National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity

Temple University NCAE-C

Events

2025

May 21, 2025

Topic: “Cyber at City Scale: Leading Cybersecurity Across a City of 1.5 Million”

Date and Time: May 21, 2025, Wednesday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Room 200, Speakman Hall on Temple University’s Main Campus

Description: Step into the world of urban cybersecurity leadership, where every day involves safeguarding critical infrastructure, aligning with federal mandates, and coordinating with departments ranging from health to housing. This talk highlights not just the technical controls but the people, politics, and public impact behind the job.

Presenter: Jessica Hoffman CISSP, Deputy CISO – City of Philadelphia

Event Outline, Event Pictures, and Attendance Sheet

April 17, 2025

Topic: “Stronger Together: A Look Inside How the First and Third Lines of Defense work together to manage Tech Risk”

Date and Time: April 17, 2025, Thursday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Room 200, Speakman Hall on Temple University’s Main Campus

Description: This talk will explore how the first and third lines of defense work together to proactively identify risks, strengthen controls, and ensure operational resilience of critical platforms. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how technology GRC and internal audit functions collaborate in real-world scenarios, along with practical insights to help future cybersecurity and audit professionals build impactful careers.

Presenters:

  • Jodie Lash (Senior Director of Technology Assurance and Controls, FanDuel & Joshua Leibowitz)
  • Josh Leibowitz (Senior Director of Internal Audit at FanDuel)

Event Outline, Event Pictures, and Attendance Sheet

April 4, 2025

Topic: Cybersecurity Careers and Professional Certifications

Date: Friday, April 4, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Room 520, 1810 Liacouras Walk (Temple University – Main Campus)

ISC2 panelists:

  • Ed Jowett, Cybersecurity Solution Engineer and President of ISC2 Philadelphia Chapter, president@isc2philly.com
  • Dan Reither, Enterprise Security Manager – Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, danreither@gmail.com
  • and others….

Presentation slides, Event Pictures, and Attendance sheet

March 21, 2025

Topic: Demystifying Cyber Insurance

Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Speakman Hall, Room 200

Presenter: Paul Needle (ITACS MS 2019), Senior VP and Cyber Treaty Underwriter for Munich Reinsurance America

Presentation slides

January 19, 2025

Topic: Spring Semester Kickoff at Dave & Busters 

Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: Dave & Busters, 325 N. Columbus, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Description: Join ITACS students, faculty, and alumni for fun and social networking on Sunday January 19th at Dave & Busters. Unlimited video-game play, food and beverages will be provided!

2024

December 10, 2024

Topic: Play Ball: Information Security and Biometrics in Professional Sports

Date and Time: December 10, 2024, Tuesday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Room 520, 1810 Liacouras Walk on Temple University’s Main Campus / Online Attendees Must Register in Advance here

Description: The world of professional sport poses unique challenges to secure against an evolving threat landscape. This talk will provide a brief overview of how sports organizations are using technologies to provide innovative fan experiences while defending against the expanding threat landscape.

December 4, 2024

Topic: CAE Federal Careers Information Session

Date and Time: December 4, 2024, Wednesday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: MS Teams / Join the meeting here

Description: Join the last CAE Federal Careers Information Session of the year open to CAE students and faculty. These sessions are free and conducted live in real-time over the MS Teams, so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE program management office will host the presentations via MS Teams which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction. Just click on the link above!

November 22, 2024

Topic: CAE Federal Careers Information Session

Date and Time: November 22, 2024, Friday, 2:00 pm EST

Location: MS Teams / Join the meeting here

Description: CAE Lecture Series are free and conducted live in real-time over the MS Teams, so no travel is required. NSA’s CAE PMO office hosts the presentations via MS Teams which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction. Just click on the link above and enjoy the presentation(s).

November 8, 2024

Topic: “ISACA, Credentialing, and Career Paths”

Date and Time: November 8, 2024, Friday, 3:00 pm -5: 00 pm

Location: Speakman Hall, Room 200

Description: Please join us for a panel discussion & professional networking event with ISACA Philadelphia

October 30, 2024

Topic: 5th Annual Mountain West Cyber Challenge

Date and Time: December 7, 2024, Saturday, 8:00 am -4: 00 pm

Location: Teams can gather in person, if desired, but the challenge event will be online register your team now.

