Oct 9-10, 2024 | Columbia, SC

Steering Committee

Our Steering Committee, composed of industry experts and leaders, ensures the Secure Carolina’s Conference delivers top-tier content and meaningful experiences.

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Our Team

Meet the people behind the conference.

Get to know the dedicated professionals behind the Secure Carolina’s Conference. Our Steering Committee members bring a wealth of experience and expertise, guiding the event’s vision and ensuring its success. Their commitment to excellence and deep knowledge in cybersecurity make them the driving force behind the conference’s impactful programming and strategic direction.

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With a deep expertise in cybersecurity, he oversees the protection of critical infrastructure and ensures the security of sensitive information across the department. His leadership is vital in addressing the evolving cyber threats that impact national health initiatives, reinforcing HHS’s mission to protect public health.

Yarborough is also known for his strategic vision, guiding HHS through complex cybersecurity challenges while fostering a culture of security awareness and resilience within the organization.

In addition to his role as CISO, La Monte Yarborough is recognized for his ability to build strong cybersecurity frameworks that adapt to emerging threats. His commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration across government agencies enhances the overall resilience and security of national health systems.

La Monte Yarborough

CISO @ US Dept. of Health & Human Services

La Monte Yarborough serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), where he plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s health data.

Jonathan Daniels was appointed executive director of the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) in December 2023 after serving as CEO of Port Everglades. With over 30 years of port and economic development experience, he now oversees six state-owned marine terminals at the Port of Baltimore, including a 20-year master plan for expansion. Previously, Daniels led major projects in Mississippi, New York, Louisiana, and Maine, focusing on environmental compliance, job creation, and port development. His leadership extends to prominent industry boards and community organizations.

Jonathan Daniels

Executive Director of the Maryland Port Administration – Port of Baltimore

I provide tailored solutions to clients facing global challenges and opportunities. I offer extensive technical expertise in geopolitics, strategic planning, and enterprise risk. I hold an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a MA in Political Science and Government from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

At Sage Raven Advisors, I leverage my extensive network of local advisors, partners, and affiliates and couple them with cutting-edge technologies and data analytics, to gather and analyze information from diverse sources and perspectives. I use multi-disciplinary intelligence and analytical tradecraft to synthesize information and provide actionable and timely insights to clients. I aim to help clients make well-informed business decisions in complex and dynamic geopolitical landscapes.

Michelle DiGruttolo

Founder @ Sage Raven Advisors

With over 30 years of experience in national security and intelligence leadership, I am a strategist, a complex problem-solver, and a successful program builder.

Eoin Wickens is the Technical Research Director – Field at HiddenLayer, where he spends his time researching and talking about security for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Previously, he has worked in threat research, threat intelligence and malware reverse engineering and has been published over a dozen times, including co-authoring a book on defence against Cobalt Strike. Eoin has spoken at conferences such as BSides San Fransisco, DEFCON AI Village and 44CON and proudly supports the Irish cybersecurity community as a south chapter member lead of Cyber Ireland.

Eoin Wickens

Technical Research Director – Field @ HiddenLayer


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Lohrmann currently serves as the Field CISO, Public Sector for Presidio, a global digital services and solutions provider accelerating business transformation through secured technology modernization. Lohrmann leads cybersecurity advisory services for public sector clients at Presidio.

Lohrmann led Michigan government’s cybersecurity and technology infrastructure teams from May 2002 – August 2014, including enterprise-wide Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles in Michigan.

Dan has advised senior leaders at the White House, National Governors Association (NGA), National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and non-profit institutions.

Dan Lohrmann

Field CISO @ Presidio

Dan Lohrmann has served global organizations in the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities, receiving numerous national awards including: CSO of the Year from SC Magazine, Public Official of the Year from Governing Magazine and Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.

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