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It’s always a bit scary when submitting talks to conferences and then waiting the couple of months to find out if you are accepted or rejected! One of my personal goals has been to speak at the first.org annual conference and I was accepted in 2020 but my co-speaker and I pulled out when the pandemic hit. I decided to try again this year and got this email this week: “Dear Merisa, On behalf of the 2024 FIRST Conference Program Committee, we are pleased to inform you that your submission has been identified as a backup presentation for the 36th Annual FIRST Conference: Bridging Security Response Gaps, June 9-14, 2024.” So it’s unknown if I’ll end up speaking but it’s still a huge honor to even be selected as a backup speaker at one of the biggest Cybersecurity Incident Response conferences. Looking forward to heading to #fukuoka for #FIRSTCON24 in June and catching up with acquaintances and meeting new people! For anyone who’s ever thought about speaking at a #securityconference give it a shot! You can always start small maybe an internal company conference or monthly org get together. Then submit to something like B-Sides, or your local chapter of ISACA, etc. Build those public speaking skills and see what other good speakers talk about and how they engage their audiences and then submit to larger conferences!

Another great session from the ISC2 Think Tank Webinars. "What's Top of Mind: Building Your Cybersecurity Career & Future of Training" Speaers: Parul Khanna, CISSP; Zlatan Moric, CISSP; Rex Johnson; Moses Dlamini; Cavelle Joseph, SSCP; Lonnie Harris, Moderator This interactive webinar series connects aspiring cybersecurity professionals with industry experts: academic leaders, hiring managers, and HR recruiters. Each session will delve into the top training priorities for those seeking to enter or advance within the cybersecurity field, with insights used to develop new training and educational products to further empower the cybersecurity workforce. We'll discuss: - In-demand skills and certifications employers are looking for - Emerging trends shaping the cybersecurity landscape. - Actionable insights to develop your competitive edge. #cybersecurity #growthmindset #vitamae

Is cybersecurity just hours behind a computer? Think again! There's much more than meets the eye: ⚙️ Engaging training sessions - keeping our skills sharp and up-to-date. 🗨️ Industry fairs & conferences - networking and learning from the best in the field. 🧠 Fascinating client cases - tackling unique challenges and expanding our expertise. Your screen is just the beginning. Question for all the professionals in the industry: what would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #bxcteam #cybersecurityjourney #cybersecurityjobs #worklifebalance

3️⃣ more reasons for not going to #rsa conference Here are 3️⃣ more reasons why not attending the RSA Conference might align with your considerations; 1️⃣ Relevance of Content Content at large conferences can sometimes be too broad or not aligned with your specific business needs and objectives. Focusing on more specialized conferences that directly pertains to your niche, like MSP-specific cybersecurity issues, may be more beneficial. 2️⃣Market Saturation Big events like RSA often have a high level of market saturation with numerous competitors and similar solutions being showcased. This could dilute the impact of networking or make it harder to stand out in a crowded market. 3️⃣ Focus on Internal Development Instead of attending the conference, resources and time could be better spent on internal development efforts such as enhancing training your team. ⁉️Got any other reasons?

In or near Chicago this Friday (11/10)? Don't miss the amazing talks from AonStroz Friedberg, an Aon company dropping the knowledge we use in our investigations. Bringing four talks and five amazing speakers, these are the talks not to miss: Keynote session (Boom!!!) by Kate Kuehn (Chief Trust Office, Aon) "Chicago as a Cyber City – building our own yellow brick road one cyber innovation at a time" John A. and Julia P. "Beyond the basics: Microsoft 365 Attacks We Didn't See Coming" Phalgun Kulkarni and Julia P. "Windows Search Index: The forensic artifact you've been searching for" Kanstantsin (Kostya) Ilioukevitch and Phalgun Kulkarni "Tracing the Footsteps: A Bird's Eye View of Lateral Movement Using Velociraptor" Drop by, say hello, and see some of the top innovators in our practice sharing techniques you can put to work right away. Good luck to the team!! #dfir #digitalforensics #incidentresponse https://lnkd.in/dMjH7mKc

Calling All IT professionals and business leaders for the Governor's Cybersecurity Summit! 🌐 Hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), this essential event will take place from October 28-30, 2024, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells. This summit is designed for IT professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in enhancing their organization’s cybersecurity strategies. What to Expect? - Expert Keynotes: Hear from top industry leaders on the latest cybersecurity trends. - Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions to improve your skills and knowledge. - Networking: Connect with peers and experts to share insights and strategies. ➡️More details and registration: https://buff.ly/4002l3B Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture! #WICybersecurity #ITProfessionals #BusinessLeaders #StaySecure

