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Dr. Nobles is a cybersecurity professional and human factors practitioner with more than 25 years of experience. He is an adjunct faculty member at several universities teaching cybersecurity, human factors, and MBA courses. He is actively involved in the cybersecurity community, volunteering with multiple professional associations, conducting research, and speaking at venues worldwide. He authored a book on the integration of technologically advanced aircraft in general aviation. Dr. Nobles’ personal story is featured in the book Black Men Changing the Narrative Through Education. He recently completed a Cybersecurity Policy Fellowship with the New America Think Tank in Washington, DC.
Dr. Nobles recently accepted the position of Department Chair for Information Technology and Management at Illinois Institute of Technology. Dr. Nobles retired from the U.S. Navy and worked in the financial service industry as a Vice President as a cybersecurity / information security professional. Dr. Nobles serves on the Cybersecurity Advisory Board for Stillman College. Additionally, he serves on the Cyber Council for the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. Dr. Nobles has served in various executive positions.
He recently earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Factors, a Doctorate of Philosophy in Management and Engineering Technology, and a Doctorate in Business Administration. He earned graduate degrees in Information Systems Security, Aeronautical Science, Business Administration, Military Strategy and Operational Art, and an undergraduate degree in Business Management. He has completed several certificates in cybersecurity at Harvard University.

Cyber Security Technology Expert and Writer with over 25 years experience teaching and consulting for enterprise customers looking to secure and grow their businesses. An accomplished speaker and instructor recognized as a subject matter expert in the industry, the U.S.Government and NATO.

Matt has worked in an architect and advisor role for the past 8 years helping organizations build an integrated security practice and solution portfolio. Before that Matt worked in different technology roles for almost 20 years at companies like Amway, Whirlpool and Magna International.
Matt is also President of the West Michigan chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance, a technology organization dedicated to education and training around Cloud security and general security best practices. Matt also created CloudCon, one of the world’s only Cloud-centric technology conventions which takes place in Grand Rapids, MI every year.
Matt lives in Norton Shores with his wife and their kids ranging from 7 to 25 years old. When not busy with his kid’s various activities or behind his keyboard, you can find Matt with a fishing pole in hand enjoying one of Michigan’s many incredible rivers or lakes.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Director of Information Security at University of Chicago

Charles Arnett has over 20 years within the cyber security industry helping organizations build successful products and services dedicated to evolving our ability to detect, prevent and respond to cyber security threats. Having leadership positions with organizations like Internet Security Systems, IBM, Lancope and Trustwave, Charles has benefited from learning from each of these experiences and understands how important it is to pay it forward. Charles has served on educational boards in support of STEM focused charter schools, and currently serves the Hiram Academy of Computer Science, and the local Atlanta ISC2 chapter in supporting educational programs in the community to protect those most vulnerable.