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Three Risks that Security Leaders in Government and Education Sectors Must Address

Human error is typically the starting point of most cyberattacks, and cybercriminals have become adept at using social engineering techniques to target individuals with highly persuasive, personalized messages. It is more important than ever to safeguard your faculty, students, and staff against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks with a human-centric security strategy.

Please join us for a 45-minute live discussion with Proofpoint’s Vice President of Industry Solutions, Ryan Witt. He will cover new threat intelligence research in higher education that can help colleges and universities better understand today’s advanced attacks and how those attacks evolve with changing dynamics on campus.

We will explore:

• The prevalent cyberattacks experienced by colleges and universities

• New research on where we have observed the threat landscape is the most active in higher education and where to prioritize your protection efforts

• Which departments and individuals are most targeted

• Best practices for a more robust cybersecurity posture

AI is becoming essential in protecting critical infrastructure by improving threat intelligence. It helps detect vulnerabilities, predict threats, and respond quickly to keep vital systems secure. This discussion will explore how AI is changing the way we defend against cyber threats.

The United States has become a patchwork of conflicting and overlapping data privacy regulations as individual states race to protect consumer rights and create comprehensive privacy laws. This presentation will delve into the complex landscape of state privacy laws, examining key provisions, compliance challenges, and potential impacts on businesses. We will explore how these varying regulations create an ever-changing environment for organizations operating across state lines, creating challenges for innovation and consumer trust. Additionally, the presentation will discuss the ways in which the United States is leveraging other laws (consumer protection, tort law, and older federal laws) to create privacy protections where no general state or federal privacy laws currently exist.

In this exclusive interview, Justin Valdes, Cybersecurity Consultant, and Dr. Chase Cunningham, known in the cybersecurity industry as “Dr. Zero Trust” for his involvement in the development of NIST 800-207, will delve into the origins, evolution, and impact of the Zero Trust Framework. The discussion will explore the foundational inspiration behind the Zero Trust model, its early objectives, and the cybersecurity challenges it aimed to address during its inception. Key questions will include the influence of evolving threats on its design, the role of vendors and manufacturers in supporting organizations’ Zero Trust adoption, and the balance between security, usability, and cost.

The interview will also assess the framework’s relevance in today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, particularly with regard to cloud computing, IoT, and remote work environments. With insights into how artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning are shaping Zero Trust principles, we will explore the future of Zero Trust security models. Key topics such as the impact of NIST 800-207 on the broader cybersecurity community, common misconceptions in its implementation, and the role of browser security will also be addressed.

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of where Zero Trust stands today, the challenges organizations face on their journey toward implementation, and what the future holds for this critical security paradigm.

Phishing is one of the leading cyberattacks worldwide, resulting in numerous social engineering training exercises to train average users to defend against these attacks. This discussion focuses on research that took a pool of users with three different phishing campaigns. Each campaign progressively has a phish that should be more advanced to spot than the previous phish presented. The research shows the psychological reasoning behind why a user will interact with a phish, regardless of educational awareness. Results include why a 0% or 100% report rate is unrealistic and how to use phishing metrics to quantify risk in a business.

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the current cyber landscape, focusing on both global and domestic government-related threats and incidents. We will delve into recent high-profile attacks, explore emerging trends, and discuss the evolving tactics employed by cybercriminals and nation-states. Additionally, the presentation will examine the ongoing challenges faced by governments in protecting critical infrastructure, securing sensitive data, and mitigating the risks posed by cyber espionage. By understanding the latest developments in the cyber threat environment, attendees will gain valuable insights into safeguarding government networks and systems.