Event Schedule

Times for this Event are in Pacific Time (PDT/PST).

The Conference will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Thursday, August 10th.

• Welcome to the Vancouver Cybersecurity Conference
• Welcome / Introductions
• The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage 8:30 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 8:30 am20230810 8:50 amAmerica/Los_AngelesThe Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

  There are currently 310,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the United States, and millions around the world. However, there is no shortage of cybersecurity hopefuls – millions of students, career changers, and people from all walks of life hoping to break into cybersecurity. 

  This session will explore the issues around cybersecurity jobs.  Breaking into the field, the relative need for certifications, formal education, on-the-job training and more.  The discussion will explore the supply and demand disconnect that has been created – resulting in both a ton of great candidates looking for roles, and a cybersecurity skills shortage.

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  There are currently 310,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the United States, and millions around the world. However, there is no shortage of cybersecurity hopefuls – millions of students, career changers, and people from all walks of life hoping to break into cybersecurity. 

  This session will explore the issues around cybersecurity jobs.  Breaking into the field, the relative need for certifications, formal education, on-the-job training and more.  The discussion will explore the supply and demand disconnect that has been created – resulting in both a ton of great candidates looking for roles, and a cybersecurity skills shortage.

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• 4G/5G Network Security 8:50 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 8:50 am20230810 9:10 amAmerica/Los_Angeles4G/5G Network Security

  Protecting organizational infrastructure, networks, and hardware devices is a never ending pursuit these days. There is a secure network solution that offers a simple to manage alternative to complex VPN infrastructures for securely connecting sites, vehicles, IoT, and remote workers. This session will cover how to secure remote sites with ease, reduce attack surfaces by building undiscoverable network resources, and how to provide any-to-any connectivity. Learn how to unlock operational agility through built-in tunnel orchestration and simplified configuration. It’s all about end-to-end WAN and network security services that tightly integrate with routing and security devices to establish encrypted connections to access applications and resources in the cloud or data center.

  Presented by Cradlepoint

  Protecting organizational infrastructure, networks, and hardware devices is a never ending pursuit these days. There is a secure network solution that offers a simple to manage alternative to complex VPN infrastructures for securely connecting sites, vehicles, IoT, and remote workers. This session will cover how to secure remote sites with ease, reduce attack surfaces by building undiscoverable network resources, and how to provide any-to-any connectivity. Learn how to unlock operational agility through built-in tunnel orchestration and simplified configuration. It’s all about end-to-end WAN and network security services that tightly integrate with routing and security devices to establish encrypted connections to access applications and resources in the cloud or data center.

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  Speaker:

  Tom Stasko

  Tom Stasko

  North American Engineering Manager at Cradlepoint

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• The Growing Threat of Ransomware: How to Mitigate Your Risk 9:30 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 9:30 am20230810 9:50 amAmerica/Los_AngelesThe Growing Threat of Ransomware: How to Mitigate Your Risk

  Readiness is essential. How will your organization weather the ransomware storm? 

  Nearly half of organizations surveyed experience attempted ransomware attacks on a monthly, weekly, or daily basis. These pervasive attacks are on the rise and impacting organizations every day. As the growing threat of ransomware looms over your business, it’s important to know how you’ll weather the ransomware storm. 

  What you’ll learn: 

  • How to proactively defend against the ever-increasing threat of ransomware 
  • Key principles of a mature ransomware strategy 
  • What people, process, and technology investments are required for risk mitigation 

  This presentation will be a look into recent research uncovering key focus areas common in the organizations defending effectively against ransomware threats. You’ll learn how those results translate to greater business resilience and how specific ransomware risk mitigation tactics can help you assess and strengthen your organization’s ransomware defense and mitigation strategy.

  Presented by Secureworks

  Readiness is essential. How will your organization weather the ransomware storm? 

  Nearly half of organizations surveyed experience attempted ransomware attacks on a monthly, weekly, or daily basis. These pervasive attacks are on the rise and impacting organizations every day. As the growing threat of ransomware looms over your business, it’s important to know how you’ll weather the ransomware storm. 

  What you’ll learn: 

  • How to proactively defend against the ever-increasing threat of ransomware 
  • Key principles of a mature ransomware strategy 
  • What people, process, and technology investments are required for risk mitigation 

  This presentation will be a look into recent research uncovering key focus areas common in the organizations defending effectively against ransomware threats. You’ll learn how those results translate to greater business resilience and how specific ransomware risk mitigation tactics can help you assess and strengthen your organization’s ransomware defense and mitigation strategy.

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  Speaker:

  Mike Zyskowski

  Mike Zyskowski

  Senior Security Engineer at Secureworks

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• Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Cybersecurity Concerns 9:50 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 9:50 am20230810 10:10 amAmerica/Los_AngelesOperational 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.

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  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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• Protecting Against Cyber Attacks 10:10 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 10:10 am20230810 10:30 amAmerica/Los_AngelesProtecting 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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• Zero Trust, UEBA, and You: The Power of Human Insight in Cybersecurity 10:55 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 10:55 am20230810 11:15 amAmerica/Los_AngelesZero Trust, UEBA, and You: The Power of Human Insight in Cybersecurity

   In this presentation, we will discuss the synergies between Zero Trust and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) in addressing human-related security threats. Zero Trust is an effective approach to securing access to applications and resources, but it still requires a comprehensive strategy to addressing human-related security threats. UEBA uses machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to anomalous behavior in users and devices, providing an additional layer of security to Zero Trust. We will provide practical insights on how to implement Zero Trust and UEBA, including key considerations such as data privacy, compliance, and governance. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these technologies can be used to build a comprehensive and proactive approach to cybersecurity.