Description: Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge! Teams of up to 4 students will compete virtually in one 7-hour round of Cybersecurity CTF to take home the title and great cash prizes of up to $200/person! This CTF will be hosted on Deloitte’s Cyber CTF platform Hackazon, which offers over 200 real-world scenarios to test students’ cybersecurity skills in diverse ways. If you need to exercise your cybersecurity chops or are looking for hands-on experience that looks GREAT on a resume, register your team now.

October 25, 2024

Topic: “How to Prepare for a Career in Cyber Security”

Date and Time: October 25, 2024, Friday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Speakman Hall, Room 200

Description: Join us for a cyber security panel discussion and professional networking event with (ISC)2. Let’s talk in detail on the many facets that exist in Cyber Security today and tomorrow.

The ISC2 panelists were:

Photo of event, Presentation slides, Attendance Sheet

October 23, 2024

Topic: CAE Federal Careers Information Session

Date and Time: October 23, 2024, Wednesday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST

Location: MS Teams (Join the meeting now)

Description: NSA’s CAE program management office will host presentations via MS Teams which employs slides, VOIP, and chat for live interaction. Just click on the link above!

October 2, 2024

Topic: Mastering IT Investment Strategy

Date and Time: October 2, 2024, Wednesday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm EST

Location: IBIT’s Digital Innovation Foundry Lab, Speakman Hall Room 211

Description: This workshop will help you learn how companies align their IT spending with strategy and business value, using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework.

September 27, 2024

Topic: (ISC)2 Philadelphia’s Panel Discussion & Professional Networking Event 

Date and Time: September 27, 2024, Friday, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location: Speakman Hall, Room 200

Description: Learn the benefits of professional certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and (ISC)2’s other professional certifications. Find out from professionals working in the field about cybersecurity careers & career paths, and participate in professional networking with local professionals.

September 18, 2024

Topic: Fox School’s IT Career Fair

Date and Time: September 18, 2024, Wednesday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Howard Gittis Student Center – Room 200

Description: Kickstart your career by attending the IT Career Fair, where you can interact with top employers eager to recruit talented Temple students like you!  Whether you’re looking for internships, full-time positions, or simply want to expand your professional network, this event is your gateway to a brighter future. Don’t miss out on this chance to make valuable connections and take your first steps toward a successful career!

September 12, 2024

Topic: ITACS Industry Advisory Council’s Student Networking Event

Date and Time: September 12, 2024, Thursday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: 5th Floor Event Space, 1810 Liacouras Walk

Description: Meet and socialize with members of our ITACS Industry Advisory Council who are interested in meeting you and seeking to serve as professional mentors to ITACS students.

September 12, 2024

Topic: ITACS Industry Advisory Council Meeting 

Date and Time: September 12, 2024, Thursday, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Location: Board Room, 5th Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk

Description: Fall 2024 meeting of the IT Auditing and Cyber Security (ITACS) industry advisory council (board of directors).

June 9, 2024

Topic: AI for Cyber Security Workshop Event 

Date and Time: June 9, 2024,  9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Online via Zoom

Presenter: Brennan Lodge , leads as the CTO and co-founder of Skidaway, blending advanced AI implementations with rigorous risk and security frameworks. Brennan’s GRC GenAI company, Brennan’s Open Source project

Description: The workshop will showcase 3 cutting-edge projects. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity operations, exemplified by the MITREembed, CADDIE via BLodgic, and Ironbark projects, is crucial for the education and development of the next generation of cybersecurity practitioners. Each project highlights different aspects of AI’s role in enhancing cybersecurity strategies: MITREembed, CADDIE, and Ironbark

April 30 , 2024

Topic: Benefits of CISSP and (ISC)2’s professional certifications, Cybersecurity careers & career paths, and Professional Networking with local professionals

Date and Time: Tuesday,  April 30, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Room 420, 1820 Liacouras Walk, Temple University’s Main Campus

