Day 1
Registration & Breakfast
Come check in to receive your program and CPEs while enjoying a complimentary continental breakfast.IANS Welcome & State of the Industry
Come join us as we welcome you to the Forum.Keynote Interview
More info coming soon.Tabletop Break
IANS Tabletops gives you an opportunity to connect with information security leaders in a relaxed environment. Come stretch your legs and network with your peers and solution providers over snacks and coffee.Technology Group 1
Join the Technology Spotlight session where Sponsors will present their innovative technology. Each session will last 35 minutes and are both technical and educational in nature. This is your opportunity to stay current on emerging technologies and see what is going on in the space.
Teri Radichel
IANS Faculty
Teri Radichel was on the original team that helped Capital One, the first major US Bank to use AWS, move production workloads to the cloud. She then architected a SAAS IOT solution for firewalls connecting to the cloud for a security vendor. She also led a cloud team of 30 people and delivered a secure CI/CD pipeline based on her white paper, Balancing Security and Innovation with Event Driven Automation. Now she focuses on training, penetration testing, and cloud security assessments. She also enjoys security research and writing. You can find her articles in publications like Dark Reading, Infosecurity Magazine, and her cloud security blog. Teri has presented on cloud security at conferences like RSA, AWS re:Invent, Countermeasure IT, SANS Networking, SANS Cloud Summit, and BSides. She is an AWS Hero and runs the Seattle AWS Architects and Engineers meetup which has almost 3,000 members. She received the 2017 SANS Differences Makers Award and was on the initial SANS cloud security curriculum advisory board. She now offers training through IANS Summits and other venues. Cybersecurity certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCPM, GCCC, GREM, GPEN, GXPN
Achieving Cloud Migration
with Teri RadichelFortune 1000 organizations have a complex legacy of platforms, software and networks, and there’s no single playbook to move it all to a new platform because each piece of infrastructure is so different. But there are ways to achieve success. This session will show you how by addressing:
- The proper sequence of events?
- Problems to expect in different industries and from different data types
- Regulatory considerations
- Tools of note
- How Hashicorp and the Shared Responsibility Model can help
Ken Van Wyk
IANS Faculty
Kenneth R. van Wyk is an internationally recognized information security expert and author of three popular books, Enterprise Software Security, Secure Coding, and Incident Response. In addition to providing consulting and training services through his company, KRvW Associates, LLC, he currently holds the following positions: Member of the Board of Directors for SecAppDev (http://www.secappdev.org), and monthly columnist for Computerworld (http://www.Computerworld.com). Ken is also the project leader of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) iGoat project and is a Lehigh University distinguished engineering alumnus. Ken has 25 years experience as an IT Security practitioner in the commercial, academic, and military sectors. He has held executive and senior technologist positions at Tekmark, Para-Protect, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the U.S. Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, and Lehigh University. At Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, Ken was one of the founders of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT®). He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University and is a frequent speaker at technical conferences, and has presented tutorials and technical sessions CSI, ISF, USENIX, FIRST, AusCERT, and others. Ken is a dual citizen of the EU (England) and the USA, and holds a current U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance.
Mobile Device Management: Case Studies of Success and Failure
with Ken Van WykFortune 1000 organizations have a complex legacy of platforms, software and networks, and there’s no single playbook to move it all to a new platform because each piece of infrastructure is so different. But there are ways to achieve success. This session will show you how by addressing:
- The proper sequence of events?
- Problems to expect in different industries and from different data types
- Regulatory considerations
- Tools of note
- How Hashicorp and the Shared Responsibility Model can help
Bill Dean
IANS Faculty
Bill is a Senior Manager in LBMC’s Information Security Services division and is responsible for incident response, digital forensics, electronic discovery and overall litigation support. Bill has more than 20 years of information technology experience with a specialty in information security and digital forensics for the past 10 years. Prior to LBMC, he served as the Director of Security Assessments and Digital Forensics for Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Inc. Bill was also the founder of Forensic Discoveries, before merging with Sword & Shield Enterprise Security and served as a senior security analyst responsible for information security for a large healthcare organization. In these roles, he was responsible for digital forensics to support litigation, incident response services, penetration testing, and overall security defense posture. Bill's roles have included delivering penetration testing and incident response services to companies around the world. Additionally, he consults with organizations of all sizes in security topics related to endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, network forensics, incident response and overall hardening and monitoring of infrastructures. Lastly, Bill conducts digital forensic investigations and electronic discovery services to support litigation efforts. In these roles, he has been qualified as an expert witness in Federal Courts and Tennessee State Courts. Bill is a frequent speaker and published author on the topics of computer security, digital forensics and electronic discovery for numerous legal and technical associations. Additionally, Bill is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). He is also an active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners and InfraGard Board member. Bill holds an A.S. in Computer Science from Walters State Community College and a BS in Information Technology from Information Technology.
