OVERVIEW
Are you ready to fast-track your cloud journey while staying ahead in security and compliance? In this talk, we’ll break down the game-changing potential of Landing Zones and Accelerators to simplify cloud adoption. You’ll learn how the right strategies, tools, and processes can dramatically speed up your cloud deployment without sacrificing security.
From foundational principles to advanced security integrations, we’ll show you how to build a cloud environment that is secure, compliant, and adaptable to future challenges. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your cloud infrastructure, this session will equip you with actionable insights to accelerate your time to market, stay compliant, and continuously strengthen your cloud security.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform the way you approach cloud adoption and security. Sign up now to learn how to future-proof your cloud strategy!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
✓ Accelerate Cloud Deployment
Discover how Landing Zones and Accelerators simplify the cloud adoption process, cutting down deployment times without sacrificing quality or security.
✓ Security & Compliance Focus
Learn about the foundational strategies that ensure your cloud environment remains secure and compliant, even as your infrastructure evolves.
✓ Actionable Insights
Gain practical, future-proof strategies that will help you enhance your cloud infrastructure, ensuring it’s adaptable and ready for future challenges.
✓ Transform Your Approach
A session designed to provide clear, actionable guidance to optimize and future-proof your cloud strategy.
11:30 AM
Arrival & Check-in [20 Min]
Arrivals, refreshments, food, seating & networking
11:50 AM
Welcome Message [5 Min]
Meet Fortinet's Regional Director, Shane McMillan, and glimpse into the topics ahead.
11:55 AM
Navigating the Future of Cloud Security [15 Min]
Get a brief look at how Fortinet’s cloud security solutions deliver comprehensive visibility, control, and automated protection across multi-cloud environments, simplifying security management and reducing operational complexity.
Speaker: Sean Weiss
12:10 PM
Accelerating Time to Market in a Cloud-Driven Compliance Era [35 Min]
Explore how AWS’s Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) accelerates secure, multi-account cloud deployments, integrating Fortinet’s tools like FortiGate to enhance compliance with frameworks like FedRAMP and CMMC.
Speaker: Alex Jammes
12:45 PM
Beyond Compliance: Building a Dynamic Security Platform [35 Min]
Uncover how Fortinet's Lacework FortiCNAPP unifies cloud security tools into a single platform, integrating with Fortinet Security Fabric to deliver rapid threat detection, enhanced compliance, and end-to-end protection across multi-cloud environments.
Speaker: Moro Arakaki
1:20 PM
Questions & Closing Remarks [10 Min]
Shane McMillan
Regional Director - Western Canada [Public Sector], Fortinet
Sean Weiss
Business Development Engineering Manager, Fortinet
Sean Weiss (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, FCP, FCSS) is a Senior Business Development Engineering Manager for Fortinet Canada, where he manages a group of Systems Engineers responsible for advising and consulting with customers on mission-critical security issues such as compliance, security architecture, mitigating risk, protecting digital assets, advanced threat protection and securing the cloud.
After serving in the military, Sean graduated from Mount Royal in 1994 in Criminology and has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity and networking industry. Sean’s experience also includes having worked for other technology organizations such as MRV, Hewlett-Packard, and McAfee. When not playing or coaching soccer, ATV’ing in the Rockies or hiking with his two young daughters, Sean can be found buried in books where he spends far too much time pursuing his love of teaching and learning all things security and networking and is currently pursuing his Executive MBA.
Alex Jammes
Consulting Systems Expert - Cloud, Fortinet
Alex Jammes is a seasoned consulting systems expert specializing in cloud security at Fortinet. With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Alex helps organizations design and implement robust, scalable cloud security solutions that protect critical data and infrastructure. Throughout his career, Alex has consulted on a wide range of projects, from Fortune 500 companies to military and federal government initiatives, giving him deep insight into diverse security needs and challenges.
At Fortinet, Alex leads strategic initiatives to enhance cloud security frameworks, ensuring seamless integration with existing IT environments. He is committed to driving innovation and maintaining the highest security standards to safeguard business operations.
Morohito (Moro) Arakaki
Business Development Engineer - Cloud, Fortinet
Morohito Arakaki is a business development engineer at Fortinet, specializing in cloud technologies. He brings a wealth of technical expertise and strategic insight to help clients adopt secure cloud solutions that drive business growth. With a strong background in both engineering and business development, Morohito collaborates with cross-functional teams to design tailored cloud strategies that meet the evolving needs of organizations. His work focuses on bridging the gap between technical innovation and business goals, ensuring seamless cloud adoption and optimized performance. Morohito is dedicated to enabling businesses to securely scale their operations in the cloud.
Join us November 19th for Edmonton's Fortinet Cybersecurity Talk!
