Event Schedule

Times for this Event are in Central Time (CDT/CST).

The Conference will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Thursday, October 12th.

• Welcome to the Chicago Cybersecurity Conference
• Welcome / Introductions
• AI & ML in Cybersecurity: Can We ‘Science the Heck’ Out of Trouble? 8:30 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 8:30 am20231012 8:50 amAmerica/ChicagoAI & ML in Cybersecurity: Can We ‘Science the Heck’ Out of Trouble?

  We get it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) with particular focus on Machine Learning (ML) is one way to overcome advanced threats with particular attention to scale. That said, those terms are thrown at our executives to delight, amaze and confuse them. How do we really discern between them as tools in our kit versus ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’? 

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  We get it, Artificial Intelligence (AI) with particular focus on Machine Learning (ML) is one way to overcome advanced threats with particular attention to scale. That said, those terms are thrown at our executives to delight, amaze and confuse them. How do we really discern between them as tools in our kit versus ‘Weapons of Mass Distraction’? 

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• How AI Can Think Like An Attacker 8:50 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 8:50 am20231012 9:10 amAmerica/ChicagoHow AI Can Think Like An Attacker

   In the face of skyrocketing cyber risk, detecting and responding to attacks is no longer enough. Organizations must take proactive steps to prevent threats before they happen, and to recover if compromised. In this session, Darktrace unveiled an ambitious new approach to security, with core engines powering AI technologies to prevent, detect, respond, and ultimately heal from attacks across all areas of their digital environment. Together, these engines combine to strengthen organizations’ security posture in a virtuous AI feedback ‘loop,’ which provides powerful end-to-end, bespoke, and self-learning solutions unique to each organization.

  Presented by Darktrace

   In the face of skyrocketing cyber risk, detecting and responding to attacks is no longer enough. Organizations must take proactive steps to prevent threats before they happen, and to recover if compromised. In this session, Darktrace unveiled an ambitious new approach to security, with core engines powering AI technologies to prevent, detect, respond, and ultimately heal from attacks across all areas of their digital environment. Together, these engines combine to strengthen organizations’ security posture in a virtuous AI feedback ‘loop,’ which provides powerful end-to-end, bespoke, and self-learning solutions unique to each organization.

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  Speaker:

  Nickolas Kusman

  Nickolas Kusman

  Cyber Technology Specialist at Darktrace

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• IAM + WFH - Authentication vs Authorization 9:30 am
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  The “perimeter” concept for organizational security… The castles and moats analogy no longer applies… As we all went to Work From Home quickly – we tested the boundaries of identity and authentication.

  Join this session to discuss the concepts and trends shaping identity and authentication, from IAM to passwordless, and PAM to zero-trust. 

  Presented by Storagepipe

  The “perimeter” concept for organizational security… The castles and moats analogy no longer applies… As we all went to Work From Home quickly – we tested the boundaries of identity and authentication.

  Join this session to discuss the concepts and trends shaping identity and authentication, from IAM to passwordless, and PAM to zero-trust. 

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• Compliance & Automation in Cybersecurity 9:50 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 9:50 am20231012 10:10 amAmerica/ChicagoCompliance & Automation in Cybersecurity

  Managing compliance needs as a continuous, organizational process (as opposed to a reactive response), amid the ever-increasing myriad of industry regulations and legislation has become a full time job for most CISOs.  Automation – including artificial intelligence and machine learning will help, and are perhaps more critical than ever. As CRPA comes into play and brings the US closer to GDPR, there are also a number of touchpoints where the CDO and CISO interplay will be crucial over the coming months. 

  This session will discuss the current issues with regard to compliance, monitoring, and reporting.  Policy decisions and regulations that have kept CISOs busy of late, and what we can expect more of in 2023 will also be addressed. 

  Presented by Picus Security

  Managing compliance needs as a continuous, organizational process (as opposed to a reactive response), amid the ever-increasing myriad of industry regulations and legislation has become a full time job for most CISOs.  Automation – including artificial intelligence and machine learning will help, and are perhaps more critical than ever. As CRPA comes into play and brings the US closer to GDPR, there are also a number of touchpoints where the CDO and CISO interplay will be crucial over the coming months. 

  This session will discuss the current issues with regard to compliance, monitoring, and reporting.  Policy decisions and regulations that have kept CISOs busy of late, and what we can expect more of in 2023 will also be addressed. 

