This is the Cybersecurity Event of the year!

2024 Registration Is Closed

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Name, Job Title,  Company Name, Email, Cell Number

We look forward to seeing you at our 4th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium

Mark your calendars (October 14, 2025). for what promises to be another exciting and insightful event!

Join us on October 8 at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady!

Business leaders: Join us at the largest Cybersecurity Symposium in Upstate New York!

All businesses are prime targets for cyber-attack. Hear from industry leaders and speakers from around the country on evolving cyber threats, including AI, IoT vulnerabilities, and effective security measures. Gain insights to stay ahead and protect your business from cyber breaches. Learn how to reduce your risk and explore strategies to protect your business. Register for your free seat today.

Date & Time: October 8th, 2024, from 8am to 3pm
Location: Rivers Casino Event Center, 1 Rush St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Hotel accommodations: The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino
Discounted Rates: Use Group Code LOG1024 for special Symposium rates
Book Here:  https://thelandinghotelny.com/

TUESDAY OCT 8, 2024

8:00-8:45am Breakfast and Networking

8:50-9:00am Welcoming Remarks: Tush Nikollaj, CEO | LogicalNet

9:00–9:40am Keynote Speaker: Sean Atkinson, CISO  | Center for Internet Security

Topic:  Zero Trust Security and Ransomware Defense in the Age of AI

9:40am–10:20am Anna Mercado Clark, CISO | Phillips Lytle

Topic: From Bait to Breach: The Modern Evolution of Phishing Attacks

10:20am10:40am Break

10:40am11:20am Panel Session

Moderator: Sean Atkinson

  • Kevin Conine | Special Agent : FBI
  • James Lippie, CEO | SaaS Alerts
  • C.Ariel Pinto | Homeland Security
  • Jim Peterson | ConnectWise
  • Jon Easton | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

11:20am12pm Dr Erdal Ozkaya, CISO | Xcitium

Topic: Learning from the Breach: Turning Cybersecurity Incidents into Actionable Insights

12pm-1pm  Lunch Break – Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided for all attendees.

12:20pm-12:50pm Chant Vartanian, CEO/Chairman | M-Theory Group | Topic: Identity Crisis in Cyberspace

12:45pm-12:50pm Closing Remarks

12:50pm1:00pm – Break

1:00pm2:00pm – Michael O’Mara, Chief Information Officer | Logical Net | Break Out Room

Topic: Incident Response Table Top Exercise

1:00pm-3:00pm Open Networking | Main Room

3:00pm – Symposium Ends

Tickets are free. Please register to guarantee your seat.

2024 Cyber Symposium

PRESENTERS

 

Anna Mercado Clark
Anna Mercado Clark, Partner, Chief Information Security Officer | Phillips Lytle LLP

Anna Mercado Clark, Partner, Chief Information Security Office at Phillips Lytle LLP is a proven problem-solver who leverages emerging technology, innovative and customized e-discovery and forensic investigation workflows, and careful reading of the laws and regulations to resolve client problems using solutions that are right-sized, tailored and are sensitive to their particular industry, needs, limitations and concerns.

As leader of Phillips Lytle’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and e-Discovery Practice Teams and co-leader of the firm’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Team, Anna focuses on complex e-discovery and digital forensics, cybersecurity and data privacy, and complex commercial litigation. As a former assistant district attorney, she also handles white collar criminal matters and investigations.

Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, Chief Information Security Officer | Xcitium

Dr. Erdal Ozkaya is a global cybersecurity leader and strategist with over 25 years of experience in the IT and security fields. He is the Chief Cybersecurity Strategist and CISO at Xcitium, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions and services, where he is responsible for building the cybersecurity strategy and the information security risk management program, as well as raising cybersecurity awareness and training for internal teams, customers, and partners.

He holds a doctorate degree in information technology and multiple industry certifications, such as CCISO and MCSE. He is also a board member, advisor, lecturer, and author in various cybersecurity organizations and institutions, such as the National Cyber Group, Binalyze, Global CISO Forum, Charles Sturt University, and Australian Institute of ICT.

