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AI in Security: Cutting Through the Hype to Find Real Value

When:
Thursday February 12, 4:30PM - 6:00PM

Where:
Calvin University School of Business
1810 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Room: BU103

Meeting Details:
Please join us Thursday, February 12, at Calvin University School of Business in room 103 as we discuss AI in Security: Cutting through the Hype to Find Real Value. This talk will provide practical guidance on identifying which AI-driven capabilities meaningfully improve security outcomes—and which are still aspirational.

About the Speaker:
Chuck Chessor is a seasoned cybersecurity and network security expert with over 20 years of experience helping organizations adopt modern security architectures and defend critical digital infrastructure. He specializes in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and cloud-centric security strategies that improve enterprise resilience and secure performance.

In his current role as Senior Security Engineer at Netskope, Chuck partners with enterprise organizations to architect and deploy cloud-native security solutions that align with business goals while reducing risk and complexity. His work includes supporting SASE implementations, articulating Zero Trust methodologies, and enabling teams to shift away from legacy VPN-centric models.

Before joining Netskope, Chuck built a broad foundation in network and information security, with roles spanning technical delivery, partner enablement, and client-facing engineering leadership. Chuck’s earlier career includes extensive experience with enterprise network security and cloud integration, where he worked directly to implement secure infrastructure initiatives and scale security practices across organizations. In his free time, he enjoys boating, fishing, golfing and spending time with his wife Kelly, two boys(Braden and Gavin) and their Labradoodle(Murray). The Chessor family lives in Southeast Michigan in the island community of Grosse Ile.