CYBERSECURITY BIPEDALISM:
THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF RISK, RESILIENCE AND REALITY

Cybersecurity is evolving. As with any young industry, cybersecurity has its share of growing pains. Mistakes, mystery, and even all out failure are common, but these stumbling blocks aren’t unique to cybersecurity. Even mankind needed to learn to crawl before it could walk and, just like our ancestors before us, the cybersecurity industry is finally standing on its own two feet. Evolution demands both constant change and the strength of will to persevere in challenging times. In this new age of “Cybersecurity Bipedalism,” we see exciting milestones being reached every day as the industry marches forward.

Join GreyCastle Security, nationally-recognized cybersecurity experts, and experienced industry professionals in a conversation about the evolution of cybersecurity, cybercrime, trust-based decision making, and how the corporate world reacts to cyberattacks. Attendees will be presented with insights into the bright future of cybersecurity and new strategies for protecting valuable assets.

OPENING PRESENTATION

TONY SAGER

Tony Sager is a Senior Vice President and Chief Evangelist for CIS (The Center for Internet Security). In this role, he leads the development of the CIS Controls, a worldwide consensus project to find and support technical best practices in cybersecurity. Sager also serves as the Director of the SANS Innovation Center, a subsidiary of The SANS Institute.

Sager retired from the National Security Agency (NSA) after 34 years as an Information Assurance professional. He started his career in the Communications Security (COMSEC) Intern Program, and worked as a mathematical cryptographer and a software vulnerability analyst. In 2001, Sager led the release of NSA security guidance to the public. He also expanded the NSA’s role in the development of open standards for security.

Sager holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Western Maryland College and an M.S. in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University. He is also a civilian graduate of the U.S. Army Signal Officer Basic Course and the National Security Leadership Course.

KEYNOTE

BRIAN KREBS

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter who writes about cybercrime at the award-winning Web site KrebsOnSecurity.com.

Formerly with The Washington Post (1995 to 2009), Krebs is probably best known for breaking stories on high-profile data breaches, including those that hit Target, Home Depot, Michaels, and Ashley Madison.

In January 2015, the National Press Foundation announced it was awarding Krebs its Chairman's Citation, an award designed to "recognize individuals whose accomplishments fall outside the traditional categories of excellence." In October 2014, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners gave Krebs the "Guardian Award," an honor given annually to a journalist "whose determination, perseverance, and commitment to the truth have contributed significantly to the fight against fraud."

Krebs graduated in 1994 from George Mason University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.

AGENDA
7:30 AM Registration & Breakfast
8:25 AM Opening Remarks

Nate Miller, Moderator, Conway Entertainment

Reg Harnish, CEO, GreyCastle Security

8:35 AM Opening Presentation

Tony Sager

Senior Vice President and Chief Evangelist, Center for Internet Security

9:15 AM Sponsor Visitation Break
9:35 AM Breakout Session One
Leadership Track

Scott Morris

BlueShield of Northeastern New York

Business Track

Walter Kerner

Fashion Institute of Technology

Technical Track

Chelsea Belmonte

UHY Advisors NY, Inc.

Human Track

Diane Cameron

Unity House of Troy

10:25 AM Sponsor Visitation Break
10:45 AM Keynote Presentation

Brian Krebs

11:15 AM Fireside Chat

Brian Krebs and Reg Harnish

11:45 AM Lunch or VIP Lunch with Keynote Brian Krebs

Additional Fees Apply for VIP Lunch

1:10 PM Breakout Session Two
Legal Track

John Horn & Dan Altieri

Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP

Business Track

Rachel Sheley

CNY Care Collaborative

Technical Track

Shehzad Mirza

Global Cyber Alliance

Human Track

Dr. Gordon Hammerle & Brianne Martis

Adrian College

2:00 PM Sponsor Visitation Break
2:15 PM Breakout Session Three
Legal Track

Kurt Bratten

O'Connell and Aronowitz

Business Track

Leslie Corbo

Utica College

Technical Track

Jared Humiston

Adirondack Technical Solutions

Human Track

Bill Hallett

Wombat Security

3:15 PM Closing Remarks

Reg Harnish, CEO, GreyCastle Security

Speakers

Scott Morris

BlueShield of Northeastern New York

John Horn

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Daniel Alteri

Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Kurt Bratten

O'Connell and Aronowitz

Walter Kerner

Fashion Insitute of Technology

Rachel Sheley

CNY Care Collaborative, Inc.

Leslie Corbo

Utica College

Chelsea Belmonte

UHY LLP

Jared Humiston

Adirondack Technical Solutions

Diane Cameron

Unity House of Troy

Dr. Gordon Hammerle

Adrian College

Brianne Martis

Adrian College

Bill Hallett

Wombat Security

William C. Martin

The Initiatives Group

Shehzad Mirza

Global Cyber Alliance

LOCATION

Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207