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2026 Central Ohio InfoSec Summit

DateJune 8–10, 2026
VenueHilton Columbus Downtown
Scale1,500+ attendees · 100+ speakers
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Featured Session

Hacking Humans: The Psychology of Behavioral Exploitation

Firewalls don't get lonely. People do.

Modern attackers have evolved beyond exploiting technology — they exploit trust, curiosity, urgency, fear, and our desire to help. Laura draws on real-world stories from healthcare, federal environments, physical penetration testing, and AI-enabled attacks to show exactly how human psychology is weaponized, and what resilient organizations do differently.

  • Deepfake voices and AI deception
  • Fake recruiters and conference targeting
  • QR code scams and malicious charging cables
  • Cloned badges and physical security failures
  • Honeypotting operations and manipulation tactics
  • Why awareness training often fails

Speaking Engagements

Entrepreneurs

Learn how to build secure, resilient technology-driven ventures from concept to compliance.

Veterans

Gain tools and mentorship to transition into cybersecurity and IT leadership roles.

Executives

Explore strategies to secure your organization while empowering inclusive, mission-driven teams.

Subject Matter Expertise

Cybersecurity & AI Threats

From nation-state adversaries to agentic AI risks, Laura brings frontline expertise to audiences navigating the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Board Governance & Risk

Laura translates complex technical risk into boardroom language — helping executives and directors prepare for emerging cyber and regulatory challenges.

Leadership & Inclusion

Drawing on her military career and experience raising neurodiverse children, Laura delivers compelling talks on inclusive leadership in technology.

Cyber Warfare & National Security

As an Offensive Cyber Officer in the Air Force Reserves, Laura offers rare insight into the intersection of military strategy, geopolitics, and digital conflict.

Building Cybersecurity Teams That Scale

Discover the keys to forming high-performing cyber teams, from hiring with purpose to managing projects aligned with regulatory frameworks and enterprise objectives.

Leading with Empathy in Technical Fields

Explore leadership strategies rooted in empathy, inclusion, and mentorship — shaping workplaces that empower neurodiverse and veteran professionals alike.

From Mission to Execution

Understand how to translate cybersecurity strategy into actionable execution, drawing on military precision, industry best practices, and real-world case studies.

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