Presented by Darktrace

With cyber-attackers continuously searching for new ways to outpace security teams, it can lead to a struggle to fight back without disrupting business operations. Join this session to explore the benefits of Autonomous Response as a must-have that goes beyond ‘defense,’ including real-world threat finds and attack scenarios.

  Presented by Check Point

Harry Potter-themed talk track about the similarities of Magic and Hacking and some of the more magical moments from Check Point Research from 2021. Discussing companies turning a blind eye to cybercrime: “If you ignore it, if you don’t learn about it, you won’t be able to protect yourself from it.”

David Hobbs currently serves in the Office of the CTO at Check Point while also managing Security Engineering in the Pacific Northwest. With over 25 years of experience, David has served as a consultant to numerous Federal and State Agencies, including the FBI, US Army Counterintelligence, Secret Service, and many private investigation companies.

David is certified on several technology platforms including Firewalls, IPS/IDS, UTM, Malware Prevention, and Encryption technologies, and has a deep understanding of security and networking overall. In addition to his technical expertise, David served as an expert in several practice areas including exploit research, penetration testing, forensic investigation, security countermeasures, wireless and radio security, social engineering, and compliance. David has taught ethical hacking to some of the largest national organizations and has been published in many articles and publications.

  Presented by Cerium Networks

Multi-Cloud. A new buzzword? Or a path of digital transformation on which many have unknowingly already embarked?

During this session, we will explore the definition of ""Multi-Cloud"", the maturity level of various providers - including your private cloud(s), and the competencies required to manage mission-critical applications in these cloud(s). We will review multiple migration and consumption models as well as business outcomes. The move to Multi-Cloud deployment is a strategy generally explored for greater efficiency, greater flexibility, and reduced complexity. However, these deployments often include increased compliance and security requirements, potentially additional cost, and certainly a new skill set which may not exist within your organization. We will explore these topics and more in our discussion on migrating a data center to a Multi-Cloud environment.

  Presented by CompuNet

The details of this presentation will be available soon. Join this session to gain an understanding of Emergency Services Laws and Regulations.

CompuNet is an IT systems integrator and service provider, with 8 offices in the NW. Our approach is to understand our clients’ business needs, engineer IT solutions that precisely fit those needs, and deploy those solutions on time and on budget.

  Presented by Sonatype

As nimble organizations deliver new innovations, adversaries are also upping their game; something we’ve seen in recent high-profile and devastating cyber-attacks. Bad actors have the intent and ability to exploit security vulnerabilities in the software supply chain - and in some cases plant vulnerabilities themselves. They have increased scale through automation and improved breach success through precision targeting. If we don’t fight back by doing the same - automating security directly in the DevOps pipeline - then we’ll always be at the hackers’ mercy. This session will provide new research on the above and details on how to get started.

Key takeaways:

• Real-world examples of how large and small companies are implementing DevSecOps practices in their own delivery pipelines and increasing developer awareness of risks
• A walkthrough of how security principles have been automated into a CICD pipeline and what standards for implementation are beginning to follow suit
• Why DevSecOps is more than a buzzword and why it’s vital to protecting your software supply chain
• How automating the security of policies makes it harder to ignore

  Presented by Hitachi Vantara

If an attack happens and it makes it all the way to your data, then they have already broken through all of your walls. Where your data lives IS your last line of defense, which is why the Armed Forces that protects the USA trusts Hitachi to protect them. Prevention is great and all but without that last line of defense, you’re a sitting duck. Attend this session to learn how Hitachi serves as your last line of defense against ransomware attacks.

  Presented by Synack

Security testing can be done in several different ways. The challenge is in identifying the best approach for your organization, the one that aligns with your threat model and security concerns.

This presentation covers:

• The roles of scanners, offensive penetration testing, bug bounty programs as well as attack and breach simulation (BAS) solutions
• How different vulnerabilities map to different discovery methods
• What automated technologies (scanners and BAS tools) really do
• What penetration testers really do

  Presented by Bitdefender

2021 was “the year of ransomware.” But so were 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 – and so far, 2022 is not very different. Ransomware is no longer a problem discussed only in the cybersecurity and tech communities – it is now a regular topic in mainstream media headlines and executive board meetings.

So why is ransomware such a menace, and why can we not seem to get rid of it? One of the reasons is that we seem to miss the continued evolution of ransomware. We keep preparing for the last war. Ransomware in 2022 is very different than ransomware in 2017, yet we still treat it the same way.

