Apr. 2, 2026
9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Primex, 46 Donovan Street, Concord, NH
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Are you wondering how your organization would respond to a cyber event? Join us to work your way through a simulated cyber-attack, guided by experts, to learn about this important process.
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Rick Rossi
Rick Rossi is the Cybersecurity Advisor (CSA) for New Hampshire within the Integrated Operations Division, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
CISA established ten regional offices across the country to improve the delivery of the department’s services to critical infrastructure owners and operators and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. CSAs are the front-facing cyber experts supporting regional operations capabilities. Mr. Rossi manages the major cyber engagements in New Hampshire with additional support to New England states, championing cyber resilience to public and private sector partners through a multitude of engagements, promoting education and awareness, and performing risk assessments. He has been with the Department for more than 15 years, with his most recent prior assignment as an Intelligence Operations Specialist with the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) where he served as the regional subject matter expert on Title 50 intelligence collection and reporting, cyber threat, as well as collection operations management for the New England DomDNI Region.
Rick's prior experience includes serving as the senior DHS Intelligence Officer to the state of New Hampshire, where he was responsible for supporting national and departmental intelligence missions and ensuring that relevant homeland security intelligence information was shared between the national Intelligence Community, DHS, other federal partners, and the state of New Hampshire. Mr. Rossi transitioned to CISA in 2021 as the first Cybersecurity Advisor for New Hampshire. In this capacity, he has leveraged his many previous federal, state, local, and private sector relationships within the state and region to further develop cyber risk mitigation efforts in New Hampshire. Mr. Rossi earned a Bachelors Degree (summa cum laude) from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University. He also holds a Certificate in Legislative Studies from the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University. He currently holds active GCIH, GCTI, and CEH industry certifications, and is a member of the GIAC Advisory Board.
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Jason Sgro
Leading NH’s largest dedicated municipal incident response team, Jason serves as Sr. Partner, Business Strategy, and Head of Cybersecurity & Human Privacy at The ATOM Group, headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. He is the President of the FBI InfraGard Program in NH, the Executive Director of the Overwatch Foundation, and serves as the Director of the NH Office for Cooperation in Cybersecurity. A lifelong native of New Hampshire, Jason is a strategist at heart, comprised of equal parts speaker, evangelist, coach, and operator. He has secured and advised public and private entities throughout New Hampshire and is widely recognized for his contributions toward building a future we can trust.
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Ken Weeks
Ken Weeks is the Chief Information Security Officer for the State of New Hampshire. He spent most of his adult life as a Naval Officer, Special Duty, Cryptology and Information Warfare, and retired as a CAPT (O6). Although most of his time was spent in the Pacific Theater, he also enjoyed several all-inclusive trips to Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. After the Navy, he worked as an Executive Leader of Cyber Operations at the National Security Agency (NSA). Ken spent a couple years in the private sector as a Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton and then moved to New Hampshire and back into public service as the Department of IT Business Relationship Manager for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Since he always works in rooms with no windows and under artificial lights, he spends the rest of his time as an avid four seasons outdoor sportsman with his spouse, teenagers and two Irish Wolfhounds.
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Doug Schleb
Doug Schelb is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for the State of New Hampshire. In this role, he helps direct and manage information, cyber, and technology security for the Executive Branch and supports a range of public-private partnerships to enhance “whole of state” cyber resilience.In his former life, Doug retired after nearly 25 years of service in the US Navy and moved to New Hampshire with his family in 2017. In the Navy he served as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer specializing in the fields of signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber operations. During his service, he served in a variety of operational roles at sea and in combat zones overseas, and in command positions at the Navy unit, installation, and task group level. He and his family were also fortunate to spend a decade living overseas in Japan, England, and Italy. Following retirement, Doug spent several years as a stay-at-home dad and defense consultant prior to joining state government in 2023. He and his family reside in Gilford and enjoy all the wonderful outdoor activities available in the great state of New Hampshire.
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Laura Munyon
Laura is an attorney dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy as the Head of Cyber Defense Services at ATOM. She focuses on helping organizations navigate the complexities of data security through proactive and responsive strategies. Laura works closely with clients to develop comprehensive policies, secure digital environments, and provide targeted training for staff and leadership to mitigate risks.
In addition to preventative measures, Laura plays a critical role in post-breach scenarios, offering incident command and strategic guidance to minimize impacts and restore security. Her commitment to creating safer digital environments has made her a trusted advisor and a key voice in the fields of cybersecurity and privacy.
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