​Join us on November 21 for the "Cyber In-Security Edition of the CT Digital Forum. As always, you'll engage with senior-level investors, institutions and innovators across the digital landscape.

​Cyber (In)Security.
The economic impact of cyber fraud on the global economy is staggering, with costs reaching trillions of dollars annually.

​We'll take a deep dive into the issue, with an eye on the impacts from and solutions across Blockchain, AI, Quantum and more. A key question organizations and individuals need to ask: Is it safe?

​​Microsoft issued its largest-ever security update push this year, highlighting the worsening threat landscape.

​​If cybercrime were a country, its $10T “GDP” would rank third globally.

​​Product managers have leaked company roadmaps by pasting them into public AI tools; competitors later inferred plans by querying models.

​​AI's rise means machines fighting machines” is becoming necessary.

​​Deepfakes are targeting companies... this made headlines when one scam impersonated Ferrari’s CEO; budgets for deepfake defense are still scarce despite risk.

​​Despite perception, teens are now 3x more likely to lose money to online scams than older demographics (Deloitte report).  And wealthy Fairfield County is a top tier target.

​Session two: Crypto Karaoke - Networking
Come and take your networking to the next level. Our second session is our latest networking innovation, Crypto Karaoke, where we'll democratize our stage enabling audience members to step up to the mic and give a three-minute, mini TedX-style talk or pitch, followed by 2 questions from the audience. Your talk should center on the digital future being driven by technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, or Quantum Computing.

​Paul Raffile is an intelligence analyst specializing in global cybercrime and transnational organized crime. He has led digital investigations across government and corporate sectors, with a focus on emerging online threats.

​​His recent research into financial sextortion syndicates has been featured in major outlets including NBC News, Bloomberg, BBC, and The New York Times. You can also see Paul on the 2025 Hulu Docuseries Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam.

​​Paul earned his master’s degree from Harvard University and holds bachelor’s degrees in National Security Studies and Global Studies from the University of New Haven.

​​Detective Matthew Hogan brings over 17 years of law enforcement experience and is now serving as a detective with the Connecticut State Police. Matt is also a task force officer for the U.S. Secret Service Financial Crime Task Force and co-founded the Connecticut State Police Cryptocurrency Working Group.

​​Matt holds specialized certifications include Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and is an Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (NW3C). He also holds cryptocurrency investigations credentials from Chainalysis, TRM Labs and other blockchain intelligence companies. He holds a master’s degree in financial crime investigations from the University of New Haven.

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​Kate Downing is the Managing Director at Ombre Security, where she guides organizations in navigating complex security challenges. With 25 years of experience in networking, cybersecurity, identity, and Security Incident Response, Kate is a recognized expert in building resilient security programs.

​Her talk, "Redefining Cybersecurity in the AI era," draws on her deep expertise in adapting defensive strategies to meet emerging threats. Kate is a frequent speaker at industry events, notably presenting on "Evolving Incident Response Techniques to Meet the AI Adversary." 

​An alumna of Cornell University, Kate holds the respected CISSP and CFE credentials, underscoring her commitment to advanced cybersecurity and investigative standards.

​​Andrew Bauer is a Partner at Wiggin & Dana and serves as outside general counsel to companies of all sizes. He is a former prosecutor and white-collar criminal defense lawyer who also has deep experience as an in-house attorney. He has been involved with cyber security, digital data, risk and compliance issues at various stages of his career. Prior to Wiggin and Dana, Andrew worked for several venture-backed fintech and AI companies, including Better Mortgage, Notable Finance, and Pagaya Technologies, serving as General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. 

​Earlier in his career he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he led investigations and prosecutions involving securities fraud, insider trading, and various other complex frauds. Andrew earned his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.

​There are increasing risks due to AI, digital payment vulnerabilities and gaps, and explosions into new demographics, particularly sextortion among teens, targeted in wealthy areas like Fairfield county.

​​Despite perception, teens are now 3x more likely to lose money to online scams than older demographics (Deloitte report).  

​Interested in getting on stage for the Karaoke session or in speaking at a future event?

​Contact Jarvis at [email protected]

​Agenda
Friday, November 21st

​​​At UConn Stamford
1 University Place, Stamford, CT

Parking is Free on Us at: 
1194 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06902

8:00am 
Registration |  Networking | Lite Bites

​​​8:30am - 9:15am
Panel:
Cyber (In)Security

​​​9:15am - 9:45am
Break |  Networking | Lite Bites

​​​9:45am - 10:30am
Crypto Karaoke - Open Mic
Pitch your idea, amazing fact, or something else to our audience of investors, institutions and innovators. 3 minutes + 2 questions. Contact jarvis@ctdigitalforum to sign up.

​About the Organizers

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