Cybersecurity Demo Day

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This in-person event will feature industry and academic experts, panel discussions, demos and displays focused on cybersecurity.

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Purdue@WestGate in partnership with Purdue MEP + Purdue CyberTAP invite you to WestGate Academy on Tuesday, October 26 for a full day, in-person event focused on current challenges of the Cybersecurity industry. Join us for networking, panel discussions and more as we assess all aspects of cyber threats in education, small businesses and DoD contractors. View the official Demo Day web page with full details <a href="https://www.westgate-academy.com/cybersecurity-demo-day" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here</a>Overview:Master of Ceremonies: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath-murray/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heath Murray</a> - Partner/Portfolio Director at Dioltas 9:00am - 9:30am | Light Breakfast + Networking9:15am - 9:30am | Opening Remarks9:30am - 10:30am | Cybersecurity + Education Panel Discussion: What's the challenge with cyber education and how can it lead to successful hiring?<ul><li>Emcee: <a href="https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/profile/rogersmk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Marcus Rogers</a> - Exec Director Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship</li><li>Panelists: </li></ul><ol><li><a href="https://cyber.tap.purdue.edu/about/leadership-staff/bailey-george/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">George Bailey</a> - Assistant Director, Purdue cyberTAP</li><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacileelederman/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jaci Lederman</a> - IT Department Chair, Vincennes University</li><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-whitt-16ab7740/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">David Whitt</a> - Director of Cybersecurity, Eleven Fifty Academy</li><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-mcmullen-742471174/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kari McMullen</a> - MS in Cybersecurity and Risk Management </li><li> ManTech</li></ol>10:30am - 11:00am | Break with Snacks + Networking + IN3 CyPhy Lab Tour11:00am - 11:25am | Raising Awareness of Cybersecurity 4.0 Speaker: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/armando-seay-5075001/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Armando Seay</a> - Co Founder/Member Board of Directors MISI (Maryland Innovation &amp; Security Institute)11:30am -12:30pm | Lunch + Networking + IN3 CyPhy Lab Tour12:30pm - 1:30pm | Cybersecurity and Small Businesses/Industries Panel Discussion: What are the cyber threats to small businesses and what are the key actions to reduce the risk of compromise?<ul><li>Emcee: <a href="https://cyber.tap.purdue.edu/about/leadership-staff/bailey-george/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://cyber.tap.purdue.edu/about/leadership-staff/trampski-mathew/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mathew Trampski</a> - Executive Director, Technical Assistance Program, Purdue cyberTAP</li></ul><ul><li>Panelists:</li></ul><ol><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-neidig-7b811423/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gary Neidig</a> - President of ITAMCO (Indiana Technology and Manufacturing Companies)</li><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-sturgeon-ms-a5108b77/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nick Sturgeon</a> - Director of Information Security IU Health – Self-Proclaimed Cyber Warrior (Virtual)</li><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-clausman-725743/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Clausman</a> - Owner, Sterlyn Group, Inc.</li></ol>1:35pm - 2:00pm | Effective Cyber Training + Resources Speaker: <a href="https://cyber.tap.purdue.edu/about/leadership-staff/bailey-george/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">George Bailey</a> - Assistant Director, Purdue cyberTAP2:05pm - 2:30pm | Cyber Patch Management + Backups Speaker2:30pm - 3:00pm | Break with Snacks + Networking + IN3 CyPhy Lab Tour3:00pm - 3:15pm | DoD Maturity Model: Lowest to Highest Compliance Speaker: <a href="https://mep.purdue.edu/about-us/staff/gene-jones/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gene Jones</a> - Purdue cyberTap/Principal Cybersecurity Consultant – Self Proclaimed Threat Hunter3:15pm - 3:30pm | Prime Contractor: How are they levying requirements on sub-contractors?3:30pm-3:45pm | How is the state adding cybersecurity requirements in to contracting? Speaker: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-barnes-msl-9b7619/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tracy Barnes</a> - Chief Information Officer at State of Indiana3:45pm - 4:15pm | Leveraging systems engineering to manage cybersecurity controls as requirements Speaker: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-husted-4059bb85/detail/photo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nathaniel Husted</a> - Cybersecurity Scientist, NSWC, Crane4:15pm - 4:30pm | Closing Remarks4:00pm - 6:00pm | Networking + Happy HourCurrent Sponsors:<ul><li><a href="https://www.smithville.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Smithville</a></li><li><a href="https://star3.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TriStar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.caci.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CACI</a></li><li><a href="https://misi.tech/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MISI</a></li><li><a href="https://s2marts.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S2MARTS</a></li><li><a href="https://elevenfifty.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eleven Fifty Academy</a></li><li><a href="https://rmcweb.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Resource Management Concepts, Inc.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.sterlyn-group.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sterlyn Group</a></li></ul>Interested in showcasing a company booth? Register<a href="https://forms.gle/ebXLVLPFpbVsWE8y8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/178115226437">Here</a>Interested in sponsoring? View our sponsorship levels <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N5ORKSTTEqMykyHkXtfgtlxe5iVYBKO0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here</a>

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