Cybersecurity has entered a new era—one where machine-speed attacks, single- use malicious infrastructure, and AI-driven adversaries are rendering traditional detect-and-respond models dangerously insufficient. CISOs are shifting toward preemptive security—finding exposures before attackers do, blocking threats before connection, and making prevention an operational discipline.
Join Jeffrey Vinson (former CISO, Harris Health), Andy Ellis (former CISO, Akamai), and Danelle Au (VP, Product & Solutions Marketing, Infoblox) as they break down what preemptive security really means and how to implement it inside modern enterprises.
Walk away with practical guidance and best practices on:
- Rebalancing your security strategy for preemptive security versus detection and response
- How to structure teams for a preemptive security operating model
- Demonstrating value and building measurable, board-ready KPIs
Meet the Presenters

Jeffrey Vinson
Former CISO, Harris Health
Jeffrey Vinson is an executive cybersecurity leader and strategic operations advisor with deep expertise in organizational leadership, enterprise risk management, and business transformation. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Global CISOs and a leading influencer in healthcare information security, Jeffrey has extensive experience aligning cybersecurity priorities with business objectives and building high-performing teams across diverse industries, including telecommunications, higher education, government, and technology.

Andy Ellis
Former CISO, Akamai
Andy Ellis is a cybersecurity leader and former Chief Security Officer at Akamai Technologies, where he spearheaded the development and launch of numerous security products that transformed the company into a billion-dollar cybersecurity powerhouse. With a background as a U.S. Air Force officer and an MIT graduate, Andy brings decades of expertise in security strategy, leadership, and product innovation.

Danelle Au
Vice President of Product & Solutions Marketing, Infoblox
Danelle Au is Vice President of Product & Solutions Marketing at Infoblox, where she leads strategy for positioning and launching innovative solutions at the intersection of AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. She brings extensive experience in creating new market categories, driving go-to-market engines, and delivering breakthrough products across startups, growth-stage companies, and industry leaders.



