INTERFACE New Mexico 2019 / See You Next Year

IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to emerging developments in AI and the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations to help educate, advise and connect you to resources that can help you meet your goals.

Covering Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, Communications, and more, you’ll find presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitors covering a variety of topics, as well as the latest innovations and best practices.

AT A GLANCE

August 1st, 2019
8:30am – 4:30pm

Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
Pyramid Ballroom
5151 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

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KEYNOTE: Are Your IT Trains Running on Time?

  Presented by Eric Ried • CTO, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Seminar Schedule

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9:00 - 9:50 AM

Threats to Public Cloud Workloads

  Presented by Trend Micro

This presentation will revolve around the various threats workloads are susceptible to as more and more organizations shift from on-premise to the cloud. This will focus primarily on public cloud infrastructure but many of the concepts will apply directly to private cloud/on-prem data center infrastructure as well. The goal of the talk is to give the audience a better understanding of the vulnerabilities associated with cloud workloads and mitigation strategies.

Topics:
10:00 - 10:50 AM

Mitigating Cybercrime in your Enterprise

  Presented by Fortinet

The attack surface that enterprises much protect is expanding dramatically. How do you maintain visibility and security of your traffic from IoT to the cloud. We'll explore the threat vectors that cyber criminals use to penetrate your defenses and the security tools you can use to defend against those attacks.

Topics:
11:00 - 11:50 AM

Adapting to Fight Back: How Cyber AI Neutralizes Never-Before-Seen Threats

  Presented by Darktrace

In a world that is increasingly digital, cyber-attack has become the most significant risk confronting today's businesses, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. Online crime cost the world more than half a trillion dollars last year, while recent attacks have managed to influence the U.S. presidential election and disrupt the Ukrainian power supply. This troubling state of affairs is the product of several fundamental weaknesses with the traditional approach to cyber defense, which relies on predefining what threats look like at a time when criminals launch never-before-seen attacks daily. Moreover, these attacks increasingly strike at machine-speed, preventing security professionals from responding before their damage is done.

Topics:
12:00 - 12:45 PM

Using Packet Flow Based Measurements to Support IT Services

  Presented by Dennis B. Bateman • Network Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories

Can you see the IT Service that you are delivering to your customers? How well do you know the health and performance of your service? Do you know if networked issues are impacting your users? Let packet flow analysis help make operational decisions, set priorities, generate metrics, enable proactiveness, and much more.

2:00 - 2:50 PM

Real-World Impact of Security Risks in Industries Using IIoT 

  Presented by Trend Micro

This presentation will talk about research on radio remote controllers used in industrial settings, and how they can be used for attacks in this environment. This will shed light on how a cyberattack can inflict physical damage or harm. The goal is to inspire the audience to think outside the box in terms of what can be compromised and impose a sense of urgency in the IoT/IIoT security space.

Topics:
Eric RiedEric RiedCTO, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
3:00 - 3:50 PM

Are Your IT Trains Running on Time?

  Presented by Eric Ried • CTO, Presbyterian Healthcare Services

The details of this presentation will be available soon. Please check back for updates!

9:00 - 9:50 AM

The Top 5 Challenges for Desktop and App Virtualization

  Presented by Bitdefender

Businesses with large office or task-based workforces are increasingly moving to application and desktop virtualization. This is because virtualization technologies, both applications and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), offer IT organizations and their end users an array of choices in accessing applications and desktops. And, as organizations adopt digital workspaces, they naturally expect a higher-quality user experience. Unfortunately, virtualization brings both new and unique security challenges with it.

This presentation will cover the top challenges that enterprises face and will cover suggestions to identify a security solution that complements your virtualization initiatives and makes both the Infosec team and users happy.

10:00 - 10:50 AM

A New Era of Data Protection

  Presented by Zerto

In today's always-on, information-driven organizations, business continuity depends completely on IT infrastructures that are up and running 24/7. Being prepared for any data related disaster is key!