Advances in Network Visibility
with Bill DeanNetwork security and monitoring remains essential in light of increasing volumes of data and an ever-expanding threat landscape, but comprehensive network visibility is hard, and organizations need better guidance. This session aims to provide that by looking at:
- What organizations are missing and which vendors and techniques can help
Technology Group 2
Join the Technology Spotlight session where Sponsors will present their innovative technology. Each session will last 35 minutes and are both technical and educational in nature. This is your opportunity to stay current on emerging technologies and see what is going on in the space.Lunch & Faculty Keynote
More info coming soon.Technology Group 2
Join the Technology Spotlight session where Sponsors will present their innovative technology. Each session will last 35 minutes and are both technical and educational in nature. This is your opportunity to stay current on emerging technologies and see what is going on in the space.
Teri Radichel
IANS Faculty
Teri Radichel was on the original team that helped Capital One, the first major US Bank to use AWS, move production workloads to the cloud. She then architected a SAAS IOT solution for firewalls connecting to the cloud for a security vendor. She also led a cloud team of 30 people and delivered a secure CI/CD pipeline based on her white paper, Balancing Security and Innovation with Event Driven Automation. Now she focuses on training, penetration testing, and cloud security assessments. She also enjoys security research and writing. You can find her articles in publications like Dark Reading, Infosecurity Magazine, and her cloud security blog. Teri has presented on cloud security at conferences like RSA, AWS re:Invent, Countermeasure IT, SANS Networking, SANS Cloud Summit, and BSides. She is an AWS Hero and runs the Seattle AWS Architects and Engineers meetup which has almost 3,000 members. She received the 2017 SANS Differences Makers Award and was on the initial SANS cloud security curriculum advisory board. She now offers training through IANS Summits and other venues. Cybersecurity certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCPM, GCCC, GREM, GPEN, GXPN
Cryptojacking & Cryptocurrency Mining: Defensive Measures
with Teri RadichelCryptojacking malware and crypto mining are eating AWS resources, tying up CPU capacity and costing money. This session will help you fight back by exploring:
- How to tell if cryptomining malware is in the system
- How to get the malware out of your systems
- How to keep it out
- The most prolific cryptocurrency-based attacks targeting companies
- How this malware differs from others, such as worms, ransomware and Trojans
Ken Van Wyk
IANS Faculty
Kenneth R. van Wyk is an internationally recognized information security expert and author of three popular books, Enterprise Software Security, Secure Coding, and Incident Response. In addition to providing consulting and training services through his company, KRvW Associates, LLC, he currently holds the following positions: Member of the Board of Directors for SecAppDev (http://www.secappdev.org), and monthly columnist for Computerworld (http://www.Computerworld.com). Ken is also the project leader of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) iGoat project and is a Lehigh University distinguished engineering alumnus. Ken has 25 years experience as an IT Security practitioner in the commercial, academic, and military sectors. He has held executive and senior technologist positions at Tekmark, Para-Protect, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the U.S. Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, and Lehigh University. At Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, Ken was one of the founders of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT®). He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University and is a frequent speaker at technical conferences, and has presented tutorials and technical sessions CSI, ISF, USENIX, FIRST, AusCERT, and others. Ken is a dual citizen of the EU (England) and the USA, and holds a current U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance.
