Cyber Security Conference
The Cyber Security Conference is an opportunity for business professionals involved in cyber security to learn from experts in the field. As the field continues to evolve and cyber criminals find new ways to attack organizations, it is imperative for security professionals to learn from each other in forums like this. Those who attend will:
- Discuss the human element risks your organization faces
- Explore the nature and motivation behind internal and external people who pose a risk to your organization’s security
- Consider how to enhance the cyber security strategy for your organization
Registration information
Individual registration - $195 per person
Multiple registration discount (3 or more people) - $175 per person
Who should attend
This conference is designed for cyber security professionals in all industries. People who should attend this conference include:
- Senior-level leaders
- Information technology leaders, managers and specialists
- System and data administrators
- Business leaders involved in the decision-making process for cyber security strategy, implementation and management.
- Agenda
DAY 1 (April 19)
9:00-9:10 a.m. Welcome
9:10-10:00 a.m. AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
Randy Sabett, CISSP, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP, Washington, DC
10:00-11:15 a.m. Panel: Privacy and Security Legislative Law
Anthony Hendricks, Shareholder/Director, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, OK
Trent Shores, Partner, GableGotwals, Tulsa, OK
David Stauss, Partner, Husch Blackwell, Denver, CO
Collin Walke, Oklahoma Representative, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
11:15-11:25 a.m. Break
11:25 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Human Centric Threat Hunting
Russ Syphert, Director Security Operations, Micron Technology, Boise, ID
DAY 2 (April 20)
9:00-9:50 a.m. Cloud Security
Dr. Cynthia Gonnella, DIA, CISSP, Lead Associate – DFIR Team, Booz Allen Hamilton, Utica, NY
9:50-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-10:50 a.m. Ransomware
Mike Jackson, Cyber Security Advisor, State Coordinator for Oklahoma, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Oklahoma City, OK
10:50-11:30 a.m. Table Topics
11:30 Adjourn
- Speakers
Dr. Cynthia Gonnella
DIA, CISSP, Lead Associate – DFIR Team, Booz Allen Hamilton, Utica, NY
Anthony Hendricks
Shareholder/Director, Crowe & Dunlevy, Oklahoma City, OK
Mike Jackson
Cyber Security Advisor, State Coordinator for Oklahoma, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Oklahoma City, OK
Randy Sabett
CISSP, Special Counsel, Cooley LLP, Washington, DC
Trent Shores
Partner, GableGotwals, Tulsa, OK
David Stauss
Partner, Husch Blackwell, Denver, CO
Russ Syphert
Director Security Operations, Micron Technology, Boise, ID
Collin Walke
Oklahoma Representative, State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
- Learning objectives
AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
- Be able to articulate the difference between AI and ML in the context of cybersecurity.
- Identify how AI/ML can be used to improve cybersecurity of a network
- In addition, know how AI/ML can be used by threat actors
- Explain how security (and liability) concerns over deployment of AI/ML in products
can hamper innovation
Panel: Privacy Laws
- Gain a general understanding of the new privacy laws in Colorado, Virginia, New York,
California, and Nevada.
- Identify the common elements and trends in these new laws.
- Discover ways to for businesses and companies to prepare for and embrace these laws.
Human Centric Threat Hunting
- Gain understanding of how humans (through carelessness or deliberate actions) can
become high-risk users to a network.
- Understand how placement, action and motivation can identify users as high risk.
- Gain insight into how motivations and triggering events can help response teams identify what steps to take after a threat.
Cloud Security
- Name current security measures around the Cloud
- List strategic and financial reasons to go to the Cloud
- Steps to prepare for Cloud breach
Ransomware
- Define ransomware and how it works
- Name basic ransomware mitigation and response tactics
- List emerging trends with ransomware threats
- Be able to articulate the difference between AI and ML in the context of cybersecurity.
- Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
- 16 registrations
- Prominent recognition in conference promotion and materials
- Opportunity to play a 2-minute promotional video during a conference break
- Opportunity to introduce a speaker
Gift $2,200, Non-gift $2,800*
Gold Sponsor: $3,000
- 10 registrations
- Prominent recognition in conference promotion and materials
- Opportunity to play a 2-minute promotional video during a conference break
Gift $1,250, Non-gift $1,750*
Silver Sponsor: $2,000
- 6 registrations
- Prominent recognition in conference promotion and materials
Gift $830, Non-gift $1,170*
Bronze - $1000
- 4 registrations
- Prominent recognition in conference promotion and materials
Gift $220, Non-gift $780*
*The IRS requires us to inform you the extent to which your gift for this event is tax deductible. The fair market value of benefits you will receive is listed within each level; therefore the amount of your gift may be greater than the benefit amount listed and may be considered tax deductible. Consult a tax professional for guidance on how this applies to you or your company. - Advisory Board
Dylan Burns, Chief Security Officer, American Fidelity Foundation
Chris Ossenbeck, Sales Engineer, Cox Business
Monique Morrow, Senior Distinguished Architect, Emerging Technologies
Nate Graham, Senior Director Cybersecurity, Enable Midstream Partners
Dan Connett, Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Services Center
Preston Ackerman, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kent Nabors, Information Security, Hobby Lobby
Becky Goza, Senior Manager, Information Security, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Elaine Dodd, Executive Vice President, Oklahoma Bankers Association
Joseph Slawinksi, Director, Security, Oklahoma City Public Schools
Joe Sullivan, Information Security Strategist & Team Builder, Rural Sourcing
Chad Kliewer, Information Security Officer, Pioneer Telephone Cooperative
Shalon Simmons, President, Secure Global Solutions
Jeff Story, CISO, The Bankers Bank
Alfonso Lassiter, Senior Special Agent, United States Secret Service
William Wind, Special Agent, United States Secret Service
- Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
- Program policies
A refund is available given notification no later than 11 days prior to the conference. If a participant would like to cancel her/his registration less than 10 days prior to the conference, you are welcome to send a substitute. If you are transferring your registration to a colleague, please contact the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development at 405-744-5208 or cepd@okstate.edu.
