2025 Security Conference

Thursday, May 8 - Friday, May 9, 2025
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio
420 W. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Wednesday May 07, 2025

01:30 pm - 05:00 pm Security Workshop: Implementation and Compliance Strategies for the USCG Cyber Rule - Come to this afternoon workshop and hear the USCG explain this new cybersecurity final rule, hear about the steps to take to prepare for the rule and discuss implementation options with industry experts.

05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Emerging Leaders Reception


Thursday May 08, 2025

07:00 am - 08:00 am Breakfast

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 08:30 pm Keynote: Current State of Cyber Security
 
Robert M. Lee photo Robert M. Lee
CEO and Founder
Dragos, Inc.
Biography

08:30 am - 09:15 am TSA SD Updates - In this session, TSA will provide updates on the TSA Cybersecurity Directives for Pipelines. The session will discuss both regulatory and non-regulatory activities, e=review key SD deliverables and discuss future security inspections.
 
William Hutto photo William Hutto
Branch Manager Cyber Requirements Branch
Transportation Security Administration
Biography

09:15 am - 10:00 am Security & HR Working Together: Legal Challenges of Insider Threats - Now more than ever, the Security and the HR departments must work closely to ensure a safe and secure environment at work. This session will discuss issues to identify and to work with HR.
 
Melissa Muir photo Melissa Muir
National committees and Northwest Chapter
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
Biography
 
Mr. Meco B Choates
Manager, Corporate Security
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Biography

10:00 am - 10:30 am Break

10:30 am - 11:15 am The Evolving Threats to Your IT and OT Systems - The threats to your IT and OT systems are evolving and the bad actors are only getting more creative! However the ONE ISAC director Angela Haun will provide a great view of the current atmosphere and resources and strategies to combat these nefarious actors.
 
Angela Haun photo Angela Haun
Executive Director
(ONG-ISAC) Oil and Natural Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Center
Biography

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Droning On: What's the Buzz with New Drone Regulations and Guidance? - Drone threats are on the rise and the public hasn't seen a federal drone rulemaking since 2019. What's next in the pipeline for the drone and counter-drone communities? This session will cover the highly anticipated Section 2209 and Part 108 (BVLOS) FAA rulemakings and essential DHS counter-drone guidance that will impact how you fly your drones and protect your facilities.

 
Matthew Fuller
Policy Analyst
AFPM

12:00 pm - 01:30 pm Lunch

01:30 pm - 02:30 pm Wicked Problems! - Another year of wicked problems! This session will discuss the strange, unpredictable, unregulated security issues that sites must contend with and how partnerships can help create innovative solutions to these odd and unexpected wicked security problems!

 
Mr. Michael Fontenot photo Mr. Michael Fontenot
Infrastructure Protection Manager
Lyondell Chemical Company
 
Mr. Marco A. Ayala photo Mr. Marco A. Ayala
President
Houston InfraGard Members Alliance
Biography
 
Mr. Shane Ward
Area Security Manager, FSO & IPO
BASF Corporation
 
Mr Shiva Krishnasamy photo Mr Shiva Krishnasamy
OT/PCD-IT Security
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography

02:30 pm - 02:45 pm Break

02:45 pm - 03:30 pm DHS Priorities for the Petchem/Refining Industry - In this session, representatives from the DHS Chemical Security office will discuss new resources and programmatic initiatives.
 
Nicholas Arabia
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

03:30 pm - 04:15 pm Security Metrics: We All Want 'Em, What Do You Do With Them? - How do you know if your security program is working? What can metrics show or not show? This session will be a dynamic discussion on what to consider when developing and reviewing security metrics for your company.
 
Mr. William Wilkins photo Mr. William Wilkins
Executive Director, Global Security
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography

04:15 pm - 05:00 pm DigitalShield - Hear from an AFPM member about their cyber security awareness program, DigitalShield. whose mission is to seamlessly integrate cybersecurity training within digital transformation, empowering individuals to navigate the technological landscape securely and prioritize safety.
 
Brandy Miller
Cybersecurity Manager, Compliance & Federal Programs
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography

06:00 pm - 07:30 pm Reception


Friday May 09, 2025

07:00 am - 08:00 am Networking Breakfast

07:00 am - 11:00 am Registration

08:00 am - 09:00 am Keynote: China Threats to Critical Infrastructure
 
Rodger Baker photo Rodger Baker
Executive Director, Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics
Stratfor
Biography

09:00 am - 10:30 am Knock-Knock: Your Friendly Government Agency is Here to Help With Your Cybersecurity Problem! - A panel discussion on what to expect when the federal government investigates a cybercrime/ cyber breach at your facility and how the FSO/ security manager can assist. The panel will consist of agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Homeland Security Investigations, and analysts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
 
Todd Vasilou photo Todd Vasilou
Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA)
US Department of Homeland Security Infrastructure Protection
Biography
 
Christopher Mangels photo Christopher Mangels
Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Texas
U.S. Department of Justice
Biography

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 11:45 am From Cyber to TWIC Reader - Updates from the USCG - Hear the latest on the TWIC Reader rule pilot program and possible future direction of the rule, implementation of the USCG cyber security final rule and other MTSA issues.

 
Brandon Link photo Brandon Link
Chief, Domestic Ports Division, Office of Port and Facility Compliance
U.S. Coast Guard
Biography

11:45 am - 12:45 pm Special Protections - Events, Executive Travel and Digital Attacks - Maintaining a good security posture goes far beyond just regulatory compliance. This year has unfortunately been a grim reminder of that with a high level executive killing, the tragic vehicle ramming incident in New Orleans and countless cyber security incidents. Corporate and facility security professionals need to be prepared for these events and this session will highlight some best practices to consider preparing your team for these potential security incidents.
 
David Fox photo David Fox
Director (Americas) of Crisis and Security Consulting
Crisis24
Biography

12:45 pm - 01:00 pm Closing Remarks