WEBINAR SERIES

Francis Odum

Founder,
Software Analyst Cybersecurity Research

Francis Odum is the Founder and CEO of Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR), a cybersecurity research and advisory firm providing independent insights that empower CISOs, investors and innovators. With a foundation in AI and machine learning, Francis brings a forward-looking perspective on how technologies like agentic AI are reshaping enterprise security. His research and commentary reach over 80,000 security and technology professionals worldwide, making him a trusted voice in the cybersecurity community.

Michael Sikorski

CTO,
Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks

Michael Sikorski is a cybersecurity expert with 20+ years of experience in malware analysis, threat intelligence and incident response. He authored Practical Malware Analysis, with over 100,000 copies distributed. At Palo Alto Networks, he leads threat intelligence and engineering teams at Unit 42. He previously led Mandiant’s FLARE team and worked at the NSA. Notably, he helped discover the SolarWinds backdoor and contributed to the APT1 report. He also teaches cybersecurity at Columbia University.

Kasey Cross

Director of Product Marketing,
Cortex XSIAM, Palo Alto Networks

Kasey Cross is a Director of Product Marketing at Palo Alto Networks, where she is helping pioneer the AI-driven SOC with Cortex XSIAM. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing positions at cybersecurity companies including CrowdStrike, Imperva and SonicWALL. She was also the CEO of Menlo Logic and led the company through its successful acquisition by Cavium Networks. She graduated from Duke University.

Peter Havens

Principal Product Marketing Manager,
Cortex, Palo Alto Networks

Peter Havens has been developing, architecting and leading product management and marketing for enterprise software and security services for 20 years and is currently leading tech evangelism for Cortex cybersecurity products. Prior to Palo Alto Networks, Peter led product management for leading vendors in the Enterprise Mobile Management and Identity and Access Management spaces.