SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2024: Special Event - From Battlefield to Boardroom: A Fireside Chat with AWS CISO Chris Betz and SANS Chief of Research Rob T. Lee

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring Amazon Web Services' Chief Information Security Officer, Chris Betz, in conversation with renowned digital forensics expert and SANS Institute's Chief of Research, Rob T. Lee. Both veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Betz and Lee will share their journeys from military service to leadership roles in cybersecurity. They will discuss the challenges of securing one of the world's largest technology companies, the evolving threat landscape, and lessons learned from their experiences in both government and private sectors. Betz, who joined AWS in August 2023 after holding CISO roles at other major companies, and Lee, with over 25 years of experience in digital forensics and incident response, will offer candid perspectives on the future of cybersecurity. This conversation promises strategic insights and personal anecdotes from two practitioners who have operated at the highest levels of both military and corporate cybersecurity.