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Newly Noted Events
Workplace Violence Prevention - Active Shooter / Assailant Response Workshop (Laurel, Maryland, USA, Oct 23, 2017) The National Insider Threat Special Interest Group (NITSIG) has partnered with Law Enforcement (Maryland State Police), OSHA, Maryland Emergency Management Agency and and other Workplace Violence Prevention experts to provide a one-day training workshop for security professionals and others interested in implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention and Active Shooter / Assailant Response Program. Workshop participants will gain valuable in-depth knowledge about workplace violence, including legal issues, prevention, intervention, and response. (The intelligence and privacy issues have cyber dimensions.)
Upcoming Events
8th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit (Washington, DC, USA, Sep 13, 2017) The 8th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit September 13 in Washington D.C. brings together world-class cybersecurity thought leaders for high-level information sharing, unparalleled networking and public-private partnerships from a cross-section of civilian, military and intelligence agencies, industry and academia. Keynotes from The Honorable Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence, Representative William Hurd, R-Texas, General Joseph Votel, Commander, United States Central Command, Robert Joyce, Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, The White House, Grant Schneider, Acting CISO, Office of Management and Budget, (invited), plus CISOs from DHS, DoD, HHS and the CIO for USCYBERSOM. Full agenda <a href="http://www.billingtoncybersecurity.com/8th-annual-billington-cybersecurity-summit/agenda/" target="_blank">here</a>.
Cyber Security Summit: New York (New York, New York, USA, Sep 15, 2017) If you are a Senior Level Executive responsible for making your company’s decisions in regards to information security, then you are invited to register for the Cyber Security Summit: New York. Receive 50% off of a Full Summit Pass when you register with code CYBERWIRE50 (standard price of $350, now only $175 with code). Register at CyberSummitUSA.com. The Cyber Security Summit: New York is an exclusive conference connecting Senior Level Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical data with innovative solution providers & renowned information security experts. for details visit CyberSummitUSA.com.
Cyber Security Conference for Executives (Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Sep 19, 2017) The Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute and COMPASS Cyber Security are hosting the 4th Annual Cyber Security Conference for Executives on Tuesday, September, 19. It will be held on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University. This year’s theme is, “Emerging Global Cyber Threats.” The conference will feature thought leaders across a variety of industries to address current cyber security threats to organizations and how executives can work to better protect their data.
4th Annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity Europe (London, England, UK, Sep 19 - 20, 2017) Against a backdrop of targeted Industrial Control System cyber attacks against energy firms in the Ukraine power industry, the massive attacks against the Norway oil and gas industry, cyber attacks on Saudi Aramco and the new and continued threats such as Crash Override malware, Stuxnet, Havex, Dragonfly, Black Energy, and the potential impact of ransomware like #Wannacry on industrial control systems, the Cyber Senate return for the 4th Annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity Europe meeting to bring key stakeholders together to address our responsibility in ensuring the safety, reliability and stability of our Critical National Infrastructure.
Cyber Everywhere: Collaboration, Integration, Automatio (Washington, DC, USA, Sep 20, 2017) We’ve seen all of the cyber headlines this year – new policies emerging, old policies evolving, the cyber workforce is multiplying, and rapidly growing connected devices are complicating governance. While the Federal government is focused on security, new adversaries and attack vectors still emerge hourly. What are the early grades on the new Administration’s response to the growing cyber threat? How can collaborative tactics and integrated intelligence tools strengthen a proactive cyber defense? Join us at the sixth annual Cyber Security Brainstorm on September 20 at the Newseum to discuss the cyber strategies and opportunities that can keep our Federal government one step ahead at all times.
10th Cyber Defence Summit (Dubai, UAE, Sep 20, 2017) Naseba’s 10th Cyber Defence Summit will address the importance of protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information, help companies procure cyber security solutions and services, and create further awareness of cyber security among the youth of the UAE.
Maine Cyber Safety Institute (Waterville, Maine, USA, Sep 20 - 21, 2017) The Summit intends to help business protect themselves from possible losses. The Information Security Community, representing cyber professionals, found that 54% of anticipated cyberattacks against their organizations would be successful this year. Top causes for this exposure relates to a lack of skilled people, budget, and awareness. New techniques for mobility, using personal devices, and applications represent a more than 60% risk. Only 11% of organizations rate their defenses very effective (Schulze, 2017).
2017 Washington, D.C. CISO Executive Leadership Summit (Washington, DC, USA, Sep 21, 2017) Highly interactive sessions will provide many opportunities for attendees, speakers and panelists to be engaged in both learning and discussion. The objective for the day is to deliver high quality useful information that attendees can develop into an action plan. Key Areas of Focus Include: Strategy, Process Improvement and Alignment, Innovation and Technology; Career Management and Leadership Development.
Connect Security World (Marseille, France, Sep 25 2017 - Sep 27 2014) As IoT solutions are transitioning from hype to real deployments, the “Internet of insecure things” threat is gaining ground. To address unlimited risks, threats and vulnerabilities surrounding IoT, a new generation of connected devices and services is required, with better security and privacy by design. In its 6th edition, Connect Security World invites both digital security experts and IoT developers to discuss and define a true end-to-end security, from sensors to Cloud, from design and development to deployment.
(ISC)2 Security Congress (Austin, Texas, USA, Sep 25 - 27, 2017) (ISC)² Security Congress cybersecurity conference brings together nearly 1,500 cybersecurity professionals, offers 100+ educational and thought-leadership sessions, and fosters collaboration with forward-thinking organizations. The goal of our conference is to advance security leaders by arming them with the knowledge, tools and expertise to protect their organizations. (ISC)² members are eligible for special discounted pricing and will have opportunities to attend exclusive member events.
Connect Security World (Marseille, France, Sep 25 - 27, 2017) As IoT solutions are transitioning from hype to real deployments, the “Internet of insecure things” threat is gaining ground. To address unlimited risks, threats and vulnerabilities surrounding IoT, a new generation of connected devices and services is required, with better security and privacy by design. In its 6th edition, Connect Security World invites both digital security experts and IoT developers to discuss and define a true end-to-end security, from sensors to Cloud, from design and development to deployment. (Note: the call for speakers is open through April 4, 2017.)
SINET61 2017 (Sydney, Australia, Sep 26 - 27, 2017) Promoting cybersecurity on a global scale. SINET – Sydney provides a venue where international solution providers can engage with leaders of government, business and the investment community to advance innovative solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
O'Reilly Velocity Conference (New York, New York, USA, Oct 1 - 4, 2017) Learn how to manage, grow, and evolve your systems. If you're building and managing complex distributed systems and want to learn how to bake in resiliency, you need to be at Velocity.
24th International Computer Security Symposium and 9th SABSA World Congress (COSAC 2017) (Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, Oct 1 - 5, 2017) If you thought symposiums on information security and risk were all the same, look again! COSAC is an entirely different experience. Conceived by practising professionals for experienced professionals, it is the most participative and productive event of the year. Undoubtedly the world's best annual source of advice in Information Security, COSAC makes available to you, in a fully residential format, presenters and facilitators who are the very best in the world. Collectively they have many hundreds of years of practical experience, have published thousands of major articles and books, and have proven records of success all over the globe.
Cybersecurity Nexus North America 2017 (CSX) (Washington, DC, USA, Oct 2 - 4, 2017) Be a part of a global conversation with professionals facing the same challenges as you at the nexus—where all things cyber security meet. Cyber security doesn’t take a vacation and it doesn’t sleep. You need to be aware of the most effective tactics and tools to meet the ever-growing threat. CSX 2017 offers keynote speakers and sessions that dive deep into what you need to know now.
Atlanta Cyber Week (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Oct 2 - 6, 2017) Atlanta Cyber Week is a public-private collaboration hosting multiple events during the first week of October that highlight the pillars of the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem and create an opportunity for meaningful interaction between growth oriented cybersecurity companies and our Fortune 1000 client base.
