10th Insider Risk Summit West
Formerly hosted by Advanced Onion, Inc, the Insider Risk Summit West will bring together leading security experts, advocates, and decision-makers from across both the public and private sectors to share their perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue. This event will provide attendees with critical insight into the evolving insider risk landscape, along with the technologies, policies, and strategies required to detect, mitigate, and respond to these threats.
The Insider Risk Summit West unites the nation’s leading experts, innovators, and security professionals dedicated to tackling one of today’s most complex challenges — the insider risk. Hosted on the West Coast, this premier forum will bring together voices from big tech, AI, social media, energy, and all levels of government to explore the evolving insider risk landscape and the strategies needed to stay ahead of it.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into emerging technologies, advanced behavioral analytics, and proactive detection capabilities shaping modern insider risk programs. From safeguarding sensitive data to strengthening organizational resilience, the Summit will foster candid dialogue and real-world collaboration between public and private-sector leaders on the front lines of trust, technology, and national security.
What to Expect at The Insider Risk West Summit:
A Regional Focus on Innovation: Explore insider risk in the heart of the West Coast tech and energy corridor, with sessions tailored to AI, social media, autonomous systems, and utility sectors.
Federal, State, and Local Collaboration in Action: Engage with representatives from West Coast federal agencies, DOW Commands, and state and local governments working together to advance insider risk prevention and strengthen regional security.
Insights from Leading Technology and Security Experts: Hear directly from leaders across big tech, AI-driven enterprises, energy, and utilities as they share real-world strategies to safeguard data, protect IP, and strengthen organizational resilience.
Behavioral Science and Emerging Technology in Practice: Learn how behavioral analytics, AI-enabled detection tools, and cross-sector collaboration are transforming how insider threats are identified and mitigated.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Michael Orlando, Senior Director, Global Security, Micron Technology
Rashaan Green, Head of Insider Threat, Google
Ellen Dickey, Security Intelligence Specialist, Tesla
Rob Candrian, Head of Threat Management-Corporate Security, AMD
Auston Davis, CISO, City of San Jose
Victoria Allee, Senior Director, Global Security, Lam Research
Matthew Sage, Acting Commander, California Cybersecurity Integration Center
Bethany Redmond, Protective Intelligence Analyst, PG&E
Dawn Haley, Senior Manager, Threat Intelligence & Investigations, Duke Energy
Dr. Deanna Caputo, Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Research & Solutions; Senior Principal Behavioral Psychologist, MITRE
Expected Number of Attendees
200Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, State Government, City Government, CIA, National Guard Association, Federal Government, State & Local Government
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When
Wed-Thu, Mar 18-19, 2026
Cost
| Active-Duty US Military/Government: | $0.00 |
| Early Registration: Non-Profit, Academia, FFRDC: | $690.00 (Until 02/13/2026) |
| Standard Registration: Non-Profit, Academia, FFRDC: | $790.00 |
| Advanced Registration: Industry and Contractors: | $990.00 (Until 01/16/2026) |
| Early Registration: Industry and Contractors: | $1090.00 (Until 02/13/2026) |
| Standard Registration: Industry and Contractors: | $1290.00 |
Where
Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
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Website
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Event Sponsors
Organizer
Defense Strategies Institute (DSI)







