Exec Roundtable | Cybersecurity & Data Analytics

Join us for an engaging and collaborative discussion at the crossroads of Data Analytics and Cybersecurity, led by BARR Advisory Founder and President Brad Thies and Polsinelli Office Managing Partner Matt Todd. Our Data Analytics and Cybersecurity roundtable groups unite for a dynamic, interactive discussion exploring ChatGPT and other AI technologies, shedding light on their implications and the vital security considerations. This event is all about fostering an open and lively exchange of ideas surrounding the integration of ChatGPT and other AI tools into our workflow while prioritizing the protection of sensitive, secure, and proprietary information.

Seating is limited and attendance is exclusive to KCTC member companies. If you are registered and cannot attend, please let us know in advance so your seat doesn't go unfilled.

About Matt Todd

Matt Todd is a co-chair of the Licensing & Transactions practice and Restrictive Covenants & Trade Secrets Litigation practice and is a member of Polsinelli’s Blockchain and Web3 Steering Committee. He has over two decades of experience structuring and negotiating domestic and international complex intellectual property and technology-related transactions. In addition to his transactional experience, Matt has demonstrated knowledge in assisting clients with deploying and commercializing artificial intelligence and machine learning, blockchain and cybersecurity technologies. He has advised clients in a variety of industries including energy, semiconductor, automotive, defense, software and financial services. Matt is also one of Polsinelli’s leading authorities on open-source software use, licensing, deployment and integration.

In addition to his legal experience, Matt has more than 10 years of experience in network administration and operations.

About Brad Thies

As Founder and President of BARR Advisory, Brad Thies leads all aspects of the organization’s global client service delivery and security assessment services including SOC, ISO, PCI, NIST and HIPAA examinations, FedRAMP reviews and GRC consulting services. Under Brad’s leadership, BARR has become one of the most sought-after third-party assessors in the cloud computing space.

Brad is a recognized thought leader on security and compliance in the cloud computing space. He is a regular guest speaker at industry events, such as ISACA conferences and a member of the AICPA’s Trust Integrity Task Force. Brad’s professional advice has been featured in Entrepreneur, Cloud Computing Journal and Information Security Buzz. Prior to founding BARR, Brad managed KPMG’s IT advisory services division. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).

Exec Roundtable | Cybersecurity Co-Chairs:

Eric Walters | Burns & McDonnell

Shawn Geib | Honeywell

Joe Choi | Info-Tech Research Group

Exec Roundtable | Data Analytics Co-Chairs: