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Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Billington International Cybersecurity Summit (Washington, DC, USA, Mar 30, 2017) The 2nd Annual Billington International Cybersecurity Summit on March 30, 2017 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC will feature over 300 world class cybersecurity decision-makers from allied nations and the US in an intensive day of knowledge exchange and relationship building. NOTE: Attendees must be citizens of the U.S. or allied nations to attend this event. The summit, which will attract senior influencers in cybersecurity from allied nations across the world, has as its theme: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Connected World.
Yale Cyber Leadership Forum: Bridging the divide between law, technology, and business (New Haven, Connecticut, USA, Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2017) The Yale Cyber Leadership Forum will take place on Yale University's campus and will focus on bridging the divide between law, technology and business in cybersecurity. With McKinsey & Company as our knowledge partner, the Forum will integrate McKinsey’s extensive knowledge of best practices in cybersecurity with Yale’s scholarly expertise. The Forum will expose participants to effective approaches to recognizing, preparing for, preventing, and responding to cyber threats.
WiCyS 2017: Women in Cybersecurity (Tucson, Arizona, USA, Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2017) The WiCyS initiative has, since 2013, become a continuing effort to recruit, retain and advance women in cybersecurity. It brings together women (students/faculty/researchers/professionals) in cybersecurity from academia, research and industry for sharing of knowledge/experience, networking and mentoring.
GITECH Summit 2017: Revolution of Solutions (Annapolis, Maryland, USA, Apr 2 - 4, 2017) The GITEC Summit “Revolution of Solutions: Transforming Government” will be held April 2-4, 2017 at the Westin Annapolis. This year’s summit will focus on the continued transition and transformation surrounding the development, implementation, management and use of information technology for mission-critical functions.
SeaAirSpace (National Harbor, Maryland, USA, Apr 3 - 5, 2017) The Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Exposition brings the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision makers together for an annual innovative, educational, professional and maritime based event. The exposition will include, among other topics, exhibits and presentations on cybersecurity.
InfoSec World Conference and Expo 2017 (ChampionsGate, Florida, USA, Apr 3 - 5, 2017) The conference will feature security practitioners who speak from experience on the real-world challenges companies are facing today. The conference is most suitable for those whose responsibilities include creating solutions. The organizers bill it as a training conference.
Cyber Security Summit: Atlanta (Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Apr 6, 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: Atlanta. 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: Atlanta 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.
SANS 2017 (Orlando, Florida, USA, Apr 7 - 14, 2017) Success in information security requires making a commitment to a career of learning, from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. To put you firmly on that learning path, join us at SANS 2017 in Orlando, Florida from April 7-14. This event features over 40 different cutting-edge courses taught by top industry professionals who will provide you with the best available information and software security training. SANS 2017 also features numerous opportunities to learn new skills, techniques, and trends at the SANS@Night talks, Vendor Expo, and Lunch-and-Learn sessions. You will hear about the latest and most important issues in talks led by SANS practitioners who are leading the global conversation on cybersecurity.
Unprecedented Counterintelligence Threats: Protecting People, Information and Assets in the 21st Century. (Arlington, Virginia, USA, Apr 10, 2017) This full day symposium will provide insights into evolving threats to the nations security and identify effective ways of addressing them. Highlights Include: A keynote address from National Counterintelligence Executive (NCIX) Bill Evanina. The presentation of a new paper from INSA’s Security Policy Reform Council, “Assessing the Mind of the Malicious Insider,” which discusses the psychological traits and stressors that lead to malicious behavior and identifies continuous evaluation methodologies that can provide early warning of destructive acts. A review of best practices in implementing insider threat programs in the public and private sectors. An assessment of the risks to key supply chains and the prospects of delivering goods uncompromised. A discussion of the greatly overlooked long-term impacts of the 2015 theft of OPM personnel data.
Hack In the Box Security Conference (Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Apr 10 - 14, 2017) Back again at the NH Grand Krasnapolsky, HITB2017AMS takes place from the 10th till 14th of April 2017 and features a new set of 2 and 3-day technical trainings followed by a 2-day conference with a Capture the Flag competition, technology exhibition with hackerspaces, lock picking villages and hardware related exhibits plus a free-to-attend track of 30 and 60 minute talks!
Cyber Warrior Women: Blazing the Trail (Catonsville, Maryland, USA, Apr 19, 2017) Join the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI), in partnership with The CyberWire, Fort Meade Alliance, and presenting sponsor Exelon Corporation, for "Cyber Warrior Women: Blazing the Trail." This special program is designed to spotlight some of Maryland’s diverse and dynamic female cybersecurity professionals with stories of triumph and tribulation, advice and inspiration. Can't join us in person? Host a viewing party with your colleagues or fellow students, or tune in individually.
ISSA CISO Executive Forum: Information Security, Privacy and Legal Collaboration (Washington, DC, USA, Apr 20 - 21, 2017) Information Security, Privacy and Legal programs must be closely aligned to be successful in today’s world. Customer and vendor contracts require strong security language. Privacy has moved to the forefront of a global stage. Response to data breaches are often coordinated through Legal departments to protect privilege. Increasing global regulations drives change to Information Security and Privacy practices. Join your Information Security, Legal and Privacy leadership peers to discuss timely issues in these areas.
International Conference on Cyber Engagement 2017 (Washington, DC, USA, Apr 24, 2017) Georgetown University's seventh annual International Conference on Cyber Engagement promotes dialogue among policymakers, academics, and key industry stakeholders from across the globe, and explores the worldwide community’s increasing interconnectivity in this domain.Drawing on the experience of government practitioners, industry representatives and academic scholars, this event brings a multidisciplinary and international approach to the challenges in cyberspace from technical, corporate, legal, and policy perspectives in both the United States domestic and international realms – with several topics targeting private sector interests.
SANS Baltimore Spring 2017 (Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Apr 24 - 29, 2017) SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, today announced the course line-up for SANS Baltimore Spring 2017 taking place April 24 – 29. All courses offered at SANS Baltimore are open to civilians and veterans. Included among the course line-up are several master's degree and graduate certificate courses that are eligible for GI Bill benefits through the SANS Technology Institute graduate school.
Defence Information 2017 (Cranfield, England, UK, Apr 26 - 27, 2017) Defence Information 2017 is the major annual communications event of Joint Information Group activities (the JIG reports to the Defence Suppliers Forum) and the Event’s content spans both Information and Support. Our DI’17 Event examines some of the ‘people, process and technology’ issues critical to Team Defence being able to adopt, embed and exploit new (and often disruptive) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) capabilities and associated new ways of working - to productive effect.
Defence Information 2017 (Cranfield, England, UK, Apr 26 - 27, 2017) Defence Information 2017 is the major annual communications event of Joint Information Group activities (the JIG reports to the Defence Suppliers Forum) and the Event’s content spans both Information and Support. Our DI’17 Event examines some of the ‘people, process and technology’ issues critical to Team Defence being able to adopt, embed and exploit new (and often disruptive) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) capabilities and associated new ways of working - to productive effect.
Crimestoppers Conference (Eden Project, Bodelva, St Austell , Apr 27, 2017) Crimestoppers is organising a major one-day conference designed to help local businesses shore up their online security. A range of expert speakers will pinpoint typical cyber pitfalls to avoid. 80% of cyber crime is preventable and just a few key security steps can help avoid damaging your business reputation and finances
Atlantic Security Conference (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Apr 27 - 28, 2017) Atlantic Canada's non-profit, annual information security conference. AtlSecCon, the first security conference in Eastern Canada focusing on bringing some of the worlds brightest and darkest minds together with one common goal – to expand the pool of IT Security knowledge beyond its typical confines. AtlSecCon provides an unmatched opportunity for IT Professionals and Managers to collaborate with their peers and learn from their mentors.
SANS Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2017 (Detroit, Michigan, USA, May 1 - 8, 2017) SANS will hold its inaugural Automotive Cybersecurity Summit to address the specific issues and challenges around securing automotive organizations and their products. Join us for a comprehensive look at automotive assembly, industry suppliers, embedded systems, and safeguarding extended customer and product data. The Summit will include two-days of in-depth presentations from top security experts and seasoned practitioners, hands-on learning exercises, and exclusive networking opportunities.
cybergamut Tech Tuesday: Distributed Responder ARP: Using SDN to Re-Engineer ARP from within the Network (Elkridge, Maryland, USA, and online at various local nodes, May 2, 2017) We present the architecture and initial implementation of distributed responder ARP (DR-ARP), a software defined networking (SDN) enabled enhancement of the standard address resolution protocol (ARP) intended to improve network security and performance by exerting much greater control over how ARP traffic flows through the network as well as over what actually delivers the ARP service. Presented by Mark Alan Matties, PhD of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
Cyber Security Summit in Dallas (Dallas, Texas, USA, May 5, 2017) Sr. Level Executives are invited to learn about the latest threats & solutions in Cyber Security from experts from Proofpoint, CenturyLink, IBM and more. Register with promo code cyberwire50 for half off your admission (Regular price $350)
OWASP Annual AppSec EU Security Conference (Belfast, UK, May 8 - 12, 2017) Welcome to OWASP Annual AppSec EU Security Conference, the premier application security conference for European developers and security experts. AppSec EU provides thought leadership, amazing talks, informative sessions, and great social experiences. During the pre-conference (Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th May 2017) there is the opportunity to attend one of the many trainings courses on offer from industry experts, plus project summits and outreach sessions to the future pioneers of the application security industry. The main conference (Thursday 11th & Friday 12th May) offers four full tracks of talks, for pentesters and ethical hackers, developers and security engineers, DevOps practices and GRC/risk level talks for managers and CISOs.
SANS Security West 2017 (San Diego, California, USA, May 9 - 18, 2017) Cybersecurity skills and knowledge are in high demand. Cyber attacks and data breaches are more frequent and sophisticated, and organizations are grappling with how to best defend themselves. As a result, cybersecurity is more vital to the growth of your organization than ever before. Now is the perfect time to take the next step to protect your organization and advance your career. Join us at SANS Security West 2017 (May 9-18) to gain the skills and knowledge needed to help your organization succeed. Choose from over 30 information security courses taught by SANS’ world-class instructors. At SANS Security West 2017, you will get the best hands-on, immersion training and learn what it takes to stop cyber threats.
OWASP AppSec EU (Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, May 12 - 18, 2017) Welcome to OWASP Annual AppSec EU Security Conference, the premier application security conference for European developers and security experts. AppSec EU provides thought leadership, amazing talks, informative sessions, and great social experiences. During the pre-conference (Monday 8th - Wednesday 10th May 2017) there is the opportunity to attend one of the many trainings courses on offer from industry experts, plus project summits and outreach sessions to the future pioneers of the application security industry. The main conference offers four full tracks of talks, for pentesters and ethical hackers, developers and security engineers, DevOps practices and GRC/risk level talks for managers and CISOs.
