NCI Cyber Month

Celebrating National Cybersecurity Month 2016
The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College is pleased to announce its 2016 Cybersecurity Month activities. The purpose of this speaker’s series is to highlight key issues facing information assurance & security in some of our most important industry sectors. During the months of October and November, we will feature panel discussions with cyber experts in the finance, telecommunications, energy/utility, health care, and government arenas. These events are open to the public, educators, students, and all who are interested in the cyber defense issues that we are facing today.
The Cyber Impact in Healthcare Compliance
78% of organizations suffered a security incident last year, therefore, it is more important than ever to protect HIPPA patient information. Hear from leading industry experts about the hot cyber topics in healthcare and what can be done to protect yourself and your patients.
Date: October 4, 2016
Time: 8:30 – 10 AM ET
Location: DC Center, 2000 M Street, NW Suite 500
Facilitator: Kathleen Coupe, Oversight and Compliance Mgr, US Dept. of Health and Human Services
(HHS) Cybersecurity
Panelists: Robert E. Lee Jr., President, RL Goodworks Cybersecurity, LLC
James C. Bridger Jr, PhD, Deputy Health Officer, Charles County Dept. of Health
Malikah “Mikki” Smith, PMP, CISSP, CAP, Security Branch Chief, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO), Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), US Dept. of
Health and Human Services
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cyber-impact-of-healthcare-in-compliance-tickets-27634984984
Webinar link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/664381917
Dial in using your phone at: United States : +1 (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 664-381-917
Ransomeware, Prepare … or Pay the Fare
Ransomware is on the rise, particularly in the finance industry. Hear from industry leaders about ransomware’s impact, latest trends, and what you can do to protect yourself and your company.
Date: October 25, 2016
Time: 8:30 – 10 AM ET
Location: DC Center, 2000 M Street, NW Suite 500
Facilitator: Bray Barnes, Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives, NCI
Panelists: Dr. Jim Jones, Associate Professor, George Mason University
Kim Farington, CFO, FirstNet, Office of Personnel Management
Sam Mok, former CFO and Comptroller, US Dept. of Treasury/former CFO US Dept. of Labor
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ransomeware-prepareor-pay-the-fare-tickets-27643367055
Webinar Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/158428221
Dial in using your phone at: United States : +1 (224) 501-3312 Access Code: 158-428-221
Building the Government’s Cyber Workforce: Challenges and Solutions
Like the private sector, the government is challenged today to educate a cybersecurity workforce to, among other things, understand the various Risk Management Framework methodologies, data analytics, and generate the necessary metrics to leverage as feedback to further foster training and education opportunities for the workforce. Join us to listen to subject matter experts speak about the challenges, and how they are being addressed.
Date: Nov 1, 2016
Time: 8:30 – 10 AM ET
Location: DC Center, 2000 M Street, NW Suite 500
Facilitator: Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager, Cybersecurity, NCI
Panelists: Linus J. Barloon II, Director- Cybersecurity, US Senate
Shawn Henry, President, Crowdstrike/ Former Asst. FBI Director, Cyber Investigations
Renee Forney, Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO), US Dept of Energy
Webinar Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/347731405
Dial in using your phone at: United States +1 (646) 749-3131 Access Code: 347-731-405
Cybersecurity: Threats, Risks, and Partnerships
This diverse panel will discuss the threats to network service providers and customers, discuss how to manage cyber risks in a complex, diversified environment; and, how to achieve effective outcomes through public and private partnerships.
Date: November 8, 2016
Time: 8:30 – 10 AM ET
Location: DC Center, 2000 M Street, NW Suite 500
Facilitator: Nnake Nweke, President, Science and Technology Policy Center for Development
Panelists: Vern Mosley, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Federal Communications Commission
Mary Ellen Seale, Founder and CEO, National Cybersecurity Society
Robert Mayer, Vice President, USTelecom Association & Co-Chair, FCC CSRIC IV Working Group 4
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-threats-risks-and-partnerships-tickets-27643338971
Webinar Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/361977693
Dial in using your phone at: United States +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 361-977-693
More about the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI)
The NCI is shaping a coordinated effort to build the cybersecurity workforce and influence an informed leadership base that implements cutting-edge cybersecurity policy. The NCI will target the development of effective cybersecurity practice in specific sectors, including health care, finance, utilities/energy, telecommunications, and education/training. The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security designated Excelsior College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, a recognition which extends through 2019. NCI will target the development of effective cybersecurity practice and increase knowledge of cybersecurity to help meet workforce demands with analysis of specific sectors.
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