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Thursday Gathering - August 6, 2026
From Zero to “Secure Enough”: A Founder’s Security Roadmap
Aug 6, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
at Havana Room

Security rarely becomes urgent on a founder's schedule. It often arrives with an enterprise prospect, a vendor questionnaire, an audit, or a board-level question and can quickly become a blocker on revenue.

Join moderator Nicole Hart and panelists Ahrar Naqvi, Eric Galis, and Elijah Cedeno for a practical conversation on building a defensible security baseline that fits your company today and matures as you grow.

What you'll learn

  • What "secure enough" looks like at each stage, and how to build it without breaking the bank on tools that do not deliver.
  • When do-it-yourself security has reached its limit and outside expertise can help.
  • What enterprise buyers and auditors expect, and how to demonstrate readiness without a full-time security team.
  • How NIST, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust can help you decide what to address now and what can wait.

Who should attend
Founders, co-founders, CTOs, technical leaders, and anyone responsible for growth at a startup or small to midsize business. No cybersecurity background is required.

Featuring

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Eric Galis
Founder & Principal
Plaintext Security Advisors LLC
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Ahrar Naqvi
Founder
Ebryx LLC
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Nicole Hart
Co-Founder
BackPocket Talent
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Elijah Cedeno
Member Experience and Engagement Manager
Center for Internet Security