Secure Connect brings together Indiana’s top cybersecurity, tech, and forward-thinking organizations for a focused half-day convening on the evolving threat landscape and workforce challenges.
Check out the full agenda for Secure Connect, coming to Indianapolis October 15.
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Wednesday, October 15
9 am – 2 pm
Knowledge Services
9800 Crosspoint Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Cybersecurity, AI, and tech professionals throughout the state of Indiana are invited to this event, focused on the most important trends and developments impacting the cyber workforce.
Hear from experts on topics ranging from:
Cyber resiliency against evolving threat actors
Cyber talent development and career pathways
CISO in the boardroom: elevating cybersecurity from an IT issue to an enterprise focus
…and more!
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
Welcome and Opening Words
Ting Gootee
CEO
TechPoint
Ting Gootee is a seasoned venture development and community builder with in-depth experience leading and managing impact-driven programs across public, private and academic sectors. She joined TechPoint as president and CEO in May 2022.
Gootee co-developed the original vision and strategy for Elevate Ventures in 2011 and served as the organization’s vice president of investment until 2014, when she was named chief investment officer.
In addition to focusing on investment funds formation and evaluating and supporting pre-seed to later-stage investment opportunities at Elevate Ventures, Gootee played an instrumental role in standing up all aspects of its operations from day one. She managed and conducted due diligence research on hundreds of investment opportunities across multiple sectors, ranging from IT to life sciences to advanced manufacturing. Her portfolio oversight reaches more than a dozen Elevate funds and more than 400 Indiana startups and scale-ups and active syndication relationships with individual investors and professional VCs around the country, resulting in $1.7 billion in co-invested capital and positive returns over the life of the funds. Elevate Ventures has been the most active investor in the Great Lakes regions since 2017.
Prior to Elevate Ventures, Gootee was the deputy director of the Indiana 21st Century Research & Technology Fund. She came to that position from Lionhart Investments Limited, Office of Global Counsel, where she served as a business and legal analyst from 2003 to 2006.
A native of China, Ting earned her Master of Business Administration from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Ind. after earning a Master of Arts degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. She earned her undergraduate degree from Peking University in Beijing.
Andy Hughes
Dean, DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Andy Hughes is the Dean of the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership, serving nearly 6,000 students across associate to doctoral programs. He previously served as Chief Innovation Officer and SVP at AAA Hoosier Motor Club, leading major tech initiatives and operational efforts across multiple business units, including the launch of the My Pit Crew brand. His doctoral research focused on implementing emerging technologies to enhance customer and employee experiences in last-mile logistics.
CISO in the Boardroom
Dr. Clark Cully
Technology Division Chair
Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. J. Clark Cully is the Technology Division Chair at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he leads programs in AI, data analytics, IT, and cybersecurity, preparing thousands of students to responsibly use emerging technologies. He previously served as Acting CDO and Deputy CDAO for Policy at the U.S. Department of Defense, where he led major data and AI initiatives and helped shape national defense strategies. Dr. Cully holds a Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics and has served in diverse roles across government, including the U.S. Senate and NATO.
Threat Intelligence Modernization
Andrew Marsh
Information Security Director
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Andrew Marsh is the Information Security Director at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, bringing 22 years of experience in cybersecurity, including threat management and security operations. He also leads AI strategy, innovation, and security initiatives, supported by advanced AI training from MIT.
Break for Networking & Vendor Tables
Cyber Talent & Career Pathways
David Dungan
Executive Director
Anderson University Center for Security Studies and Cyber Defense
Mr. David Dungan is the Executive Director of the Anderson University Center for Security Studies and Cyber Defense (AU CSSCD), a nonprofit focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development in Indiana. He co-founded the Indiana Cyber Network, a consortium advancing cybersecurity through collaboration among NCAE-C institutions. With over 25 years in law enforcement and prior service at the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, Mr. Dungan brings extensive public sector and leadership experience to his role.
