Topic: Information Security

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] The Most Important Shift for Cybersecurity in a Generation

  Presented by Steve Riley, Field CTO • Netskope

We live in a world where everything is hybrid and the blend between personal, corporate, private, and public is ever-changing and presents us with a host of new challenges. This has increased and complicated the attack surface and the pressure to converge tools and do “more with less” is at peak levels. We must meet this watershed moment with the right team, plans, and technology.

Join this interactive session to learn:

  • How to build an effective plan for change without adding to the chaos
  • What consolidation approaches save money without sacrificing security
  • Use cases that deliver immediate value and efficiency while improving user experience

[1 CPE] Demystifying Zero Trust: Simplifying Network Security

  Presented by Tanner Harrison, Systems Engineer • Fortinet

Today’s ever-changing threat landscape challenges traditional security models. The emergence of the Zero Trust model represents a transformative approach, reshaping how organizations protect their assets. This presentation aims to demystify Zero Trust, offering a comprehensive understanding that goes beyond buzzwords. We will explore the foundational concepts of Zero Trust, emphasizing the “never trust, always verify” philosophy. By the end of this session, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to begin their Zero Trust journey, enhancing their security posture, and protecting critical data and systems from modern threats. Whether you are a security professional, IT manager, or organizational leader, this discussion will empower you to take decisive action toward a more secure future.

[1 CPE] The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

  Presented by Gregory Pepper, 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] A Complete Security Blueprint

  Presented by Brad Nigh, Consulting Strategist • FRSecure

By analyzing your existing program, work completed, and using our categorization—foundational, developing, and mature—you should be able to place yourself and get an idea of what’s next for your security program.

Brad Nigh is a passionate information security expert with 25+ years of overall IT experience, including 15+ years of IT management and leadership experience working in 24/7 environments that required top-tier technical skills, and efficient project management. In addition, he has years of experience working in highly regulated industries that are required to comply with PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, Sarbanes-Oxley, OCC, and various state regulatory requirements. At FRSecure he leads the Consulting Services practice serving businesses of all sizes, in all industries by cooperatively solving the complex issues surrounding information security.

[1 CPE] Rise of Generative AI-Driven Attacks

  Presented by Shan Zhou, Director of Sales Engineering • Vectra AI& Structured

The rise of AI has fundamentally changed what we see, what we know, and what we do. We will delve into the negative and positive impact AI plays in information security with specific examples of the resources, platforms, and methodologies used by adversaries and defenders.

[1 CPE] Intelligent SSE: Secure Everything from Anywhere

  Presented by Travis Pinto, Regional Solutions Engineering Manager • Netskope

This session will provide a technical overview of Security Service Edge (SSE), focused on the following topics:

  • Unintentional or unapproved data movement
  • Data protection for internal and external threats
  • Conditional and contextual access to safely enable cloud & SaaS applications
  • Protection from cloud-enabled SaaS and web threats
  • Work from anywhere with a secure, fast experience

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

[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] 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] Views from the Porch: Tackling the Enablement of a Cybersecurity Workforce

  Presented by Ed Vasko • CISSP, Founder and CEO of s3ntry Corp

Ed Vasko has spent over 30 years leading cybersecurity companies that provide critical services and platforms to clients around the world. Now he is deeply involved in solving the national crisis of not having an effective supply of cybersecurity workers to meet our national needs. In this keynote, he will share a career perspective of how this crisis developed and methods both educators and employers can take to begin solving our needs regionally and nationally. Come be a part of this “porch conversation” and join the discussion.

Ed Vasko, CISSP, is the Founder and CEO of s3ntry Corp. Prior to founding s3ntry corp, he was the director of Boise State University’s Institute of Pervasive Cybersecurity. He is a cybersecurity leader and entrepreneur with over 33 years of experience protecting organizations from cyber adversaries. Before joining Boise State University, Edward established and was a Senior Vice President at Avertium, a leading national managed security and consulting provider. He was the co-Founder and CEO of one of the nation’s largest providers of cybersecurity advisory and managed security services, with over 2,000 active clients around the world.

Edward’s other passion is tackling the challenge of cyber workforce development. He has served on over 20 education advisory boards providing expertise around cybersecurity industry needs. He has been appointed by multiple governors to tackle statewide cybersecurity workforce issues. Most importantly though, Edward is a proud father and husband.

[1 CPE] Global Insights on Identity Security Maturity: Why it Matters? Why Now?

  Presented by Chris Tow, Solutions Engineer • CyberArk

In our global survey of 1,500 identity-related security experts, we found only 9% of organizations have the highest level of maturity. These Transformative organizations have the most mature identity security programs as they strategically focus on four key tenets: tools, integration, automation, and continuous threat detection & response. As a result, these organizations significantly outperform their competition in driving business outcomes and reducing risk. Learn how you can mature your identity security program because the future of security starts with identity.

Key Session Takeaways:

  • Top challenges for identity security
  • The four tenets of identity security
  • How to take a holistic approach to identity security
  • Key considerations in evaluating identity security providers

Chris Tow is a Strategic Solutions Engineer at CyberArk and joined the company in 2023. He has a long history in the cybersecurity space having previously worked at Lookout and Good Technology (now Blackberry). Chris holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from UCLA.