The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and for broadband and telecommunications providers, staying ahead of emerging threats is no longer optional… it’s essential. That’s why OXEN Technology is excited to announce our participation as both an exhibitor and speaker at the Iowa Communications Alliance (ICA) CyberCon XI Summit, taking place May 13–14, 2026, at the Sheraton West Des Moines.
CyberCon XI brings together industry leaders, technology experts, and communications professionals for two days of practical insights, expert-led discussions, and meaningful peer networking; all focused on safeguarding the highly available, always-on networks that communities rely on every day.
We’re proud to have two of OXEN’s security leaders taking the stage this year: Ryan Pieken, Senior Consultant and vCISO, and Jeff Frickel, Director of Cybersecurity at OXEN Technology. Together, they bring deep experience supporting regulated, high-availability environments with real-world, actionable security strategies.
Throughout the summit, Ryan and Jeff will contribute insights designed specifically for broadband leaders and telecom providers, addressing critical challenges such as:
With extensive experience delivering managed security and vCISO services, Ryan and Jeff focus on translating cybersecurity strategy into outcomes that support both executive decision-making and day-to-day operations.
Be sure to attend OXEN’s featured general session on Wednesday, May 13, where Ryan and Jeff will present:
CyberCon XI – General Session
2:20–3:15 PM
Breaking Trust on Purpose: Zero Trust Architecture
Jeff Frickel & Ryan Pieken, OXEN Technology
Zero Trust is often discussed as a technical architecture, but for telecommunications providers, it is fundamentally about reducing risk across highly available networks that attackers actively target. This session reframes Zero Trust as a strategic model; one that intentionally challenges legacy trust assumptions to limit blast radius and protect critical communications infrastructure.
From a CISO perspective, attendees will learn how Zero Trust supports smarter executive decisions by aligning security investments with measurable risk reduction. From a Director of Cybersecurity perspective, the session explores how Zero Trust principles improve real-world visibility, detection, and containment during common threats like credential compromise and lateral movement.
Participants will leave with a practical understanding of how Zero Trust thinking strengthens both leadership-level strategy and frontline cyber defense in telecom environments.
In addition to speaking sessions, the CyberCon XI Summit offers an excellent opportunity to connect with the OXEN team. Whether you want to discuss the growing role of AI in cybersecurity, explore Zero Trust strategies, or learn how OXEN supports security, compliance, and IT management for broadband providers, we’d love to connect.
Be sure to attend Ryan and Jeff’s session and find OXEN’s team during networking breaks to talk shop and share challenges facing today’s telecom organizations.
If you can’t make it to CyberCon XI, or want to get a head start, visit OXEN.tech to learn more about OXEN’s managed security services and how we partner with organizations to build resilient, secure, and future-ready IT environments.
We look forward to seeing you in West Des Moines at CyberCon XI!