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  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
    7:00 am
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    7:00 am - 4:15 pm
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    Come to the Registration desk in the lobby to check-in and get your badge. SecureWorld staff will be available throughout the day if you have any questions.

    7:30 am
    [PLUS Course] AI Unleashed: Cybersecurity Strategies for an Autonomous Future - Part 1
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    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber
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    7:30 am - 9:00 am

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy. Applications and devices equipped with AI can see and identify objects, understand, and respond to human language, learn from new information and experience. AI-based applications (a classic example being a self-driving car) can make detailed recommendations to users and experts and act independently, replacing the need for human intelligence or intervention.

    Recognizing the importance of technical standards in shaping development and use of AI, the U.S. President’s October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) calls for “a coordinated effort… to drive the development and implementation of AI-related consensus standards, cooperation and coordination, and information sharing” internationally.

    This PLUS Course focuses on how the development of AI capabilities, technologies, and tools impact cybersecurity. Instructor Larry Wilson breaks down the course into four digestible lessons:

    Lesson 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence: Includes an overview of Artificial Intelligence, how AI is used today (case studies), the current / future state of international AI standards.

    Lesson 2: AI Security Threats: How threat actors are using AI to automate stages of the attack lifecycle, including reconnaissance, evasion, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exploitation.

    Lesson 3: AI Security Standards: (1) Secure Design – risks and threat modelling; (2) Secure Development – supply chain security, documentation, asset and technical debt management; (3) Secure Deployment – protecting infrastructure from compromise, threat or loss, incident management, and responsible release; and (4) Secure Operation and Maintenance – logging and monitoring, update management and information sharing.

    Lesson 4: AI Risk Management Playbook: (1) Govern – policies, processes, procedures and practices across the organization related to the mapping, measuring and managing of AI risks are in place, transparent, and implemented effectively; (2) Map – context is measured and understood; (3) Measure – appropriate methods and metrics are identified and applied; (4) Manage – AI risks based on assessments and other analytical output from the Map and Measure functions are prioritized, responded to, and managed; (5) Roadmap – key activities for advancing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

    Upon completion of the class, attendees will have an up-to-date understanding of AI and its impact on cybersecurity. They will learn what actions organizations should take to benefit from the many advancements available with adopting AI into their security design, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance.

    7:30 am
    [PLUS Course] Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Including 2.0 - Part 1
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    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC
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    7:30 am - 9:00 am

    Have you ever wondered how to actually use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and apply it to your business or organization?

    In this course, you will get an inside look at how cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and business professionals use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Version 2.0 to understand and actively manage their risk posture.

    You will begin by learning the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including:

    • What are the components of the framework?
    • Why is the framework is valuable?
    • What type of organizations can use the framework?

    Then, you will dive deeper into the framework to fully understand the Framework Core, the Framework Tiers, and the Framework Implementation Profile.

    You will also review various case studies from diverse organizations across the globe, including critical infrastructure organizations, technology companies, governmental organizations, and others.

    Finally, we will spend the majority of this course walking you through how to implement this framework within your own organization by conducting a Cyber Risk Mapping (CR-MAP). This CR-MAP of your organization will aid you in identifying your weaknesses and creating a remediation plan to achieve higher levels of security by minimizing your cyber risk.

    We even include a free bonus digital workbook that helps you conduct a step-by-step Cyber Risk Mapping at the conclusion of the course.

    8:00 am
    Exhibitor Hall open
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    8:00 am - 4:15 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Your opportunity to visit our solution vendor partners, whose sponsorship makes SecureWorld possible! Booths have staff ready to answer your questions. Look for participating Dash For Prizes sponsors to be entered to win prizes.

    8:00 am
    Advisory Council Roundtable Breakfast (VIP / Invite only)
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Moderated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.

    8:00 am
    Association Chapter Meetings
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Participating professional associations and details to be announced.

    8:00 am
    Are You in a Dysfunctional Relationship with the HR Department?
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    Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    When HR and security teams understand their respective roles, value each other, and have an open, productive partnership, life is good. They can help each other be more effective and complement each other’s functions. Unfortunately, that symbiotic state can be hard to achieve. For security teams, HR folks can be hard to understand. Sometimes they seem like a great advocate for security, and at other times they can seem more like a blocker of our efforts to better secure the organization.

    For HR professionals, dealing with the security team can be a challenge. For example, the security team might send out an emotionally-triggering simulated phish to everyone in the organization, causing numerous employee complaints that HR has to manage. So what can you do if you don’t have the best relationship with the HR team?

    This talk, based on years of experience navigating the relationship between HR and security teams, will cover the issues that cause the biggest disconnects between HR and security. We’ll look at the issues from both sides and cover proposed solutions for each. Improving the relationships for both departments can lead to happier HR and security professionals who are more effective in their roles, and a company that’s better protected and prepared against cyber threats.

