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Upcoming HALOCK Events
We are attending, speaking, and sponsoring information security events throughout 2019. Let’s make plans to meet — we look forward to seeing you!
Past Information Security Presentations
2nd CISO of the Year Mixer: The WIT 201 N. State St. Chicago
When: June 18, 2019 - June 18, 2019
Where: The WIT 201 N. State St. Chicago
Description: WHEN: June 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: The WIT 201 N State St Chicago, IL 60601
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Cybersecurity Webinar
When: July 16, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Where: Webinar
Description: Do you have safeguards in place on your smart phone, tablet, and laptop to secure your data? Is it safe to use your devices on public Wi-Fi networks? There are many ways attackers can access your private data, and it is important to be aware of known cyber-threats. Join Glenn Stout, as he reviews various threats that target personal devices and shares tips and best practices to secure your devices and data. This session will cover information on topics such as social media, public Wi-Fi, media accounts, VPN, home networks, password vaults, and more!
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
Identify various threats that target user devices and data, whether on a home or public network
Review approaches to minimize risks to your devices and data
Devise a personal plan to secure devices against know threats
ITAC: W3 THE CYCLE OF CYBERSECURITY: INTEGRATING CYBERDEFENSE INTO YOUR RISK DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
When: July 18, 2019 - July 18, 2019
Where: Arlington, VA
Description: Chris Cronin will be serving on a workshop at ITAC: W3 THE CYCLE OF CYBERSECURITY: INTEGRATING CYBERDEFENSE INTO YOUR RISK DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. ITAC is the premier event for IT audit executives and those tasked with ensuring that businesses are governing data in a secure and responsible way, while addressing risks related to information technology.
ITAC is produced by MIS Training Institute (MISTI), the international leader in audit, IT audit and information security training, with offices in Boston and London. MISTI’s expertise draws on experience gained in training more than 200,000 delegates across five continents.
3rd 2019 Chicago CISO of the Year Social Mixer
When: July 23, 2019 - July 23, 2019
Where: Gibson's 5464 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018
Description: WHEN: July 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Gibson's 5464 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018
4th & Final 2019 Chicago CISO of the Year Social Mixer
When: August 20, 2019 - August 20, 2019
Where: Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower - 67th Floor 233 S Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606
Description: WHEN: August 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Metropolitan Club at Willis Tower - 67th Floor 233 S Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606
Cyber Security Summit Chicago
When: August 27, 2019 - August 27, 2019
Where: Chicago, IL
Description: The fourth annual Chicago Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts.
CUNA Technology Council Conference
When: September 11, 2019 - September 14, 2019
Where: Chicago
Description: At the CUNA Technology Council Conference, attendees can learn new strategies to innovate and connect with one another within and across their business areas. From thought provoking keynote sessions to updates on the latest industry trends, you’ll return to your credit union with new knowledge, confidence and passion.
CyberNext Summit 2019 – KuppingerCole Analysts
When: October 8, 2019 - October 10, 2019
Where: DC
Description: Cybersecurity is shifting toward more distributed and dynamic models. Decentralized security infrastructure brings its challenges and opportunities. CyberNext Summit (#CNS19) summit will focus on the capabilities needed to achieve security in such a distributed environment, especially in the context of ever-increasing security threats.
SPEAKER: Chris Cronin
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Cybersecurity Webinar: Safekeeping Your Online Accounts – How to stop hackers from taking your money and information.
When: October 22, 2019 - October 22, 2019
Where: Webinar
Description: Safekeeping Your Online Accounts - How to stop hackers from taking your money and information.
Security professionals get asked all of the time "What are the top things that I should be doing right now to keep my online accounts safe?" There are many "attack paths" that bad actors take to attempt to get to your money. Knowing what these attacks are - and what to do to protect your online accounts is the answer to the question asked above.
This session will cover how the attacks are planned and carried out, and the keys to protect your accounts and data. Some topics include the concepts of phishing, spear-phishing, call fraud, scareware, extortion and the ways to protect against them, such as password approach, protecting email, devices and social media accounts.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand the various attack paths that bad actors take to get to user accounts.
• What users generally do wrong that helps the bad actors win.
• Be aware of the key things to do to protect online accounts.