Risk Based Self-Assessment as a Critical Element to Measure Risk, Performance, and Improvement “A hands-on approach to implementing and leveraging a risk assessment to increase compliance program effectiveness and lean performance.” A proactive, systematic risk assessment is an essential first step to developing and implementing an effective compliance program. Performance culture, sound economics, and regulator expectations all re...

Physical Security includes five components; detection, assessment, command and control (policy & procedures), response and engagement. Sadly, most of us in the security vertical focus on only one or two of these components and miss the others. These five elements must be intertwined and seamlessly integrated. If they all aren’t addressed, the “bad guy” wins. In this session we’ll outline what each component is, how...

Arm yourself with the information you need to defeat cyber attackers. At SANS Austin Winter 2017 (Dec 4-9), leading industry experts offer knowledge and tools to help you protect your organization's assets and advance your IT security career.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your information security training: - Choose from eight information security courses designed for all types of security professionals- NEW cours...

Why growth in your IAM environment can lead to less security and chaos: Optiv and our partners invite you to an informative lunch to learn about why adding more IAM can reduce risk and chaos to your security environment. Breaches increased in 2016 by forty percent despite increased spending on security. Compromised credentials and insider threats continue to be a leading cause. If you’ve been taking a reactive approach to security, it's...

SANS is a passionate community of practicing information security professionals imparting actionable intel. Our courses are taught by real-world practitioners, and their practical expertise adds value to the training material. Please join us at SANS San Francisco Winter 2017 (Nov 27-Dec 2), and learn new aspects of information security you can apply immediately to defend your organization from cyber attackers. Take advantage of these opportuni...

What do IT pros and the Justice League have in common?They love technology and loathe bad guys. Join Force 3 and Cisco as we unite for an afternoon of superheroes, cinema and cybersecurity. After a brief overview of Cisco Stealthwatch, stick around for the premiere of “Justice League,” starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons and more. In a world where threats never stop and hackers never sleep, who will protect your network?...

Be better prepared for cyber-attacks and data breaches. At SANS Miami 2017 (Nov 6-11), we offer training with applicable tools and techniques for effective cyber security practices. Gain the skills and tools you need to win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries who seek to harm your environment. Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: - Choose from five information security courses taught by...

How well do you understand the Fundamental Research Exclusion? While this critical carve-out in the U.S. export control regulations has a significant impact on universities, it's often misunderstood. This results in unforeseen gaps in export controls compliance programs that can lead to inadvertent export violations. In this webinar, we’ll breakdown all the aspects of the fundamental research exclusion. We’ll discuss its formal de...

CyberSat is the first event of its kind, dedicated to assessing the ever-evolving threat of cyber attacks in the satellite and aerospace landscape. At this two-day event, attendees will hear strategic insights from leading cybersecurity experts and satellite industry executives about best practices for achieving end-to-end protection within the entire satellite ecosystem. Representatives from key industry verticals such as maritime, broadcast,...

SANS' instructors are innovative thought leaders teaching constantly updated, practical security techniques. Join us at SANS San Diego 2017 (Oct 30-Nov 4) and learn how to out-think and out-maneuver cyber adversaries with cutting-edge cyber security tactics.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Choose from 10 information security courses designed for all types of security professionals- Attend keynote: "A...