He has been recognized as a top 50 technology leader by IDC and CIO Online, and a global cybersecurity leader of the year by InfoSec Awards. His mission is to solve cybersecurity issues and enable digital transformation for businesses and society.

 

Chant Vartanian, CEO/Chairman | M-Theory Group

Chant Vartanian is the visionary Founder and CEO of M-Theory, a leading IT and Cybersecurity services firm recognized for its innovative solutions and strategic leadership. He began his journey in the tech industry in 1996, launching his first dotcom company, which evolved into M-Theory, a top-tier provider for Fortune 500 clients. In 2007, Vartanian introduced the CapEx-as-a-Service™ model, revolutionizing IT by transforming traditional hardware into scalable, service-based solutions, setting a new industry standard. Under his leadership, M-Theory has expanded into a multifaceted organization with specialized business units covering IT infrastructure, collaboration, Data Science, AI, Managed Services, Unified Communications, and more. This comprehensive structure allows M-Theory to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the complex needs of modern enterprises. As CEO, Vartanian continues to drive product innovation, shape the company’s strategic vision, and influence the future of the tech industry with his pioneering approach.

PANELISTS

Jim Lippie
C.Ariel Pinto | Chair of Cybersecurity Department | Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Ariel Pinto is the Chair and Professor of Cybersecurity, CEHC, UALbany SUNY. He has held academic and research positions at Old Dominion University, FM Global, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Virginia. With a doctorate in Systems and Information Engineering from the University of Virginia and degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Ariel has contributed extensively to the field through textbooks, journal articles, and numerous presentations. His expertise spans Cyber Risks, Project Risk Management, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty, and Extreme-Event Risk Analysis, bridging the gap between research and practical application.

Jim Lippie
Kevin Conine | Special Agent FBI, Cyber Task Force

Kevin Conine has been a Special Agent with the FBI for over 8 years. He started his career assigned to the Safe Streets and Violent Crime Task Force in Newark, NY, conducting enterprise investigations against gangs and working towards reducing violence in Northern New Jersey. After that he was assigned to the Protective Operations Unit in Washington, DC, traveling the world providing dignitary protection. He is currently assigned to the Cyber Task Force in Albany, NY investigating computer intrusions against criminal groups and nation-state actors. Kevin also holds collateral duties as a firearms instructor and a SWAT Operator and Sniper.

Jim Lippie
James Lippe, CEO – SaaS Alert

Jim Lippie is the CEO of SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company that helps protect customers' SaaS applications.  He was the CEO of Thrive Networks, a Boston-based MSP, where he led the company through exponential growth, culminating in its acquisition by Staples in 2006, marking the first major MSP acquisition in the industry. As President of IndependenceIT, he propelled the company to become one of the fastest-growing cloud desktop companies globally (later acquired by CloudJumper).  Jim also founded Clarity Channel Advisors, helping hundreds of MSPs increase sales and profits through a cloud-first strategy. As GM and Senior Vice President at Kaseya, he oversaw the global MSP community and partner development.

Jim Lippie
Jim Peterson | Principal Solution Advisor - ConnectWise

Jim Peterson brings more than 25 years of IT industry experience focused on supporting and protecting the SMB market through education, assessment, remediation, and alignment to compliance standards such as PCI, CMMC, and SOC2 Type 1 & 2.

Jim's IT career began with delivering technical support and design for industry giants like Honeywell, IBM, and Moody’s. This experience with such reputable companies reassures his competence and reliability.

Jim holds a bachelor's degree in information systems management and supports ConnectWise as an advanced certified trainer and ConnectWise IT Nation Evolve facilitator.

Jim Lippie
Jon Easton, Cyber Security Advisor | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Jon Easton is a Cyber Security Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He conducts evaluations of critical infrastructure systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and suggesting security best practices.

Before joining CISA, Jon honed his skills as an ethical hacker, leading a "red team" responsible for conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Driven by a passion for cybersecurity, Jon contributes to the development of future cybersecurity professionals through mentoring, teaching, and as a sought-after speaker on a variety of cybersecurity topics .

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