    8:45 am
    Networking Break
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    8:45 am - 9:00 am
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    9:00 am
    [Opening Keynote] The Hidden Costs of Cybersecurity: Unveiling the True Price of Protection
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    9:00 am - 9:45 am
    Location / Room: Keynote Theater

    With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, organizations are increasingly aware of the need for robust cybersecurity measures. However, the true cost of cybersecurity extends far beyond the visible expenses of software licenses and security personnel. This keynote panel delves into the often-overlooked aspects of cybersecurity that can significantly impact an organization’s bottom line and operational efficiency. The panel explores:

    • The multifaceted nature of cybersecurity costs, beginning with the critical yet often underestimated areas of incident response (IR) readiness and preparedness.
    • The importance of comprehensive business continuity planning, highlighting how inadequate planning can lead to substantial financial losses and reputational damage. The panel cites real-world examples, including the recent CrowdStrike outage, to illustrate the cascading effects of service disruptions on both providers and their clients.
    • The legal aspects of cybersecurity, exploring how regulatory compliance, potential liabilities, and the cost of legal counsel in the aftermath of a breach contribute to the hidden costs of security. Don’t forget the often-underestimated impact of third-party risk and the importance of robust vendor management practices.
    • How to challenge the conventional wisdom of relying heavily on a single security vendor, advocating for a diversified approach that can enhance resilience and reduce dependency risks. The panel also addresses the counterintuitive problem of implementing too many security controls, which can paradoxically slow recovery efforts after an incident and increase operational complexity.
    9:45 am
    Networking Break
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    9:45 am - 10:15 am
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    10:15 am
    Engaging with and Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity
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    10:15 am - 11:00 am

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    10:15 am
    [Panel] Beyond the Single Point of Failure
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    Lessons from Recent Vendor Incidents and Strategies for Resilience
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    10:15 am - 11:00 am

    Recent incidents involving major cybersecurity vendors like CrowdStrike and Microsoft have highlighted the critical issue of single-point failures in our digital defense ecosystems. This panel session delves into the aftermath of these events and explores the broader implications for organizational cybersecurity strategies. Our expert panel discusses:

    • The dangers of over-reliance on single vendors: Exploring the risks associated with putting all your security eggs in one basket.
    • Developing a multi-vendor strategy: Balancing the benefits of integrated solutions with the need for redundancy and resilience.
    • Incident response planning: Preparing for vendor-related outages or failures as part of your overall cybersecurity strategy.
    • Future outlook: How the industry might evolve to address these challenges.

    Gain valuable insights into creating more resilient security architectures that can withstand vendor-specific incidents.

    10:15 am
    Starting Your Zero Trust Journey on the Right Foot
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    10:15 am - 11:00 am

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    10:15 am
    Harnessing Data Analytics for Robust Fraud Detection and Prevention
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    10:15 am - 11:00 am

    Session description to come.

    11:00 am
    Networking Break
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    11:00 am - 11:10 am
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    11:10 am
    Exploiting the Human Side: Phishing, Social Engineering, and Con Artists
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    11:10 am - 11:55 am

    Session description to come.

    11:10 am
    Communicating Effectively to the Board
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    11:10 am - 11:55 am

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    11:10 am
    Micro Segmentation: What You Need to Know
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    11:10 am - 11:55 am

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    11:10 am
    [Panel] Ask the Experts: Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape
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    11:10 am - 11:55 am

    The threat landscape is constantly evolving, with new and sophisticated attacks emerging daily. This expert panel provides critical insights into the latest cyber threats, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to defend your organization. Join us for a dynamic discussion on:

    • The Rise of AI-Powered Attacks: Explore how artificial intelligence is being weaponized by threat actors to launch more effective and evasive attacks.
    • The BEC Evolution: Uncover the latest tactics used in Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, including deepfakes and account takeovers.
    • Ransomware’s Relentless Grip: Understand the evolving ransomware landscape, with a focus on double extortion, ransomware-as-a-service, and emerging attack vectors.
    • Beyond the Headlines: Gain insights into other emerging threats, including supply chain attacks, IoT vulnerabilities, and the exploitation of critical infrastructure.

    This panel discussion is essential for security professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity.

    12:00 pm
    [Lunch Keynote] Learning How to Story Tell to Move Cybersecurity Forward
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    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    Location / Room: Keynote Theater

    Session description to come.

    12:00 pm
    Advisory Council Roundtable Discussion (VIP / Invite only)
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    Sponsored by KnowBe4
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    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Moderated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.

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    12:45 pm
    Networking Break
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    12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    1:15 pm
    AI-Driven Cybersecurity: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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    1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

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    1:15 pm
    Get to Know, and Get Along with, Your General Counsel and CFO
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    1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

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    1:15 pm
    Building a Strong Defense with PCI Compliance
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    1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

    As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, the associated PCI requirements supporting those security considerations are also changing. Is your organization well positioned to adapt to the updated guidance issued with version 4.0.1 and the upcoming implementation deadlines for the March 31, 2025, requirements? This presentation explores the essential quick wins for payment card security and PCI compliance related to the new version, 4.0.1, and how to best guard your cardholder data without committing the whole IT team defensive line to compliance-related tasks.

    Key topics include:

    • Rule Changes: Updates to PCI DSS in version 4.0.1
    • Game Footage: Common High-Risk Misses
    • Away Games: Future Dated (2025) Requirements
    1:15 pm
    [Panel] Protecting Data and Systems in the Cloud
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    1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

    Session description to come.

