Xavier Ashe
Xavier Ashe is currently a Senior Vice President in Truist’s Cyber Operations and Technology division where he was awarded the Truist Performance Award. He is Chairman of the Board for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Information Security Society. Xavier is a Georgia Institute of Technology alumnus and has over 30 years of leadership experience in information security, working for various firms including IBM, Gartner, and Carbon Black. Xavier was the first hire at the startup, Drawbridge Networks, where he was instrumental in bringing the first microsegmentation solution for servers and workstations to market. Mr. Ashe has plenty of war stories, including the first DDOS attack ever, Target, Sony, Aramco, [REDACTED], and others. Xavier is an accomplished speaker and has presented at many security conferences including DefCon, BlackHat, RSA, BSides, Splunk .conf, SANS, and others.
Session
Dive into a transformative journey celebrating the unique strengths and untapped potential of neurodivergent individuals in the realm of information security. Explore the concept of neurodiversity as a catalyst for innovation, redefining differences in brain function as valuable assets. Delve into the world of ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions, unveiling the extraordinary superpowers they bring to the table.
This presentation provides more than just information; it is a call to action. It aims to empower neurodivergent individuals to confidently pursue careers in information security and equip leaders with the tools to foster a thriving, inclusive workforce. Let’s bridge the gap, embrace the full spectrum of minds, and secure our future one innovative solution at a time.