CySER Virtual Seminar – Practical Cybersecurity Defenses for Organizations of Any Size
About the event
Title: Practical Cybersecurity Defenses for Organizations of Any Size
Speaker: Frank Harrill
Abstract: All organizations face a complex landscape of accelerating cybersecurity threats. This seminar will delve into practical strategies and best practices for defending against these threats and minimizing the impact of attacks. We will discuss:
- Threat Landscape Overview
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Use of Security Frameworks and Standards
- Incident Response Planning and Execution
- Employee Training and Awareness
- Advanced Defense Mechanisms
- Insider Threat Mitigation
- Real-World Examples
Speaker Bio: Frank Harrill is the Vice President of Security for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), which invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. Frank retired from the FBI in 2016, where he devoted over 20 years to the investigation of sophisticated cyberattacks, terrorist incidents, and other federal crimes. Prior to joining the FBI, he served in the U.S. Navy for nearly ten years as a carrier pilot and jet flight instructor. In 2011, Frank earned a master’s degree in information technology with an emphasis in security and assurance from Carnegie Mellon University. He obtained a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2004.
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