Join us for a special online presentation by chapter leaders Chad Coalier and, Alexander Neff, along with Anthony La Scala, and other special guests covering CMMC architecture in the Microsoft Azure technology stack. The presentation will cover:

• CMMC:  Genesis and Evolution 

• Audit Readiness

• Audit Process

• Panel Discussion

• The Tale of Two Contractors

  • Contractor 1:  Deficient Security

  • Contractor 2:   Well Architected Security: Cloud Enablement  

SPEAKERS:

• Chad Coalier - Security Solutions and Cloud Architect
  Chad is a seasoned Cloud and Security Architect with a specialization in Azure and a fervent passion for cloud and security technologies. With over 20 years of experience, Chad has demonstrated expertise in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and IT operations, consistently delivering secure and scalable solutions that align with business objectives.

  In his recent role as a Solutions Architect at Security Cloud Consulting in San Diego, California (June 2024 – Present), Chad has been instrumental in client-facing engagements encompassing security, operations, and cloud architecture. He developed a comprehensive cloud migration roadmap to assist clients in complying with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

  Prior to this, Chad served as the CIO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Nan McKay & Associates in San Diego, California. In this capacity, he architected the development and operations of seven large state-level NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant COVID-relief programs utilizing the Azure cloud platform.

  Before joining Nan McKay & Associates, Chad was the Director of Software Products/Chief Information Architect at Learning Evolution in San Diego, California, where he directed strategic initiatives aimed at developing software products and enhancing internal technological capabilities for an early-stage education startup.

  Visit Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadcoalier/

• Alex Neff - Sr. Director of Information Security and Compliance at Faro Health, Inc.
  Alex Neff operates as a change agent in security and has led information security programs across heavily regulated private and public sector organizations for the past 15 years. Government, Healthcare and Financial have been verticals where Alex has shown his expertise and led organizations to shift security and compliance from a checkbox to a competitive advantage. Alex currently is leading information security and IT for Pharma SaaS startup Faro Health and serves on the board of the San Diego chapter of ISACA.

  Alex developed the cloud computing track of courses at the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in a partnership with AWS to bring real-world experience to students in the IT Bachelor's and Master's programs. Alex has been awarded the Fulton Schools of Engineering Top 5% Teaching Recognition Award as voted on by students and continues to teach classes focusing on security, operations, architecture, data engineering and machine learning in the cloud.

  Visit Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderaneff/

• Anthony La Scala - Technical Evangelist
  Anthony La Scala is an experienced leader in the IT and cybersecurity industry. His leadership style is relationship-based and grounded in years of experience in the IT/cybersecurity space. Anthony’s drive and curiosity is fueled by the idea that technology and cybersecurity is constantly evolving and progressing. 

  Anthony takes a pragmatic approach to consulting executives on the future-state of their IT infrastructure and security. He takes deeply technical and detailed information and explains it through a macro-scale lens and uses that information to help executives plan for growth and scaling of their business.

   Through his experience in the IT/cybersecurity industry, Anthony has consulted with more than 50 companies on IT and security best practices and helped clients keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape. He has created and delivered hundreds of technology business roadmaps for clients and was a sought-after cybersecurity consultant with FIT Solutions, LLC, and Infracore, LLC. 

   Recently changing trajectories, Anthony is joining SentinelOne as a Technical Evangelist and thought leader. In this role, Anthony is focused on expanding global understanding of cybersecurity principles and threats.  

  Visit Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-lascala-cissp/

DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time TBD
Location: Online via Zoom
CPE: 1
Attendance capacity is 500