2019 Information Technology Security Summit

For over 25 years,Towerwallhas helped scores of companies safeguard their data and leverage their investment in IT with advanced information security solutions and services. As a market leader within the IT security industry, we offer complete IT security services. By working together we can collectively lower the risk and cost of a data breach. Each passing day we come to see the stakes are getting higher, but more than simply good business practice, today state-of-the-art data security is the law. Our time-tested methodologies provide a consistent, repeatable, and measurable approach to information security.MassBay Community Collegeis a place that changes lives. Dedicated to student learning and achievement, we offer associate degrees and certificate programs that provide students with top-notch education to prepare them for transfer to accredited bachelor's degree programs or direct entry into high-demand career fields. At MassBay, our students have opportunities to enrich their college experience through leadership and participation in activities, student services, field work with local businesses, civic organizations, and schools.

Towerwall Inc. and MassBay Community College

Please join Towerwall Inc and MassBay Community College for the 7th Annual Information Security Summit!
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Don't miss this annual regional event - hear about the latest updates and trends in IT security developments, and network with top experts and professionals in the industry. Register today!
Risk based security and why it matters to your organization
This year’s Information Security Summit will deliver information on the latest threats and emerging technologies such as ML, AI, and automation. Join other CISOs and top security and risk management professionals for this special forum designed to enhance your leadership capabilities, and give you the opportunity to gather the data that you need to enable your organization to do business in a world of ever-increasing risk.
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<H2>MORNING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The "Industrial Revolution" of Penetration Testing</H2>
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With the increasing exploits and tools hackers use to gain access to a company's IT infrastructure, the need to combat them grows more and more. With a click of a button, the software can identify vulnerabilities, conduct ethical hacking to exploit those vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation based on the actual achievements. It enables organizations to continuously build-up their cyber resilience while focusing remediation efforts on fewer vulnerabilities that are exploitable as well as damage bearing.
Topic Points:
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<LI>Understand the benefits and drawbacks of Network Penetration Testing</LI>
<LI>Familiarizing yourself with modern penetration testing techniques</LI>
<LI>Learn how to prioritize vulnerability remediation based on your specific network topology</LI>
<LI>Adopt a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) approach to penetration testing for continuous improvement</LI>
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<H2>AFTERNOON KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Advancing your Business by Driving a Better InfoSec Environment</H2>
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<H2>KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Theodore Augustinos, Partner, Locke Lord LLP</H2>
This session will examine emerging obligations for information security, and the opportunities for businesses that view information security as more than a compliance challenge and source of risk.
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<H2>PANEL BREAKOUT SESSION l:</H2>
<H3>1. Best Practices for Securing Your Business in 2019 </H3>
Data breaches are on the rise and getting their fair share of media attention. It is no longer a question of “if”, but “when” an organization will get breached. So how are organizations preparing for the inevitable? Join this interactive panel of top security experts learn more about:
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<LI>Trends in cyber-attacks, breaches and what's at risk</LI>
<LI>Prevention best practices</LI>
<LI>Solution recommendations for breach detection and response</LI>
<LI>Key factors for CISO success</LI>
<LI>What's on the horizon for 2019</LI>
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MODERATOR: Michael Corby, CEO and Executive Consultant, M Corby & Associates, Inc.
PANELISTS:
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<LI>Kevin Burns, Chief Information Security Officer, Draper</LI>
<LI>Diana Harotian, CISM, CISCO</LI>
<LI>Paul F. Roberts, Publisher & Editor In Chief, The Security Ledger</LI>
<LI>Tony Yodice, Director of Sales – North America, Safe-T</LI>
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<H3>2. Cloud Security: Thinking Beyond the Perimeter </H3>
Traditional perimeters vanish as organizations move to the cloud and employees work in a world of both sanctioned and unsanctioned applications. Companies must rethink their approach to securing data in this new environment. How, what and where of protecting the new frontier “Cloud”.
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<LI>Security without boundaries; CASB, DLP, EDR, Inventory</LI>
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MODERATOR: Paul Ignatius, Head of Cloud Services, PerkinElmer, Inc.
PANELISTS:
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<LI>Christine Johnston, Enterprise National Sales Manager, SHI/OneLogin</LI>
<LI>Matt Kagan, Enterprise Company Major Account Manager, HP/Aruba</LI>
<LI>Justin Murphy, Consulting Systems Engineer for Cloud Security, Cisco</LI>
<LI>Bill Prout, Manager, Security Architect Director, Public Cloud Team, Sophos</LI>
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<H3>3. Enabling Organizations to do business in a world of ever increasing risk </H3>
Remote access and sharing files is a critical business need today.  However, many organizations don't have secure file-sharing and remote access which puts them at risk of data loss, lack of compliance and other security threats particularly when employees post sensitive data on the public cloud. In this presentation, Qnext will discuss balancing the needs of security, productivity and convenience for file sharing and remote access by your employees.
PRESENTER: Mark Canning, Business Development MSP Channels, Qnext - Fileflex Enterprise
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<H2>PANEL BREAKOUT SESSION ll:</H2>
<H3>1. Secrets to a Successful User Awareness Program</H3>
With 91% of data breaches being the result of human error, security leaders, auditors, and regulators increasingly recognize that a more intentional focus on the human side of security is critical to the protection of organizations. However, organizations have been struggling with and debating the effectiveness of traditional security awareness and training. Our panelists will share results-focused strategies and practical insights on how to build a world-class program.
MODERATOR: Darrell Kulesza, Vice President, Information Technology and CIO, Dean College
PANELISTS:
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<LI>Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4</LI>
<LI>Brian Hanify, Vice President, AKUITY Technologies</LI>
<LI>Michael Lyons, Chief Information Officer, MassBay Community College</LI>
<LI>Richard Wixsom, Chief Information and Technology Officer, Cape Cod Community College</LI>
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<H3>2. Advanced Threat Detection & Vulnerability Management</H3>
As cyber-attacks become increasingly common, it is vital for organizations to be armed with the most effective tools and knowledge to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats. Join this interactive Q&A panel with top security experts across the ecosystem to learn more about:
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<LI>Trends in Advanced Threat Detection & Vulnerability Management</LI>
<LI>How to use analytics to fight against cyber-attacks – patching, detection and</LI>
<LI>response</LI>
<LI>What are the common mistakes made when it comes to Advanced Threat</LI>
<LI>Detection implementation?</LI>
<LI>Best practices and recommendations for improving your security posture</LI>
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MODERATOR: Ed Gardner, Principal, New England Safety Partners, LLC
PANELISTS:
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<LI>Ryan Bates, Sales Engineering Team Lead - New England, Varonis</LI>
<LI>O'Shea Bowens, Founder & CEO, Null Hat Security</LI>
<LI>Michelle Drolet, CEO, Towerwall</LI>
<LI>Michael Mimo, CSO/Sr. Director of Information Technology, Copyright Clearance Center</LI>
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<H3>3. Adapting to Fight Back: How Cyber AI Neutralizes Never-Before-Seen Threats</H3>
Cyber-attack has become the most significant risk facing today’s businesses, smart cities, and critical infrastructure, with the total cost of online crime projected to surpass one trillion dollars in 2019. At the heart of this crisis is none other than the traditional approach to cyber defense, which relies on rules and signatures to detect known threats at a time when cyber-criminals launch never-before-seen attacks on a daily basis.
PRESENTER: Madison DeJesus, Regional Manager, Darktrace
 
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Attendees of this event will earn 4 CPE credits.
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