🌐 Exciting Collaboration Ahead! 🌐 We had the pleasure of hosting Sam Stepanyan, Chapter Leader of OWASP London Chapter and Global Board Member of OWASP® Foundation, at our recent OWASP Algiers Chapter meeting. Alongside our dedicated OWASP Algiers Chapter Board Members, Mehdi Nacer KERKAR 🍉, Meriem Maroua MAHDI, Taher Amine ELHOUARI (Chapter Leader), and Hichem Belguendouz (VP), it was an insightful session filled with discussions on the current cybersecurity landscape and the potential for future collaborations between our chapters. 💡 Key Discussion Points: - Collaboration on future events between OWASP Algiers Chapter and OWASP London Chapter. - Sam provided valuable tips to help the OWASP Algiers Chapter Board run successful events. - Discussions about future initiatives at both chapters and the OWASP Global Foundation. 🤝 Collaboration Highlights: - Joint planning for upcoming events to maximize impact and reach. - Implementation of Sam's tips to enhance event management and attendee engagement. - Exploring opportunities for joint research projects and knowledge sharing. 🚀 Outcome: The meeting has set the stage for exciting collaborations between OWASP Algiers and London chapters, as well as with the OWASP Global Foundation. Together, we aim to elevate cybersecurity awareness, foster innovation, and create a safer digital environment for all. Stay tuned for updates on our collaborative projects and initiatives! 💻 #OWASP #Cybersecurity #Collaboration

It was a honor and privilege last week to participate in a closing keynote panel discussion for Evanta, a Gartner Company on "The Realities of a Board Position" as a CISO. This session was joined by some great colleagues in Sara Andrews and moderated by Scot Miller In the discussion we delved into the landscape of how the CISOs valued for their cyber expertise, yet not all cybersecurity experience is created equal. We discussed key elements for those aspiring to board-level positions, how can they ready themselves for success? We discussed the importance of board readiness programs, significance of certifications, education, and most importantly the ultimate value in networking for the right opportunity. We also discussed how to embrace a business-centric approach and cultivate a broad skill set of essential financial, strategic, and interpersonal capabilities to be attractive for Board assignments. Thanks to Fernanda Casillas and Evanta, a Gartner Company team for a well executed peer to peer session.

IN REFLECTION: Red Canary | RSA Conference 2022   At a Glance: Red Canary is known for its cybersecurity services, particularly its managed detection and response (MDR) solutions. They’re recognized for their expertise in threat detection and their ability to help businesses enhance their security posture.    The Show:  RSA Conference is one of the world’s largest cybersecurity conferences and is highly regarded for its role in fostering collaboration, driving thought leadership, and advancing the cybersecurity industry.   Innovative Approach:  Red Canary partnered with Catalyst to enhance their trade show program as a whole and has worked closely with the Catalyst design team to create event experiences that are an accurate three-dimensional representation of their brand.    The Result:  We’ve helped Red Canary increase their event presence & impact at each event over the last few years and are continuously implementing their feedback for continuous improvement. “Catalyst helped amplify Red Canary’s brand presence and establish their icon as a recognizable symbol in the digital threat detection space. We’re excited to help them launch their brand refresh at RSA 2024!” – Bradley Capps   ---------- CATALYST EXHIBITS IS HONORED TO CONTRIBUTE TO RED CANARY’S BRAND REFRESH LAUNCH AT RSA 2024! For more information on how Catalyst can transform & redefine your marketing space, please visit: www.catalystexhibits.com   #redcanaryco #pastclients #proudmoments #mainapproach #redefineyourmarketingspace #forwardthinking #designthinkersthink #RSAConference2024 #catalystexhibits #brandexperience #tradeshowbooth #ClientSuccess #BusinessGrowth #ResultsDriven #experientialmarketing #successdriven

📚I’m proud to share our latest achievement with Jack Martin: a comprehensive whitepaper on cybersecurity awareness! 🎉 This resource is designed to help you empower your workforce and build a sustainable cyber culture. Discover the 5 essential steps of our TAMAM methodology: 1️⃣ TARGET - Set precise objectives through secure behaviors. 2️⃣ AUDIENCE - Assess what your teams do, what they know, and what you expect from them. 3️⃣ MESSAGE - Communicate simple, precise, and actionable insights. 4️⃣ ACTIONS - Implement practical and engaging learning experiences. 5️⃣ MEASURE - Track progress based on behaviors (not just KPIs) and celebrate successes. I’m confident this whitepaper will provide valuable insights (concepts, tips, etc.) for CISO and awareness managers. 📆Something is coming to discuss it all together. Stay tuned for the updates 😉 👉Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRjE4YEf I’m always happy to chat about this, so feel free to reach out!