Al Lindseth,

CISO & Founder, CI5O Advisory

With nearly 30 years in the energy industry, serving as risk officer, CIO and CISO at Fortune 100 company Plains All American. Originally brought in after Plains’ $170M publicized rogue trading loss in 2000, he helped drive the company’s rapid growth through strong risk management strategies.

As CIO and CISO, Al built Plains' cybersecurity program, keeping the company breach-free. He has led major industry cybersecurity initiatives, including a 2019 National Petroleum Council Study for the DOE and served on the Oil and Gas ISAC Board.

In 2022, he founded CI5O Advisory Services, advising on risk management, technology, transformation, and cybersecurity. A recognized thought leader, he speaks regularly on these topics, including helping Boards and CIOs/CISOs collaborate more effectively and has earned numerous professional awards for his contributions to the Houston community.

Critt Golden,
Threat Exposure Evangelist, Hive Pro

A highly regarded cyber security veteran and a recognized expert in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), helping organizations build proactive security programs that reduce cyber risk and improve resilience.

With deep experience across breach and attack simulation, exposure reduction, and threat intelligence, Critt has guided enterprises in aligning CTEM practices with business objectives to stay ahead of evolving adversaries.

Known for bridging the gap between technical security teams and executive leadership, Critt specializes in translating complex cyber risks into actionable strategies that drive measurable outcomes.