Presented by Keson Khieu • Cyber Security Strategist

Cloud promises scaled computing at great power, for no time and effort. Security is included, right? Wrong! This talk demystifies Cloud Security by busting the four most common myths. It also offers a clear view of what cloud security is, and how to properly protect what's in the cloud. Don't get caught in the deluge of hacks without proper cloud security. Bring your questions for this interactive discussion with a leading local IT Security end-user that has been through the same challenges you are facing.

  Moderated by INTERFACE Advisory Council

It is often said that the human element is the biggest challenge when it comes to cyber security. In your office, you have so many users on your network that must be part of the solution. IT departments are often facing challenges in forging positive relationships with users. What are the approaches that help? There are ways to encourage positive relationships that will help change the culture of a company. Join the INTERFACE-Sacramento Advisory Council to get firsthand experience on what you can do to improve this dynamic. Bring your questions for this panel discussion to help create more allies in your office.

Panelists:

• Adam German • CISO - California State Controller's Office
• Tony Thomas • Director, Technology - Merced Union High School District
• Christopher Geraghty • Associate VP, Enterprise Architecture - Synchrony Financial
• Maisha Dottery • Chief Strategist - California State Treasurer's Office

  Presented by Malwarebytes

Malware has become one of the biggest threat challenges faced by security and IT teams. Malwarebytes Labs conducts extensive proprietary research and analysis. The findings are periodically published to help security teams better understand the nature and evolution of these threats.

This presentation will cover key findings from our newly released annual report. It will highlight malware category trends and discuss new and emerging threats to be on the watch for. There will also be a discussion of industry best practices and technologies that can help your business to prevent, detect, and remediate these threats.

Attendees will leave with insight into the current malware threat landscape, as well as an understanding of steps they can take to mitigate breaches.

  Presented by Tolgay Kizilelma, Ph.D. • CISO at UC, Merced

Risk management is an integral part of information security programs. These programs usually are based on frameworks to improve the information security posture of an organization, and to reduce risk. Questions from decision-makers, such as "How much risk do we have? Which activities and gaps should be addressed and prioritized?" are not easy to answer. The presentation will focus on understanding, analyzing, and quantifying information security risk in financial terms, ensuring business-IT risk alignment resulting in informed and cost-effective business decisions.

A business-IT leader with twenty-five years of industry experience covering the whole IT spectrum. He is currently leading the cybersecurity efforts as the Chief Information Security Officer at University of California Merced. After almost two decades in private sector, Tolgay joined UC and initially worked for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources leading statewide infrastructure projects and help desk, network, systems, and information security teams. He is an advocate of lifelong learning and teaches graduate business analytics courses at Saint Mary's College of California. His current research interests are cybersecurity, business analytics, and educational IT programs. He has various industry certifications, an MBA, and PhD focusing on information security, quality, and patient safety.