Experiences

PNW Retail Security Exchange

Event Overview

World Wide Technology, in partnership with leading security providers, invites you to an in-person, retail-focused discussion with peers across the Pacific Northwest. This is a practical, candid conversation on the security realities retail teams are facing right now, plus approaches that are working in the field. You will hear perspectives from retail security leaders, along with a partner-led discussion moderated by Liz White, WWT Sr. Director, Security Sales.

Featured Speaker

Madison Horn

World Wide Technology

National Security & Critical Infrastructure, Advisor

Madison Horn is a cybersecurity executive, national security strategist, and two-time federal candidate whose career bridges technology, policy, an...

What to expect

World Wide Technology, in partnership with leading security providers, invites you to an in-person, retail-focused discussion with peers across the Pacific Northwest. This is a practical, candid conversation on the security realities retail teams are facing right now, plus approaches that are working in the field.
  • Featured Speakers: Moderated by Liz White, WWT Global Cyber WWT - Justin Petersen, Managing Director Global Cyber WWT - Madison Horn, National Security & Critical Infrastructure Advisor.
  • Keynote
  • Panel Discussion
  • Networking
  • Happy Hour

Goals and Objectives

Retail threat trends and what is changing in 2026 to protect corporate and customer data Protecting digital channels and APIs while maintaining customer experience Reducing data exposure and improving governance across cloud and SaaS Ransomware readiness, recovery planning, and protecting customer data Talent and operating model considerations for modern security teams

Who should attend?

Featured Speakers: Moderated by Liz White, WWT Global Cyber WWT - Justin Petersen, Managing Director Global Cyber WWT - Madison Horn, National Security & Critical Infrastructure Advisor Akamai - Brent Maynard, Sr. Dir. Security Technology & Strategy Commvault - David Langley, Sr. Director, Sales Engineering, Americas Channels Cyera: Mike Smith, Sales Engineering Manager Security Partners: - Palo Alto Networks, in collaboration with Intel: Zero trust across users, networks, endpoints, and workloads - Akamai: Protect the edge where retail experiences live, including web apps, APIs, and DDoS resiliency - Cyera: Identify where sensitive data lives and reduce exposure across cloud and SaaS - Commvault: Strengthen cyber resilience, modern backup strategy, and rapid recovery when incidents occur Supporting Education Partners: - University of Washington Foster School of Business - University of Washington MSIS Program - ISSA Washington Happy Hour Sponsor - Komprise