
ManageEngine – Miami – 2026-11-05
The Next-Gen Identity & Threat Defense
Roadshow Shield NXG 2026
USA Edition • Miami • 05 November 2026
ShieldNxG 2026 USA brings together cybersecurity and IAM professionals to explore next-generation identity and threat defense strategies through expert-led sessions. Learn SIEM best practices, IAM security techniques, and real-world cybersecurity use cases, and connect with industry experts on modern approaches to enterprise security.
Highlights and benefits
- Hands-on experience and direct access to connect with industry experts
- A practical checklist to strengthen your IAM & SOC posture
- A 90-day roadmap for identity and log maturity
- Best practices for audit readiness
- Hands-on visibility strategies across AD, cloud, endpoints, and network
- Real incident playbooks (phishing, privilege misuse, lateral movement)
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Agenda — 5 November 2026
Welcome and Networking Breakfast
Introduction to ManageEngine
Keynote by Industry Expert
Beyond the Hype: Practical Lessons from 2025’s Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
- 2025 reality checks (rise in attacks like identity theft, agentic AI, deepfakes, ransomware changes, and more)
- Why traditional defenses fail (the data deluge and rule fatigue for SOC)
- Identity is the new perimeter: from breaking in to logging in
- Log360 pitch: UEBA and identity threat detection
- Incorporation of AI in defense and investigation
- Noise is a “vulnerability,” not just an inconvenience
- Alert noise reduction in Log360 through object filtering and AI investigation
- Integration over orchestration
- Siloed tools (SIEM, EDR, CASB) creating blind spots at the edges
- Log360: a unified security platform approach, with integration pitch
From Silos to Synergy: Achieving 360° Visibility into Security with the ManageEngine Stack Integration
Coffee Break
Improve Your Identity Security Posture: Continuous Assessment and Hardening with ManageEngine AD360
- The identity security gaps attackers exploit most
- Reactive vs. proactive: where does your strategy stand?
- Getting full visibility into your identity security posture
- Closing security gaps at the source with a stronger identity lifecycle
- Deploying phishing-resistant MFA that actually stops breaches
- Five practical steps to continuous identity security hardening
Identity at the Center: End-to-End Orchestration Between AD360 and the ManageEngine Ecosystem
Networking Lunch
Live Attack & Defense: Simulating and Neutralizing 4 Critical Security Use Cases
ManageEngine Certified Product Associate (MECPA) Certification
Speakers
Lakshmanan Viswanathan
Head Solutions Architect
Lakshmanan Viswanathan is a senior technology evangelist for the Active Directory Solutions team at ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation.
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He presents POCs and takes care of implementation as well as product training for Active Directory Solutions customers across the globe. He is also a regular speaker on the latest trends and best practices in Windows infrastructure management, presenting at international seminars and user conferences conducted by ManageEngine.
Bruce McClane
Product Expert
Product Expert with 6.7 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, specializing in SIEM, SOC-led solutions, and MSSP ecosystems.
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Strong leadership and executive presence, with a proven ability to combine strategic ownership with hands-on execution to drive meaningful business outcomes.
Andrew Candella
Identity Management Engineer at Ciena
Andrew Candella has been an Identity Management engineer at Ciena for the past 7 years, heading the Identity team.
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He has transformed standards and processes across Ciena. With the use of many different technologies, he has built a solid foundation across all segments of Identity. He has become an industry leader, assisting Okta in writing tests for their certifications and being invited to present at several industry events.
Matthew Webster
Cybersecurity, Governance and Risk Thought Leader
Matthew Webster is a cybersecurity governance expert with nearly 30 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise risk management.
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As CEO and CISO of Cyvergence, he helps organizations treat cyber risk as a business issue, strengthening governance, oversight, and board accountability. Matthew advises and coaches boards and executives on fiduciary responsibility, risk leadership, and building resilient, business-aligned security programs beyond compliance.
Edwin Covert
CISO & Chief Digital Trust and Risk Officer
Cybersecurity executive with leadership experience as CISO at Bowhead Specialty Underwriters and Global Head of Security Architecture at Deutsche Bank.
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Proven track record in leading global security teams, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and implementing enterprise security frameworks that protect critical financial infrastructure. Skilled in risk governance, regulatory compliance, and aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth and operational resilience.
Jennifer Raiford
CISO & Chief Digital Trust and Risk Officer
Jennifer Raiford is a senior cybersecurity and digital trust leader with over a decade of experience securing Fortune 500 and public-sector organizations.
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She serves as CISO and Chief Digital Trust & Risk Officer at ENIGMA Protocol and previously held leadership roles including Deputy CISO at Unisys. Jennifer advises C-suite leaders on risk, resilience, and governance, contributes to national cybersecurity initiatives, and champions diverse, high-performing security teams.
David Dumas
Versatile Security Professional and Consultant
Versatile Security Professional and Consultant with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, security operations support, and leadership.
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Proven expertise in conducting cybersecurity assessments, strengthening corporate security policies, and aligning security programs with industry standards and business objectives. Skilled in risk and governance management, vendor oversight, audit coordination, and delivering cost-effective solutions through strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
Douglas Morris
Cybersecurity Engineer IV at Health First
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Venue
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown
200 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131, United States
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