Category: Upcoming Events

We’re pleased to share that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security and Léargas Security, will be speaking at the 2025 GTBA Annual Meeting of the Membership, hosted by the Georgia Rural Telephone and Broadband Association. 📍 Location: Hammock Beach, Daytona Beach, FL 📅 Dates: June 15–19, 2025 🗣 Topic: Ransomware in Telecom and Broadband: Real-World Impact and Response Strategies Why This Talk Matters

We’re proud to announce that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Critical Path Security and Léargas Security, will be speaking once again at GridSecCon 2025. His breakout session, titled “Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Leveraging the Maslach Burnout Inventory,” will take place on October 8, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM PT. Why This Talk Matters Cybersecurity is more than threat detection and response—it’s a high-pressure

This week, Patrick Kelley, CEO of both Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, will be attending Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. While the companies are not formal sponsors of the event, Mr. Kelley’s presence reflects the growing commitment by both organizations to remain at the forefront of global cybersecurity trends—particularly where blockchain, digital identity, and threat intelligence converge. Consensus 2025, hosted by CoinDesk, is

Leargas Security and Critical Path Security are proud to announce our founder and CEO, Patrick Kelley, will deliver the keynote presentation at the Georgia EMC Technology Association Spring Meeting, April 16-18, at the scenic Brasstown Valley Resort. Patrick will speak on “Mental Health in Cooperatives: Balancing the Scales,” addressing the critical challenges of burnout and imposter syndrome faced by cybersecurity professionals within electric cooperatives.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Our very own Patrick Kelley has been selected to speak at the upcoming 2025 Co-op Cyber Tech conference, taking place June 24–26 in Denver, Colorado, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. This conference brings together cybersecurity professionals from around the globe for three days of in-depth discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities—and we’re honored that

At Léargas Security, we understand that cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. The pressure to defend critical infrastructure against relentless threats is breaking teams down. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and the weight of impossible expectations are leaving cybersecurity professionals—and the cooperatives they protect—at risk. Next week, Patrick Kelley be speaking at the Alabama Rural Electric Association Accounting Update Annual Meeting about the hidden cost of burnout in cybersecurity

We are thrilled to announce that Patrick Kelley, CEO of Léargas Security and a passionate advocate for mental health in cybersecurity, will be presenting at the upcoming RSAC™ 2025 Conference in San Francisco. His session, titled “Mental Health in Cybersecurity: Balancing the Scales,” will take place on April 29, 2025, from 1:15 PM to 2:05 PM Pacific Time at the Moscone Center. This session

Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data; it’s about protecting people—ourselves included. At Léargas Security, we know firsthand the weight of constant threats, the ever-evolving landscape of cyber risks, and the toll it can take on the mental well-being of those in the trenches. That’s why we’re proud to have our own Patrick Kelley speaking at the ISC2 Saskatchewan Chapter event, focusing on Mental Health

Patrick Kelley, CEO of Leargas Security, will be a featured speaker at the IAEC IT Fall Conference, hosted by the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. The event is set for October 8-9, 2024, at The Rewind by Hilton in West Des Moines, Iowa. The conference brings together IT and cybersecurity leaders to tackle the pressing challenges in protecting critical infrastructure within the energy sector.

This past weekend was an exciting one for Léargas Security as we were proud to see our brand represented in the NASCAR Xfinity Series by driver Ryan Vargas. After a challenging year for the Mike Harmon Racing (MHR) #74 team, Ryan had the opportunity to get back behind the wheel at Kansas Speedway-showcasing both his racing skills and our Léargas Security fire-suit throughout the weekend.

Patrick Kelley, CEO of Léargas Security, will be a featured speaker at the 2024 MRO Security Conference, scheduled to take place on October 1-2, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota. This annual conference brings together experts in the energy and security sectors to discuss pressing issues in cybersecurity, particularly as they relate to the protection of critical infrastructure.

The 2024 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season finale at Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, presented a weekend full of challenges and perseverance for Ryan Vargas and the Leargas Security team. Despite a tough start during practice, where the team battled a persistent tight-center handling issue due to a failing left-front shock, the crew's dedication and hard work set the stage for a remarkable comeback.