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[1 CPE] Panel: How to Build a Successful Relationship with Your Resellers

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

A value-added reseller (VAR) can have a tremendous impact on the efficiency of how your IT department functions. Budgets can be a challenge to navigate to ensure your needs are met. A good way to make sure you are getting the most out of your IT purchases is to develop the correct strategic relationship with your VARs.

Join this panel discussion for industry tips on improving communication and learning to be proactive in your approach to solving problems. A quality reseller relationship will not only save you financially, but it can also allow you to have a better performance within your IT department. The knowledge and experience that your reseller’s team has can be a great asset to your own team. Bring your questions about cultivating this relationship and maximizing your long-term value.

Moderator:

  • Greg Pugh, Information System Security Officer, Space Dynamics Laboratory

Panelists:

  • David Clark, Director of Information Technology, Utah State Bar
  • Stephen Grigg, Sr Manager, Information Systems, Space Dynamics Laboratory
  • Matt Snow, Account Executive, CompuNet
  • Shawn Young, Director of Cybersecurity, Barnes Group, Inc.

[1 CPE] What the Hack is going on! An Offensive Look at Modern Breaches

  Presented by Tim Medin, Chief Executive Officer • Red Siege

Join this session for a comprehensive overview of modern cybersecurity threats and how breaches occur. I will highlight the various methods used by cybercriminals, including phishing, social engineering, and ransomware attacks, and emphasize the importance of identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

[1 CPE] Maximize Your Investment in Technology

  Presented by Dave Carlson, President • Summit Technology

Our company is consistently growing by 40% per year. We are doing this not by adding any additional people, but by maximizing the capabilities of the technology we are already paying for. In this session, we’ll show you the tools and techniques that we are using as well as some demos on how to do the same in your organization.

[1 CPE] The Future of AI-Enabled Data Platforms

  Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara

Removing the infrastructure silos and administration complexity around your application’s data gives you the flexibility to consume solutions and deliver total data freedom. Join us as we showcase the future of data storage as a single hybrid cloud platform for applications. Allowing you to consume the data services you need, where and when you need it! Offering a single data plane and control plane across block, file, object, and mainframe, with one common experience for administration, analytics, and automation.

Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.

[1 CPE] Security Trends and Predictions

  Presented by Peter Ingebrigtsen, Sr Technical Marketing Manager • Arctic Wolf

In a dynamic cybersecurity landscape and fast-paced market, organizations grapple with ever-changing threats. Uncertainty abounds as they seek to benchmark themselves against their peers and prioritize initiatives. Join Arctic Wolf Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Peter Ingebrigtsen, as he explores key areas organizations are focusing on, top threat concerns, and responses by established organizations to emerging threats. Leveraging Arctic Wolf research, Peter further presents five critical security predictions for the next 12 months.

[1 CPE] Cyber Crisis Retrospective: Learning from a Ransomware Attack

  Presented by Jeremy Pierson, Director of Cybersecurity, and Rainer Engel, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships • CompuNet

Join us for a real-world analysis of a recent ransomware attack, where we will explore both the human and technical challenges that were faced. This session will delve into the techniques employed by the attackers and organizational roadblocks encountered during the incident. We will also discuss how consultants played an important role in discovering the incident and accelerating the remediation process. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of ransomware attacks and learn practical approaches to fortify their defenses and respond effectively to future threats.

[1 CPE] Intelligent SSE: Secure Everything from Anywhere

  Presented by Ramien Ebadypour, Principal Solutions Engineer • Netskope

This session will provide a technical overview of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), focused on the following topics:

  • SASE Overview
  • What Your Future Network May Look Like
  • The Truth Behind Inline Malware Prevention
  • New Technologies That Make Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Easier
  • Zero-Trust Network Access VPNs are Difficult to Deploy
  • Maximizing Value Through Integrations and Automation

You will walk away understanding the fundamentals of SASE and how it will benefit your business.

[1 CPE] Top-Down Security: Aligning Security with Business Objectives

  Presented by Ben Mayo, Manager of IT & Security • Vision Net, Inc.

Is your organization’s security viewed merely as a cost center, a necessary expense of doing business? Do you face challenges in securing funding for your security initiatives? It’s time to shift the perception and prove that security is not just a cost, but a strategic enabler of business success. This presentation will explore methods to transform your security program into a key business asset, demonstrating tangible value. Learn strategies to align security with business goals and effectively communicate with the C-Suite and board members to gain their support and advocacy for your security initiatives.

[1 CPE] AI-Driven Networking

  Presented by Matthew Smith, Sr Partner Systems Engineer • Juniper Networks & Structured

Every connection counts. Nearly every vital experience in modern-day life requires a strong network connection. At Juniper, we believe that connectivity is not the same as experiencing a great connection. When you shift from simply measuring connectivity to focusing on the experience of the end-to-end connection – everything changes. Join us to learn how Juniper is revolutionizing networking with an experience-first approach driven by the industry’s only AI-Native Platform.

[1 CPE] Are You AI Ready? Securing M365 Copilot

  Presented by Structured

This presentation dives into the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) and Microsoft’s M365 Copilot. We’ll cover the fundamental differences between GenAI and Machine Learning, highlighting GenAI’s ability to create new content and its applications across various industries. We’ll also provide an in-depth look at Microsoft Copilot, showcasing its role in enhancing productivity through intelligent suggestions and automation. Additionally, we’ll introduce a comprehensive Copilot Assessment service designed to evaluate an organization’s readiness for AI integration, focusing on IT infrastructure, security, data governance, and compliance. Emphasis is placed on ensuring secure integration and adherence to global data privacy standards, making it a critical resource for organizations embarking on their AI journey.