Azim Pathan is a Senior IT Governance Analyst at Cathay Bank, where he leads enterprise change management operations and supports the bank's vulnerability management programs. He also serves as Development Team Lead for ISACA Los Angeles.

A recent graduate of Cal State LA, Azim has built his career around strengthening IT control environments, closing audit findings, and designing governance programs that withstand regulatory scrutiny. With hands-on experience in systems administration, cybersecurity GRC, and IT governance, he brings a practical, real-world perspective to complex compliance and risk challenges.

Passionate about education and mentorship, Azim is especially dedicated to helping early-career professionals successfully enter and thrive in the cybersecurity field.

Anna Carlin has been teaching for nearly 30 years, which includes 15 years of related work experience in IT audit, software development, and operations management. She is also PI or co-PI on several grants including the NSF/ATE Cyber Up! Digital Forensics and Incident Response Research Award.

Ms. Carlin previously served on the board and chaired the Academic Relations Committee for the ISACA Los Angeles Chapter. She currently serves on the board for ISC2 Los Angeles Chapter.

An experienced leader in the Cyber Security domain within the Americas with a demonstrated history of working in healthcare, banking, telecommunication, media and entertainment industries. Strong professional skills in Business Process, various cyber security domains, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, and ISO 27001.

Cuc Du serves as the Information Security Officer at CSU Long Beach. With over 25 years of experience in GRC — Governance, Risk and Compliance, she leads campus-wide security initiatives including risk management, awareness and education, privacy, incident response, and operational security. She is a lifelong learner and is committed to fostering cultural responsibility, ethical stewardship, and advocacy through inclusive and equitable access to cybersecurity education and mentorship.