Event Schedule

Times for this Event are in Eastern Time (EDT/EST).

The Conference will be open from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Thursday, July 20th.

• Welcome to the Northeast Virtual Cybersecurity Summit
• Welcome / Introductions
• AI & ML in Cybersecurity: Can We ‘Science the Heck’ Out of Trouble? 8:30 am
  Add to Calendar20230720 8:30 am20230720 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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• MDR Done Right 8:50 am
  Add to Calendar20230720 8:50 am20230720 9:10 amAmerica/ChicagoMDR Done Right

  Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is an attractive time- and cost-saving solution that allows you to remediate advanced threats in your environment while unburdening your staff. But what does effective MDR really mean—and what does it take to deliver it well? 

  We’ll look at trigger points for investing in MDR and the best criteria for selecting an MDR vendor. We’ll also highlight a day in the life of a SecOps analyst and share practical advice on maximizing your MDR investment. 

  Join us to hear insights on how MDR can make an impact on your organization in helping you beat the threats.

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  Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is an attractive time- and cost-saving solution that allows you to remediate advanced threats in your environment while unburdening your staff. But what does effective MDR really mean—and what does it take to deliver it well? 

  We’ll look at trigger points for investing in MDR and the best criteria for selecting an MDR vendor. We’ll also highlight a day in the life of a SecOps analyst and share practical advice on maximizing your MDR investment. 

  Join us to hear insights on how MDR can make an impact on your organization in helping you beat the threats.

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• Defining Risk for 5G Cellular WANs 9:30 am
  Add to Calendar20230720 9:30 am20230720 9:50 amAmerica/Chicago Defining Risk for 5G Cellular WANs

  While 5G promises new levels of high bandwidth throughput and low latency for businesses, adding technology to an enterprise network environment requires a risk assessment to evaluate how it will affect the security posture of the organization. Join Alex Ryan, Sr. Threat Intelligence Analyst at Cradlepoint, as she evaluates the latest countermeasures to mitigate risk introduced by the 5G technology eco-system, and maps example threats to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

  Presented by Cradlepoint

  While 5G promises new levels of high bandwidth throughput and low latency for businesses, adding technology to an enterprise network environment requires a risk assessment to evaluate how it will affect the security posture of the organization. Join Alex Ryan, Sr. Threat Intelligence Analyst at Cradlepoint, as she evaluates the latest countermeasures to mitigate risk introduced by the 5G technology eco-system, and maps example threats to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

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  Speaker:

  Alex Ryan

  Alex Ryan

  Sr Intelligence Analyst, Threat Research and Analysis Team at Cradlepoint

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• Compliance & Automation in Cybersecurity 9:50 am
  Add to Calendar20230720 9:50 am20230720 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. 

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  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 Calendar20230720 10:10 am20230720 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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• Fortify endpoints in current threat landscape 10:55 am
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  In this session you will learn 

  1. Current threat landscape 
  2. Strategies to secure enterprises 
  3. Optimizing Endpoint resilience

  Presented by Manage Engine

  In this session you will learn 

  1. Current threat landscape 
  2. Strategies to secure enterprises 
  3. Optimizing Endpoint resilience

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  Speaker:

  Bharanni Rangasamy

  Bharanni Rangasamy

  Technical Account Manager at ManageEngine

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• Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Cybersecurity Concerns 11:15 am
  Add to Calendar20230720 11:15 am20230720 11:35 amAmerica/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. 

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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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• Lunch Break
• Keynote Presentation 12:10 pm
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• Supply Chain & Third Party Risk Management 1:10 pm
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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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  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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• The Risk Management “Balance Sheet” 1:30 pm
  Add to Calendar20230720 1:30 pm20230720 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 in Cybersecurity 1:50 pm
  Add to Calendar20230720 1:50 pm20230720 2:20 pmAmerica/Chicago2023 Trends & Directions in Cybersecurity

  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 Calendar20230720 2:35 pm20230720 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 Calendar20230720 2:55 pm20230720 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 3:15 pm
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• Cyber Inter-Agency Collaboration Panel 3:45 pm
  Add to Calendar20230720 3:45 pm20230720 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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• Cyber Executive Roundtable 4:35 pm
  Add to Calendar20230720 4:35 pm20230720 5:05 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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• Conference Closing Session 5:20 pm
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