Our Journey Together- Collaborating to Mitigate Cyber Risk

Conference Objectives:

The 2024 Cybersecurity Summit brings together cybersecurity leaders from all levels to learn about best practices and collaborate with their colleagues. Experts from the cybersecurity vendor community join those in government, education, healthcare, etc. to share their expertise and experiences.

Conference Track Topics:

#1- Preparing for and Responding to Cyber Attacks

Experts tell us it is not “IF” but “WHEN” organizations will be impacted by a cyber-attack. Therefore, what can organizations do in advance to mitigate risk and how best to respond if such an attack occurs? Possible presentation topics include:

Benefits of Cyber Resiliency and Response
Assessing and Addressing Cyber Risk Effective Funding Strategies for Cyber Organizations and Operations Case Study- Best Practices for Responding to and Recovering from Cyber Attacks

#2- Cyber Pro Technical Workshop

Our cybersecurity professionals’ benefit from a deep technical dive on topics affecting those responsible for cyber defense. Many are also competitive and enjoy hands-on experiences and opportunities to test their skills. Possible presentation topics or activities include:

Technical Workshops- Problem Solving Exercises for Cyber Professionals Comparing Cybersecurity Frameworks: What Framework Works Best?
Potentially- Capture the Flag or Other Hands-on Competition

#3- You Are Not Alone- Join Our Cyber Family

There are many resources available to government cyber professionals, some free. Learn about these resources and credible sources of cyber education, updates and news.  Possible presentation topics include:

Sources and Resources to Help Government Cyber Professionals Examples- Governments, education and the private sector Working Together on Cyber Initiatives NSA designated Centers of Academic Excellence partnership benefits and learning opportunities

#4- Cyber Threats and Solutions

Cyber threats are changing constantly and so are cyber strategies and technologies. How can we learn from prior experiences and anticipate the impact of emerging technologies on cybersecurity defenses. Possible presentation topics include:

Case Studies- Lessons Learned from Government Data Breaches Impact of Emerging Technologies such as AI on Cyber Threats and Defenses
Assessing the Human Element as Part of Your Cyber Strategy The conference comprises keynote addresses, panels, speaker presentations, booths, and networking. 

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