    2:00 pm
    Networking Break
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    2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    2:10 pm
    CISO Liability: Digging into the Fallout After Major Incidents
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    2:10 pm - 2:55 pm

    A new era of government criminal prosecution of C-suite executives began in 2022. That year, Uber’s former Chief Security Officer was convicted of criminal obstruction of justice for failing to disclose a breach to the FTC during an ongoing investigation. In 2023, the SEC brought criminal charges against SolarWinds’ CISO for fraud and internal control failures for allegedly misleading investors about the company’s cybersecurity practices. In July 2024, a federal judge tossed most, but not all, of the SEC’s charges against SolarWinds and its CISO. This session discusses the prosecutions of the Uber and SolarWinds CISOs and examines the contours of CISO personal liability following those landmark (and likely more to come) prosecutions.

    2:10 pm
    Managing AI Platform Risk: How Security and Engineering Partner to Deliver Trusted Models
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    2:10 pm - 2:55 pm

    This panel discusses why trust is so important to Salesforce and how we approach securing our Generative AI offerings for our customers. The panelists share best practices, tooling, and pitfalls to avoid along the way.

    2:10 pm
    Securing Success: The Impact of Networking, Education, and Certifications in Cybersecurity
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    2:10 pm - 2:55 pm

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    2:10 pm
    How to Build Trustworthy and Secure AI Systems: Key Frameworks & Vulnerabilities You Need to Know
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    2:10 pm - 2:55 pm

    The advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) have taken both popular culture and almost every industry by storm, due to the technology’s far-reaching abilities to augment human skills and bring safety and efficiency to several areas of our everyday lives. But these systems also bring with them a wealth of challenges, from ethics to security. We must be just as concerned about an organizations’ use of AI in critical workflows as we should be about LLMs disclosing sensitive data. How we evaluate these systems security, resilience, and robustness will be driven by well-established bedrock principles in both audit and assessments.

    3:00 pm
    Networking Break
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    3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    3:00 pm
    Happy Hour
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    3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

    Join your peers for conversation and complimentary beverages. This is a great opportunity to network with other security professionals from the area and discuss the hot topics from the day.

     

    3:30 pm
    [Closing Keynote] The State of Cybersecurity in the Region
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    3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

    Session description to come.

    3:45 pm
    [PLUS Course] AI Unleashed: Cybersecurity Strategies for an Autonomous Future - Part 2
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    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber
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    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy. Applications and devices equipped with AI can see and identify objects, understand, and respond to human language, learn from new information and experience. AI-based applications (a classic example being a self-driving car) can make detailed recommendations to users and experts and act independently, replacing the need for human intelligence or intervention.

    Recognizing the importance of technical standards in shaping development and use of AI, the U.S. President’s October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) calls for “a coordinated effort… to drive the development and implementation of AI-related consensus standards, cooperation and coordination, and information sharing” internationally.

    This PLUS Course focuses on how the development of AI capabilities, technologies, and tools impact cybersecurity. Instructor Larry Wilson breaks down the course into four digestible lessons:

    Lesson 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence: Includes an overview of Artificial Intelligence, how AI is used today (case studies), the current / future state of international AI standards.

    Lesson 2: AI Security Threats: How threat actors are using AI to automate stages of the attack lifecycle, including reconnaissance, evasion, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exploitation.

    Lesson 3: AI Security Standards: (1) Secure Design – risks and threat modelling; (2) Secure Development – supply chain security, documentation, asset and technical debt management; (3) Secure Deployment – protecting infrastructure from compromise, threat or loss, incident management, and responsible release; and (4) Secure Operation and Maintenance – logging and monitoring, update management and information sharing.

    Lesson 4: AI Risk Management Playbook: (1) Govern – policies, processes, procedures and practices across the organization related to the mapping, measuring and managing of AI risks are in place, transparent, and implemented effectively; (2) Map – context is measured and understood; (3) Measure – appropriate methods and metrics are identified and applied; (4) Manage – AI risks based on assessments and other analytical output from the Map and Measure functions are prioritized, responded to, and managed; (5) Roadmap – key activities for advancing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

    Upon completion of the class, attendees will have an up-to-date understanding of AI and its impact on cybersecurity. They will learn what actions organizations should take to benefit from the many advancements available with adopting AI into their security design, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance.

    3:45 pm
    [PLUS Course] Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Including 2.0 - Part 2
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    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC
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    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

    Have you ever wondered how to actually use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and apply it to your business or organization?

    In this course, you will get an inside look at how cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and business professionals use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Version 2.0 to understand and actively manage their risk posture.

    You will begin by learning the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including:

    • What are the components of the framework?
    • Why is the framework is valuable?
    • What type of organizations can use the framework?

    Then, you will dive deeper into the framework to fully understand the Framework Core, the Framework Tiers, and the Framework Implementation Profile.

    You will also review various case studies from diverse organizations across the globe, including critical infrastructure organizations, technology companies, governmental organizations, and others.

    Finally, we will spend the majority of this course walking you through how to implement this framework within your own organization by conducting a Cyber Risk Mapping (CR-MAP). This CR-MAP of your organization will aid you in identifying your weaknesses and creating a remediation plan to achieve higher levels of security by minimizing your cyber risk.

    We even include a free bonus digital workbook that helps you conduct a step-by-step Cyber Risk Mapping at the conclusion of the course.

