walter LefmannChiBrrCon Secretary and Director of Security at Chicago Trading Company
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Jack BurbackCSO at Wintrust Financial Corporation

A motivated Information Security executive specializing in the design and enhancement of enterprise level security programs. An effective leader, manager and strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement.

Jack BurbackCSO at Wintrust Financial Corporation

A motivated Information Security executive specializing in the design and enhancement of enterprise level security programs. An effective leader, manager and strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement.

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Amanda FennellChiBrrCon CMO and Chief Security and Information Officer at Prove

Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years.

Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years. Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.

Amanda FennellChiBrrCon CMO and Chief Security and Information Officer at Prove

Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years.

Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.Talent focused, solutions-oriented, highly analytical executive with over 20 years of cyber security and overall experience in the technology & SaaS industry. Proven ability to provide strategic vision and leadership foresight and lead significant organizational changes including SaaS adoption. Dynamic people leader with proven experience in developing high performing teams. Seasoned external speaker, podcast host and spokesperson with over 50 media appearances in the past 2 years. Views Security as a key business enabler, with a proven track record of aligning security programs with strategic and commercial business objectives. Accomplished in supporting sales cycles, post-merger M&A integration, mitigating audit finding risks, and preparing businesses for successful acquisition. Advises Security startups and is passionate about empowering teams to drive program improvements from the ground up. Leads with a direct, honest, and empathetic style.

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Michael V. PhillipsChief Information Security Officer
Michael V. PhillipsChief Information Security Officer
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Robin Oxford
Robin OxfordDeveloper

Best conference ever! No vendors, awesome swag, awesome speakers.

Bobby Wolmer
Bobby WolmerHead of GRC

Awesome leadership track and great after party!

Shawn THOMPSON
Shawn THOMPSONCISO

Felt comfortable to share ideas with peers without worrying about being solicited by vendors. Thank you ChiBrrCon Directors...how refreshing! Great Keynote too!

KENDRICK SMITH
KENDRICK SMITHSOC Manager

Great talks...picked up some great tips to share with the team.

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