Cyber Risk Alliance Cybersecurity Summit

Stephen Gorham is the Chief Strategy Officer for OPSWAT. Stephen brings 20 years of operational excellence and IT-focused performance to his role and has managed large Enterprise IT operations teams as VP of Cyber Security & Infrastructure Capabilities for CompuCom, VP of Services for Extensys, Inc. and VP of Technology/CIO of Hillsborough Community College. He currently holds a CISSP and CySA+ certification and is a former CISO. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic System Technologies at Southern Illinois University and a Master of Science in Information Studies at The Florida State University.

Joe Brayton is an Enterprise Account Executive at OPSWAT, where he leads strategic cybersecurity initiatives across the Northeast region of the United States. With a focus on protecting critical infrastructure, Joe partners with organizations in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy to deliver robust solutions for threat prevention and secure data transfer.

Bringing over a decade of experience in enterprise sales and customer success, Joe plays a key role in helping clients navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape. His consultative approach ensures that each solution is tailored to the unique operational and regulatory needs of his clients. At OPSWAT, he is instrumental in expanding the company’s footprint in the Northeast by building lasting relationships with CISOs, IT leaders, and risk management teams.

Joe is based in the Greater Boston area and is a graduate of Endicott College. His deep industry knowledge, combined with a strong commitment to customer success, makes him a trusted advisor to organizations aiming to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Mimi Alperovich is a seasoned enterprise sales executive with deep expertise in cybersecurity for the financial services sector. At OPSWAT, she plays a pivotal role in helping global banks and financial institutions secure their critical infrastructure through advanced threat prevention and compliance-driven solutions.

With a strong track record of driving growth at high-impact cybersecurity companies, Mimi has worked closely with CISOs, CTOs, and risk leaders to address the unique security challenges facing highly regulated environments. Her consultative approach and industry knowledge enable her to align complex security requirements with practical, scalable solutions.

Throughout her career, Mimi has consistently delivered results across a broad spectrum of industries, including energy, manufacturing, logistics, and oil & gas—but her focus and passion remain rooted in safeguarding the financial services ecosystem against evolving cyber threats.