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• Protecting Against Cyber Attacks 10:10 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 10:10 am20231012 10:40 amAmerica/ChicagoProtecting Against Cyber Attacks

   For every new technology that cybersecurity professionals invent, it’s only a matter of time before malicious actors find a way around it. During this panel discussion, you’ll get the inside track on solutions and suggestions for protecting against the constantly evolving threats we’re all facing every day.  Take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of the panelists on this stage to learn the most up-to-date methods of guarding your company against cyber attacks.

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   For every new technology that cybersecurity professionals invent, it’s only a matter of time before malicious actors find a way around it. During this panel discussion, you’ll get the inside track on solutions and suggestions for protecting against the constantly evolving threats we’re all facing every day.  Take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of the panelists on this stage to learn the most up-to-date methods of guarding your company against cyber attacks.

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• Managing the Insider Threat 10:55 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 10:55 am20231012 11:15 amAmerica/ChicagoManaging the Insider Threat

  An adversary who attacks an organization from within can prove fatal to the business and is generally impervious to conventional defenses. Social science research has been used to explain why traditional methods fail against these trusted betrayers.  Every company must identify and utilize new management techniques, increase security, and revise workplace strategies for categorizing and defeating insider threats.

  There are key players in positions to either effectively support or undermine the insider threats.  Leadership style can make a difference in the way an institution recognizes and identifies these threats from rethinking background investigations to recognizing deception and using lawful disruption. Join this session to learn about how organizations must circumvent these predators before they jeopardize the workplace and sabotage business operations.

  Presented by HP

  An adversary who attacks an organization from within can prove fatal to the business and is generally impervious to conventional defenses. Social science research has been used to explain why traditional methods fail against these trusted betrayers.  Every company must identify and utilize new management techniques, increase security, and revise workplace strategies for categorizing and defeating insider threats.

  There are key players in positions to either effectively support or undermine the insider threats.  Leadership style can make a difference in the way an institution recognizes and identifies these threats from rethinking background investigations to recognizing deception and using lawful disruption. Join this session to learn about how organizations must circumvent these predators before they jeopardize the workplace and sabotage business operations.

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• Cyber Ready: Overview on Zero Trust, What Comes Next and What You Can Do Now. 11:15 am
  Add to Calendar20231012 11:15 am20231012 11:35 amAmerica/ChicagoCyber Ready: Overview on Zero Trust, What Comes Next and What You Can Do Now.

  What does it mean to be in a constant state of Cyber Readiness? What is Zero Trust architecture and how do you get there from a state of legacy networks and security? How can Battle-Tested Systems convert your organization from defense to offense? 

  The new era of Cyber Security requires an organization to be Cyber Ready, not just passively prepared. We will present what that journey looks like and how it is driven by a Zero Trust framework and Battle-Tested Systems. Continuous improvement is key, and, on too many occasions, organizations believe they are protected and do not try to improve their systems until an actual, potentially catastrophic breach has occurred. This moment of epiphany is entirely avoidable, and we will show you that path to being proactive. 

  Posture Matters, and in this presentation, we will answer all these questions as well as some of your own. We will show you the why, the how, and what you can do right now to fortify your perimeter against the increasingly sophisticated attacks of today and tomorrow while in any stage of your Zero Trust Journey.

  Presented by Ridge IT

  What does it mean to be in a constant state of Cyber Readiness? What is Zero Trust architecture and how do you get there from a state of legacy networks and security? How can Battle-Tested Systems convert your organization from defense to offense? 

  The new era of Cyber Security requires an organization to be Cyber Ready, not just passively prepared. We will present what that journey looks like and how it is driven by a Zero Trust framework and Battle-Tested Systems. Continuous improvement is key, and, on too many occasions, organizations believe they are protected and do not try to improve their systems until an actual, potentially catastrophic breach has occurred. This moment of epiphany is entirely avoidable, and we will show you that path to being proactive. 

  Posture Matters, and in this presentation, we will answer all these questions as well as some of your own. We will show you the why, the how, and what you can do right now to fortify your perimeter against the increasingly sophisticated attacks of today and tomorrow while in any stage of your Zero Trust Journey.