  • Thursday, March 13, 2025
    7:00 am
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    7:00 am - 4:15 pm
    Location / Room: Registration Desk

    Come to the Registration desk in the lobby to check-in and get your badge. SecureWorld staff will be available throughout the day if you have any questions.

    7:30 am
    [PLUS Course] AI Unleashed: Cybersecurity Strategies for an Autonomous Future - Part 3
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    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber
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    7:30 am - 9:00 am

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy. Applications and devices equipped with AI can see and identify objects, understand, and respond to human language, learn from new information and experience. AI-based applications (a classic example being a self-driving car) can make detailed recommendations to users and experts and act independently, replacing the need for human intelligence or intervention.

    Recognizing the importance of technical standards in shaping development and use of AI, the U.S. President’s October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) calls for “a coordinated effort… to drive the development and implementation of AI-related consensus standards, cooperation and coordination, and information sharing” internationally.

    This PLUS Course focuses on how the development of AI capabilities, technologies, and tools impact cybersecurity. Instructor Larry Wilson breaks down the course into four digestible lessons:

    Lesson 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence: Includes an overview of Artificial Intelligence, how AI is used today (case studies), the current / future state of international AI standards.

    Lesson 2: AI Security Threats: How threat actors are using AI to automate stages of the attack lifecycle, including reconnaissance, evasion, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exploitation.

    Lesson 3: AI Security Standards: (1) Secure Design – risks and threat modelling; (2) Secure Development – supply chain security, documentation, asset and technical debt management; (3) Secure Deployment – protecting infrastructure from compromise, threat or loss, incident management, and responsible release; and (4) Secure Operation and Maintenance – logging and monitoring, update management and information sharing.

    Lesson 4: AI Risk Management Playbook: (1) Govern – policies, processes, procedures and practices across the organization related to the mapping, measuring and managing of AI risks are in place, transparent, and implemented effectively; (2) Map – context is measured and understood; (3) Measure – appropriate methods and metrics are identified and applied; (4) Manage – AI risks based on assessments and other analytical output from the Map and Measure functions are prioritized, responded to, and managed; (5) Roadmap – key activities for advancing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

    Upon completion of the class, attendees will have an up-to-date understanding of AI and its impact on cybersecurity. They will learn what actions organizations should take to benefit from the many advancements available with adopting AI into their security design, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance.

    7:30 am
    [PLUS Course] Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Including 2.0 - Part 3
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    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC
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    7:30 am - 9:00 am

    Have you ever wondered how to actually use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and apply it to your business or organization?

    In this course, you will get an inside look at how cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and business professionals use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to understand and actively manage their risk posture.

    You will begin by learning the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including:

    • What are the components of the framework?
    • Why is the framework is valuable?
    • What type of organizations can use the framework?

    Then, you will dive deeper into the framework to fully understand the Framework Core, the Framework Tiers, and the Framework Implementation Profile.

    You will also review various case studies from diverse organizations across the globe, including critical infrastructure organizations, technology companies, governmental organizations, and others.

    Finally, we will spend the majority of this course walking you through how to implement this framework within your own organization by conducting a Cyber Risk Mapping (CR-MAP). This CR-MAP of your organization will aid you in identifying your weaknesses and creating a remediation plan to achieve higher levels of security by minimizing your cyber risk.

    We even include a free bonus digital workbook that helps you conduct a step-by-step Cyber Risk Mapping at the conclusion of the course.

    8:00 am
    Exhibitor Hall open
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    8:00 am - 4:15 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Your opportunity to visit our solution vendor partners, whose sponsorship makes SecureWorld possible! Booths have staff ready to answer your questions. Look for participating Dash For Prizes sponsors to be entered to win prizes.

    8:00 am
    Advisory Council Roundtable Breakfast (VIP / Invite only)
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Moderated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.

    8:00 am
    Association Chapter Meetings
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Participating professional associations and details to be announced.

    8:00 am
    Benchmarking Your Cybersecurity Framework
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    8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Measuring one’s cybersecurity framework against others in the same industry, or even outside of their vertical, can provide valuable insights into areas to improve or adjust.

    8:45 am
    Networking Break
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    8:45 am - 9:00 am
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    9:00 am
    [Opening Keynote] How CISOs Can Elevate Influence and Become a Business Driver
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    9:00 am - 9:45 am
    Location / Room: Keynote Theater

    For today’s CISOs, it’s no longer enough to be just technical experts. This panel of top-level cybersecurity professionals representing the regions of Vancouver, B.C., Bozeman, and Seattle, breaks away from talking about the tired mantra of “speaking the language of the business” and instead dives into practical, real-world examples of how security leaders have successfully navigated the business landscape.

    The discussion focuses on actionable strategies and tactics that have helped CISOs gain influence, secure funding, and elevate cybersecurity from a technical function to a critical business driver. Walk away with specific metrics, communication techniques, and actionable insights that have been proven to work in the real world—offering practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately. Get ready for a session that goes beyond the theory and delivers tangible answers to the challenges CISOs face today.

    9:45 am
    Networking Break
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    9:45 am - 10:15 am
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    10:15 am
    Developing Strategies and Governance Policies Around AI
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    10:15 am - 11:00 am

    As AI continues to revolutionize the business landscape, organizations face the critical challenge of harnessing its potential while mitigating associated risks. This panel session brings together experts from varying industries to explore the intricacies of developing comprehensive AI strategies and governance policies.

