Topic: Information Security

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Threat Actors “Living off the Land” Techniques and Response Review

  Presented by Rob Bennett, Security Expert • InfraGard Kansas City

The recent advisories from multiple cyber agencies of threat actors utilizing “Living off the Land” techniques present a different challenge in cyber defense for organizations. We will cover techniques covered by Volt Typhoon and other threat actors with organization response on how to verify detected activity, logging that will need to be in place to monitor the activity, and how to respond when your organization has evidence that they may be infiltrated.

Rob Bennett has served in a variety of leadership positions in multiple industries focusing on Security and Business Continuity over 3 decades while also assisting organizations with compliance initiatives and strategic direction. Rob currently resides at the Lake of the Ozarks with his retired racing greyhound Otis.

[1 CPE] Panel Discussion: Risk… What Risk?

  Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council

Every day more stories are circulating about cyber-attacks and breaches causing significant harm to organizations. As an IT leader, you know there is constant risk to your network, data, and ultimately the checkbook. Even when certain risks are known, communicating this effectively to C-suite decision-makers is a significant challenge. Is your company reacting too much and not planning properly? Are you hitting roadblocks in attempting to quantify risk?

Join the INTERFACE Kansas City Advisory Council for an open conversation about Risk Management. Local IT leaders will share some insight on strengthening relationships with the decision-makers that ultimately control your organization’s budget. Bring your specific questions to get some advice about the challenges you have. The panel conversation will look to help you navigate the waters of managing risk in your company while providing some alternatives to the approaches you may have taken already.

Panelists

  • Britney Kennedy, Business Information Security Officer, Cardinal Health
  • Jason Kentner, Chief Information Security Officer, KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services

[1 CPE] Cybersecurity is a Big Data Problem: How XDR Solves for Risk

  Presented by EverFast & High Wire Networks

Today’s connected business and the digital transformation has led to massive improvement in the customer experience and business agility. The flip side is a massive expansion of your attack surface that is increasingly difficult to get your arms around. Join the discussion on the impact digital transformation has had on business risk and how more businesses are turning to XDR services to reduce risk exposure and improve cyber resilience.

  • Trends in cyber security attacks
  • What has changed in the threat state
  • What is XDR and how does it reduce risk
  • What is driving growth of XDR services among business today
  • Is XDR right for your business, vetting an XDR offering

[1 CPE] Evening the Odds of Cyber Warfare

  Presented by Michael Lettman • Cyber Security Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Protecting your network and data is always a challenge. Threats can come from hackers looking to cause trouble, disgruntled employees, or users that don’t realize they are being targeted. Possibly the biggest threat now is cyber warfare. Nation States are sponsoring campaigns of disinformation and are constantly looking to disrupt any systems they can. Technology professionals have a great ally in this battle and help is available now.

In this session, you will learn about the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) youngest agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and resources available at “no cost” to State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial governments and organizations with critical infrastructure. Your enemies will use any tools they have, even drones, to attack your systems. Come get the information you need to stay on top of the current threat landscape.

Mike Lettman is the Cyber Security Advisor for Region 9 with the Department of Homeland Security. The mission of cyber security advisors is to provide direct coordination, outreach, and regional support to protect cyber components essential to the sustainability, preparedness, and protection of the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) and State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments. This is primarily accomplished with tools and assessments to test an organization’s resilience and cyber maturity. Mike has served in several capacities on many cyber and security teams, task forces, and committees over his career. He is currently sitting on the Governor’s Arizona Cyber Team (ACT), a member of the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), and a member of the State of Arizona’s Cyber Disruption Planning Group.

Prior to becoming the Arizona CSA, Mike was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Arizona for 6 years and the CISO for the State of Wisconsin for 8 years. Mike is currently only one of three people in the country that has worked as a CISO for two different state governments. During this time Mike has briefed four Governors offices, many Adjutants Generals, and policy advisors on cyber issues, adversaries, and threats, creating strategies and recommendations to improve the cyber resilience and maturity of those entities. He supported many high-level events such as the Super Bowl, state elections, inaugurations, and government officials lying in state. In addition to high-level events, Mike has organized, participated in, and successfully completed multiple cyber exercises in both states involving government entities, critical infrastructure private sector companies, and the National Guard.

[1 CPE] A Truly Statewide Strategy for Building the Collective Defense of Arizona

  Presented by ACTRA

As NATO says, an attack against one of us is an attack against all of us. Threat actors continue to victimize both government and business targets without regard to their affiliation or sector. Arizona’s unique strategic partnerships allow it to combine public sector support and private sector ingenuity to break down silos and build a truly statewide community of collaborative cyber defenders.

