Registration will be open from 7:30AM - 5:00PM.
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Welcome to KEYS 2026: Horizons
Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff and Chief Learning Officer, CoNetrix
Join us as we officially open KEYS and set our sights on new horizons. In this welcome session, you'll get an overview of everything you need to know to make the most of your conference experience. Meet the teams, get oriented with the facilities and schedule, and learn how to join in the fun with games, surveys, and prizes. It's the perfect way to start your KEYS 2026 adventure.
9:00AM - 9:45AM
The Tandem Update: Insights from the Tandem Leadership Team
Brady Cook, General Manager, Tandem
Cory Faust, Development Lead, Tandem
Lindsey McReynolds, Support Manager, Tandem
Alyssa Pugh, GRC Content Manager, Tandem
Join the Tandem Leadership Team for a look at today’s Tandem product landscape. Explore recent software updates, review key initiatives, and discover valuable resources designed to help users make the most of their Tandem experience. By the end of this session, attendees will be ready to navigate whatever’s on the horizon and continue growing their information security programs with Tandem.
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Partners in Continuity: How Third Parties Impact Your BCP
Samantha Torrez-Hidalgo, Information Security and Compliance Consultant, CoNetrix Security
Erin Leleux, Software Specialist, Tandem
Out on the cyber frontier, a BCP is only as strong as the people who have your back. In today’s increasingly outsourced world, third-party relationships are critical for keeping operations intact and your business secure. Join Boost Consultant Samantha Torrez and Tandem Software Specialist Erin Leleux as they share tips for assessing vendor resilience and ensuring your organization keeps running when unexpected storms roll in. In this session, you will also discover best practices for using the Tandem Business Continuity Plan and Vendor Management products to promote third-party resilience and continuity.
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Trailblazing Technology: Insights from IT Experts
Russ Horn, President, CoNetrix
Heath Bowlin, Chief Technology Officer, CoNetrix Technology
Chris Brewer, Network Administrator, CoNetrix
Chad Jackson, Sales Manager, CoNetrix Technology
Technology moves fast and keeping up can feel a bit like exploring uncharted territory. Join our panel of technology experts as they share lessons learned, best practices for network monitoring, tips for email authentication, and recent developments in virtualization technology. This session will help you connect the dots across your infrastructure and blaze new trails through the ever-changing IT world with confidence.
1:30PM - 2:45PM
The Wild West: How AI is Reshaping Financial Institutions
Andrew Hettick, Information Security Officer, CoNetrix
Chris Brewer, Network Administrator, CoNetrix
Joseph Ellis, Boost Consulting Manager, CoNetrix Security
Savannah Richardson, GRC Content Analyst, Tandem
AI isn’t just changing technology, it’s changing how we think, work, and lead. In this panel, our team of experts will share how AI is impacting financial institutions, internal processes, and their own day-to-day work. Join our panel as they discuss what’s working, what’s worrying, and how to balance innovation with security, compliance, and human judgment. In this session, you will also discover how Tandem can help you manage AI security risks with our Risk Assessment, Policy, Vendor Review, and Training Course.
3:00PM - 4:15PM
From Code to Contract: Securing Software Development
Aaron Hebert, Developer, Tandem
Alyssa Pugh, GRC Content Manager, Tandem
We depend on software for nearly everything: navigation, communication, productivity, and even building our information security programs. But what does it really mean for software to be secure? Join Tandem Developer Aaron Hebert and GRC Content Manager Alyssa Pugh as they dive into regulatory guidance and share practical tips for managing software development risk with the Tandem Vendor Management and Policies products. Whether you’re writing code, assessing vendors, or managing cybersecurity, you’ll learn how to navigate the wild terrain of secure software development.