Foley Security Associates, in partnership with Kaseware, will be hosting the 2025 Midwest Corporate Security Summit on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Louisville, KY.


This full-day, in-person event will bring together corporate security leaders from across the region to engage in meaningful conversations around today’s most pressing security challenges and the forward-looking solutions shaping our industry.


Key Highlights:

  • Cutting-edge insights from top industry experts 
  • Capstone tabletop exercise to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the summit
  • Networking opportunities with fellow security professionals


What you will learn:

  • Enhanced Security Practices
    Learn the latest strategies for strengthening your corporate security measures and safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Risk Mitigation Techniques
    Discover effective techniques for identifying and mitigating security risks to protect your organization from potential threats.
  • Cybersecurity Innovations
    Explore cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to stay ahead of cyber threats and secure your assets.
  • Crisis Management Strategies
    Gain insights into developing robust crisis management plans to effectively respond to security incidents and minimize disruptions.


📍 Location: GLI Boardroom – PNC Tower, Downtown Louisville
 📆 Date and Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
 💵 Cost: $100 per attendee (lunch included)


Agenda:

9:00 – 9:30      Check-in and Coffee

9:30 – 9:45      Opening Remarks (Matt Foley, Founder & CEO - Foley Security Associates)

9:45 – 10:30    Keynote – Building a Robust Security Culture: Lessons from Lexmark (Bryan Willett, Former CISO &                                                                  Senior Director - Lexmark; CDO Magazine Security Board Member)

10:30 – 10:45  Break

10:45 – 11:30  Corporate Intelligence and Geopolitical Risk (Joe Waterman, Chief Operating Officer - Digital Integrity;

                           Senior Advisor - S-RM; Ret. CIA Operations Officer)

11:30 – 12:15  Lunch (Provided)

12:15 – 12:30  Special Guest (FBI Louisville Field Office)

12:30 – 1:00    Sponsor Demo (Kaseware)

1:00 – 1:45      The Leadership Blueprint for Workplace Violence Prevention (Matt Doherty, Managing Director Workforce

                          Risk Management – Sikich; Ret. Special Agent in Charge - U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center) 

1:45 – 2:00      Break

2:00 – 2:45      The Human Firewall: How Focused Leadership Prevents Costly Mistakes (Leslie Minchin, President - CTL Leadership)

2:45 – 3:45      Capstone Tabletop Exercise

3:45 – 4:00      Closing Remarks (Matt Foley, Founder & CEO – Foley Security Associates)


Explore our strong lineup of speakers and topics below. Looking forward to a valuable day with our peers. Let’s keep building a stronger, smarter security community together.



Keynote Speaker

Bryan Willett

Former CISO and Senior Director - Lexmark;

Global Security Board - CDO Magazine

Abstract

This keynote, "Building a Robust Security Culture from the Ground Up: A CISO's 10-Year Journey," offers a practical playbook for fellow executives based on a decade of experience transforming security at Lexmark, from an R&D-focused initiative to an enterprise-wide program as the company's first CISO. We will explore a phased approach to cultural change, beginning with the initial catalyst of customer-driven security inquiries and the importance of leveraging core organizational drivers to gain momentum. The session details a proven methodology, from establishing a foundational Security Development Lifecycle (SSDL) with "shock and awe" developer training to using ISO 27001 as a strategic banner to drive change within IT. Attendees will receive a tactical guide for engaging critical, and often challenging, departments—including Sales, Procurement, Legal, and Internal Audit—transforming them from potential roadblocks into security allies. You will leave with actionable strategies to simplify IT complexity and embed security hygiene as a shared responsibility across your organization.


Matt Doherty

Managing Director, Workforce Risk Management - Sikich;

Ret. Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center

Abstract

"The Leadership Blueprint for Workplace Violence Prevention"

Workplace violence remains a pressing challenge, affecting more than 2 million American workers annually and extending beyond physical assaults to include bullying, harassment, domestic abuse, and hostile environments. Rising concerns around mental health, suicide, and domestic violence signal the need for organizations to refresh and strengthen their approach to prevention.


Matt Doherty will share a comprehensive roadmap for developing and sustaining an effective workplace violence prevention program via the eight critical elements of a best practice-based plan — from building multidisciplinary threat management teams to conducting behavioral threat assessments, training employees, and fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability.

 

Join us to better understand the critical steps organizations must take to not only comply with evolving legislation but also to create safer, more resilient workplaces. This session is particularly valuable for organizations seeking actionable guidance to protect employees, mitigate risks, and enhance organizational well-being.

Joe Waterman

Chief Operating Officer - Digital Integrity; Senior Advisor -

S-RM; Ret. CIA Operations Officer

 Speaking Topic: "Corporate Intelligence and Geopolitical Risk"

Leslie Minchin

President - CTL Leadership

Speaking Topic: "The Human Firewall: How Focused Leadership Prevents Costly Mistakes"