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

Steve Riley is a Field CTO at Netskope. Having worked at the intersection of cloud and security for pretty much as long as that’s been an actual topic, Steve offers that perspective to field and executive engagements and also supports long-term technology strategy and works with key industry influencers. A widely renowned expert speaker, author, researcher, and analyst, Steve came to Netskope from Gartner, where for five years he maintained a collection of cloud security research that included the Magic Quadrant for Cloud Access Security Brokers and the Market Guide for Zero Trust Network Access. Before Gartner, Steve spent four years as Deputy CTO of Riverbed Technology and held various security strategy and technical program management roles at Amazon Web Services for two years and at Microsoft for eleven years. Steve’s interest in security began all the way back in 1995 when he convinced his then-employer that it would be a good idea to install a firewall on their brand-new internet connection.

[1 CPE] The Ukrainian Paradox

  Presented by Jerry Petru, President • InfraGard Washington

This session is designed for individuals interested in interrogating the far-reaching cybersecurity impact of the war in Ukraine. We will cover how to prepare your organization for a bad day; what combat electronic warfare is and whether it is different from cybercriminal activity; the tactics and techniques of a cyber guerrilla force; how drones are changing the attack vector of security; and why having a detailed action plan for incident response is critical and where to find reliable information. This presentation is based on facts and information gathered by a former US Army Special Force Operator (Green Beret) who has family and friends in Ukraine. This session will be an open and free-flowing discussion of real-world issues; attendees are encouraged to ask questions.

Bio: Jerry Petru is the President of the Washington State InfraGard Chapter and a Fellow of the British Computer Society, The Charted Institute for IT. He is an innovative and technically sophisticated professional, offering substantial years of broad-based experience in evaluating large corporate systems. Powered with a comprehensive background in development and implementation, he has authored more than forty-seven different courses based on AIX, Encryption, Linux, Networking, Security, and Virtualization technologies teaching to an audience of tens of thousands around the world for the past twenty-five years.

Mr. Petru is equipped with a proven track record of success in designing and implementing systems and policies based on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability to meet business continuity and disaster recovery for long-range strategic plans of Fortune 100 Companies. He is also armed with stellar qualifications in all facets of project lifecycle development, from initial analysis and conceptual design to implementation, quality review, and enhancement to optimize operational efficiencies that improve business and IT operations.

[1 CPE] Why is Critical Data Being Compromised?

  Presented by Thales Group

Securing critical data and information was where this industry started a long time ago, but it became more challenging with the rapid growth of enterprise data in an interconnected world. The pandemic forced organizations to support a remote workforce and expose critical systems that were once only accessible from inside the company’s network. We’ve increased the attack surface and the number of vulnerabilities which has led to more data breaches. With the technology advancements in access management, data discovery and encryption we can once again shift the focus to securing our data and information. In this presentation, we will discuss a unified data-centric security approach and strategy to protecting your most critical data and information.

[1 CPE] Cybersecurity and Compliance For Winter 2023/2024

  Presented by Rob Wayt, Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance • Structured Communication Systems

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.

[1 CPE] Optimizing Mainframe Environments Against Today’s Cybersecurity Threats

  Presented by Don Pecha, Chief Information Security Officer • FNTS

IBM Z is more modern than you may think. The IBM Mainframe is inherently built around security and quantum proof. Mainframes are still at the core of many businesses. Their mission critical data is secured and runs on a mainframe. Insurance, Finance, Manufacturing, Grocery, and Healthcare among other businesses are still actively leveraging mainframes. How do we know these critical machines are secure?

[1 CPE] Cyber Audibles: Making the Most of Your Digital Defense

  Presented by Jamion Aden, Solutions Architect • IP Pathways

In the realm of cybersecurity, no conventional game plan, Business Continuity Plan, or tabletop exercise can fully anticipate and mitigate the challenges posed by cyber threats. Join us as we navigate through real-world encounters, and ‘calling the play at the line,’ when ransomware becomes the opposing force.

Our Solutions Architect, Jamion Aden, leverages over 18 years of comprehensive industry experience to lead this engaging and interactive presentation. In doing so, we aim to equip you with the necessary insights and strategies essential to effective event preparedness, as well as furnish your security toolkit with the necessary tools for bolstering your organization’s cyber defenses.

[1 CPE] How to Prepare and Respond to Data-Oriented Cyberattacks in Realtime

  Presented by Jonathan Halstuch, Co-Founder and CTO • RackTop Systems with SD3IT

Today’s cyber threats call for a new approach to data security, placing protections closer to the data. In this session, you’ll develop an understanding of why advanced cyber storage solutions are critical for defending production data from theft and destructive cyberattacks like ransomware. Learn strategies for reducing your organization’s threat window with a data-centric zero-trust architecture and artificial intelligence. Improve security and cyber hygiene while embracing the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model to ensure your organization’s data is defended during each of the three phases of an attack.

Key takeaways:

  • Stay ahead of insider threats, data theft, ransomware, and extortionware with active defense
  • Improve security and cyber hygiene by aligning with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model
  • How to involve stakeholders in a data-centric approach to security

[1 CPE] Selecting an MDR Vendor for Your Organization

  Presented by Tim Evans, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President • Adlumin

Join Adlumin’s EVP, Tim Evans, as he provides guidance on selecting the right Managed Detection and Response (MDR) vendor for your organization. Evans will cover key considerations such as assessing your organization’s security needs, evaluating the vendor’s capabilities and expertise, and ensuring alignment with your organization’s goals and objectives. Attendees will gain insights into the critical factors to consider when choosing an MDR vendor to enhance their organization’s cybersecurity posture.

[1 CPE] How AI Can Think Like an Attacker

  Presented by 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.

[1 CPE] Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow

  Presented by Warren Hagelstien • Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA

Join Warren Hagelstien, CISA Cybersecurity Advisor, for a discussion of the evolution of ransomware, beginning with the first reported incident to the present. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of one incident followed by a look at the lessons learned. We’ll close with an introduction to 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.

Mr. Warren Hagelstien serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor for Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, and NE) for CISA in the Integrated Operations Division. Based in Omaha, NE he supports the Department of Homeland Security’s mission of partnering with industry and government to understand and manage risk, strengthening the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. Mr. Hagelstien provides cyber preparedness assessments and protective resources, working group support, leadership, partnership in public-private development, and coordination and support in times of cyber threat, disruption, or attack to the nation’s sixteen critical infrastructure sectors and state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities.

Mr. Hagelstien holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Bellevue University. He is a member of (ISC)2 and has been a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing for the past 12 years.