Topic: Information Security

Seminar Topics

Adapting to Fight Back: How Cyber AI Neutralizes Never-Before-Seen Threats

  Presented by Darktrace

In a world that is increasingly digital, cyber-attack has become the most significant risk confronting today’s businesses, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. Online crime cost the world more than half a trillion dollars last year, while recent attacks have managed to influence the U.S. presidential election and disrupt the Ukrainian power supply. This troubling state of affairs is the product of several fundamental weaknesses with the traditional approach to cyber defense, which relies on predefining what threats look like at a time when criminals launch never-before-seen attacks daily. Moreover, these attacks increasingly strike at machine-speed, preventing security professionals from responding before their damage is done.

The Current Malware Threat Landscape & Enterprise Grade Remediation

  Presented by Malwarebytes

Malware has become one of the biggest threat challenges faced by security and IT teams. Malwarebytes Labs conducts extensive proprietary research and analysis. The findings are periodically published to help security teams better understand the nature and evolution of these threats.

This presentation will cover key findings from our newly released annual report. It will highlight malware category trends and discuss new and emerging threats to be on the watch for. There will also be a discussion of industry best practices and technologies that can help your business to prevent, detect, and remediate these threats.

Attendees will leave with insight into the current malware threat landscape, as well as an understanding of steps they can take to mitigate breaches.

Security Automation in the Cloud

  Presented by Trend Micro

Cloud Computing brings greater simplicity around provisioning and deployment. The challenge is how to properly apply security without creating complexity.

With automation, one can use traditional technical controls to provide comprehensive coverage. This approach is not simply paying “lip service” to compliance requirements.

In this session we will discuss the drivers for such automation and look at what is traditionally considered detective controls in a preventative way.

Active Directory Security: Early Stage Attack Activities to Watch For

  Presented by STEALTHbits Technologies 

Attackers have demonstrated a consistent and ongoing ability to obtain access to workstations inside the network boundary through phishing and other web and email attacks. From here, attackers set their sights on gaining control of Active Directory as a means to an end; compromising Active Directory is an easy way to gain access to all critical corporate data and resources. Darin will discuss two early stage attack activities: LDAP reconnaissance and Password Spraying – that allow attackers to move laterally inside your AD environment. Detection strategies and mitigation steps will also be explained.

Exploitation of IT Vulnerabilities is Escalating

  Presented by Quest Software

Cybercriminals are savvier than ever. They understand that IT complexities create serious vulnerabilities, and these criminals are continually developing new ways to breach your organization’s boundaries. That is why a proactive, unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy should be part of your organization’s core business strategy.

How Security Leaders Gain Trust in the Boardroom

  Presented by Kudelski Security

Security Leaders need a solid and comprehensive approach in communicating their cybersecurity programs. Kudelski Security surveyed CISOs, CSOs, and CIOs about communicating their cybersecurity program with their Board of Directors. The collective responses provide insight into what interests boards the most, suggested strategies and metrics that resonate when answering the board’s most challenging questions. A summary of the research will be provided to all participants in hardcopy booklet format.

Exploitation of IT Vulnerabilities is Escalating

  Presented by Quest Software

Cybercriminals are savvier than ever. They understand that IT complexities create serious vulnerabilities, and these criminals are continually developing new ways to breach your organization’s boundaries. That is why a proactive, unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy should be part of your organization’s core business strategy.

Mitigating Cybercrime Through Automated Response and Integration

  Presented by Fortinet

Come join our talk on mitigating cybercrime and learn about best practices to help your company maintain a strong security posture through the digital transformation and beyond. The bad guys are using automated tactics to try to find a foothold in your network. Isn’t it time to leverage an integrated security approach to automate your response?

Adapting to Fight Back: How Cyber AI Neutralizes Never-Before-Seen Threats

  Presented by Darktrace

In a world that is increasingly digital, cyber-attack has become the most significant risk confronting today’s businesses, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. Online crime cost the world more than half a trillion dollars last year, while recent attacks have managed to influence the U.S. presidential election and disrupt the Ukrainian power supply. This troubling state of affairs is the product of several fundamental weaknesses with the traditional approach to cyber defense, which relies on predefining what threats look like at a time when criminals launch never-before-seen attacks daily. Moreover, these attacks increasingly strike at machine-speed, preventing security professionals from responding before their damage is done.

How to Be a Worthy Opponent at a Table of Cyber Criminals

  Moderated by INTERFACE Advisory Council

In today’s world, end users are not the only people interested in your technology. Organizations are constantly under attack and information is often the target. What kinds of attacks happen? How do you stay ahead of the curve when the attacks are constantly evolving? What resources are available to you? Join the Advisory Council in a panel discussion on cybercrimes and what you can do about them.

Moderated by:

  • Amy McLaughlin • Director of Information Services at OSU

Panelists:

  • Lisa Vasa • CISO for the Oregon Secretary of State
  • Matthew Wilson • VP Risk & Administration at Oregon Community Credit Union
  • Richard Rader • CTO at Seven Feathers Casino & Resort