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2024 Hudson Valley Cybersecurity Summit

June 18, 2024
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Murray Student Center
3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Google Maps)

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Registration for this event is closed.  A limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at the registration desk on the day of the event.

 This event, hosted by Dutchess County Government and sponsored by Marist College, offers public sector leaders, decision makers, and those who support the cybersecurity programs of public sector agencies an opportunity to hear from experts about some of the latest developments impacting the industry.

 

Join us to learn about:

  • Budget-conscious resources available to help improve your cybersecurity programs.
  • How artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by both protectors and adversaries.
  • How quickly a cyber-attack can unfold within an organization.
  • Network with your peers, speak with industry experts, and connect with vendors who may help your agency with cybersecurity.

For more information, please contact HVCyberSummit@DutchessNY.gov.


Please feel free to share this invitation with your peers and colleagues in other public sector agencies.

 

Agenda

Start Time Session Speakers
8:30 a.m. Registration and complimentary breakfast  
9:00 a.m.

Introductions

Susan Serino County Executive
Dutchess County, NY

Dr. Geoffrey Brackett
Executive Vice President
Marist College

9:30 a.m.

Your Cybersecurity Community: Leveraging Partnerships for Cyber Resilience

Launching and growing a cybersecurity program is a challenging journey, but you are not alone.  Learn who your partner agencies are and the programs and resources available to help your cybersecurity program mature.

Moderated by Maria Thompson, Executive Government Advisor for Cybersecurity, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Elijah Cedeno
Regional Engagement Manager
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)

Meghan Cook
Director – Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)
New York State Office of Counter Terrorism

Charlie Daniels
Senior Vice President
NFP Insurance

Crystal Wilson
Cyber State Coordinator (NY), Region 2 (NY, NJ, PR, and USVI)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Alyssa Zeutzius
Deputy Chief Cyber Officer for Policy
New York State Office of the Governor

10:20 a.m.

Networking Break and Student Poster Exhibit

 
10:40 a.m.

Securing the Future: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of nearly every aspect of technology, and it can feel overwhelming trying to keep up.  Learn more about AI, its benefits and risks related to cybersecurity, how it is being used by adversaries, and how it is being incorporated into cyber defenses.

Moderated by Dominick Foti, Professor at Marist College

Casimer DeCusatis
Director of Cybersecurity Education
Marist College

Ryan Kelly
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Livia Hendrickson
Senior Information Security Analyst
New York State Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

Michael Melore
Public Sector Security Ambassador and Senior Cyber Security Advisor
IBM
 

11:30 a.m. Networking Break and Student Poster Exhibits  
11:50 a.m. Red Team / Blue Team: Attack and Defense

Everyone has come to accept that it is not a matter of if, but when will we fall victim to a cyberattack?  The speed at which they escalate can take agencies by surprise and lead to questions of what could have been done earlier.  This live demonstration from the New York State Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) will show how easily a cyber attack can begin, how quickly it can unfold, and what proactive measures you can take to reduce your risk.

Justin Coville
Manager of Information Technology Services 2 - Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT)
New York State Office of Counter Terrorism