Opkalla Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Fifth Annual Tech Summit in Charlotte

Fifth Annual Opkalla Tech Summit Brings IT Leaders, Cybersecurity Experts, and Technology Innovators Together for a Day of Learning, Collaboration, and Insights

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –– Technology advisory firm Opkalla will kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month by bringing together IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and technology innovators for its fifth annual Tech Summit on October 1.

The all-day conference will focus on today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges and the strategies organizations can use to strengthen resilience. Breakout sessions, keynote speakers, and panels will promote discussion surrounding the importance of cybersecurity awareness alongside some of the best in the industry.

Topics include:

• Spies, Lies & Cybercrime: Protecting Your Data in a Dark Web Economy, presented by Eric O’Neill (Cybersecurity Expert and Former FBI Counterintelligence Operative
  Best known for capturing spy Robert Hanssen)

• Building an Enterprise Security Posture for the Mid-Market Organization

• Proactive Security: Getting Ahead of Risk

• The Signal Advantage: AI Defense & Next-Gen SIEM

• Is That Really Your Customer? Deepfakes, AI Fraud & the New CX Attack Surface

• Securing AI Adoption: Understanding Key Risks

• Zero Trust by Design: Building Security into Your Infrastructure

• Importance of Speed for Security in the AI Era

"Cybersecurity Awareness Month is about empowering organizations to make smarter security decisions,” Drew Simmons, Opkalla Cybersecurity Strategy Manager, said. “The Opkalla Tech Summit creates an environment where IT leaders can learn from experts, engage with peers, and leave with actionable insights that reduce risk and drive resilience.”  

As a trusted technology advisor to more than 700 organizations, Opkalla has conducted over 1,500 cybersecurity evaluations, helping organizations assess risk, strengthen security postures, and make more informed technology decisions. This hands-on experience gives Opkalla unique visibility into the challenges organizations face today and positions the firm to convene industry experts, practitioners, and business leaders around the cybersecurity topics that matter most.

In addition to cybersecurity-focused breakout sessions, the Opkalla Tech Summit has one of the biggest technology expo halls in North Carolina. Many of the event's sponsors and exhibitors specialize in cybersecurity solutions, including:  

• Arctic Wolf

• Axonius

• BlinkOps

• CATO Networks

• CheckMark

• CrowdStrike

• CyberMaxx

• Darktrace

• Delinea

• Elisity

• Expel

• Gradient Cyber

• Horizon3.ai

• LevelBlue (Trustwave)

• Rapid7

• Sophos

• ThreatLocker

• Zero Networks

“Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, an IT leader, or simply looking to better understand how technology can support your organization's goals, Tech Summit offers something for everyone,” Simmons said.  

Registration for Opkalla Tech Summit is now open. Attendees will gain access to a full day of expert-led keynotes, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, an interactive expo hall, and practical insights designed to help organizations navigate today's evolving technology landscape.  

To learn more and secure your spot, visit the Tech Summit registration page. Connect with technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, and peers from across the region as we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

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