Cyber Resiliance Against Evolving Threat Actors
Rajinder Heir
Associate Commissioner for Information Technology
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Rajinder has held multiple IT executive roles and currently leads IT strategy and mission-critical systems, including managing the distribution of over $170M in financial aid to Hoosier students. She serves on both the Indiana Governor’s Executive Council on Cybersecurity and the Indiana CIO Network’s Advisory Committee. Rajinder holds a B.S. in Computer Information Technology from Purdue and is a graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and the FBI Citizens Academy.
Ken Morris
Senior Security Advisor
RAMPxchange
Ken is the Senior Security Advisor at RAMPxchange. He holds the industry certifications CISSP, SEC+, and CCST. His previous roles include Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) at Liberty Works (a defense component of Rolls-Royce North American Technologies), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and ISSM at Indiana Army National Guard. He is currently the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment Commander for the National Guard Unit, the 127th Cyber Protection Battalion where he serves as commander and Cyber Intelligence officer. Ken is married to Amanda who is the Director of Business Sales at the Sheraton Hotel | Keystone at the Crossing. They have two kids, Ethan (10), and Hazel (2).
Scott Phillips
Director of Information Technology
AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Scott Phillips is an accomplished IT Director with over 20 years of experience in IT management and strategic planning. He has successfully developed and implemented IT processes and overseen significant cybersecurity projects in various organizations, including AAA Hoosier Motor Club and LIDS Sports Group. Scott holds an MBA and a BS in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Bronwen Hudson
Marketing Lead & Director of Vibes
Reveal Risk
Bronwen Hudson, Marketing Lead and Director of Vibes at Reveal Risk, is a leading voice in cybersecurity marketing. She recently spoke about the impact of Deepfake technology on Women at the 2025 Women in Cybersecurity conference, and she specializes in making complex and technical material available to broad audiences. Her free time is spent on roller skates (NOT blades).
Insider Threat in Local and International Work Models
Aaron Pritz
CEO & Co-Founder
Reveal Risk
Aaron is the CEO, Principal Consultant, and Co-Founder of RR, launched in 2018 to offer practical, expert-driven cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management solutions addressing gaps he and his partners observed in traditional consulting firms.
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, including senior roles at Eli Lilly, Aaron is known for building insider threat, privacy, and risk management programs that bridge strategy with execution.
He is a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt and certified cybersecurity/privacy expert who regularly collaborates with Big 4 firms and speaks on industry topics such as insider theft and business-driven risk management.
Chris Farr
VP of Client Success
Strider Technologies
Chris Farr is the Vice President of Client Success at Strider Technologies, where he leads teams focused on delivering exceptional client experiences. He previously spent nearly 20 years at Eli Lilly and Company in leadership roles across Sales, Lean Six Sigma, and Information Security. Chris holds degrees from Indiana University and New York University and serves on the board for IU’s Kelley School of Business Alumni Association.
Break for Lunch, Networking & Vendor Tables
Operational Technology and Cybersecurity
Dan Mathis
In-House Counsel
Management Performance Hub
An experienced cybersecurity and AI assurance professional, Dan Mathis has led enterprise-wide initiatives to operationalize cybersecurity, privacy, and AI policies across cloud, data center, identity management, and more. He collaborated with 40 state agencies to address vulnerabilities and compliance issues, modernized outdated cybersecurity policies, and created the organization’s first AI policy to ensure transparency and fairness. His efforts streamlined exception management, reducing response time by 43% while driving measurable improvements in cybersecurity posture.
Closing Remarks
Rajinder Heir
Associate Commissioner for Information Technology
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Rajinder has held multiple IT executive roles and currently leads IT strategy and mission-critical systems, including managing the distribution of over $170M in financial aid to Hoosier students. She serves on both the Indiana Governor’s Executive Council on Cybersecurity and the Indiana CIO Network’s Advisory Committee. Rajinder holds a B.S. in Computer Information Technology from Purdue and is a graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series and the FBI Citizens Academy.
Networking & Vendor Tables
