About Innovate Atlanta Peer Panel - February 11th, 2025
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Join Innovate's local CISO and cybersecurity executive chapter in the greater Atlanta area for an evening of networking and collaboration! We'll be featuring a Peer Panel of local CISOs, followed by a networking event. Our goal is to bring together cybersecurity practitioners to collaborate and discuss pressing topics and challenges your organization and cyber program is currently facing.
The panel will be featuring vendor-agnostic cybersecurity topics chosen by our CISO panelists. We encourage this to be an open discussion with all professionals in attendance for further collaboration.
This event is for cybersecurity and information security practitioners only. If you are a software vendor, please send sponsorship inquires to info@innovatecybersecurity.com
Enjoy the rest of the evening with complimentary food and drinks, and mingle with the Innovate Cybersecurity CISO community.
More About Our Speakers
Robbie Hudec
VP- IT M&A and Technology Integration | Rollins
Robbie Hudecis currently at Rollins, Inc - has over 25+ years experience in the technology field with a focus in security, infrastructure, end user, and integration. Her background includes strategic development, architecture, operations, program/project management, financial management and organizational change management. She holds a Business Management degree in Human Resources and an MBA in Business Technology. She has various industry experience inclusive of telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, healthcare and pest control.
Carl Scaffidi
CISO | VyStar Credit Union
Carl Scaffidi is the CISO of VyStar Credit Union where he is responsible for integrating security as a risk balanced business enabler, while upholding the highest standard of security and compliance to protect the data and information assets of the credit union and its members.
With over twenty years of technology and security experience, Carl’s previous roles have included CISO of InComm Payments, CISO of Baker Donelson, Chief Data Security Officer for Regions Bank, Global Architecture Lead for EY Cyber Defense and Threat & Vulnerability Management while previously working as an Information Security Consultant for PwC and Accenture.
Tamika Bass
CISO | Gannett Fleming
Tamika Bassis an esteemed Cybersecurity professional, with over 16 years of experience in the field. Her expertise includes cybersecurity governance and risk management and compliance. Tamika is dedicated to enhancing communication and comprehension of Cybersecurity within the industry. She is an active speaker and a college professor, committed to educating technical staff on the importance of effective communication in the Information Technology sector. Tamika holds several certifications, including CISA, CRISC, HCISPP, and CBCP.
Michael Frazee
CISO
Michael Frazee brings over 30 years of experience in IT and technology leadership, making him a trusted authority in cybersecurity and a proven business technologist. With a strong foundation in technology infrastructure, systems integration, and enterprise solutions, Michael has successfully led complex IT initiatives that bridge security, innovation, and operational excellence.
What is Innovate Cybersecurity?
At Innovate Cybersecurity, our mission is to deliver insightful educational content and foster a community of collaborative security professionals through our in-person conference series and online resources.
Founded in 2018 with the launch of the Innovate Cybersecurity Summit, our goal has always been to provide expert-level education in a more intimate setting that encourages meaningful networking among security professionals.
Following the success of our conferences, we expanded our mission to serve the broader cybersecurity community. Today, Innovate offers timely advisories on emerging threats and vulnerabilities, in-depth educational guides, industry insights, and candid commentary on a wide range of cybersecurity topics.
What makes Innovate unique is that it is built by security practitioners, for security practitioners. As technical security professionals, we share our firsthand experiences and industry findings to cut through the noise and deliver actionable information that IT and security teams can rely on to excel in their roles.
In 2025, we are excited to bring Innovate to local cities across the country. By building regional communities, we aim to further empower security professionals and expand the reach of meaningful collaboration and education.
