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. 

Session schedule

Date	Time	Topic	Speakers
Sept 15, 2025		Luncheon Keynote: The Future of Mainframe Security in the Age of AI and Emerging Threats	Edward Marootian
TBD	TBD	A Modern Approach to Terminal Emulation – How to Prepare for Complex Regulations and the Threat of Attackers	Barbara Ballard
Sept 16 2025	9:15 - 10:15AM	How Does the Mainframe Layered Approach Enable Effective Risk Management?	Cynthia Overby John Crosno
Sept 16 2025	2:15 - 3:15PM	Tackling Mainframe Vulnerabilities and Third-Party Risks: Why Code-Based Vulnerabilities Are Critical to Address	Ray Overby
Sept 17 2025	8:00 - 9:00AM	Tackle Downtime: Modern Backup & Recovery Strategies for Ransomware and Data Loss	John Crosno
Sept 17 2025	2:15 - 3:15PM	The Significance of PCI-DSS 4.x in Identity Security Compliance	Cynthia Overby
Sept 17 2025	3:30 - 4:30PM	Understanding the RACF Access Decision Tree	Janice Loar