    Our presenter(s) will delve into:

    • The current state of AI adoption across various industries and its impact on cybersecurity
    • Key components of an effective AI strategy, including alignment with business objectives and ethical considerations
    • Designing governance frameworks that ensure responsible AI use while fostering innovation
    • Addressing AI-specific risks, including bias, privacy concerns, and potential security vulnerabilities
    • Regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for AI implementation
    • Best practices for data management and protection in AI-driven environments
    • Ethical considerations in AI development and deployment
    • Strategies for building AI literacy within organizations
    • Future trends and preparing for the evolving AI landscape

    Gain valuable insights into creating balanced, forward-thinking AI strategies that maximize benefits while maintaining robust security and ethical standards. The session provides practical guidance on navigating the complex intersection of AI, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

    10:15 am
    Investing in Your Application Security Programs
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    10:15 am
    Bug Bounties: Tips from the Triager
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    Hear directly how someone who has spent years reviewing and prioritizing bug bounty program submissions approaches the task. In this talk, discover how to craft reports that stand out, ensuring your findings are presented for maximum impact and value. Discover the most common pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to structure your reports for clarity and precision, and hear highlights of the key elements triagers focus on to determine the severity and validity of vulnerabilities.

     

    10:15 am
    Tabletop Exercises: The Fun Kind
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    Tabletops are not new in incident response training. But oftentimes, they’re pretty dull or ridden with anxiety. But, what if we applied gamification and game-based learning techniques? By transforming tabletop exercises into interactive, engaging scenarios, with Dungeons & Dragons-style play, we can make them more memorable and effective!

    This approach allows participants to practice critical skills, with a structure that encourages more balanced team involvement and participation, and dice-rolling to determine success and failure (that does a remarkable job in simulating a real-world experience). Enter HackBack Gaming! Why not build incident response “muscle” memory in a fun way? This session provides a foundation for you to start conducting exercises like this yourself right away.

    11:00 am
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    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    11:10 am
    Tracking the Massive Changes to Privacy Laws in the U.S.
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    11:10 am
    Building Trusted Partnerships to Enable Secure Products
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    In today’s interconnected digital ecosystem, the security of any product is only as strong as its weakest link. This panel session explores the critical role of trusted partnerships in developing and maintaining secure products throughout their lifecycle.

    Our distinguished panel delves into the challenges and opportunities of fostering collaborative relationships between vendors, suppliers, and customers to enhance product security. They examine how these partnerships can lead to more robust security measures, improved threat intelligence sharing, and faster response times to emerging vulnerabilities. Key topics include:

    • Establishing trust in the supply chain
    • Collaborative approaches to secure software development
    • The role of transparency in building and maintaining trust
    • Balancing intellectual property concerns with security needs
    • Leveraging partnerships for more effective incident response
    • Case studies of successful security-focused partnerships
    11:10 am
    Cyber Risk by the Numbers from a Cyber Insurance Perspective
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    11:10 am - 11:55 am

    You’ve experienced a cyber incident. Does cyber insurance really pay? What’s actually a recoverable expense? How can insurance help? And when the insurance does pay, how do you balance the amount of insurance with cybersecurity priorities? In this session, we’ll evaluate the data and dig into recent real-world examples of how cyber insurance pays claims, what’s covered, the role of insurance in incident preparation and response, and how organizations are using analytics in decision-making.

    11:10 am
    [Panel] Improving Incident Response Through Threat Intelligence, Cloud Resilience, and AI Innovations
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    12:00 pm
    [Lunch Keynote] Behavioral Profiling: Know Thine Enemy
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    12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    Location / Room: Keynote Theater

    Understanding your adversary is paramount. This keynote session delves into the dark arts of behavioral profiling, providing cybersecurity professionals with the tools to anticipate, analyze, and mitigate attacks. Learn how to:

    • Profile Threat Actors: Identify the distinct behaviors, motivations, and tactics of different attacker groups, from script kiddies to sophisticated nation-state actors.
    • Recognize Attack Patterns: Decipher the telltale signs of malicious activity by analyzing user behavior, network traffic, and system logs.
    • Predict Future Attacks: Anticipate an attacker’s next move by understanding their goals, capabilities, and past behaviors.
    • Strengthen Your Defenses: Develop proactive security measures and incident response strategies based on behavioral insights.

     

    Cameron’s presentation is crucial for security analysts, incident responders, threat hunters, and anyone safeguarding digital assets.

    12:00 pm
    Advisory Council Roundtable Lunch (VIP / Invite Only)
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    Moderated discussion for SecureWorld Advisory Council members. By invite only.

    12:45 pm
    Networking Break
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    12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
    Location / Room: Exhibitor Hall

    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    1:15 pm
    Changing the Cultural Approach Toward Secure Code Development
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    Senior Director Cybersecurity, PCI Energy Solutions
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    The traditional way of repetitious secure code development training and pitching security by design and default is not working when we continually code scan and pen test and find code vulnerabilities due to a lack of adherence to coding standards and best practices.

    Changing the enterprise approach towards secure code development through effective motivation and alignment on rewarding secure code development practices within the annual evaluation and bonus structure.