Insider Threats
with Ken Van WykCompanies are usually unaware that a malicious insider is up to no good in their networks until it’s too late. They need help knowing how to identify early red flags. To that end, this session will explore:
- Early red flags to look for
- Security controls you can put in place to detect and prevent insider threat activity
- Top insider threat monitoring solutions, their strengths and weaknesses
- Detection tool essentials
Bill Dean
IANS Faculty
Bill is a Senior Manager in LBMC’s Information Security Services division and is responsible for incident response, digital forensics, electronic discovery and overall litigation support. Bill has more than 20 years of information technology experience with a specialty in information security and digital forensics for the past 10 years. Prior to LBMC, he served as the Director of Security Assessments and Digital Forensics for Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Inc. Bill was also the founder of Forensic Discoveries, before merging with Sword & Shield Enterprise Security and served as a senior security analyst responsible for information security for a large healthcare organization. In these roles, he was responsible for digital forensics to support litigation, incident response services, penetration testing, and overall security defense posture. Bill's roles have included delivering penetration testing and incident response services to companies around the world. Additionally, he consults with organizations of all sizes in security topics related to endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, network forensics, incident response and overall hardening and monitoring of infrastructures. Lastly, Bill conducts digital forensic investigations and electronic discovery services to support litigation efforts. In these roles, he has been qualified as an expert witness in Federal Courts and Tennessee State Courts. Bill is a frequent speaker and published author on the topics of computer security, digital forensics and electronic discovery for numerous legal and technical associations. Additionally, Bill is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). He is also an active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners and InfraGard Board member. Bill holds an A.S. in Computer Science from Walters State Community College and a BS in Information Technology from Information Technology.
Bringing Red/Blue/Purple Teaming into Balance
with Bill DeanYour Red Team does one thing, your Blue Team does the other, and they don’t talk. Companies struggle to get them on the same page and achieve the true value of these exercises. What to do? This session will explore:
- The most valuable KPIs to use for these activities
- How to use automation testing to test the effectiveness of a response during an exercise
- How to leverage balanced scorecards for direct tracking of capabilities
Tabletop Break
IANS Tabletops gives you an opportunity to connect with information security leaders in a relaxed environment. Come stretch your legs and network with your peers and solution providers over snacks and coffee.Technology Group 1
Join the Technology Spotlight session where Sponsors will present their innovative technology. Each session will last 35 minutes and are both technical and educational in nature. This is your opportunity to stay current on emerging technologies and see what is going on in the space.
Teri Radichel
IANS Faculty
Teri Radichel was on the original team that helped Capital One, the first major US Bank to use AWS, move production workloads to the cloud. She then architected a SAAS IOT solution for firewalls connecting to the cloud for a security vendor. She also led a cloud team of 30 people and delivered a secure CI/CD pipeline based on her white paper, Balancing Security and Innovation with Event Driven Automation. Now she focuses on training, penetration testing, and cloud security assessments. She also enjoys security research and writing. You can find her articles in publications like Dark Reading, Infosecurity Magazine, and her cloud security blog. Teri has presented on cloud security at conferences like RSA, AWS re:Invent, Countermeasure IT, SANS Networking, SANS Cloud Summit, and BSides. She is an AWS Hero and runs the Seattle AWS Architects and Engineers meetup which has almost 3,000 members. She received the 2017 SANS Differences Makers Award and was on the initial SANS cloud security curriculum advisory board. She now offers training through IANS Summits and other venues. Cybersecurity certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCPM, GCCC, GREM, GPEN, GXPN
Adapting the SOC to a Cloud Environment
with Teri RadichelSecurity Operations Centers remain rooted in the same tech, procedures and mindsets that existed before the cloud. They need to adapt to life in the cloud, and this session will explore how to get there. Issues addressed include:
- How an old-world SOC differs from one in the cloud
- Changes you need to make with your SOC
- How to make that transition without dropping the ball in either world
- Skills that need to be picked up in the new cloud-based SOC
- Examples of cloud detection and response
Bill Dean
IANS Faculty
Bill is a Senior Manager in LBMC’s Information Security Services division and is responsible for incident response, digital forensics, electronic discovery and overall litigation support. Bill has more than 20 years of information technology experience with a specialty in information security and digital forensics for the past 10 years. Prior to LBMC, he served as the Director of Security Assessments and Digital Forensics for Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Inc. Bill was also the founder of Forensic Discoveries, before merging with Sword & Shield Enterprise Security and served as a senior security analyst responsible for information security for a large healthcare organization. In these roles, he was responsible for digital forensics to support litigation, incident response services, penetration testing, and overall security defense posture. Bill's roles have included delivering penetration testing and incident response services to companies around the world. Additionally, he consults with organizations of all sizes in security topics related to endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, network forensics, incident response and overall hardening and monitoring of infrastructures. Lastly, Bill conducts digital forensic investigations and electronic discovery services to support litigation efforts. In these roles, he has been qualified as an expert witness in Federal Courts and Tennessee State Courts. Bill is a frequent speaker and published author on the topics of computer security, digital forensics and electronic discovery for numerous legal and technical associations. Additionally, Bill is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). He is also an active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners and InfraGard Board member. Bill holds an A.S. in Computer Science from Walters State Community College and a BS in Information Technology from Information Technology.