Description: This meeting will be a panel discussion with (ISC)2 Philadelphia Chapter to discuss the benefits of CISSP and (ISC)2’s professional certifications, Cybersecurity careers & career paths, and Professional Networking with local professionals, The schedule is as below:

  • 3:00pm – 4:00pm Panel Discussion
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm Professional networking with snacks and refreshments

April 5 , 2024

Topic: ISACA’s Certifications & Career Paths in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), and Data Privacy

Date and Time: Friday, April 5, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Room 520 – 1810 Liacouras Walk, Temple University’s Main Campus

Panelist: Panel D’Orazio, Ajanta Jain, Joe Ciancimino, Sam Lathrop, Felipe Barreiros, Jared Bernstein, Thu Nguyen

Description: This meeting will be a panel discussion and professional networking session with ISACA Philadelphia Chapter. The schedule for this event is as below:

  • 3:00pm – 4:00pm Panel Discussion
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm Professional networking with snacks and refreshments

February 20, 2024

Topic:  A Chat with Black Professionals in Tech & Cybersecurity

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm

Location: Virtual

Presenter: Dr. Tessa Cole ;Deputy Sheriff, an investigator with the Jail Investigation, and Adjunct Professor

Description: This virtual webinar is aimed at discussing technology as a tool that is commonly exploited by criminals regardless of if they are incarcerated or in the “free world” to victimize others. The only solace we have is awareness of the potential threats and reacting when they attack with those dedicated in positions to help. Click here  and (CARE) Lab for more information.

February 15 , 2024

Topic: 2024 Cyber Threat Intelligence Trends

Date and Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024, 3:30pm

Location: Zoom

Presenter:  Thu Nguyen CISA, CRMA, CPDSE; Associate Vice President Internal Audit – Wells Fargo

Description: This webinar is about the 2024 cyber threat intelligence trends and it will be presented by Mrs. Thu Nguyen CISA, CRMA, CPDSE. Mrs. Nguyen has 30+ years of consulting, risk management, and audit experience; and has held leadership and management positions with Verizon, Lincoln Financial, Tokyo Marine, Capital One, Capital One and other companies; and is a board member of ISACA Philadelphia.

February 6, 2024

Topic: A Chat with Black Professionals in Tech & Cybersecurity

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 6pm to 7:30pm

Location: Virtual

Panelist: Ian Kimble, Jamie Williams , Hakeem Thomas , and Tennisha Martin. More of panelists and moderate can be found here

Description: Panelists will converse about their jobs, roles and responsibilities, the challenges they have faced in general, and more specifically as Black men, how they manage these challenges, and what needs to be done to support and encourage them in the field. Click here for more information.

January 25 , 2024

Topic: Cybersecurity Professionals: The New Warfighters for National Security

Date and Time: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 3:30pm

Location: Zoom

Presenter: Rodney A. Newton CISSP, CISA, CMMC, CDPSE, CFE

Description: This webinar on cybersecurity professional being the new warfighters for national security will be presented by Rodney Newton, an Information Security Professional with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology Audit, Security Assessments, Data Protection and Remediation.

January 21, 2024

Topic: Spring Semester Kickoff at Dave & Busters 

Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location: Dave & Busters, 325 N. Columbus, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Registration: …to be announced

Description: Join ITACS students, faculty, alumni, and industry advisory council members for fun and social networking on Sunday January 21st at Dave & Busters. Unlimited video-game play, food and beverages will be provided!

January 7, 2024

Topic: Join ITACS Industry Advisory Council in the Fox Box for a Temple Basketball Game

Description: Join us on Sunday January 7th for a Temple Basketball game vs Wichita State at 1PM in the Fox Box. We have a few tickets left and will be providing them on a first come first serve basis for you and a guest. Contact Darin.Bartholomew@temple.edu

2023

November 8, 2023

Topic: Temple University Blockchain Club’s TUBC Workshop!