Roy Correa, Enterprise Field Engineer will help you to learn more about:

• Ransomware evolution and what we need to un-learn to effectively combat it
• The most common myths, misunderstandings, and misconceptions about ransomware and the threat actors behind it
• The most effective tips to become more cyber resilient and prevent security incidents from turning into catastrophic breaches

  Presented by Akamai

Despite consistent increases in security spending, ransomware remains an ever-growing threat to businesses. Surprisingly, the ransomware itself, the malware that does the encryption, is only a part of a larger, equally dangerous, attack chain. Considering the entire chain offers defenders more opportunities to thwart the attack before mass encryption can occur.

In this session, we’ll provide details on how microsegmentation can prevent adversarial techniques that precede and follow the deployment of ransomware itself. By turning our attention to the entire kill chain, a path towards minimizing the likelihood, impact, and recovery time of ransomware becomes clear.

In this session you will learn:

• Practical steps you can take to disrupt the kill chain before ransomware can be deployed
• How to leverage AI to map complex environments and expedite the path towards policy enforcement that drastically reduces the impact of ransomware
• How advancements in host-based segmentation are helping businesses achieve an infrastructure that enables rapid remediation of ransomware events without disrupting business operations

Join Speaker Chris McIntosh, GCSA/GCSE SE Akamai Segmentation

• Sr Solutions Engineer, Pacific Northwest Akamai Segmentation
• 19 years working in IT, last 4+ focused in Networking, Security
• Positions include Support, Admin and Systems Engineer
• Networking, Storage, Security, and Backup background

  Presented by Zerto

Ransomware attacks continue to rise in volume, severity, and costs to businesses attacked while cyber criminals continue inventing new and unexpected methods to spread malware and encrypt critical data. As attacks continue to specialize, no organization is immune to ransomware. So how do you avoid being forced to pay a ransom, disruptions to services and supply chains, and damage to your brand in the news? Join recovery and data protection experts from Zerto to discuss best practices for when – not if – ransomware strikes. Be prepared to minimize downtime, data loss, and mitigate the risks of ransomware. In this session, you’ll learn:

• Ransomware 101: A breakdown of a ransomware attack and how it affects systems
• Steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of attacks on your system
• How to choose a best-in-class recovery solution for ransomware
• How you can best harden your recovery systems against attacks
• How to create a recovery plan to react and recover quickly
• Real example of a company hit twice by ransomware and how they improved recovery time from weeks to minutes by planning ahead

  Presented by Critical Insight

One of the most common questions from IT Leaders and Executives is: Who would attack our organization and why?

In this panel discussion, we’ll examine the most common cyberattack perpetrators and their methods. From hostile Nation-States to teenagers to some threat actors you might not expect. We will discuss the methods these attackers are using to gain access to your networks, be it unpatched systems, newly found zero days, as well as other avenues into your network. Also covered will be the intent of these attacks, whether it is to steal your intellectual property, extort your cryptocurrency, or to disrupt your operation to meet strategic goals. Most importantly, we will discuss how to tell the difference, and how to protect yourself.

  Presented by Tonaquint Data Center

Carl Wilkins, Director of Cloud Operations for Tonaquint Data Centers provides a Top 10 list of things you can do to mitigate the risk of Ransomware affecting you. Topics will include how to protect your data, how to protect your systems and infrastructure, and situations to be aware of that might indicate the presence of Ransomware in your environment.

  Presented by Arctic Wolf

When searching for vulnerable targets, cyber hackers do not care how big or small your company is. As world events continue to unfold in China and Russia, cyber warfare has become a national threat to American companies.

Join Arctic Wolf's session to learn how IT leaders can be proactive, rather than reactive to protect their companies from cyber hackers.

  Presented by Malwarebytes

The Malwarebytes 2022 Threat Review is an annual report on the latest threats, attack trends, and privacy breaches impacting individuals, organizations, and national security. Researchers detail threat intelligence across operating systems and examine how privacy has shifted and the ways that cybercriminals and crimes are evolving. With a stronger understanding of the threat landscape, organizations and individuals can make more informed security and cyber-protection decisions.

  Presented by GCSIT

So, you’re ready to move to the cloud. Where do you start? Moving business functions to the cloud is almost always a good idea, but there is no “one cloud fits all” solution. The cloud offers a great number of benefits to the intelligent and engaged IT decision-maker, but the cloud is a tool to be leveraged and utilized, not a destination to be achieved.

Cloud adoption is a realistic approach to embracing the benefits of cloud computing. Join this session to gain a full breadth understanding of requirements to help you decide when, how, and how much to move to the cloud. Learn how the cloud adoption approach evaluates and encourages the use of Cloud resources when and where they make sense.