Registration

Breakfast

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lunch

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.

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.

Welcome Reception at CoNetrix

Breakfast

Deepfakes and the Future of Security Awareness

Savannah Richardson, GRC Content Analyst, Tandem
Elizabeth Weathers, Software Specialist, Tandem

There’s a new sheriff in town… or is there? In today’s digital frontier, deepfakes and AI-generated content are blurring the line between what’s fake and what’s real. For financial institutions, this means it’s getting harder to tell friend from foe and the stakes have never been higher. Join this session to learn how deepfakes are being used in fraud and social engineering, what red flags to watch for, and why awareness training is your best defense. See how Tandem can help your team stay sharp and ready in a time where seeing isn’t always believing.

The High Achiever’s Guide to Momentum

Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff and Chief Learning Officer, CoNetrix

In cybersecurity, we often find ourselves in situations where every second counts. If we just had more time, wouldn’t that solve all our problems? It’s time’s fault, not mine! And if it’s outside my control then there’s nothing I can do about it… right? What if we do have some control in it all? What if there are ways to make time seem like more? Join Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff and Chief Learning Officer at CoNetrix, for this keynote session to learn how high achievers can maintain healthy momentum to pursue their passions, reach their goals, and feel great while doing it.

Performing IT Risk Assessments: Identifying and Mitigating Key Risks

Audrey Magennis, Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC

IT risk assessments are still highly relevant—even more so in today's complex and fast-changing digital landscape. While the core principles remain, the practice has evolved from a static, occasional exercise to a dynamic, continuous process. Instead of simply generating a compliance report, modern risk assessments are strategic tools that drive proactive security measures.

Lunch

A New Beginning for Cybersecurity Assessments

Jonathan Garner, Support Assistant Manager, Tandem
Morgan Maret, Software Specialist, Tandem

Ever since the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) rode off into the sunset, many organizations have been asking: What’s next? Join Tandem Support Assistant Manager Jonathan Garner and Tandem Software Specialist Morgan Maret for a deep dive into choosing a new cybersecurity framework, performing effective self-assessments, and reporting results to the board. This session will feature insights and best practices from the Tandem Cybersecurity Assessment product. Saddle up and get ready to embark on a new cybersecurity assessment adventure.

High Noon: A BCP Tabletop Adventure

Whether you use logical or fantastical scenarios, a good tabletop exercise will help you find gaps in your BCP during the practice instead of during the live show. Join the Tandem staff for this interactive tabletop session where you can put your BCP skills to the test while also learning from other attendees about how they use BCPs in their organizations. Bring your thinking cap to this session where you will respond to shifting disaster scenarios to keep your business running. Attendees will get the chance to practice quick decision making, communication skills, and using their BCP documentation.

Social Event at GolfSuites

Breakfast

Incident Response Round-Up

Alyssa Pugh, GRC Content Manager, Tandem
Lindsey Jacobs, Software Specialist, Tandem

Incidents continue to challenge organizations of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a supply chain disruption, shadow IT, or some good ol’ fashioned phishing, having a strong incident response plan is more important than ever. Join Tandem Software Specialist Lindsey Jacobs and GRC Content Manager Alyssa Pugh as they share strategies for uncovering hidden risks and responding effectively to incidents. In this session, you will also learn insights and best practices for using the Tandem Incident Management, Risk Assessment, and Policies products. Get ready to round up the risks before they round you up!

New Horizons: A Conversation with an Examiner

Russ Horn, President, CoNetrix
Phillip Hinkle, Director of Cybersecurity and Technology Strategy, Texas Department of Banking

Managing cybersecurity can feel a bit like the wild west. Everywhere you turn, there are emerging threats, new controls to implement, additional stakeholders to engage, and shifting regulatory expectations. If this sounds familiar, join CoNetrix President Russ Horn and Texas Department of Banking Director of Cybersecurity and Technology Strategy Phillip Hinkle for a fireside chat featuring first-hand insights from an examiner’s perspective. Learn practical strategies to improve your cyber posture and be ready to meet whatever challenges come over the horizon.

Hot Takes: Soapbox Opinions from Security Auditors

Andrew Hettick, Information Security Officer, CoNetrix
Benjamin Taylor, Audit Manager, CoNetrix Security
Bret Mills, Audit and Security Consultant, CoNetrix Security
Cole Daniel, Security Support Technician, CoNetrix Security

Join our panel of IT auditors and experts as they share hot takes and insights from the field. Hear them "get on their soapbox," deliver captivating encryption information, and turn takeaways into actionable steps for your own audit risk assessments. This session blends storytelling with practical lessons, leaving attendees equipped with fresh insights to approach audits with confidence.

Lunch, Prize Drawing, and Conference Wrap-Up