Speakers:

Ryan Murray, Deputy Director & Interim State CISO, State of Arizona
Frank Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance

Ryan Murray joined the Arizona Department of Homeland Security in July 2021 and currently serves as the Deputy Director over Cyber Command and as the Interim Chief Information Security Officer for the State. He also previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer for the Arizona Department of Revenue for three and a half years. In his current role, Deputy Director Murray provides tactical and operational leadership for Cyber Command, and strategic planning, facilitation, and coordination of cybersecurity efforts throughout the State.

Frank J. Grimmelmann serves as President & CEO for the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), a non-profit entity that was developed collaboratively with the Arizona InfraGard Program, the FBI, USDHS and law enforcement, and independently launched in 2013 to enable its private/public sector member organizations across all critical sectors to enable themselves to respond to the escalating national cybersecurity threat.

[1 CPE] Open Source Developers Are Security’s New Front Line

  Presented by Austin Steffes, Sales Engineer • Sonatype

Bad actors have recognized the power of open source and are now beginning to create their own attack opportunities. This new form of assault allows hackers to poison the well, where OSS project credentials are compromised, and malicious code is intentionally injected into open source libraries. In this session, Sonatype will explain how both security and developers must work together to stop this trend or risk losing the entire open source ecosystem.

  • Analyze and detail the events leading to today’s “all-out” attack on the OSS industry.
  • Define the future of open source in today’s new normal.
  • Outline how developers can step into the role of security to protect themselves and the millions of people depending on them.

[1 CPE] Shattered Perimeters

  Presented by Erik Graham, Marsh & McClennan Co.

Prior to COVID, the cyber perimeter of a business was relatively well defined. The business knew what information assets held what information. With COVID, it was necessary to change the cyber perimeter quickly to keep business alive. Today many businesses cannot tell you what information assets hold their data or how that data is protected. In this presentation, Erik Graham will cover several of the major risks with work-from-home (WFH) and possible solutions to those risks.

Erik Graham is a lead incident responder on the incident response team at Marsh & McLennan; he is responsible for the identification, documentation, and communication of security risks as well as the analysis, eradication, and recovery of cyber incidents that affect Marsh & McLennan’s information assets.

Erik has been working in the computer industry for 25+ years with over 20+ years directly focused on computer security and information assurance. He has worked in a wide variety of both physical and logical security areas related to computer network attack (CNA) and computer network defense (CND). Currently, he is working in multiple areas such as risk identification and management, evaluating emerging technologies, malware analysis, supply chain analysis, and cloud security.

Erik has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University, and holds multiple industry certifications including CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CRISC, and CDPSE.

[1 CPE] Exploring the Anatomy of Modern-Day Breaches

  Presented by Tim Medin, CEO • Red Siege

Join this presentation for a comprehensive overview of modern cybersecurity threats and how breaches occur. We 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. Throughout the presentation, we’ll discuss the importance of a proactive approach to cybersecurity, including regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning, as well as education and training for employees to recognize and report suspicious activity. There are a lot of vulnerabilities in the wild, and IT administrators and security professionals often focus on the wrong issues because they are easier to monitor or measure. By the end of the presentation, you will have gained valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity threats and how to protect against them.

[1 CPE] MDR Services: Enhancing Compliance and Mitigating Cyber Insurance Risks

  Presented by Mitch Gurick, Sr Cybersecurity Specialist • AT&T Business

Join us for a captivating 50-minute discussion on how organizations effectively collaborate with MDR services to secure their business. Discover how MDR services not only help organizations meet critical cyber controls for insurability and superior coverage offerings but also elevate overall protection, significantly reducing the risk of costly data breaches and the financial burdens associated with major incidents.

Whether you’re a small company with limited IT resources or a large enterprise with an in-house SOC group, MDR services are indispensable across all sectors. In an ever-evolving threat landscape, where attackers utilize stolen credentials, security misconfigurations, and legitimate IT tools to bypass defenses, technology alone cannot thwart every attack. Experience the power of 24×7 expert monitoring and response provided by skilled security operations professionals, as we explore how MDR services deliver round-the-clock protection, a feat that is often unattainable for most organizations independently.

Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion as we delve into the growing reliance on MDR providers to effectively combat sophisticated adversaries and safeguard your business.

[1 CPE] How AI Can Think Like an Attacker

  Presented by Alissa Guevara, Cyber Security Technologist • Darktrace

In the face of skyrocketing cyber risk, detecting and responding to attacks is no longer enough. Organizations must take proactive steps to prevent threats before they happen and to recover if compromised. In this session, Darktrace unveil an ambitious new approach to security, with core engines powering AI technologies to prevent, detect, respond, and ultimately heal from attacks across all areas of their digital environment. Together, these engines combine to strengthen organizations’ security posture in a virtuous AI feedback ‘loop,’ which provides powerful end-to-end, bespoke, and self-learning solutions unique to each organization.