Houston Cybersecurity Conference

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

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Join Us in Houston for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!

Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.

Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing our honorary attendees receiving an Award of Excellence!

Join us live for breakfast, lunch, and a wrap up cocktail happy hour!

 

 

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“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”

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FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training to C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers).

Join us for a day with multiple illuminating presentations and a panel discussion featuring C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks, demo the newest technology, and discover the cutting-edge security approaches to prepare you for the future of the Cyber World.

You will gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from even the most advanced Cyber Threats. Interact with the world’s security leaders and your peers to gather details on other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.

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Agenda

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8:00 am

Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking

Presentation

8:45 am

The New Digital Cold War

The global threat landscape is rapidly changing as cybersecurity threats evolve into more sophisticated forms. The proliferation of ransomware groups, the complexity of cloud infrastructure, and the growth in online applications provide more opportunities for criminals than ever. Coupled with the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, information read more…

The global threat landscape is rapidly changing as cybersecurity threats evolve into more sophisticated forms. The proliferation of ransomware groups, the complexity of cloud infrastructure, and the growth in online applications provide more opportunities for criminals than ever. Coupled with the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, information stealing, and social engineering attacks have become more prevalent. Governments and organizations worldwide are heightening their defenses, while some nations are exploring the contentious domain of offensive cyber forces.

The surge in cyberattacks in 2022 can be linked to geopolitical tensions, escalating patriotic hacktivist operations, increased state-sponsored cyber espionage activities, and the global shift to digitalization. However, a new threat landscape emerged in 2023 – religiously and politically motivated hacktivist groups disrupted organizations around the globe through a surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. As their influence expands, it poses a potential threat of being co-opted as a proxy for state-controlled cyber activities.

This presentation delves into the shifting cyber threat landscape, the rise of hacktivism, and its implications on global cybersecurity strategies. It further investigates the likelihood of nation-states exploiting hacktivism as a cyber weapon and the possible onset of a new digital cold war.

Bio

Neal Quinn

Head of Cloud Security Services Radware

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9:15 am

Cybersecurity Threats

9:45 am

Identity Proofing

Bio

Chris Barngrover

Director Identity Services Novacoast

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10:15 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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10:45 am

The Future of Cyber Security

11:15 am

Your Guide to AI in Cyber Security

11:45 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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12:00 pm

Lunch

Keynote

12:15 pm
Bio

Ivelisse Torres

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer | Global Cyber & Information Security Officer Medtronic
1:15 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Presentation

1:45 pm

Beyond SIEMs, TIPs, and Feeds: Threat Intelligence as a Strategic Tool

Threat intelligence has become the latest requirement for organizations looking to bolster their security practices. Buy a feed or three, suck them into your SIEM, automate blocking IOCs, and check the box. And in many ways, that addresses a sizable chunk of the tactical and operational value of threat intel. read more…

Threat intelligence has become the latest requirement for organizations looking to bolster their security practices. Buy a feed or three, suck them into your SIEM, automate blocking IOCs, and check the box. And in many ways, that addresses a sizable chunk of the tactical and operational value of threat intel. However, a growing number of organizations are realizing that threat intel can also inform strategy: how and why we train our users, where we should be investing our security resources, and what kinds of conversations executive leadership should actually be having to avoid becoming the latest cautionary tale used to sell more feeds. Join Proofpoint to learn about the increasingly strategic role of threat intelligence modern businesses.

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2:15 pm

The Human Element of Cyber Security

2:45 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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3:00 pm

Modern Data Protection

3:30 pm

Current Security Operations

4:00 pm

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Panel Discussion

4:15 pm

"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"

Bio

Anil Varghese

Chief Information Security Officer Francisco Partners
Bio

Anna (Eleni) Drier

Vice President, South Texas ISSA Director, InfraGard Houston
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Paul Yoder

Associate Vice Chancellor Information Security - CISO Lone Star College
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Ivelisse Torres

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer | Global Cyber & Information Security Officer Medtronic
5:00 pm

Closing Remarks