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Presentation Information:
	Speaker:	Mike Coogan
	Title:	It's the End of the World as we know it (and I feel fine)
	Abstract:	Every year for the past 30 years, security folks have talked about how next year will change the game. And for the most part, we have been right. Threats increase, adversaries get smarter, and losses mount. Looking back on 2025, we have seen a big increase in the threat landscape, and there is no reason to believe that 2026 will get easier. That said, rather than complaining about it and stirring up angst and fear, perhaps we should look to the future with anticipation and hope. We get better every year as well, and as long as we make attacks more costly for our adversaries, we make progress in the war.
	Bio:	Mike Coogan is a Texas cybersecurity executive and the Vice President, IT Services & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Brinks Home. He joined the company in 2024, bringing more than 25 years of broad IT experience across multiple industry sectors including financial services, logistics and education. At Brinks Home, Mike Coogan oversees global network, infrastructure, cloud, database, and security operations, driving risk management, production resilience, technology innovation, and budget optimization in partnership with business and IT leaders. A recognized community leader, Mike has served in various roles with ISSA, ISACA, Infragard, WiCyS, Gartner/Evanta, and HMG Strategy’s Houston Advisory Board, shaping the regional and national executive dialogue on security, risk, and digital transformation.

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