Branden Williams is a cybersecurity and PCI compliance expert with nearly 20 years of experience. He has worked with global enterprises, co-founded and sold an IT consulting firm, and served as an ISSA Distinguished Fellow and Adjunct Professor. Branden regularly publishes research and co-authored leading books on PCI Compliance.

Lauren Holloway is the Director of Data Security Standards at the PCI Security Standards Council. She leads PCI DSS development, supporting guidance, and the Small Merchant Task Force. With prior PCI leadership roles at Visa, she brings deep expertise in security, compliance, and audit. Lauren holds CISSP, CISM, and CISA certifications.

Kush Kaushik, Co-Founder of Scrut Automation, is an information security leader with 15+ years of global experience. He has completed over 3,000 ISO, SOC 2, and PCI assessments and is certified across major compliance frameworks. Kush helps organizations modernize compliance programs and strengthen security through automation and risk-driven strategies.

Karl Mattson, CISO at Noname Security, has 25+ years of cybersecurity leadership across finance, retail, and government. A former CISO for PennyMac and City National Bank, he also led IT risk at PNC. Karl is a CISSP, U.S. Army veteran, and expert in API security, risk management, and cyber strategy.

Patti Struble is a Technical Account Manager at LogicGate with extensive experience in GRC, enterprise risk, and business continuity. She previously built Landmark Credit Union’s ERM program and led third-party risk management efforts. Patti specializes in risk quantification, user enablement, and driving strategic, risk-based decision-making across organizations.