The event is on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in Speakman Hall Room 211

Description: Temple University Blockchain Club (TUBC) is hosting a workshop on blockchain applications within business. Specifically, they will explore how custom-built blockchain networks can cater to a business’s unique requirements. The guest speaker for this event is Bob Hartley, the Head of Solution Architecture at Kaleido. Kaleido is a prominent blockchain solutions company that assists businesses in developing and expanding blockchain applications for various purposes, including banking, supply chain, insurance, media, and ESG initiatives. They have collaborated with major companies such as CitiBank, Kroger, Shell, and T-Mobile, making them one of the few firms offering such services.

Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to them via email or visit their website.

For inquiries, please get in touch with TU Blockchain Club

November 8, 2023

The Fox School’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is offering a limited number of tickets “first come, first served” to the following event:

Topic: Applying AI to Global Cybersecurity: Complement or Complication

Join the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia to hear from a panel of industry, regulatory, and security professionals for a moderated discussion and audience Q&A about the opportunities and risks of increased reliance on AI in cybersecurity.

Location: Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 215 S. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Schedule, Nov 08, 2023:

  • 11:30 a.m. Registration Opens, catered buffet lunch
  • 12:00 p.m. Program begins
  • 1:30 p.m. Conclusion of program

Speakers:

  • Sarah Hammer, Executive Director at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Michael G. McLaughlin, Principal, Government Relations, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group Co-Leader, Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC

Moderator:

  • Sahel Ahyaie Assar, Chair, Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, Buchanan Ingersoll

More Information: https://wacphila.org/events/ai-and-global-cybersecurity

To request a ticket to the event, please contact Jeffrey Conradi, Associate Director of CIBER, at: jeffrey.conradi@temple.edu

November 6 , 2023

Topic: Social Engineering Educator Workshop

Date and Time: Monday, November 6, 2023

Location: Virtual

Description: This 6-hour virtual workshop will introduce attendees to the SE topic, tactics and persuasion techniques used, SE playbooks, and relevance to cyberattacks and cybersecurity. Attendees will also engage in safe, ethical, and fun hands-on social engineering activities in teams and then share their experiences.

October 29 , 2023

Topic: Community Cybersecurity Day for North Philadelphia

Date and Time: Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: Temple University Digital Equity Center, 1915 N. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Description: Event Flyer here||Register here to be a part of the cybersecurity day as we discuss Social Engineering Phishing Deepfakes/Artificial intelligence (AI) Staying Safe Online Digital Footprints and Online Reputation topics presented by Temple University graduate students

October 25, 2023

Please join us Wednesday 10/25 at 3:30pm for an ITACS Presentation/Webinar followed by pizza and networking.

Topic: “New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cybersecurity Reporting Rules for Public Companies”

Description: This presentation will cover rules public companies need to follow for disclosing cybersecurity incidents and risk management strategy and governance.

 Presenter: Thu Nguyen CISA, CRMA, CPDSE; Associate Vice President Internal Audit – Wells Fargo

Location Online: via Zoom, register here after registering you will receive a confirmation email with instructions and a link for joining the webinar via Zoom.

Location In-Person: Room 520, 1810 Liacouras Walk, Temple University Main Campus, Philadelphia PA

Agenda:

  • 3:30 – 4:30 Presentation will be delivered both in-person and online via Zoom
  • 4:30 – 5:30 Pizza and networking in-person

Note to MIS 5206 students: At 5:30pm, after pizza and networking if you attended in-person we will meet in Room 520 for class. Prof. Lanter will hold the MIS 5206 Protection of Information Assets class as a hybrid in-person/online class. Students participating online can use the normal MIS 5206 class Zoom link to join the class online.

