Wednesday, December 18 @ 11 AM - 4 PM MDT

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11 AM - 12 PM 

Lunch and Networking

12 PM - 1 PM 

Topic 1: Five Techniques for Elevating Security Professionals to True Leaders

Omar Khawaja - Board Member of FAIR Institute and HITRUST and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University to Databricks

1 PM - 4 PM

Executive Workshop: Bridging the AI Divide: A Framework for Risk-Aware Adoption and Governance

Omar Khawaja - Board Member of FAIR Institute and HITRUST and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University to Databricks

1 PM - 2 PM

Topic 2: Securing the Backbone: Cyber Threats and Trends in Critical Infrastructure Protection

Kindra Brewer - Region 8 Southern Colorado Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Thursday, September 26 @ 12 PM MDT

Welcome to Navigating the Evolving Privacy Landscape: A Retrospective and Outlook Towards 2025! Join us for an insightful online event where we'll dive deep into the past, present, and future of privacy. Our expert speakers will share their perspectives on how privacy regulations have evolved over the years and what we can expect in the coming years. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing privacy landscape. Register now to secure your spot!

The past three years have been saturated with change and upheaval in the privacy legal realm. From state-level battles concerning private rights of action to the adoption of privacy laws across the globe, the data protection and security regulatory arena is running at a fevered pitch. This presentation looks forward to 2025 by chronicling years past. We will discuss current and forthcoming legislation and regulations tackling data protection and respond to pitfalls and triumphs under existing structures.

About the Speaker:

Jake Bernstein, CISSP, CIPP/US , Partner, K&L Gates LLP

Jake Bernstein is a partner at the firm’s Seattle office. He is a member of the Technology Transactions and Sourcing and Data Protection, Privacy, and Security practice groups. Jake is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional licensed by (ISC)2. He can be heard discussing cybersecurity and privacy issues as the co-host of the popular Cyber Risk Management Podcast.

In addition to his Data Protection, Privacy, and Security work, Jake also leverages his background as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General to counsel clients on a host of regulatory matters, especially involving technology and the Internet.

Insights from Christopher Sundberg, Product Cybersecurity Engineer at Woodward, INC.

Join Christopher Sundberg, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist with over two decades of experience in industrial control systems, as he delves into the unique challenges and threats faced by the operational technology (OT) space. In this engaging session, Christopher will share his insights on:

• Common OT cybersecurity struggles and the differences between IT and OT environments

• OT reference models and industry structure

• Unique threats targeting critical infrastructure

• The potential pitfalls of applying IT-based solutions to OT systems

• Regulatory responses and relevant cybersecurity standards

With his extensive background in cyber-physical systems security and his contributions to various industry standards, Christopher will provide valuable perspective on the current state of OT cybersecurity. Whether you're an industry professional, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or simply curious about the challenges faced by critical infrastructure, this session promises to be an enlightening and informative experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the OT cybersecurity landscape and learn from one of the field's leading experts!