    1:15 pm
    Managing Security and Technology After an Acquisition
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    1:15 pm
    Addressing the Cybersecurity Skill Shortage Internally and Externally
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    This presentation will cover accelerating skill development and cross-department collaboration efficiently and economically. Key takeaway: How to build a cyber guild and utilize it for expanded upskilling and role development.

    1:15 pm
    [Panel] The Secret Potential of AI and ML
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have emerged as powerful tools for cybersecurity professionals, offering the potential to revolutionize how organizations and individuals detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats. Join us as we delve into the world of AI- and ML-powered cybersecurity, exploring the hidden potential of these technologies and their ability to transform cybersecurity superheroes into formidable defenders of the digital realm.

    Our panel of experts unravel the intricate world of AI and ML in cybersecurity, shedding light on the latest advancements, emerging applications, and the challenges involved in harnessing the power of these technologies effectively. They discuss the use of AI in threat detection and analysis, ML-powered threat prediction, and the potential of AI-driven automated response capabilities.

    Our panel provides a comprehensive overview of AI and ML in cybersecurity, empowering attendees to understand the hidden potential of these technologies and explore how they can be leveraged to enhance their organization’s cybersecurity posture. Learn how to identify and implement AI and ML solutions, overcome the challenges of data privacy and ethics, and embrace the future of AI-powered cybersecurity.

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    Visit the Exhibitor Hall to network with attendees and connect with our vendor sponsors and association partners.

    2:10 pm
    Cognitive Computing in the New Age of AI
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    2:10 pm
    Integrating Transformative OT Cybersecurity Programs
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    2:10 pm
    Social Engineering: Training the Human Firewall
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    2:10 pm - 2:55 pm

    Phishing is one of the leading cyberattacks worldwide, resulting in numerous social engineering training exercises to train average users to defend against these attacks. This discussion focuses on research that took a pool of users with three different phishing campaigns. Each campaign progressively has a phish that should be more advanced to spot than the previous phish presented. The research shows the psychological reasoning behind why a user will interact with a phish, regardless of educational awareness. Results include why a 0% or 100% report rate is unrealistic and how to use phishing metrics to quantify risk in a business.

    2:10 pm
    Navigating Third-Party Risk and Vendor Resilience
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    In today’s dynamic cyber risk landscape, risk managers must stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly. Recent global cyber events have had a profound impact on critical functions across multiple sectors, underscoring the gravity of cyber events. Risk managers also face complexities from trends like reliance on third parties and evolving data protection laws.

    To successfully navigate these challenges, risk managers are tasked with learning from significant cyber events, implementing best practices for managing third-party cyber risk, and staying updated on privacy regulations. This session assists risk managers in effectively mitigating cyber risks and safeguarding their organizations by discussing strategies for managing third-party cyber risk and providing updates on privacy regulations.

    3:00 pm
    Networking Break and Dash for Prizes
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    Visit the solution sponsor booths in the Exhibitor Hall and connect with other attendees.

    Participating sponsors will announce their Dash for Prizes winners. Must be present to win.

    3:30 pm
    [Closing Keynote] Fast-Tack Funding of Your Cyber Initiatives by Focusing on Cyber Resilience
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    3:45 pm
    [PLUS Course] AI Unleashed: Cybersecurity Strategies for an Autonomous Future - Part 4
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    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity and autonomy. Applications and devices equipped with AI can see and identify objects, understand, and respond to human language, learn from new information and experience. AI-based applications (a classic example being a self-driving car) can make detailed recommendations to users and experts and act independently, replacing the need for human intelligence or intervention.

    Recognizing the importance of technical standards in shaping development and use of AI, the U.S. President’s October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) calls for “a coordinated effort… to drive the development and implementation of AI-related consensus standards, cooperation and coordination, and information sharing” internationally.

    This PLUS Course focuses on how the development of AI capabilities, technologies, and tools impact cybersecurity. Instructor Larry Wilson breaks down the course into four digestible lessons:

    Lesson 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence: Includes an overview of Artificial Intelligence, how AI is used today (case studies), the current / future state of international AI standards.

    Lesson 2: AI Security Threats: How threat actors are using AI to automate stages of the attack lifecycle, including reconnaissance, evasion, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and exploitation.

    Lesson 3: AI Security Standards: (1) Secure Design – risks and threat modelling; (2) Secure Development – supply chain security, documentation, asset and technical debt management; (3) Secure Deployment – protecting infrastructure from compromise, threat or loss, incident management, and responsible release; and (4) Secure Operation and Maintenance – logging and monitoring, update management and information sharing.

    Lesson 4: AI Risk Management Playbook: (1) Govern – policies, processes, procedures and practices across the organization related to the mapping, measuring and managing of AI risks are in place, transparent, and implemented effectively; (2) Map – context is measured and understood; (3) Measure – appropriate methods and metrics are identified and applied; (4) Manage – AI risks based on assessments and other analytical output from the Map and Measure functions are prioritized, responded to, and managed; (5) Roadmap – key activities for advancing the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework.

    Upon completion of the class, attendees will have an up-to-date understanding of AI and its impact on cybersecurity. They will learn what actions organizations should take to benefit from the many advancements available with adopting AI into their security design, development, deployment, operations, and maintenance.

