MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM
Capt. Shawn Lansing
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The Captain’s Watch: Operationalizing Cyber Resilience
Session Abstract
In this closing session, we turn strategy into execution—exploring how managed SOC services, effective incident response, and realistic exercises drive readiness across maritime operations.
Session Takeaway
Attendees will learn how to streamline alert management, strengthen crisis coordination, and design response drills that prepare both technical teams and operational leaders for real-world disruptions.
Session Speakers
Scott Blough - Moderator
Mandiant, Part of Google Cloud
A "Builder and Operator" with over 30 years of security experience, this expert transforms legacy programs into high-performance engines. They bridge the gap between technical risk and business value across Fortune 10 healthcare and global maritime infrastructure. Notable achievements include developing the first NIST-annotated RMF for U.S. Coast Guard movable bridges and advising NATO, DHS, and the DoD. They specialize in stabilizing security postures and ensuring cyber maturity aligns with maritime resilience and growth.
Marco Ayala
ABS Consulting
Marco "Marc" Ayala is Technical Director in the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at ABS Consulting, with over 30 years of experience in instrumentation, automation, control, and safety systems across energy, oil and gas, chemicals, maritime, and offshore industries. An ISA Fellow (2025) and ISA Executive Board member, he is recognized for advancing global standards and integrating cybersecurity with cloud, edge, and AI technologies. He has trained more than 1,000 professionals worldwide through multiple certification programs. Marc serves as President of the InfraGard Houston Members Alliance and InfraGard National Sector Chief for Energy, partnering with the FBI, CISA, and government stakeholders on critical infrastructure resilience. He is also Cyber & Threat Intel Chair for the AMSC Outer-Continental Shelf for the Gulf.
Capt. Shawn Lansing
USCG, Sector Charleston
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Nate Toll
Mandiant, Part of Google Cloud
Nate Toll is a Consulting Manager at Google/Mandiant, where he specializes in cyber defense, transformation and incident response remediation. With 13 years of experience in information security and maritime law enforcement, Mr. Toll has led enterprise security operations centers, built threat hunting teams and coordinated responses to ransomware and nation-state threats. Mr.Toll is also a Lieutenant Commander in the Coast Guard Reserve, currently serving as Commanding Officer of 1941 Cyber Protection Team.
Chris Wolski
InfraGard Maritime Sector Chief
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