Enjoy a small networking experience with Wes Knight, President and Director, Business Development of Needling Worldwide, LLC.

Auction Package:

Enjoy any of the following options for your experience with Wes.

• Share a 1:1 conversation with Wes and discuss what tech trends are currently leading in the information security industry. (Virtual or in person)
• A guided docent tour around the High Museum. (In person - up to 10 people)
• A tasting at Monday Night Brewery in a private reserved area. (In person - up to 10 people)
• Afternoon at Top Golf Atlanta. Drinks and small plates included. (In person - up to 6 people)

About Wes:

For over 4 decades, Wes has been building a successful career in Information Security. He is an award-winning professional and sought-after speaker. Wes was recruited by IBM and based in Atlanta where he spent many years building his corporate career with the Fortune 50 legend. The lessons he learned and shared were significantly valued by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Wes is known as a gifted leader and trusted mentor.

Wes was presented with an outstanding opportunity to work with Georgia's Department of Revenue (DOR) in 2008. Throughout his tenure, he has fulfilled many roles. Prior to his retirement in 2020, he was the Chief Information Security Officer and managed the DOR Office of Information Security. His department was responsible for maintaining the security of taxpayer and motor vehicle information that is valued at approximately $26 billion in revenue. Under his leadership, his team protected annual taxes and ensures that the DOR complies with applicable State and Federal regulations. His team was also responsible for the forensics required in DOR's criminal investigations. Following his retirement, Wes has returned to working for his own company and offers vCISO, Risk based Audits and Assessments, and C|CISO training.

Committed to giving back and mentoring as much as possible, Wes has served on several Executive Advisory Committees including the Evanta CISO Governing Body and the GA State University Evidence Based Cybersecurity Research Group. In 2018, he was awarded the Information Security Executive Southeast People's Choice Award. This prestigious honor was voted and awarded by his peers. This award recognizes the ISE Executive Nominee who exemplifies the attributes of a leader in the information security industry.

Wes was awarded the 2019 ISE Luminary Leadership Award winner during the ISE North America leadership Summit and Awards in Chicago IL. Presented annually, the award celebrates the achievements of an outstanding leader and industry practitioner for his or her distinguished service, stewardship and contributions in advancing the information security industry.

Winning Bidder:

Winning bidder will be notified within 3 Business Days after the Digital Ball with instructions on how to redeem.