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  speaker:

  Chad Koslow

  Chad Koslow

  CEO and Co-Founder at Ridge IT Cyber

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• Lunch Break
• Lunch Demo: Sponsored by ColorTokens 12:00 pm
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  Presented by ColorTokens

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• Keynote Presentation: Mathieu Gorge 12:10 pm
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  There are four main bubbles of risks: IT, Financial, Reputation/Brand, Geopolitical. We will discuss the impact of current geopolitical changes that have made 2022 a year filled with warfare, cybersecurity, compliance and data protection issues. Looking forward in 2023 what can we expect and how do we make sure we are prepared to deal with these evolving geopolitical changes? 

  Making sense of Geopoltical Risks in 2023 – Impact on Cybersecurity & Compliance

  There are four main bubbles of risks: IT, Financial, Reputation/Brand, Geopolitical. We will discuss the impact of current geopolitical changes that have made 2022 a year filled with warfare, cybersecurity, compliance and data protection issues. Looking forward in 2023 what can we expect and how do we make sure we are prepared to deal with these evolving geopolitical changes? 

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  Speaker:

  Mathieu Gorge

  Mathieu Gorge

  CEO, VigiTrust

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• Signed Books by Keynote Speaker Mathieu Gorge 12:50 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 12:50 pm20231012 1:10 pmAmerica/ChicagoSigned Books by Keynote Speaker Mathieu Gorge

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  About the Book:

  The Cyber Elephant in the Board Room

  The Cyber Elephant in the Board Room

  Cyber-Accountability with the Five Pillars of Security Framework by Mathieu Gorge

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• Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Cybersecurity Concerns 1:10 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 1:10 pm20231012 1:30 pmAmerica/ChicagoOperational Technology (OT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Cybersecurity Concerns

  Since the Stuxnet worm was first discovered back in 2010, attacks related to SCADA systems have been of concern. While manufacturing and utility organizations tend to talk about them more, there are wide implications across the cybersecurity landscape that touch on ICS and OT systems of all kinds. 

  This session will talk about why these types of attacks represent a primary concern, and what state-of-the-art looks like in terms of building protections. 

  Presented by Conceal

  Since the Stuxnet worm was first discovered back in 2010, attacks related to SCADA systems have been of concern. While manufacturing and utility organizations tend to talk about them more, there are wide implications across the cybersecurity landscape that touch on ICS and OT systems of all kinds. 

  This session will talk about why these types of attacks represent a primary concern, and what state-of-the-art looks like in terms of building protections. 

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• The Risk Management “Balance Sheet” 1:30 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 1:30 pm20231012 1:50 pmAmerica/ChicagoThe Risk Management “Balance Sheet”

  Managing risk has always been a part of the CISO responsibility set; however, the ways in which it is managed has no clear definition. With new ransomware threats, supply chain attacks, and third-party risk in the mix – perhaps a new way to budget risk is required.  Is there an effective way to have a “risk balance sheet” – a way in which the CISO could communicate risk to the rest of the C-suite in a consistent language they would understand? 

  Attend this session to get these questions answered and more.

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  Managing risk has always been a part of the CISO responsibility set; however, the ways in which it is managed has no clear definition. With new ransomware threats, supply chain attacks, and third-party risk in the mix – perhaps a new way to budget risk is required.  Is there an effective way to have a “risk balance sheet” – a way in which the CISO could communicate risk to the rest of the C-suite in a consistent language they would understand? 

  Attend this session to get these questions answered and more.

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• 2023 Trends & Directions 1:50 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 1:50 pm20231012 2:20 pmAmerica/Chicago2023 Trends & Directions

  As we’re getting closer to the halfway point of 2023, it’s clear that cybercriminals are still coming up with new, more complex ways to cash in.  During this panel discussion, you’ll get insights on the latest trends from these experts who live on the leading edge of cybersecurity technology. You’ll hear about some of the newest tactics for defending against unprecedented attacks. 

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  As we’re getting closer to the halfway point of 2023, it’s clear that cybercriminals are still coming up with new, more complex ways to cash in.  During this panel discussion, you’ll get insights on the latest trends from these experts who live on the leading edge of cybersecurity technology. You’ll hear about some of the newest tactics for defending against unprecedented attacks. 