  • The cost and business impact of downtime and data loss can be immense
  • Data loss is not only caused by natural disasters, power outages, hardware failure and user errors, but more and more by software problems and cyber security related disasters
  • Having a plan and process in place will help you mitigate the impact of an outage on your business.

In this presentation we will address the challenges, needs, strategies, and solutions for disaster recovery and business continuity, especially in modern, virtualized environments and the public cloud.

Topics:
12:10 - 12:50 PM

Birds of a Feather

  Presented by the Advisory Council

Want an opportunity to discuss in small groups and learn from other attendees? Join your fellow attendees in informal round table discussions on a variety of IT topics. Several lunch tables will have designated topics. Look for the "Birds of a Feather" topic signs to join the conversation. Tables will be located just outside of the theaters.

1:00 - 1:50 PM

Designing a Differentiated Customer Experience (CX)

  Presented by Mitel

David Wallace, a Mitel Customer Experience Specialist, will be reviewing trends in Customer Experience and the business impact of CX. This discussion will include topics such as Top Ten Trends in Customer Experience, Digital Transformation and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Customer Experience solutions. Studies have shown that as we move forward with technology, Customer Experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator. Are you and your organization prepared for this transition in customer needs and expectations? Mr. Wallace will be discussing these important topics and end with a Q&A session to discuss your specific needs.

Topics:
2:00 - 2:50 PM

Small IT Budgets Unite! An Audience Round Robin on Creative IT Solutions

  Moderated by Dee Skinner • Director of IT Services; Haverland Carter LifeStyle Group & Vincent Cardona • Sr Manager Network Services; Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Are you working with a smaller IT budget than you'd like? Do you want to know how others are solving their IT needs creatively? Join the Advisory Council for a engaging conversation about how to succeed when you have a small IT budget. This will be an interactive conversation with the audience. Share your woes and work arounds; leave with ideas and connections to fellow creative problem solvers!

Advisory Council

HOW TO BE AN ADVISOR

Advisor-approved content is the foundation upon which INTERFACE was developed. Each conference is guided by an Advisory Council of IT executives and senior managers. Advisor members represent both private and public sector organizations. The council contributes its insight into proposed educational topics and recommends local exhibitors and associations for participation.

EXPAND TO VIEW LIST

Lorenzo Barraza
Director, Technology
Bernalillo Public Schools

John Brandt
Director of IT
Santa Fe Opera

Luis Brown
Chief Information Security Officer
Central New Mexico Community College

Vinnie Cardona
Senior Manager Network Operations
Presbyterian Healthcare Services

David Diaz
Program Manager IT Support Services
Cherokee Nation Businesses

Denise Estes
Analyst
State of New Mexico

Gerry Gajeton
Chief Technology Officer
US Fish & Wildlife Service

Chris Hammer
Board MemberDirector, Information Security
New Mexico Technology Council – Cyber SecurityAdvanced Network Management

Donna Harrington
Chief Technology Officer
Southwestern College

Jason Johnson
Executive Director of IT
Albuquerque Public School

Mike Kelley
Chief Information Officer
Mesilla Valley Transportation

Rick Manderville
Database Support Manager
New Mexico Department of Health

Mike Mertz
Chief Information Officer
PNM Resources, Inc.

John Perry
Network Admin
Sky City Casino & Hotel

Alan Roes
Manager Information Technology
Energetic Materials Research & Testing Center

Paul Romero
Executive Director of Information Technology, Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho Public Schools

Stacy Sacco
President/CEO
Sacco Connections, LLC

Richard Sherman
Manager, Information Technology
Rio Grande Credit Union

Dee Skinner
Director, IT Services
La Vida Llena

Kevin Smith
Information Systems Manager
TransCore

Zac Smith
Faculty
NMSU- Grants, NM

Randy Sole
IT Business Consultant
Presbuterian Healthcare Servicse

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Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North
Pyramid Ballroom
5151 San Francisco Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Directions & Parking