New Threat Hunting Techniques
with Bill DeanAttackers keep evolving their tactics, making it increasingly difficult for traditional forensic techniques to keep up. It’s time to get proactive – and that’s where threat hunting comes into play. This session explores the latest techniques in that area, and how to:
- Position hunt teams to directly increase the overall maturity (and ROI) of their monitoring and detection capabilities
- Detect abnormal patterns of behavior
Ken Van Wyk
IANS Faculty
Kenneth R. van Wyk is an internationally recognized information security expert and author of three popular books, Enterprise Software Security, Secure Coding, and Incident Response. In addition to providing consulting and training services through his company, KRvW Associates, LLC, he currently holds the following positions: Member of the Board of Directors for SecAppDev (http://www.secappdev.org), and monthly columnist for Computerworld (http://www.Computerworld.com). Ken is also the project leader of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) iGoat project and is a Lehigh University distinguished engineering alumnus. Ken has 25 years experience as an IT Security practitioner in the commercial, academic, and military sectors. He has held executive and senior technologist positions at Tekmark, Para-Protect, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the U.S. Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, and Lehigh University. At Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, Ken was one of the founders of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT®). He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University and is a frequent speaker at technical conferences, and has presented tutorials and technical sessions CSI, ISF, USENIX, FIRST, AusCERT, and others. Ken is a dual citizen of the EU (England) and the USA, and holds a current U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance.
Case Study: Building a Better Security Culture
with Ken Van WykCompanies struggle to find a successful recipe for their security culture and need a concrete example of what another company has done to get it right. This session will offer:
- A case study for a company that has succeeded in growing a true security culture
- Three things you can do to change that trajectory and actually make your program effective
- Ways to expand the team with non-traditional security staff (i.e. ambassadors/champions)
Networking Reception
Come network with your peers! Hors d'eouvres and cocktails will be served!2019 Houston Speakers
Bill Dean
IANS Faculty
Bill is a Senior Manager in LBMC’s Information Security Services division and is responsible for incident response, digital forensics, electronic discovery and overall litigation support. Bill has more than 20 years of information technology experience with a specialty in information security and digital forensics for the past 10 years. Prior to LBMC, he served as the Director of Security Assessments and Digital Forensics for Sword & Shield Enterprise Security Inc. Bill was also the founder of Forensic Discoveries, before merging with Sword & Shield Enterprise Security and served as a senior security analyst responsible for information security for a large healthcare organization. In these roles, he was responsible for digital forensics to support litigation, incident response services, penetration testing, and overall security defense posture. Bill's roles have included delivering penetration testing and incident response services to companies around the world. Additionally, he consults with organizations of all sizes in security topics related to endpoint protection, vulnerability assessments, network forensics, incident response and overall hardening and monitoring of infrastructures. Lastly, Bill conducts digital forensic investigations and electronic discovery services to support litigation efforts. In these roles, he has been qualified as an expert witness in Federal Courts and Tennessee State Courts. Bill is a frequent speaker and published author on the topics of computer security, digital forensics and electronic discovery for numerous legal and technical associations. Additionally, Bill is a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA). He is also an active member of the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners and InfraGard Board member. Bill holds an A.S. in Computer Science from Walters State Community College and a BS in Information Technology from Information Technology.