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• Cloud Clarity in 2023: Strategy, Execution & Alignment 2:35 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 2:35 pm20231012 2:55 pmAmerica/ChicagoCloud Clarity in 2023: Strategy, Execution & Alignment

  Securely optimizing the cloud for better business outcomes is the product of clear communication of terms and expectations, alignment with business processes and functions, and partnerships among multiple internal and external stakeholders. “Activity” does not equal “progress.”  In this session, attendees will hear about creating definitional clarity, building adaptability, and creating cross-functional, business-wide alignment. 

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  Securely optimizing the cloud for better business outcomes is the product of clear communication of terms and expectations, alignment with business processes and functions, and partnerships among multiple internal and external stakeholders. “Activity” does not equal “progress.”  In this session, attendees will hear about creating definitional clarity, building adaptability, and creating cross-functional, business-wide alignment. 

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• The Evolution of the Threat: Hunting, Detection, & Response 2:55 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 2:55 pm20231012 3:15 pmAmerica/ChicagoThe Evolution of the Threat: Hunting, Detection, & Response

  Nation-State attacks are not always focused on political or military adversaries. Recently, below-military-grade action can create havoc or destabilize adversaries, or manipulate markets.  Hard to trace and even harder to convict, they may affect stock price or even influence the outcome of elections. 

  Attend to talk about the problem, and see what US enterprises are doing to prepare themselves for these situations.

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  Nation-State attacks are not always focused on political or military adversaries. Recently, below-military-grade action can create havoc or destabilize adversaries, or manipulate markets.  Hard to trace and even harder to convict, they may affect stock price or even influence the outcome of elections. 

  Attend to talk about the problem, and see what US enterprises are doing to prepare themselves for these situations.

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• Guest Keynote Presentation: Brian Yoshino 3:15 pm
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  Guest Keynote : Brian Yoshino

  Speaker:

  Brian Yoshino

  Brian Yoshino

  Cybersecuirty Advisor Chicago Region 5 at Department of Homeland Security

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• Cyber Inter-Agency Collaboration Panel 3:45 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 3:45 pm20231012 4:05 pmAmerica/ChicagoCyber Inter-Agency Collaboration Panel

  We hear it all the time – cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why it’s so important for officials from all levels and sectors of government to collaborate in their approach, which is why they’re with us today.  In this panel, representatives from local and federal agencies are here to talk about what their organizations are doing to support the advancement of cybersecurity preparedness in the region, nationally, and worldwide.

   

  Submit your bio for consideration to participate in one of our Cyber Executive Panels

  to [email protected] or fill out our Call for Speakers form here.

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  We hear it all the time – cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why it’s so important for officials from all levels and sectors of government to collaborate in their approach, which is why they’re with us today.  In this panel, representatives from local and federal agencies are here to talk about what their organizations are doing to support the advancement of cybersecurity preparedness in the region, nationally, and worldwide.

   

  Submit your bio for consideration to participate in one of our Cyber Executive Panels

  to [email protected] or fill out our Call for Speakers form here.

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  Panel Participants:

  Brian Yoshino

  Brian Yoshino

  Cybersecuirty Advisor Chicago Region 5 at Department of Homeland Security

  Joseph Kefer

  Joseph Kefer

  Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge at Department of Homeland Security

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• Cyber Executive Roundtable 4:35 pm
  Add to Calendar20231012 4:35 pm20231012 4:55 pmAmerica/ChicagoCyber Executive Roundtable

  Our cybersecurity executive roundtable discussion is always a big highlight of our conferences and is usually a lot of fun!  It’s your opportunity to get unbiased opinions and experiences from executive cybersecurity leaders in this region.  We’re very honored they took the time to be here with us today so let’s make good use of their time and ask them some of those burning questions you have for them.

   

  Submit your bio for consideration to participate in one of our Cyber Executive Panels

  to [email protected] or fill out our Call for Speakers form here.

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  Our cybersecurity executive roundtable discussion is always a big highlight of our conferences and is usually a lot of fun!  It’s your opportunity to get unbiased opinions and experiences from executive cybersecurity leaders in this region.  We’re very honored they took the time to be here with us today so let’s make good use of their time and ask them some of those burning questions you have for them.

   

  Submit your bio for consideration to participate in one of our Cyber Executive Panels

  to [email protected] or fill out our Call for Speakers form here.

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  Panel Participants:

  Troy Mattern

  Troy Mattern

  Chief Information Security Officer at StoneX Group Inc.

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• Conference Closing Session
• Networking Reception and Happy Hour 5:30 pm
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