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Seminar – Proactive Security Control Implementation and Vulnerability Mitigation
April 20, 2022 @ 8:30 am - April 21, 2022 @ 4:30 pm EDT
GWDC Members - $650; Non-Members - $750Cyber threat awareness and vulnerability mitigation are key foundations of proactive risk resilience. This Special Seminar will educate participants on approaches to threat awareness and vulnerability mitigation that leverage NIST and FedRAMP guidance and are directly applicable to CMMC requirements. Participants will learn proven approaches to threat awareness and vulnerability mitigation, participate in exercises applying Federal guidance to an actual system, and engage in facilitated group discussions.
Practical experience with FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, and cybersecurity in general are beneficial, but not required.
Please register by April 18, 2022.
Learning Objective
This course consists of short lectures, small group discussions and hands on exercises. The learner will engage in real world scenario for threat awareness and mitigation techniques.
Who Should Attend?
IT Audit and Cybersecurity professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge of cybersecurity controls, proactive control implementation techniques, and development of vulnerability mitigation strategies. Particularly well suited to professionals with cybersecurity controls implementation and Federal RMF/CMMC compliance responsibilities.
CPE
Up to 14 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit can be earned for this event. See the CPE Information section below for additional information.
Agenda:
Day 1
- Problem Statements, An Introduction to Proactive Cyber Risk Management
- Vulnerability Mitigation vs Management
- Threat Hunting in Digital and Physical Environments
- Proactive use of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Day 2
- Application of Security Controls to an Actual System
- FedRAMP and Cloud Security
- Secure Code Automation
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Babur Kohy
Dr. Kohy is a results-oriented cybersecurity thought leader with hands on experience in multiple cybersecurity domains. He leads security teams across technology domains that include emerging technologies and agile workforce. His Doctor of Cybersecurity Degree research focused on Resolving Dark Web Identities. He regularly lectures and advocates for cybersecurity awareness and education.
Dr. Kohy is the Founder and CEO of CyTalks, an advanced security and technology research organization.
Additional Details
Specific Instructions:
- Group Internet-Based. Zoom link delivered prior to the event.
- Prior to the event, participants must install the Zoom app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Zoom or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
- Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits.
- ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
Presentations:
The instructor will distribute all class materials
Sponsor this Event:
If your organization is interested in being an event sponsor, visit the Chapter Sponsorship page and review the prospectus of sponsorship opportunities. The page also provides instructions on becoming an event or annual sponsor.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.
If ISACA GWDC cancels the event, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible through email at the email address provided during registration. Full refunds will be provided.
CPE Information
Earn up to 14 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey:
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present the full day and respond to polling questions to receive full CPE credit.
CPE-Related Details:
- Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: None
- Program Knowledge Level: Intermediate
- Delivery Method: Group Internet based
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Information Technology
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