Dashlane Security Summit 2025
Join us for the Dashlane Security Summit, a cutting-edge technical conference focused on the latest trends in cybersecurity and the evolving future of digital identity.
Date: April 1st, 2025
Time: 1:30–6:15 PM ET
Location: Dashlane New York Office, 44 W 18th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10010
Cost: Free
Can’t make it to NYC? Join us on Zoom and enjoy the same high-quality discussions and insights from the comfort of your own office.
Event overview
Hosted by Dashlane, this event is designed to bring together thought leaders, technical experts, and members of the security community for an afternoon of insightful talks, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities.
Whether you're focused on web security, application security, AI in cybersecurity, or tackling challenges posed by quantum computing, this event provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with fellow CTOs, CISOs, and other technical leaders.
Event objectives
Gain insight into emerging cybersecurity trends
Hear from industry leaders about the future of cybersecurity, digital identity, and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
Engage with top security experts
Learn from renowned thought leaders, including Jean-Baptiste Aviat from Datadog, Robert Fernandes from Salted Hash Security, Jennifer Gold from Risk Aperture, and Umesh Shankar, formerly at Google.
Get practical strategies for your organization
Gain actionable strategies to improve your organization's cybersecurity framework and hear expert insights on vulnerability management, proactive defense, and securing critical infrastructures.
Enjoy networking opportunities
Meet fellow CTOs, CISOs, and security professionals from leading B2B companies. Share ideas, discuss challenges, and build lasting professional relationships.
Agenda
| 1:30–1:45 PM | Registration open |
| 1:45–2:00 PM | Welcome & intro |
| 2:00–2:40 PM | Session 1 | Shadow AI: The Silent Threat to Credential Security (Presented by Jennifer Gold, CISO of Risk Aperture) |
| 2:40–3:20 PM | Session 2 | Stealer Logs Unmasked: OSINT Detection and Proactive Defense (Presented by Robert Fernandes, CISO of Salted Hash Security) |
| 3:20–3:40 PM | Coffee & networking break |
| 3:40–4:20 PM | Session 3 | Fireside chat on Privacy and AI (Presented by Umesh Shankar, Corporate VP in Microsoft AI) |
| 4:20–5:00 PM | Session 4 | We Need Fewer Heroes: Prioritizing Vulnerabilities Using Observability Data (Presented by JB Aviat, Staff Engineer for Security Products at Datadog) |
| 5:00–6:15 PM | Networking reception |
Agenda and schedule subject to change.
Meet the speakers
Jean-Baptiste Aviat, Staff Engineer for Security Products, Datadog
Jean-Baptiste Aviat is dedicated to democratizing security by developing the security products of Datadog, leveraging the unique observability capabilities of the platform. Before this, he was CTO and co-founder at Sqreen, a cybersecurity company providing an automated SaaS solution to protect web applications without traffic redirection or code modification. Protecting more than 800 companies, with 85 people, Sqreen was acquired by Datadog in April 2021. He also spent over five years at Apple, hunting security bugs, aiding developers in resolving them, and developing security measures implemented on millions of devices.
Before joining Apple, Jean-Baptiste worked as a full-stack white hat hacker for a consulting firm, where he developed numerous security tools in various programming languages. Connect with JB on LinkedIn
Robert Fernandes, Founder and CISO, Salted Hash Security
Robert Fernandes is a seasoned CISO and cybersecurity leader with 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and information technology. As the founder of Salted Hash Security and the nonprofit Cyberchance, he specializes in vCISO consulting, threat exposure monitoring, and cybersecurity education. Robert has a strong background in governance, risk management, incident response, and third-party risk. A sought-after keynote speaker and cybersecurity expert, he frequently advises businesses on cyber resilience, emerging threats, and proactive defense strategies. Connect with Robert on LinkedIn
Jennifer Gold, CISO, Risk Aperture
Jennifer Gold is a distinguished cybersecurity leader, speaker, and advocate for strengthening public-private partnerships in critical infrastructure security. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Risk Aperture, she specializes in safeguarding emerging technologies and critical systems against evolving cyber threats.
A recognized voice in the industry, Jennifer serves as President and Board Chair Emeritus of the NY Metro InfraGard Chapter, where she drives cybersecurity education initiatives and fosters collaboration between government agencies and the private sector. She is also a contributor to the FBI’s Space Systems and Security Working Group (S3WG), helping to address cybersecurity risks in the space domain.
Jennifer’s expertise extends to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, serving as a founding member of the National AI and Cybersecurity ISAO. She also volunteers with the USMC Cyber Auxiliary and is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, sharing insights on cybersecurity innovation and risk management.
With a career spanning senior leadership roles in the financial sector, including Chief Technology Officer (CTO) positions, Jennifer has led major technology transformation initiatives and modernized security frameworks to protect global financial systems.
Her contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including being named a Global Top 50 Information Security Professional (2024) and NYS Assembly Woman of Distinction. She is also a recipient of the 2023 Call to Service Award from President Biden. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn
Umesh Shankar, Corporate VP in Microsoft AI
Umesh Shankar is a Corporate VP in Microsoft AI, focused on building systems to ensure privacy in the age of AI. He was previously a Distinguished Engineer at Google and Chief Technologist for Google Cloud Security, working on cross-cutting initiatives such as the application of AI to security and securing AI. Before that, Umesh started the Data Protection effort at Google, building foundational security and privacy infrastructure that keeps user data safe across all Google’s products.
Umesh has a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an A.B. from Harvard University. He is a soccer player, mixologist, clarinetist, husband, and dad to three boys. Connect with Umesh on LinkedIn
