Past General Session Presentations

Cyber Essentials: Becoming a Defender In Your Organization (Dec. 2023 General Session Presentation)

Reanna Schultz, Information Security, Garmin. Reanna has a vast background in Cybersecurity and travels the country to speak about security education, SOC development, and resume building.

This presentation will give a high level intro into different types of cyber threats and what is being seen in the industry. You will learn what a cyber attack is, how they can cause breaches, and recent real world examples of what happens when users in the business do not act as a human firewall. At the end, attendees will gain insight into the different trends of current threats, how to identify different types of threats, and material you can take to practice cybersecurity at both work and home.

 

 

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Private Sector Liaison (part 2)

Sara Henry, Region VII Private Sector Liaison, presented in a 2-part General Session format to highlight ways to remain Informed, Connected and Involved with FEMA and other community partners.

Click Here to review Sara’s presentation (part 2)

 

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Private Sector Liaison (part 1)

Sara Henry, Region VII Private Sector Liaison, presented in a 2-part General Session format to highlight ways to remain Informed, Connected and Involved with FEMA and other community partners.

Click Here to review Sara’s presentation (part 1)

 

Dark Web with a Twist of Ransomware

Jim Baird, Director of Information Security, Information Security Auditor with 10-D Security shared information on Cyber-attacker methods and their targets, Ransomware trends, Proactive steps to avoid becoming a ransomware victim, and planning actions “just in case” and The Dark Web.

Click Here for 10-D Securitys’ Preparedness & Response Checklist

 

Other Topics have included:

  • Emergency Preparedness at Home, Work and Wherever You May Be
  • Anatomy of Workplace Violence and the Verbal De-escalation Parallel
  • Social Engineering & Incident Response
  • Kansas City Terrorism Early Warning – www.kctew.org
  • Security Challenges at Religious Organizations
  • Response and Preparedness for Bioterrorism Events
  • Travel Safety for Business or Leisure: Home and Abroad
  • Active Shooter: Preparedness & Response
  • How Breaches Really Happen