Speaking Session

Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: How Security Leaders Across Industries Adapt Their Intelligence Programs

November 19, 10:00 am – 10:45 am

• Melissa Newberg, Head of Intelligence at Seerist
• Arin Keyser, Associate Director of Global Intelligence at Accenture 
• Ansley Labarre, Director of GSOC and Intelligence at News Corp 
• Caitlin McGilley, Director of Security, Intelligence, and Crisis Management at Match Group 

Ever notice how someone in the same role, but in a different industry, thinks and operates completely differently? The threats may be universal, but the way corporate security teams are built, staffed, and equipped can vary a whole lot. Taking a practitioner-forward approach, this session explores how industries like tech, entertainment, and finance are uniquely reimagining the function—modernizing talent strategies, reshaping team structures, and leveraging new tools to meet today’s risks. Walk away with practical insights to challenge outdated models, build future-ready programs, and bring fresh thinking into your own organization via this panel of intelligence and security leaders from diverse industries.

Key Takeaways:
·       Identify how industry culture shapes corporate security structures and priorities.
·       Compare structural and operational models that shape security priorities, workflows, and impact across sectors.
·       Discover transferable strategies from other sectors that can enhance your program.
·       Challenge internal assumptions and uncover new approaches to long-standing threats.