FBI and KU Cybersecurity Conference
Bridging the knowledge of government, industry, workforce, and research
Join us as we bring together experts in the cybersecurity field from the FBI, industry, workforce, and research. Sessions will include:
- Keynotes by FBI and industry executive leadership.
- Top KU researchers discuss the latest research on cybersecurity, including topics such as resiliency, trust, and disinformation.
- Panel of industry and government stakeholders discuss best practices and potential threats/attacks.
No filming, recording, or photography, please.
Cost
Registration for this event is now open and is $25 per person. KU students can register for free using the code "cyberfree." No on-site registration will be available.
Agenda
| Time | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. – 8: 15 a.m. | Check-in & Continental Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Welcome | ||
| 8:25 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Remarks | ||
| 8:35 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Keynote | ||
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote Surviving a Destructive Nation-State Cyber Attack Stevan Bernard, Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Global, LLC, and former Executive Vice President of Global Protection Services, Sony Pictures | ||
| 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Break Sponsored by Kenton Brothers | ||
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion Guarding the Gateway: Cybersecurity Insights from Startups and Research Perry Alexander, AT&T Foundation Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Grant Bourzikas, Chief Security Officer & Senior Vice President, Cloudflare Jason Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, Invary Aaron Weissenfluh, Chief Operating Officer, Tenfold Security Tricia Bergman, Associate Vice Chancellor, KU Office of Economic Development (Moderator) | ||
| 11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Breakout Sessions Session 1: Snake Malware Joe Lawlor, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI
Session 2: Intel is Like Ice Cream - A Sweet Approach to Intelligence Andrew Northern, Senior Security Researcher, Proofpoint
Session 3: Modern Cybercrime - Threat Hunting. BEC, APT, Oh My Eric Foster, President, Stairwell | ||
| 11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. | Lunch and Student Poster Session Sponsored by Black & Veatch | ||
| 1:10 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Breakout Sessions Session 1: Ransomware Negotiations Kyle Neuberger, FBI Special Agent Dylan Meadows, FBI Special Agent
Session 2: Protecting your Privacy Joseph Emerson, Managing Director, Protiviti Sean Tassi, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Session 3: Threat Hunting, Blue/Red/Purple Teaming, ATT&CK, D3FEND, and CATs - Can’t We All Just Get Along? Chris Lamb, FBI Supervisory Special Agent | ||
| 2 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Break | ||
| 2:10 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Panel Discussion Securing the Future: Navigating Emerging Trends in Data Privacy Donna Gomez, Security Risk & Compliance Analyst, Johnson County Park & Recreation District Melissa Spicer, Director of Cybersecurity, Evergy Eric Walters, CISO, Burns and McDonnell John Curran, Vice Chancellor & Chief Risk Officer, KU Office of Risk and Compliance (Moderator) | ||
| 2:55 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Closing | ||
| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Networking |
FBI and KU Cybersecurity Conference Speakers
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Presenter details
This conference brings together experts in the cybersecurity field from around the U.S. and will highlight the most up-to-date practices, research, and information in cybersecurity, as well as the FBI’s latest analysis of the threats we face in cyberspace.
“Intel is Like Ice Cream: A Sweet Approach to Intelligence”
- Andrew Northern
In "Intel is Like Ice Cream," we unravel the complexities of intelligence analysis through a captivating analogy. We dive into the diverse aspects of intelligence, highlighting the urgency and importance of timely, relevant information. The talk navigates through the essentials of crafting an intelligence strategy, from pinpointing key intelligence needs to effective data collection.
Our goal is to clarify the intelligence lifecycle in a way that's both insightful and approachable. We blend professional expertise with a clear, engaging style to shed light on the subtleties of intelligence work. Expect a session that offers a fresh take on intelligence analysis, making it understandable and intriguing. Join us for an exploration that's as informative as it is enjoyable.
“Ransomware Negotiations”
- Kyle Neuberger
The FBI is the primary investigative agency for cyber intrusions to include ransomware. In addition to investigations, Special Agent Crisis Negotiators also offer negotiation tactics for companies and organizations affected by ransomware. The FBI has seamlessly integrated its extensive history of crisis negotiations to effectively address cybercrime. Leveraging this rich expertise, agents actively engage with victims to assist in employing risk-informed negotiation techniques to achieve the optimal outcome for your organization.
“Dogs That Hunt – Leveraging skills and training necessary to succeed as a cybersecurity professional.”
- Wayne A. Crowder
This talk will examine the personality traits, skills, character, tenacity, and smarts, vital to be an effective cybersecurity professional. We will discuss the false narrative that only tech nerds or geeks make suitable cybersecurity professionals. What does it take to break into security as a profession and are you really cut out for it? Hiring approaches, training, team building exercises and burnout, will also be discussed.
