Event

Vanguard Security & Compliance 2025

Join the top cybersecurity leaders at Vanguard Security & Compliance 2025!

From September 15-18, top experts from private industry and government will converge to deliver cutting-edge training on securing and defending IBM System z®. Designed for information security and compliance professionals, this event offers an unparalleled learning experience with over 70 sessions, hands-on labs, and focused workshops. Don’t miss this premier opportunity to master the latest threats, protection strategies, and compliance techniques in an engaging, in-person format. 

Vanguard Security & Compliance

Event details

September 15-18, 2025

St. Louis, MO

Marriott St. Louis Airport
10700 Pear Tree Lane
St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 63134 

Session schedule

DateTimeTopicSpeakers
Sept 15, 2025 Luncheon Keynote: The Future of Mainframe Security in the Age of AI and Emerging Threats 
Edward Marootian

Edward Marootian

TBDTBD

A Modern Approach to Terminal Emulation – How to Prepare for Complex Regulations and the Threat of Attackers 

 

Barbara Ballard

Barbara Ballard

Sept 16 20259:15 - 10:15AM

How Does the Mainframe Layered Approach Enable Effective Risk Management? 

 

Cynthia Overby

Cynthia Overby

John Crossno

John Crosno

Sept 16 20252:15 - 3:15PM

Tackling Mainframe Vulnerabilities and Third-Party Risks: Why Code-Based Vulnerabilities Are Critical to Address 

 

Ray Overby

Ray Overby

Sept 17 20258:00 - 9:00AM

Tackle Downtime: Modern Backup & Recovery Strategies for Ransomware and Data Loss 

 

John Crossno

John Crosno

Sept 17 20252:15 - 3:15PM

The Significance of PCI-DSS 4.x in Identity Security Compliance 

 

Cynthia Overby

Cynthia Overby

Sept 17 20253:30 - 4:30PM

Understanding the RACF Access Decision Tree

 

Janice Loar
Edward Marootian
Edward Marootian
Vice President
Product Management
Cynthia Overby
Cynthia Overby
Director Strategic Security Solutions
John Crossno
John Crosno
Product Management Director
Barbara Ballard
Barbara Ballard
Principal Product Manager, Host Connectivity
Ray Overby
Ray Overby
Technical Director