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SecureWV 17 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personRegional draw
📅 22 October 2026 – 23 October 📍 Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, US ↗ 🏢 SecureWV 🔁 annual

SecureWV is a long-running West Virginia cybersecurity conference (often associated with Hack3rCon) focusing on InfoSec, penetration testing, and digital forensics with a strong community/hacker culture focus.

Attendees: IT security professionals, infosec practitioners, students, and vendors.

Exhibitor mix: Sponsors (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and vendors

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Venue

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Multipurpose · 9,290 m² · 1 halls · ~13,500 people

The premier convention and entertainment complex in West Virginia, featuring a 13,500-seat coliseum arena, 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a 50,000 sq. ft. Grand Hall exhibit space, and a 25,000 sq. ft. ballroom located in downtown Charleston.

📍 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

Operated by City of Charleston

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Organizer

SecureWV

Nonprofit · Charleston, United States

A West Virginia nonprofit conducting an annual information security conference and promoting InfoSec education.

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Why people attend

Network with local security pros, attend technical workshops, and meet niche security product vendors.

Exhibitor categories

Cybersecurity ServicesIT Security TrainingHardware VendorsSecurity SoftwarePenetration Testing Firms

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Speakers

40 speakers at SecureWV 17

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Karinne Bessette

Technical storyteller · Veeam Software

Bio

They have a solid background in network and security, showcasing their expertise through certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, and Veeam Software since 2017. As a Technical storyteller at Veeam Software in the office of the CTO, they focus on Microsoft 365 and Backup Technologies, engaging with industry peers and contributing to product development through insightful feedback. They are also a Knox County Career Center instructor and certified MCT. They teach various IT subjects, including CompTIA certifications and Microsoft Azure fundamentals, emphasizing practical, hands-on learning. Additionally, their work with the Board of Education involves collaborating on curriculum development and integrating current industry trends to enhance tech education programs. Their commitment is evident in their continuous learning and adaptation to new technological advancements. (See badges on Credly: https://www.credly.com/users/rinbytes/badges ).

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James McQuiggan

Security Awareness Advocate · KnowBe4

Bio

James McQuiggan has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and is currently Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, where he is responsible for amplifying the organization’s messaging related to the importance of, effectiveness of and the need for new-school security awareness training within organizations through social media, webinars, in-person presentations, industry trade shows and traditional media outlets. McQuiggan is a part-time faculty professor at Valencia College in the Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology division. He also volunteers for several initiatives through ISC2, including president of the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter, a member of the North American Region Advisory Council and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Cyber Safety and Education.

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Also speaking at InfoSec World, InfoSec World Conference & Expo, Data Connectors Houston Cybersecurity Conference

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Philip Polstra

Teacher of forensics and security · Bloomsburg University

Bio

Born at an early age. Phil has been hacking electronics and running Linux for years. When he isn’t teaching forensics and security at Bloomsburg University, he has been known to engage in various aviation activities.

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Chris Griffin

Penetration Tester & Board Member · ISECOM

Bio

Chris has been a volunteer member of ISECOM working on the OSSTMM since early 2004. Spending the next few years with the team to help create and finalize the OSSTMM v3 and now preparing for the release of the OSSTMM v4. Along that road he became involved in the Hacker High Scholl project as well to assist in representing ISECOM and the HHS project at RSA San Francisco, and becoming a Board Member in 2017. Along with the ISECOM work he has been a penetration tester for 14 years and worked in Audit/Compliance and SOC prior to that. His goal is to spread the word on the OSSTMM quantifiable Trust Metrics and use of Controls for a fully measurable and complete security program to secure, anything you wish to secure which spans from Physical, Data, Network, Wireless and more.

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Also speaking at ESCA Summer Educational Conference

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Parth Shukla

Cyber Security Analyst · Cequence Security

Bio

Parth Shukla is a cyber security analyst at Cequence Security and has a great passion for Web Application Security. Parth Shukla is also a Bug hunter; community builder and Cyber security enthusiast and I believe in the quote “security is a myth”.

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Sahit Jain

Data Scientist · Cequence Security

Bio

Sahit Jain is a Data Scientist at Cequence Security, with expertise in translating ML/AI concepts into tangible products. Specializing in real-time solutions to enhance API security and combat bots, Sahit is dedicated to driving innovation in cybersecurity.

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Also speaking at InfoSec World, InfoSec World Conference & Expo, SecureWorld New York City 2026

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Also speaking at 148th NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition, World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco, 150th General Conference & Exhibition

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Also speaking at SecureWorld New York City 2026

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Also speaking at PGA Show, 74TH PGA SHOW

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"Enhancing Cyber Defense Readiness with Satellite Digital Twins"

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"Phishwalker: How Hackers Evade Detection Like the Cryptids of Cyberspace"

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Also speaking at INFRA Annual Conference

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"The Recon Mixtape: Greatest Hits from Project Discovery"

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"Building the Future IT Workforce Through Career Technical Education"

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Frequently asked questions

When is SecureWV 17?+
SecureWV 17 takes place on 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026.
Where is SecureWV 17 held?+
SecureWV 17 is held at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, US.
Who organises SecureWV 17?+
SecureWV 17 is organised by SecureWV.
How often is SecureWV 17 held?+
SecureWV 17 is held annual.

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