October 19, 2023

Montgomery College: CAE Tech Talk

Topic: Blue Team Uses of Attack Frameworks 

Presenter: Prof. David Vargas, Cybersecurity Professor, Montgomery College Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber

Description: Organizations are constantly under attack. Attack Frameworks are used by cybersecurity professionals to identify and describe intrusions so that they can be more easily identified and/or prevented. They also provide a common language that makes it possible to better understand the nature of today’s attacks. In this presentation, Prof. David Vargas will discuss the two most common attack frameworks used by industry today — the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Cyber Lab, HT230, Germantown campus, THURSDAY – October 19th, 2023  at 12:00-1:00 PM EST, Via Zoom: https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/96183907006

www.montgomerycollege.edu/mccyberlab

September 27 , 2023

Topic: “The Role of Control Frameworks in Cybersecurity Risk Management”

Date and Time: September 27, 2023 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Location: Alter 746 / Zoom

Presenter: John Goodman

Description:  In this session we will explore exactly what control frameworks are, their distinguishing characteristics, and use cases for control framework use in real-world cybersecurity risk management. Register here

May 16, 2023

Topic: Professional Networking Event with (ISC)2 Philadelphia Chapter’s Board of Directors.

Description: Learn how to break into the cyber industry and how certifications and resources from ISC2 can help you on your career journey.  Afterwards, professional networking with refreshments and snacks.

When: Tuesday, May 16th from 3-5pm

Where: Room 200, Speakman Hall, Room 200

April 20, 2023

Topic: NSA CAE Tech Talks – Zero Trust & Bluetooth Security

Description: The National Security Agency’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity 2 online Tech Talks (Thursday, 4/20)

When: 1:00 pm to 3:00pm

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April 14, 2023

Topic: Networking ITACS Industry Advisory Council’s Mentoring Program & Professional Networking Event

Description: Please join us Friday April 14 to learn about Mentorship and for a Professional Networking Event 3 PM to 5 PM, 1810 Liacouras Walk, 5th Floor.

Event Agenda

  • 3 PM – 4 PM, Panel Discussion on “The Power of Mentorship in the Digital Age”, Room 502, 5th Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk
  • 4 PM – 5 PM, Professional Networking Event with Snacks & Refreshments, EMBA Event Space, 5th Floor, 1810 Liacouras Walk

We look forward to networking together with you!

April 5, 2023

Topic: NSA’s CAE forum of 2 presentations on Topic 1: Are Personal Information Sharing, Awareness, Habits, and Practices a Concern for Cybersecurity and Topic 2: Aviation and Aerospace Cybersecurity

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March 29, 2023

Faculty Fellowship Opportunity for those interested in Teaching Cybersecurity

2023 Cybersecurity Faculty Fellowship Program

NCyTE is hosting a Faculty Fellowship Program open to college/university students in their final year or recently graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, who are interested in teaching in a community college setting. The Faculty Fellowship Program will introduce and prepare participants for a career path of teaching cybersecurity in a community college setting. Gain experience in creating lesson plans, syllabi, leading a classroom, and more. We encourage students from underrepresented groups in cybersecurity to apply. Stipend opportunity is available.

To apply for the 2023 Faculty Fellowship Program, students can click the link for one of the two virtual orientation workshops below.

Students should apply by May 7, 2023.

For more information and Summer Bootcamp schedule:

February 28, 2023 

Join our ITACS Social Engineering Team and create a 30 second Public Service Announcement on romance scams. Click here to see some sample Public Service Announcements.

Description: According to the Federal Trade Commission, in the “past five years, people have reported losing a staggering $1.3 billion to romance scams… 2021 was no exception –reported losses hit a record $547 million for the year”. Social engineering plays an important role across the entire romance scams process, from creating a fake profile and initiating contact to grooming and depleting victims of their finances, emotions, and trust.

Temple University’s Cybersecurity in Application, Research & Education (CARE) Lab is challenging students to gain first-hand cyberattack and cybersecurity experience by participating in a creative and unique social engineering event! The CARE Lab has been brought in to help with the skyrocketing numbers of romance scams hitting Americans. Our ITACS team will serve as a CARE Lab representative and engage with both victims and scammers as you work through real-time simulated romance scams.

COMPETITION: Join our ITACS Social Engineering Team and create a 30 second Public Service Announcement on romance scams. Click here to see some sample Public Service Announcements.

SCHEDULE: Orientation date: Saturday, May 13 (virtual).  The competitions will be held virtually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 9am to 4pm (ET) May 19, 20, and 21. Closing ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 3pm-4pm ET (virtual).

