
Conference
Atlanta
Cybersecurity Conference
Join your fellow cybersecurity professionals at the Atlanta Cybersecurity Conference to gain insights to help you better navigate whatever cyber threats that 2023 may bring! You’ll hear from industry experts and luminaries, as well as representatives from some of the world’s top cybersecurity solutions providers.
The Atlanta Cybersecurity Conference will allow you to connect with your peers and industry experts for live, in-person sessions. Engaging topics will range from the future of ransomware to protecting your organization from advanced threat actors.
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Date
Thu. Jun 01
Registration
Thu. Jun 01
Registration for qualified senior cybersecurity professionals. Subject to approval.
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Featured Speakers
Mathieu Gorge
Keynote Presentation: Mathieu Gorge
The Cyber Elephant in the Board RoomSigned Books by Keynote Speaker Mathieu Gorge
Tamika BassCyber Inter-Agency Panel
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, June 1st.
- Welcome / Introductions
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The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage 8:30 am
Add to Calendar20230601 8:30 am20230601 8:50 amAmerica/New_YorkThe 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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The Evolution of the Threat: Hunting, Detection, & Response 8:50 am
Add to Calendar20230601 8:50 am20230601 9:10 amAmerica/New_YorkThe 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.
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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The Risk Management “Balance Sheet” 9:30 am
Add to Calendar20230601 9:30 am20230601 9:50 amAmerica/New_YorkThe 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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Operational Technology (OT) & Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Cybersecurity Concerns 9:50 am
Add to Calendar20230601 9:50 am20230601 10:10 amAmerica/New_YorkOperational 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 Calendar20230601 10:10 am20230601 10:30 amAmerica/New_YorkProtecting Against Cyber Attacks
We’ve seen the real-world consequences of cyberattacks – from the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline to the slowing of care for hospital patients, to major disruptions in the food supply lines. The impact of a single attack can be far-reaching and devastating to all those affected. When paired with unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty, it’s never been more important for organizations to be vigilant against bad actors.
Learn the latest techniques for developing your security posture with this expert panel discussion. Come prepared with your thoughts and questions and gain an insider’s perspective on the latest threats and most effective security strategies during this thoughtful, interactive session.
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We’ve seen the real-world consequences of cyberattacks – from the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline to the slowing of care for hospital patients, to major disruptions in the food supply lines. The impact of a single attack can be far-reaching and devastating to all those affected. When paired with unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty, it’s never been more important for organizations to be vigilant against bad actors.
Learn the latest techniques for developing your security posture with this expert panel discussion. Come prepared with your thoughts and questions and gain an insider’s perspective on the latest threats and most effective security strategies during this thoughtful, interactive session.
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Compliance & Automation in Cybersecurity 10:55 am
Add to Calendar20230601 10:55 am20230601 11:15 amAmerica/New_YorkCompliance & 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.
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 the Insider Threat 11:15 am
Add to Calendar20230601 11:15 am20230601 11:30 amAmerica/New_YorkManaging 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.
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.
- Lunch Break
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Keynote Presentation: Mathieu Gorge 12:10 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 12:10 pm20230601 12:50 pmAmerica/New_YorkKeynote 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?
Speaker:
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Signed Books by Keynote Speaker Mathieu Gorge 12:50 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 12:50 pm20230601 1:10 pmAmerica/New_YorkSigned Books by Keynote Speaker Mathieu Gorge
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About the Book:
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AI & ML in Cybersecurity: Can We ‘Science the Heck’ Out of Trouble? 1:10 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 1:10 pm20230601 1:30 pmAmerica/New_YorkAI & 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’?
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 Calendar20230601 1:30 pm20230601 1:50 pmAmerica/New_YorkSupply 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 Calendar20230601 1:50 pm20230601 2:15 pmAmerica/New_York2023 Trends & Directions
If 2022 taught us anything, it’s that cybercriminals are still coming up with new ways to cash in. But with a new year upon us, what can we anticipate for 2023?
Get insights on the latest in security from experts who live on the leading edge of cybersecurity technology. You’ll hear from industry luminaries on some of the newest tactics for defending against unprecedented attacks. Get a better sense of how your organization can spend the rest of 2023 with a security strategy that will set you up for success during this insightful discussion.
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If 2022 taught us anything, it’s that cybercriminals are still coming up with new ways to cash in. But with a new year upon us, what can we anticipate for 2023?
Get insights on the latest in security from experts who live on the leading edge of cybersecurity technology. You’ll hear from industry luminaries on some of the newest tactics for defending against unprecedented attacks. Get a better sense of how your organization can spend the rest of 2023 with a security strategy that will set you up for success during this insightful discussion.
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Cloud Clarity in 2023: Strategy, Execution & Alignment 2:35 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 2:35 pm20230601 2:55 pmAmerica/New_YorkCloud 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 Calendar20230601 2:55 pm20230601 3:15 pmAmerica/New_YorkManaging 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 3:15 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 3:15 pm20230601 3:45 pmAmerica/New_YorkGuest Keynote Presentation
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Beyond SolarWinds: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Management for 2023 4:05 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 4:05 pm20230601 4:25 pmAmerica/New_YorkBeyond SolarWinds: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Management for 2023
Even before SolarWinds Orion Code Compromise, Supply Chain Attacks were up over 400% in 2020. As we move through 2023, this attack vector will continue to receive tremendous attention. Along with third-party risk in general, partner organizations and software systems with unfettered, privileged, deep access to infrastructure create a “perfect storm” threat for modern cyber executives.
In this session we will discuss these challenges in detail, as well as the multiple approaches to identify the best means of using supply chains while keeping the third-party risks at a minimum.
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Even before SolarWinds Orion Code Compromise, Supply Chain Attacks were up over 400% in 2020. As we move through 2023, this attack vector will continue to receive tremendous attention. Along with third-party risk in general, partner organizations and software systems with unfettered, privileged, deep access to infrastructure create a “perfect storm” threat for modern cyber executives.
In this session we will discuss these challenges in detail, as well as the multiple approaches to identify the best means of using supply chains while keeping the third-party risks at a minimum.
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Cyber Inter-Agency Panel 3:45 pm
Add to Calendar20230601 3:45 pm20230601 4:30 pmAmerica/New_YorkCyber Inter-Agency Panel
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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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.
Panel Participants:
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Cyber Executive Panel 4:35 pm
Add to Calendar 4:35 pm 4:55 pmAmerica/New_YorkCyber Executive Panel
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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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.
- Conference Closing Session 5:20 pm
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Networking Reception and Happy Hour 5:30 pm
Add to Calendar 5:30 pm 6:30 pmAmerica/New_YorkNetworking Reception and Happy Hour
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