Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

  Presented by Dan Hackney, Security Architect • Check Point

As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates our lives, it’s crucial to address the cybersecurity challenges it presents. In this dynamic landscape, AI will be utilized by both attackers and defenders. We will explore the opportunities of leveraging AI to enhance your business and defenses while acknowledging the potential risks. AI-powered attacks, opaque AI systems, and a lack of standardized security practices demand proactive measures, rigorous protocols, and transparent designs to ensure a secure AI ecosystem.

[1 CPE] AI-Powered Security First Unified SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)

  Presented by HPE Aruba Networking & Structured

As the traditional security perimeter continues to dissolve, traditional networking and security architectures are now insufficient.

Over the last year, many IT leaders have embraced a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework to enable faster and more secure connectivity across their global organizations. SASE converges the functions of network and security solutions into a single, cloud-native service that delivers consistent connectivity and security from everywhere.

[1 CPE] AI-Driven Networking

  Presented by 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] Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2024

  Presented by Rob Wayt, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance • Structured

The cybersecurity regulatory compliance landscape has never been more complicated, and this presentation will provide information and updates to CMMC, GLBA, PCI, TSA, generative AI and security best practices. This discussion will focus on security solutions to these challenges, including penetration testing and zero trust implementations. Rob Wayt, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Structured will be the presenter.

[1 CPE] AI: Friend or Foe? An Open Discussion With Your Colleagues

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Artificial Intelligence has made a mark already and its use will only continue to expand. Are we fully prepared to embrace AI in our workplaces? Viewpoints differ on how widely AI should be used at this point. Commonly used applications and software now include AI capabilities as a part of their standard offerings. How is this governed in your company? Do you even have an AI policy drafted?

Join the INTERFACE Advisory Council for an open discussion on all things AI. We will cover the risks associated with using AI –– and the risk of NOT using it. What knowledge do you need right now? Bring your questions as we explore the starting points that every IT department needs to consider for an effective AI policy.

Artificial Intelligence has made a mark already and its use will only continue to expand. Are we fully prepared to embrace AI in our workplaces? Viewpoints differ on how widely AI should be used at this point. Commonly used applications and software now include AI capabilities as a part of their standard offerings. How is this governed in your company? Do you even have an AI policy drafted?

Join the INTERFACE Advisory Council for an open discussion on all things AI. We will cover the risks associated with using AI –– and the risk of NOT using it. What knowledge do you need right now? Bring your questions as we explore the starting points that every IT department needs to consider for an effective AI policy.

Moderator: Richard Appleyard, Director of Information Design & Technology, Oregon State Bar

Panelists:

  • Ed Arib, Technology Manager, Portland Police Bureau
  • Brandon Gatke, CIO / CISO, Pacific University
  • Steve Hankel, Vice President, Information Technology Johanson Transportation Service
  • Saby Waraich, Chief Information Officer, Clackamas Community College

[1 CPE] AI-Driven Networking

  Presented by 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] Digital Transformation at Presbyterian & The Practical Use of AI

  Presented by Brian Beardmore • Chief Digital Officer, Presbyterian Healthcare

Today’s insightful talk will be on two groundbreaking aspects reshaping the landscape of healthcare: “Presbyterian Healthcare Services Journey in Digital Transformation in Healthcare” and the “Potential Benefits of AI in Healthcare.” As the world increasingly embraces technology and innovation, the healthcare industry stands at the forefront of this transformative journey. In the era of digital transformation, traditional healthcare models are evolving into interconnected and data-driven ecosystems. This revolution is driven by the integration of advanced technologies, digital front doors, and omnichannel technologies enabling seamless communication, data sharing, and improved patient outcomes. Embracing this digital shift opens the door to enhanced patient experiences, personalized care, streamlined operations, and greater accessibility to healthcare services.

Simultaneously, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force that can propel healthcare to new heights. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of medical data, AI offers invaluable insights, aids in accurate diagnoses, and empowers clinicians to make informed decisions. AI-driven applications, such as machine learning algorithms and natural language processing, promise to revolutionize drug discovery, personalized medicine, disease prevention, and overall healthcare delivery.

Join us as we delve into the potential synergies between digital transformation and AI in healthcare, unearthing the unprecedented opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Together, we shall uncover a future where technology and healthcare intertwine to revolutionize the way we live and heal.

Brian Beardmore serves as the Chief Digital Officer for Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Brian brings over 28 years of healthcare technology experience in digital optimization and transformation, leading and executing Presbyterian’s digital strategy to improve access to care, enhance the customer experience, increase efficiency and cost savings, and increase revenue.

Before Presbyterian, Brian served as Administrative Director of Technical Services for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston, Texas. Brian earned his MBA from Texas A&M University, Mays Business School in College Station, Texas, and a BS in Industrial Technology Information Systems from Sam Houston University in Huntsville, Texas.

[1 CPE] Optimizing Network Performance Using Artificial Intelligence

  Presented by Pine Cove Consulting & Ruckus

Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms network performance, bolstering reliability for technology-focused operations. This presentation highlights AI’s role in resolving disruptions, optimizing resource allocation, and predicting traffic trends. Explore the proactive approach of AI for issue resolution and efficient network management. Unveil how AI augments network analysis, reporting, and the creation of adaptive, secure infrastructures, revolutionizing technology integration.

[1 CPE] AI, ML, and the Cybersecurity Checklist

  Presented by Paul Carugati • Global Head of Information Security, Syngenta

The dynamic threat landscape is evolving as new cyberattack methods are introduced daily. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are equally evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Navigating AI/ML services against your organization’s cybersecurity risk posture is a maturing discipline, but it may be more familiar than you think. Let’s discuss the practical risk elements of AI & ML in the modern enterprise and how best to protect, detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity incidents.

Paul is a seasoned IT and Information Security leader with over 20 years of experience in Fortune 300 enterprises. An accomplished information security executive, Paul has a proven ability in the successful execution of global Cybersecurity and Risk Management programs. Paul specializes in building high-performing security teams and fostering a culture of data protection through business enablement, achieving positive, measurable behavioral change through accountability and integrity.

[1 CPE] The AI-Driven Enterprise: Next Generation Campus/Branch Solutions

  Presented by Mark Thames, Director, Global Partner Business Development – AI Driven Enterprise • Juniper Networks

Can you have a conversation with your network? Do you have any virtual employees? I am not talking about humans who work from home. Revolutionary technology only happens occasionally. If you look at the last revolutionary technology, it would have been the smartphone. Before the smartphone, it was the Internet. AI is the latest revolutionary technology that will transform so many of the things we do daily in our lives. In this session, we will talk about the types of AI and how they are being used for positive change. I will cover how many different industries are already leveraging AI to improve business outcomes and transform how we do business and tasks. I will also cover how Juniper Networks has leveraged AI to disrupt the Networking Industry.