4th Annual Industrial Control Cyber Security USA Summit (Sacramento, California, USA, Oct 3 - 4, 2017) Against a backdrop of targeted Industrial Control System cyber attacks, such as those against energy firms in the Ukraine power industry, the massive attacks against the Norway oil and gas industry, cyber attacks on Saudi Aramco and the new and continued threats such as Crash Override malware, Stuxnet, Havex, Dragonfly, Black Energy, and the potential impact of ransomware like #Wannacry on industrial control systems, the Cyber Senate return for the 4th Annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA meeting to bring key stakeholders together to address our responsibility in ensuring the safety, reliability and stability of our Critical National Infrastructure
4th Annual Industrial Control Cyber Security Summit USA (Sacramento, California, USA, Oct 3 - 4, 2017) Against a backdrop of continued ICS targeted cyber attacks against energy firms in the Ukraine power industry (CRASHOVERRIDE), the massive attacks against the Norway oil and gas industry, cyber attacks on Saudi Aramco and the continued threats such as Stuxnet, Havex, Dragonfly, Black Energy, and the potential impact of ransome ware like #Wannacry on industrial control systems, the Cyber Senate return for the 4th Annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity Europe meeting to bring key stakeholders together to address our responsibility in ensuring the safety, reliability and stability of our Critical National Infrastructure.
CyberSecurity4Rail (Brussels, Belgium, Oct 4, 2017) Facilitated by Hit Rail, this conference will bring together experts in cybercrime and digital security, plus leaders in ICT and representatives from transport and railway companies, European organisations and international bodies, to discuss the threats and set out a vision for safer, more secure digital communications and data networks in the transport industry. CyberSecurity4Rail will draw on the experience of recent incidents and the expertise of those who are working to protect systems and prevent cyberthreat.
Infosecurity North America (Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Oct 4 - 5, 2017) Organized by Infosecurity Group, which has provided the global information security community with some of the largest, longest established conferences and expos over the past 22 years including Infosecurity Europe, Infosecurity North America will focus on bringing together the information security community and end users to discuss how to overcome the most pressing cybersecurity challenges today. The topics include malware, cloud security, governance, regulation and compliance, threats, professional development, application security and digital forensics.
Hacker Halted (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Oct 9 - 10, 2017) The theme for Hacker Halted 2017 is The Art of Cyber War: Lessons from Sun Tzu. 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu wrote 13 chapters on military strategy. Fast forward to today and we are still learning from those chapters and applying them in our newfound digital age. In an age where war is waged over cables and microchips instead of battlefields, one challenge is defining what war is and when war should be declared. Boundaries are being eroded as the globalization of technology continues its march across our physical landscape. Come learn strategies for Cyber War: Hacker Halted 2017.
European Cybersecurity Forum – CYBERSEC (Krakow, Poland, Oct 9 - 10, 2017) The Fourth Industrial Revolution is in full swing, giving a strong impulse to the growth of Europe’s innovation-driven economy that can compete with world’s economic superpowers. Let’s start the dialogue together to unlock our potential and use the opportunities ahead. CYBERSEC’s mission is to foster the building of a Europe-wide cybsersecurity system. Our goal is to create a dedicated collaborative platform for governments, international organisations, and key private-sector organisations.
2017 ISSA International Conference (San Diego, California, USA, Oct 9 - 11, 2017) Each day, cyber threats become increasingly intricate and difficult to detect. Over the past year, we saw that with the rise of device connectivity came boundless opportunities for malicious hackers to attack device vulnerabilities. No cyber security professional can become an expert on these digital dangers without continued efforts to educate themselves on the industry’s latest trends and technologies. We look forward to welcoming you and as many as 900 of your colleagues and peers in San Diego as we discuss topics ranging from incident response to application security to business skills for the information security professional. Join us at the 2017 ISSA International Conference and we’ll help you navigate the Digital Danger Zone.
Maryland Cyber Day Marketplace (Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Oct 10, 2017) Hundreds of cybersecurity providers and buyers in one location on one day. Maryland Cyber Day Marketplace provides the opportunity for cybersecurity buyers to connect with, get to know and purchase cybersecurity solutions from Maryland's cybersecurity providers. This event combines face-to-face meetings, technology demos, brief educational sessions, "Ask an Expert" information stations, networking with a keynote and a wrap-up luncheon.
Cyber at the Crossroads (Adelphi, Maryland, USA, Oct 10, 2017) Join the Cyber Center for Education & Innovation (CCEI), Home of the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) for a one-day symposium of renowned national cybersecurity leaders, including experts from past and current administrations, the U.S. military, industry, and academia for a discussion of the past, present, and future of the security of our nation’s cyber infrastructure.