   

  Presented by ManageEngine

   In this presentation, we will discuss the synergies between Zero Trust and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) in addressing human-related security threats. Zero Trust is an effective approach to securing access to applications and resources, but it still requires a comprehensive strategy to addressing human-related security threats. UEBA uses machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to anomalous behavior in users and devices, providing an additional layer of security to Zero Trust. We will provide practical insights on how to implement Zero Trust and UEBA, including key considerations such as data privacy, compliance, and governance. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these technologies can be used to build a comprehensive and proactive approach to cybersecurity.

   

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  Speaker:

  Ray Manash

  Ray Manash

  Manager - Customer Success at Manage Engine

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• Managing the Insider Threat 11:15 am
  Add to Calendar20230810 11:15 am20230810 11:30 amAmerica/Los_AngelesManaging 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.

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  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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• Lunch Break
• Keynote Presentation: Mathieu Gorge 12:10 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 12:10 pm20230810 12:50 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesKeynote Presentation: Mathieu Gorge

  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
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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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• AI & ML in Cybersecurity: Can We ‘Science the Heck’ Out of Trouble? 1:10 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 1:10 pm20230810 1:30 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesAI & 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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• Supply Chain & Third Party Risk Management 1:30 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 1:30 pm20230810 1:50 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesSupply Chain & Third Party Risk Management

  A supply chain encompasses the entire network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product.  The ultimate goal of an effective supply chain is lower costs of doing business thus resulting in higher profits and improved customer satisfaction.  The process of bringing in a third party involves identifying, assessing and controlling all the various risks that can develop over the entire lifecycle of such relationships. 

  Join this session to drive into how sophisticated attackers can live quietly inside even organizations with significant expertise and mature security processes. 

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  A supply chain encompasses the entire network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product.  The ultimate goal of an effective supply chain is lower costs of doing business thus resulting in higher profits and improved customer satisfaction.  The process of bringing in a third party involves identifying, assessing and controlling all the various risks that can develop over the entire lifecycle of such relationships. 

  Join this session to drive into how sophisticated attackers can live quietly inside even organizations with significant expertise and mature security processes. 

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• 2023 Trends & Directions 1:50 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 1:50 pm20230810 2:15 pmAmerica/Los_Angeles2023 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 Calendar20230810 2:35 pm20230810 2:55 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesCloud 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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• Managing Risk: Seek Forward Accountability and Assume a Stormy Seas 2:55 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 2:55 pm20230810 3:15 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesManaging Risk: Seek Forward Accountability and Assume a Stormy Seas

  While managing risk has always been a part of the CISO office, most resources turn to stopping new ransomware threats, managing supply chain attacks and mitigating third-party vulnerabilities. How can CISOs truly move to managing risk? And by extension, how can they clearly communicate risk, and measure the efficacy of mitigation activities? 

  Join this session to learn how to facilitate the risk conversation with non-technical leaders, determine priorities, and counterbalance cybersecurity considerations against business requirements. This session will also address risk quantification, accounting, budgeting and resourcing, and building more resilience rather than taller walls.

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  While managing risk has always been a part of the CISO office, most resources turn to stopping new ransomware threats, managing supply chain attacks and mitigating third-party vulnerabilities. How can CISOs truly move to managing risk? And by extension, how can they clearly communicate risk, and measure the efficacy of mitigation activities? 

  Join this session to learn how to facilitate the risk conversation with non-technical leaders, determine priorities, and counterbalance cybersecurity considerations against business requirements. This session will also address risk quantification, accounting, budgeting and resourcing, and building more resilience rather than taller walls.

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• Guest Keynote Presentation: Kenrick Bagnall 3:15 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 3:15 pm20230810 3:45 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesGuest Keynote Presentation: Kenrick Bagnall

  The overall goals of AI are noble and just on the surface. However, when used for nefarious purposes objectives like improved automation, complex problem solving, and the overall betterment of humankind give way to accelerated and highly complex attacks on mission critical data and critical infrastructure. What does this mean for cyber defence, at all levels? This presentation will examine historical references and present-day attacks to prescribe a framework for cyber defence in an AI saturated future.

  The AI Impact on Cybercrime - What you need to know today to be prepared for tomorrow

  The overall goals of AI are noble and just on the surface. However, when used for nefarious purposes objectives like improved automation, complex problem solving, and the overall betterment of humankind give way to accelerated and highly complex attacks on mission critical data and critical infrastructure. What does this mean for cyber defence, at all levels? This presentation will examine historical references and present-day attacks to prescribe a framework for cyber defence in an AI saturated future.

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  Speaker:

  Kenrick Bagnall

  Kenrick Bagnall

  Executive Board Member & CISO at Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA)

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• Cyber Inter-Agency Collaboration Panel 3:45 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 3:45 pm20230810 4:30 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesCyber 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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• Cyber Exec RoundTable 4:35 pm
  Add to Calendar20230810 4:35 pm20230810 4:55 pmAmerica/Los_AngelesCyber Exec 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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• Conference Closing Session 5:20 pm
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• Networking Reception and Happy Hour 5:30 pm
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• Community Partner Dinner 6:45 pm
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