INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY TRACK: Cybersecurity in Servicing

Director, Trust and Security, Stavvy

David Malicote is a seasoned cybersecurity leader and hacker with over a decade of experience in fortifying digital landscapes. A Purdue University graduate with further credentials from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Malicote specializes in the art of cyber defense, from advanced authentication mechanisms to comprehensive vulnerability management. His career showcases a deep-rooted hacker ethos applied towards creating resilient security programs. With a suite of professional certifications, including AWS Certified Security - Specialist and Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Malicote’s approach blends technical acumen with strategic foresight, driving significant advancements in cybersecurity practices across multiple industries.

BISO, ICE Mortgage Technology

Channing House is the Business Information Security Officer of ICE Mortgage Technology. He oversees the implementation of ICE’s cybersecurity strategy and is responsible for all matters pertaining to cybersecurity for the ICE Mortgage Technology business. He previously served as the Director of Application and Cloud Security for Intercontinental Exchange. House joined ICE in June 2015 from Walmart where he engineered identity management systems and security tools as well as implemented vulnerability management programs across Walmart’s global ecommerce. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama.

Chief Information Security Officer, Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Sofia Kokolis is the Chief Information Security Officer at Freedom Mortgage Corporation. In this role, Sofia is responsible for the Corporation’s overall information security strategy, policy and controls, vendor security, security operations and cyber threat detection and response. With over 20 years of experience in US Mortgage Lending, Credit Cards and Global Banking, Sofia is a strong champion of collaborative risk management, security and continuous learning. Sofia is skilled in embedding effective governance programs, which are designed to adapt to the evolving risk landscape while enabling strategy and business objectives. Sofia earned her CISSP accreditation and is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Previous employers include PHH Mortgage for 15 years and Barclays for 6 years.

CISO and Director of Cybersecurity Services, Richey May

Michael Nouguier has more than 15 years of experience providing enterprise information security and risk management services to various organizations, from mid-market to enterprise, with an emphasis on the financial services industries. Known for leading large and diverse teams of cybersecurity professionals, Michael has a track record of being a trusted and valued partner to clients, providing services that include Strategy & Advisory, vCISO, Digital Forensics & Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Implementation and Managed Security Services. His experience includes numerous compliance verticals, including PCI-DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA, TPN, ISO, SOC, New York State Department of Financial Services Data Security and GDPR while driving consistent delivery of Cybersecurity services in alignment with industry best practices (CIS/NIST/ISO/CMMC). Michael creates sustainable change for his clients by focusing on understanding their overall business priorities and their current state of security to build customized cybersecurity strategies, leading to stronger adoption of practices and ultimately lasting success.

Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Greg Szewczyk is a partner in Ballard Spahr’s Denver and Boulder offices and Practice Leader of the Privacy and Data Security Group. Greg is a lawyer who leverages over a decade of experience in high stakes litigation to help companies assess risk and comply with the ever expanding patchwork of state, federal, and international privacy and data security statutes and regulations. Greg helps companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500s to start ups, build and maintain their privacy and data security programs. He has advised hundreds of companies on various compliance issues, from the use of artificial intelligence to vendor management to routine data processing matters that arise in day-to-day business. He graduated from Harvard Law School and the University of Notre Dame.