    3:45 pm
    [PLUS Course] Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Including 2.0 - Part 4
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    3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

    Have you ever wondered how to actually use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and apply it to your business or organization?

    In this course, you will get an inside look at how cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and business professionals use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Version 2.0 to understand and actively manage their risk posture.

    You will begin by learning the fundamentals of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including:

    • What are the components of the framework?
    • Why is the framework is valuable?
    • What type of organizations can use the framework?

    Then, you will dive deeper into the framework to fully understand the Framework Core, the Framework Tiers, and the Framework Implementation Profile.

    You will also review various case studies from diverse organizations across the globe, including critical infrastructure organizations, technology companies, governmental organizations, and others.

    Finally, we will spend the majority of this course walking you through how to implement this framework within your own organization by conducting a Cyber Risk Mapping (CR-MAP). This CR-MAP of your organization will aid you in identifying your weaknesses and creating a remediation plan to achieve higher levels of security by minimizing your cyber risk.

    We even include a free bonus digital workbook that helps you conduct a step-by-step Cyber Risk Mapping at the conclusion of the course.

Exhibitors
  • Conveyor Inc.
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    Conveyor is the leading generative AI-powered platform that automates and scales the most tedious part of the sales process: customer security reviews. Trusted by the world’s top SaaS companies, Conveyor helps vendors build trust with customers while reducing the time spent on the mind-numbing task of sharing security information and answering security questionnaires by over 90%. Through the combination of its automated security questionnaire completion software and its trust portal, which allows documents and security information to be shared easily and securely, Conveyor ultimately helps vendors close sales faster. Conveyor’s lean team has deep and extensive collective experience in security and compliance.

  • InfraGard Boston
    Booth: 295

    InfraGard is a United States government (FBI) and private sector alliance. InfraGard Boston was developed by the Boston FBI office in 1998 to promote protection of critical information systems. InfraGard provides formal and informal channels for the exchange of information about infrastructure threats and vulnerabilities. The purpose of the synergistic exchange is to allow members to better protect themselves and their corporate interests while enhancing the ability of the United States government to provide national security.

  • ISACA New England Chapter
    Booth: 105

    The New England Chapter of ISACA® was founded in 1976. From the modest beginnings of its first meeting—which was held at Valle’s Steak House on Route 9 in Newton, Massachusetts—the chapter has grown to over 2000 members across four states (MA, NH, ME, VT).

    The primary objective of the New England Chapter  is to provide quality Information Systems audit and security-related education to support its members and their professional certifications.

  • ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts
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    Advancing Information Security One Community at a Time
    As anyone seriously involved in the information security profession can attest, peer networking is an invaluable resource. ISC2 Eastern Massachusetts Chapter provide members with the opportunity to build a local network of peers to share knowledge, exchange resources, collaborate on projects, and create new ways to earn CPE credits!

  • ISC2 Maine Chapter
    Booth: 220

    The ISC2 Maine Chapter is a professional association authorized by the ISC2 the World’s Leading Cybersecurity Professional Organization created by ISC2 members and information security professionals living and working in Maine.

    The ISC2 Maine Chapter is dedicated to providing education and regular meetings to help information security professionals in Maine. Our chapter benefits from a diverse membership that works in various organizations across important sectors such as healthcare, financial services, national defense, government, service providers, and many more.

  • ISC2 Rhode Island
    Booth: 159

    The ISC2 Rhode Island Chapter is a professional association authorized by the ISC2 the World’s Leading Cybersecurity Professional Organization created by ISC2 members and information security professionals living and working in Rhode Island.

    Our mission is to help further the profession and understanding of information security by providing professional growth to ISC2 members in Rhode Island in the form of educational presentations, live networking opportunities, and mentorship from our community of information security professionals and enthusiasts.

  • ISSA New England
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    The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is an international organization providing educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional growth of its members’ information security professionals. The primary goal of ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure availability, integrity, and confidentiality of organizational resources.

    Since its inception in 1982, ISSA’s membership has grown to include more than 100 chapters around the world with members who represent a diverse collection of organizations, including major U.S. and international corporations, leading consulting firms, world-class educational institutions, and government agencies. From EDP audit and corporate security to contingency planning and disaster recovery, ISSA members are committed to protecting their organizations’ assets and resources.

    Visit the National Headquarter’s website at www.issa.org.

  • KnowBe4
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    We are a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and the fastest-growing vendor in this space.

    KnowBe4 is the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that helps you manage the ongoing problem of social engineering.

    The KnowBe4 platform is user-friendly and intuitive. It was built to scale for busy IT pros that have 16 other fires to put out. Our goal was to design the most powerful, yet easy-to-use platform available.

    Customers of all sizes can get the KnowBe4 platform deployed into production twice as fast as our competitors. Our Customer Success team gets you going in no time, without the need for consulting hours.

  • National Cybersecurity Alliance
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    Our alliance stands for the safe and secure use of all technology. We encourage everyone to do their part to prevent digital wrongdoing of any kind. We build strong partnerships, educate and inspire all to take action to protect ourselves, our families, organizations and nations. Only together can we realize a more secure, interconnected world.

