Written By: Daniel Flanigan
OXEN Technology is excited to attend and speak at the ICA CyberCon XI Summit, taking place May 13–14, 2026, at the Sheraton West Des Moines. For broadband and telecommunications leaders, CyberCon XI is a key opportunity to connect with peers and gain practical insight into today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape.
A highlight of the event will be OXEN’s general session:
Wednesday, May 13
2:20 – 3:15 PM
Breaking Trust on Purpose: Zero Trust Architecture
Presented by Ryan Pieken, Senior Consultant & vCISO, and Jeff Frickel, Director of Cybersecurity.
This session focuses on how Zero Trust can be applied in real telecom environments, where uptime, latency, and operational continuity cannot be compromised.
A Practical Approach to Zero Trust
Rather than positioning Zero Trust as a complex overhaul, Ryan and Jeff frame it as a risk-reduction strategy that evolves over time.
Attendees will gain insight into how to:
The session emphasizes a key principle:
Zero Trust should reduce risk without disrupting how your organization operates.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The session directly addresses common industry challenges, including:
Participants will leave with practical, achievable steps, including identity-based controls, improved visibility, and targeted segmentation that drive measurable security improvement without requiring a full rebuild.
If you’re attending CyberCon XI, make time for this session. It delivers a clear, experience-driven path forward for strengthening cybersecurity while supporting business performance.
OXEN Technology looks forward to connecting with industry leaders and continuing the conversation in West Des Moines.