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“In 20 years, we’ll be driving around with more compute power and bandwidth in the average car than we have in an entire data center today.”

Experience: 15+ years

Specialty: Cloud computing and virtualization

Education: MBA, Wharton School of Business; BS Computer Information Systems, Cal State; Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara

About: Dave is responsible for thought leadership and technology evangelism for Trend Micro’s cloud computing and virtualization businesses. Dave co-chairs the Cloud Security Alliance Virtualization Working Group, sits on RSA China’s Program Committee, and is a Cloud2-SLG Commissioner. He is a sought after keynote speaker who spoke at more than 40 events internationally in 2011. His writing on the cloud has been published by the New York Times and Fortune and he is quoted frequently. He runs a top 100 ranked cloud security blog. Follow Dave on Twitter.

Favorite quote: “Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.” – General Omar Nelson Bradley

See Dave’s insights on Trend Micro’s Cloud Security blog and on Cloudy Words.

“This is not about open source versus closed; it’s also not about Android versus iOS or any other mobile operating system. It’s about criminals versus people, it’s about hype and reality, and it’s about knee-jerk self-preservation versus openness and consideration.”

Experience: 17+ years

Specialty: Secure infrastructure design; emerging threats and security technologies

Education: BA, University of Wales; CISSP-ISSAP; Certified Ethical Hacker

About: Rik is actively engaged in research into online threats and the underground economy. He also researches the wider implications of new developments in the Information Technology arena and their impact on security both for consumers and in the enterprise, contributing to product development and marketing plans. Recognized as an industry thought leader and analyst, Rik is regularly quoted by the press on issues surrounding information security, cybercrime and technology futures by trade, national and international media. Follow Rik on Twitter.

Favorite quote: “If you want to live life on your own terms, you’ve got to be willing to crash and burn” – Nikki Sixx

See Rik’s insights on Trend Micro’s Malware blog and on Countermeasures.

“BYOD: Besides preserving data security and managing a myriad of personal devices, companies must also consider a new set of legal and ethical issues that may arise when employees are using their own devices for work.”

Experience: 20+ years

Specialty: Consumerization, enterprise mobility and mobile security

Education: MBA, U.C. Berkeley; BS Computer Science, Politecnico di Milano

About: As Vice President of Mobile Security at Trend Micro, Cesare Garlati serves as the evangelist for the enterprise mobility product line. Cesare is responsible for raising awareness of Trend Micro’s vision for security solutions in an increasingly consumerized IT world, as well as ensuring that customer insights are incorporated into Trend solutions. Cesare has been frequently quoted in the press, including such media outlets as The Economist, The Register, The Guardian, ZD Net, SC Magazine and CBS News. Follow Cesare on Twitter.

See Cesare’s insights on Trend Micro’s Consumerization blog and Bring Your Own IT.

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“Data’s on the move, so the traditional means of defense—where you had fortress around your infrastructure around your data—doesn’t work anymore.”

Experience: 30+ years

Specialty: Computer and network security

Education: MS, Radar Guidance, German Air Force Academy; Certified Network Engineer

About: As Chief Technology Officer, Raimund is responsible for introducing new methods to detect and eradicate threats, and manages a team of developers and researchers around the globe who create Trend Micro’s new core technology components.

Raimund has held several executive management positions within Trend Micro including General Manager for Trend Micro’s Incubation Business, President of European Operations; European Vice President of Sales and Marketing; and Managing Director.

See Raimund’s CTO insights on his video blog and Trend Micro’s Cloud Security blog.

Check out Trend Micro's CTO, Raimund Genes, on Cisco's Executive Viewpoints: Benefits and Challenges of Cloud.

“Targeted attacks can only be thwarted by increasing the level of discomfort of the adversary to a point where they cannot expend the resources to maintain persistence. Advanced persistent response is the future of cybersecurity.”

Experience: 14+ years

Specialty: Financial sector cybersecurity and cybersecurity for government agencies

Education: M.A., American University; B.A., University of Michigan

About: In this role Tom Kellermann is a trusted advisor on cybersecurity, responsible for strategic partnerships, government affairs, and analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats and relevant defensive technologies. He has served as a Commissioner on The Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency and serves on the board of the International Cybersecurity Protection Alliance (ICSPA). Tom sits on many boards including: National Cybersecurity Protection Alliance, the National Board of Information Security Examiners Panel for Penetration Testing, the Information Technology Sector Coordinating Council, and the Information Technology Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC) subcommittee on International Cybersecurity policy.

Tom is a Professor at American University's School of International Service and is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). He is co-author of "E-safety and Soundness: Securing Finance in a New Age."

Favorite quote: “There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.” –Victor Hugo