Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Speakers Bio
Tony Cusato
Tony is a blend of technologist, leader, and mentor with over 40 years at IBM, translating complex cybersecurity and technological frameworks into safe, effective business practices – has become a beacon of cybersecurity and technological excellence and innovation within the industry. Passionate about building trust and leading teams through emotional connectivity. Tony dedicates himself to harnessing a growth mindset and emotional & positive intelligence in driving impactful business results and outcomes. From providing cybersecurity solutions within IBM’s CISO execution arm to acting as the technical backbone for globally renowned events like the 1998 Winter and 2000 Summer Olympic games, his journey underscores a dedication to both meticulous technical implementation and fostering sustainable human relations. Tony also helped launch PS27 Ventures and is their Senior Technology & Security Advisor, where he propels entrepreneurs to scale their groundbreaking ideas, ensuring their technological and security strategies are not only robust but also foresightful. Tony also was the Acting CIO at the Open Invention Network in support of Open Source software. Tony is embedded with not just technical strategic aptitude, but also human-centric leadership.
Tianyu Wang, PhD
Dr. Tianyu Wang is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Mercy University, where he teaches courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. His research focuses on large language models, deep learning, natural language processing, and cybersecurity, with publications in international conferences and journals such as IEEE Big Data. Dr. Wang previously worked as a Data Scientist at IBM and as a Data Security Analyst at Mount Sinai Health System, applying AI to real-world challenges in network analytics and IT security.
