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9 AM Morning Keynote. Topic: “Why is Endpoint Security So Important?”–Dwayne Smith, Global Director of Security Engineering, Cummins Inc. REGISTER NOW!
Dwayne Smith joined Cummins Inc. in May of 2016 as the Director, Global Cybersecurity Engineering. In this role, Dwayne established and directs the strategic definition, design, and implementation of the next generation cybersecurity technologies and infrastructure protecting Cummins global and regional networks, systems, and data.
A native of Kentucky, Dwayne possesses more than 20 years of experience supporting commercial, defense, and intelligence organizations. Dwayne attended Berea College and the University of Maryland. Prior to completing his degree, Dwayne enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed the Navy Nuclear Power Program. After service aboard a nuclear submarine, Dwayne transitioned to the communication and cyber security fields.
As a civilian, Dwayne has supported the establishment of multiple Tier 1 U.S. Government cyber centers; served as a technical advisor for “The Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative” under the Bush and Obama administrations; and held the role of a Chief Information Security Officer where he provided senior level management, development, and implementation of corporate cyber security programs; while also guiding the development and execution of cyber security and insider threat service offerings to U.S. Government and commercial customers.
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