Presentations
- Advances in Network VisibilityDay 110:35 AM - 11:20 AM
- Bringing Red/Blue/Purple Teaming into BalanceDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
- New Threat Hunting TechniquesDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Teri Radichel
IANS Faculty
Teri Radichel was on the original team that helped Capital One, the first major US Bank to use AWS, move production workloads to the cloud. She then architected a SAAS IOT solution for firewalls connecting to the cloud for a security vendor. She also led a cloud team of 30 people and delivered a secure CI/CD pipeline based on her white paper, Balancing Security and Innovation with Event Driven Automation. Now she focuses on training, penetration testing, and cloud security assessments. She also enjoys security research and writing. You can find her articles in publications like Dark Reading, Infosecurity Magazine, and her cloud security blog. Teri has presented on cloud security at conferences like RSA, AWS re:Invent, Countermeasure IT, SANS Networking, SANS Cloud Summit, and BSides. She is an AWS Hero and runs the Seattle AWS Architects and Engineers meetup which has almost 3,000 members. She received the 2017 SANS Differences Makers Award and was on the initial SANS cloud security curriculum advisory board. She now offers training through IANS Summits and other venues. Cybersecurity certifications: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCPM, GCCC, GREM, GPEN, GXPN
Presentations
- Achieving Cloud MigrationDay 110:35 AM - 11:20 AM
- Adapting the SOC to a Cloud EnvironmentDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
- Cryptojacking & Cryptocurrency Mining: Defensive MeasuresDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Ken Van Wyk
IANS Faculty
Kenneth R. van Wyk is an internationally recognized information security expert and author of three popular books, Enterprise Software Security, Secure Coding, and Incident Response. In addition to providing consulting and training services through his company, KRvW Associates, LLC, he currently holds the following positions: Member of the Board of Directors for SecAppDev (http://www.secappdev.org), and monthly columnist for Computerworld (http://www.Computerworld.com). Ken is also the project leader of the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) iGoat project and is a Lehigh University distinguished engineering alumnus. Ken has 25 years experience as an IT Security practitioner in the commercial, academic, and military sectors. He has held executive and senior technologist positions at Tekmark, Para-Protect, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), the U.S. Department of Defense, Carnegie Mellon University, and Lehigh University. At Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, Ken was one of the founders of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT®). He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Lehigh University and is a frequent speaker at technical conferences, and has presented tutorials and technical sessions CSI, ISF, USENIX, FIRST, AusCERT, and others. Ken is a dual citizen of the EU (England) and the USA, and holds a current U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance.
Presentations
- Mobile Device Management: Case Studies of Success and FailureDay 110:35 AM - 11:20 AM
- Insider ThreatsDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
- Case Study: Building a Better Security CultureDay 11:50 PM - 3:05 PM
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1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
Room Rate:
$225per night plus tax
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When attending an IANS Information Security Forum, you will have the opportunity to take part in technical and strategic Roundtable sessions that discuss the latest issues and trends found in the market. These Roundtable discussions are led by IANS Faculty who are also long-time information security practitioners. You will also have the chance to network with industry peers and learn about the newest technologies and services during any one of our Technology Spotlight sessions.
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There will be chances to network with your peers during the lunches, breaks and the networking reception at the end of day one.
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Registration Questions
Can I earn continuing education credits for attending the forum?
Attendees may earn up to 16 credits through our partnership with (ISC)2. Attendees must check in at registration each morning to receive their 8 credits for Day 1 and Day 2. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion one week after the forum concludes for any other certification needs. If you have provided IANS with your CISSP # during the registration process then we will automatically submit to (ISC)2.
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The Forum is complimentary and open to active Information Security Professionals from private and public sector corporations and organizations.
What time does the Forum begin and end?
The Forum officially begins on Day 1 at 7:30am and ends on Day 2 at 4:40pm.
What's the registration deadline?
You can register for and IANS event up to the day of the event.General Information
Cancellations
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IANS is committed to providing a harassment-free conference experience for all attendees, sponsors, speakers and staff regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, national origin, ethnicity, political affliction or religion.
IANS expects all participants to behave in a professional manner. IANS will not condone any form of sexual language and imagery, verbal threats or demands, offensive comments, intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption of session or events, inappropriate physical contract, and unwelcomed sexual attention.
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Housing & Travel Questions
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All hotel requests must be made through the registration site.
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Most of our hotel venues have a 72 hour cancellation policy. You must cancel by contacting one of the IANS team members or through the online registration. If you fail to do so you will be charged for the night(s) in which you have failed to cancel.
Is parking provided?
IANS does not cover any parking.
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IANS provides a room block for forum events. There will be a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate.
Will I receive a hotel confirmation number?
You will receive a hotel confirmation number 2 weeks prior to the Forum.
