Oracle environments have long been considered stable, mission‑critical, and quietly trusted. In 2026, that trust is increasingly being tested.
Recent disruptions, including last year’s CrowdStrike‑related Oracle EBS outages, showed how easily security controls can introduce risk when they are not designed with Oracle systems in mind.
That reality is forcing organizations to rethink security approaches that were considered sufficient just a year or two ago across ERP systems and the broader Oracle technology stack.
In this session, experts from Data Intensity and Brite will examine how the Oracle threat landscape has shifted and why perimeter‑based controls and periodic patching alone leave meaningful gaps. We will share practical, real‑world approaches to securing Oracle technologies today, including integrity monitoring, micro‑segmentation, application‑aware WAFs, and the role of XDR and SOC integration in faster detection and response.
Attendees will leave with a clearer view of where Oracle environments are most exposed, what “good” security looks like in 2026, and how to apply the right controls without disrupting complex, always‑on Oracle applications.
If you are responsible for Oracle‑powered systems and want to reduce risk without slowing the business, this forum is for you.
Forum Host
Shawnee Delaney
CEO - Vaillance Group | Keynote Speaker | Co-Host of Control Room
Shawnee Delaney is co-host of the popular YouTube series, Control Room, founder and CEO of Vaillance Group and an award-winning globally recognized expert in human risk management. As a decorated former Case Officer with nearly a decade at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), she conducted clandestine human intelligence (HUMINT) operations worldwide, including four combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, ultimately serving as both Detachment Chief and Supervisory Branch Chief.
featured speakers
Trevor Smith
President, Brite
With more than 20 years of industry experience, Trevor Smith is executive vice president of Brite. Trevor’s main responsibilities include management of the sales teams, marketing efforts and building upon the strategic partner relationships. Changing with the industry, Trevor has helped evolve Brite from a Whitebox manufacturer to a technology thought leader. While at Brite, Trevor has worked with numerous entities throughout the country to help design, recommend and implement essential information technology solutions and services.
biju thomas
Oracle ACE Director, SVP of Digital Transformation, Data Intensity
Biju Thomas is a technical solution expert and leads the Oracle practice at Data Intensity. As SVP of Digital Transformation and an Oracle ACE Director since 2015, he has over 25 years of experience in data platforms, starting as a developer and DBA, with a focus on cloud migrations. Biju enjoys sharing his Oracle expertise at conferences and user groups worldwide.
James White
Chief Solutions Officer, Data Intensity
James is an experienced leader in cloud and managed services with over 20 years of success supporting high-growth organizations. At Data Intensity, he is focused on solving client challenges with unique and industry-leading service capabilities centered around maximizing value in cloud and Oracle applications.
Prior to joining Data Intensity, James was Vice President of Solution Architecture at Secure-24 for over 14 years, where he supported growth and profitability that led to acquisition by NTT Global. Previously, James was Vice President of IT at FMF Capital, where he transformed the technology landscape to support massive organizational growth and a successful IPO process.
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