  • New England Cyber Fraud Task Force (NECFTF)
    Booth: 295

    The NECFTF is composed of officials from state and local law enforcement throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Maine and is charged with preventing, detecting and mitigating complex cyber-crime threatening payment systems and critical infrastructure. The five task force officers represent the Concord Police Department, the Grafton County Sheriff’s Office, the Manchester Police Department and the Nashua Police Department.

  • ThreatLocker
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    ThreatLocker® is a global cybersecurity leader, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. ThreatLocker’s combined Application Whitelisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, and Privileged Access Management solutions are leading the cybersecurity market towards a more secure approach of blocking unknown application vulnerabilities. To learn more about ThreatLocker visit: www.threatlocker.com

  • Veriti
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    Veriti is a fast-growing security infrastructure innovator that helps organizations maximize their security posture while ensuring business uptime.

    Integrated with the entire security stack, Veriti provides a consolidated management layer that continually and proactively monitors exposure to threats and provides actionable remediation paths for security gaps and high-risk vulnerabilities across the organization’s infrastructure and attack surface.

  • WiCyS Massachusetts Affiliate
    Booth: 195

    The Massachusetts WiCyS Affiliate offers mentoring, learning, networking and career development to professionals at all stages of their cybersecurity careers, Whether you are a student just considering a career in cybersecurity or an experienced leader in the cybersecurity workforce, WiCyS provides tangible benefits and a supportive community of all genders. Our affiliate provides an online community for mentorship, networking, and collaboration as well as local meetups, community awareness programs, and support for other organizations with a common mission to bridge the Cybersecurity workforce gap while addressing diversity and inclusion of women and minorities.

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    Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA, Instructor
    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber

    Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.

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    Kip Boyle, Instructor
    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC

    Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

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    Lisa Plaggemier
    Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance

    Lisa Plaggemier is Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. She is a recognized thought leader in security awareness and education with a track record of engaging and empowering people to protect themselves, their families, and their organizations. Lisa is a University of Michigan graduate (Go Blue!) and while she wasn’t born in Austin, Texas, she got there as fast as she could.

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    Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA, Instructor
    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber

    Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.

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    Kip Boyle, Instructor
    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC

    Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

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    Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA, Instructor
    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber

    Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.

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    Kip Boyle, Instructor
    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC

    Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

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    Cameron H. Malin
    Cyber Behavioral Profiler, FBI (Ret.) and Modus Cyberandi

    Cameron Malin, JD, CISSP, is the founder of Modus Cyberandi, a bespoke Cyber Behavioral Profiling consultancy specializing in the assessment of cyber threat actor decision making, adversary tradecraft, cyber deception, and cognitive vulnerabilities. As a retired Behavioral Profiler with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), he has more than 22 years of experience investigating, analyzing, and profiling cyber adversaries across the spectrum of criminal to national security attacks.

    During his tenure in the FBI, he was the founder of both the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit's (BAU) Cyber Behavioral Analysis Center (CBAC), the FBI BAU's methodology and application of science-based behavioral profiling and assessment to national security and criminal cyber offenders—and the BAU’s Deception and Influence Group (DIG), a uniquely trained and experienced cadre of Behavioral Profilers specialized in analyses and countermeasures to adversary cyber deception campaigns and influence operations.

    He is a co-author of the authoritative cyber deception book, "Deception in the Digital Age: Exploiting and Defending Human Targets Through Computer-Mediated Communications" (published by Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.), and co-author of the Malware Forensics book series: "Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code," "Malware Forensics Field Guide for Windows Systems," and "Malware
    Forensics Field Guide for Linux Systems" (all published by Syngress, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc.).

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    Peter Samoray
    Senior Director Cybersecurity, PCI Energy Solutions

    Peter Samoray serves as a Senior Director of Cybersecurity at PCI Energy Solutions overseeing all aspects of strategic and operational security services. Peter comes from a very diverse security background with over 18 years of cybersecurity and technology experience across multiple industry sectors serving in various areas including operations, development, architecture, incident response, red/blue teams, and governance, risk & compliance roles. Peter has also served as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Relic Law PLLC for the last four years advising on cybersecurity and data privacy regulations to multiple clients.

    Peter holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy, a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University, and a Certificate in Change Leadership from Cornell University. Peter has certifications for CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CIPP/US, CIPP/EU, and PMP.

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    Larry Wilson, CISSP, CISA, Instructor
    Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant, Wilson Cyber

    Larry Wilson was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer for Sumitomo Pharma Americas, Inc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) President's Office. In the CISO role, Larry was responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance with the SMPA / WPI / UMass Information Security Policy and Written Information Security Plan (WISP). In addition to designing and deploying the respective cybersecurity programs, Larry has developed and delivered cybersecurity training at multiple industry events, workshops, training venues, etc. Courses include Designing and Building a Cybersecurity Program, Designing and Building a Ransomware Program, and Designing and Building a Third-Party Risk Program. Larry has also worked with multiple companies in multiple industries to help design, build, and maintain their Cybersecurity Programs, Ransomware Program, and Third-Party Risk Programs.

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    Kip Boyle, Instructor
    vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC

    Kip Boyle is the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer of Cyber Risk Opportunities, whose mission is to help executives become more proficient cyber risk managers. He has over 24 years of cybersecurity experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and in other IT risk management roles for organizations in the financial services, technology, telecom, military, civil engineering, and logistics industries.

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