Thank You for Attending!
The ISACA Detroit Chapter’s February 2025 Hybrid Meeting was another incredible event, bringing together professionals from across the industry for insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge-sharing. Whether you joined us in person or online, we truly appreciate your participation and engagement.
A special thank you to our fantastic speakers, who shared their expertise and provided invaluable perspectives on critical topics in cybersecurity and leadership development.
Key Topics & Speakers
Creating Globally Aware SOC Mindsets in Cyber Security
Speaker: Chris Pittman - Senior Sales Engineer for Michigan Enterprise Accounts, Arctic Wolf
Chris delivered a compelling and highly informative session on the evolving tactics of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. His deep dive into real-world cyber threats, including Russia-adjacent APT operations, malware payloads, and spear-phishing techniques, provided attendees with actionable strategies to improve detection and response efforts. Chris’s expertise and ability to translate complex cybersecurity challenges into practical insights made this an incredibly valuable session.
Professional Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
Panelists:
- Ana Antoski - Director, Enterprise Audit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Shannon Desjardins - Director of Enterprise Audit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Bridget Kravchenko - Principle Security Consultant, ePlus
- Carrie Schrader - Director, Sikich
Our panel of distinguished industry leaders delivered an insightful and engaging discussion on leadership in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Privacy, and Cybersecurity. They shared their experiences in bridging generational gaps, fostering leadership in hybrid and remote environments, and balancing technical expertise with essential soft skills.
From addressing the impact of technological disruptions to discussing ethical leadership and decision-making under pressure, the panelists provided thought-provoking perspectives on what it takes to build and sustain strong leadership pipelines. Their practical advice, personal stories, and in-depth knowledge were truly inspiring, and we are grateful for their participation.
Raffle Winners
Congratulations to our lucky raffle winners! Thank you for attending and participating in this exciting part of our event.
- Magdalena Marriott – Freelancer
- Yusuf Seedat – Ford Motor Company
- Jenina Brown – Grant Thornton (Secretary)
- Xiaoxiao Pu – BCBSM
- Andrea Glick – ITC Holdings
- LaRita Moore-Mendenhall – GLWA Authority
- Ravi Ayappa – DTE (Board Member)
- Hari Sharma – Eastern Michigan University
Event Photos
We had a fantastic time, and here are some snapshots from the event. Thank you to everyone who made this meeting a success!
Looking Forward
We appreciate everyone who joined us for this amazing event, whether in person or online. Your engagement and contributions make ISACA Detroit Chapter meetings a valuable experience for our community.
We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Stay tuned for more details.