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Code of conduct waiver (agree not to cheat)
  2. Media consent waiver (generated audio/visual content can be shared publicly)
  3. Pre-and post-event survey

Please let David Lanter (david.lanter@temple.edu) know if you wish to join the ITACS Social Engineering Team to create and participate in creating a 30 second Public Service Announcement on romance scams.

February 2, 2023

ISACA Academic Scholarship Competition

COMPETITION OVERVIEW: Participants are to select one of the three topics provided and write an essay in response to the corresponding essay prompt.
TOPICS:

  1. Business Impact and Risk of Digital Business Transformation.
  2. Is moving to the cloud always the right choice for a company? What are the considerations in making this decision?
  3. Impact of Security and Technology on geopolitical environment.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to the top three submissions as decided by the Philadelphia ISACA Chapter Grants & Scholarships Committee.
    All submissions are DUE February 26, 2023
    All decisions are final.
    This scholarship is a one-time award.
    All scholarship award winners will have their essay published on the Philadelphia ISACA website.

WHAT IS ISACA?
ISACA is a worldwide association of IS governance professionals. The aim of the Philadelphia Chapter is to sponsor local educational seminars and workshops, and help to further promote and elevate the visibility of the IS audit, control and security profession throughout Philadelphia.

  • Through the generous support of our members, the Philadelphia Chapter of ISACA is making $5,000 available for scholarships in 2023.
    To learn more about our organization and activities, please visit our web site: www.isaca.org/Philadelphia

Faculty Support: If you would like editorial feedback on your draft from an ITACS faculty member to help you improve your essay, please send a draft of your essay(s) to Thu Nguyen (professorthu@temple.edu) and David Lanter (david.lanter@temple.edu).

 

2022

February 3rd

Panel Discussion: Cyber Risk, Insurance and Related Job Market

Panelists: Paul Needle (Munich Reinsurance America), Kara Higginbotham (Zurich NA) & Alan Phan (Chubb)

January 13th

Topic: Voicing Conviction, Keys to Persuading IT Risk Management Decision Makers

Presenter: Lonnie Barone, President of Barone Associates

 

 

2021

October 18th

Topic: Demystifying Cyber Insurance

Presenter: Paul Needle, Sr. Vice President, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

June 10th

Topic: Ethical use of Data & AI  (joined with DIM program)

Presenter: David Kaganovsky, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Wavemaker

April 28th

Topic: Top 20 Controls on a Shoestring – COVID edition

Presenter: Bill Bailey, IT Security Admin Sr Principal, SAIC

February 25th

Panel Session: Secure a Career in Cloud Computing || 1-2 pm

Moderator: 

Jason Lindsley, AVP, Business Information Security Officer, TD Bank

 

Brendan Scanlon

AVP, Information Technology Audit, Chubb Insurance

Duy Nguyen

Director, Enterprise Technology Audit Group, Wells Fargo

Grace Nwokobia

AVP, Cloud & Strategic Initiatives, TD Bank

Srdjan Vujosevic

VP, Cloud Security and Governance, TD Bank

Panel discussion with experts from TD Bank, Chubb Insurance, and Wells Fargo. We will explore the security benefits of the cloud, challenges securing the cloud and talent, and how you can develop your skills to prepare for a successful career in technology and cybersecurity. As more and more companies accelerate their migration from traditional data centres to public cloud platforms, the resource demand for individuals with a combination of cloud, cybersecurity, and IT audit experience is also accelerating. This is your opportunity to network with top industry experts and learn how you can prepare yourself now for a safe and secure future in the cloud.

2020

December 15th

Topic: Who’s On Your Network? A Look at Insider Threats || 11 am – 12 noon

Speaker: Tim Black, Internal Audit Director for Cyber-Security at Vanguard

Tim has over 13 years of experience designing, certifying, auditing, and consulting cybersecurity programs in both the defence and financial services industries. Tim currently leads the global audit team for a large investment management company responsible for assessing all aspects of cybersecurity including insider threats.

June 3rd

Topic: Changing of the Paradigms: Control Test Automation || 2-3 pm

Speakers (From the Advisory Services team at Grant Thornton)

Jarred B. Bernstein

Greg Haberer