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New CISO Podcast Episode 100: Six Mentorship Questions With Two Top Leaders

In this installment of "The New CISO," Steve reunites with familiar faces, Michael Meis, Associate CISO at The University of Kansas Health System, and Mark Weatherford, Chief Strategy Officer at The National Cybersecurity Center, for their highly anticipated 100th episode appearance.


Mark and Michael return to offer insights on a wide range of crucial topics within the security industry, including decision-making, mentorship, continuous learning, and effective leadership. Join us for this special episode as they delve into unexplored career paths, share their strategies for gauging fulfillment, and stress the significance of cultivating a high-performing team.


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In recognition of their 20th year, CISA announced a new enduring cybersecurity awareness program, Secure Our World. Secure Our World reflects a new enduring message to be integrated across the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) awareness campaigns and programs, and encourages all of us to take action each day to protect ourselves when online or using connected devices.


The program promotes behavioral change across the Nation, with a particular focus on how individuals, families and small to medium-sized businesses can Secure Our World by focusing on the four critical actions below. Secure Our World is the theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and will remain the enduring theme for future awareness month campaigns.


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Kick Off Event


Monday, October 16, 2023, at 12:00-1:15pm ET

Join us either in-person or virtually from the US Capitol to discuss solutions to build a skilled and diverse workforce. This second annual Cybersecurity Career Week kickoff event will call attention to the contributions of cybersecurity practitioners and increase public awareness of both the skills and expectations needed to build a cybersecurity workforce. Visit the Kick Off event web page to learn more and register to attend.


US Cyber Team Draft 


Monday, October 16, 2023, at 3:30-4:45pm ET (doors open at 2:30pm)

Join us either in-person or virtually from District E in Washington, D.C. as we draft our Season III US Cyber Team, and celebrate Season II athletes! In support of Cybersecurity Career Week the event will also provide information about careers in cybersecurity and showcase cybersecurity games through onsite exhibits. Learn more and register on the Draft Day event web page.


#CyberCareerChat


Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 3:00-3:30pm ET

Join us on Twitter/X by following the @NISTCyber Twitter handle for an engaging chat that will answer common questions, provide tips and resources from experts, raise awareness, and increase public engagement about cybersecurity careers. Use the unifying hashtags #CyberCareerChat, #CyberCareerWeek, #MyCyberJob, or #ChooseCyber to post and follow along. 


International Tour of Cybersecurity Careers: Stories Told by Current Practitioners


Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 4:00-4:45pm ET

Join us virtually for a webinar that will feature current practitioners from around the world who will share their own experiences and how they got started in their cybersecurity careers. Visit the event web page to learn more and register. 


NICE Webinar: Cultivating Cybersecurity Leaders - The New Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Program


Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:00-3:00pm ET

Join us virtually as we launch the Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Program, an effort to promote cybersecurity career awareness, exploration, and development by creating a network of volunteers to serve as champions for expanding and diversifying the nation’s cybersecurity workforce. This webinar will provide information regarding the Cybersecurity Career Ambassador opportunity, offer general guidance on the role and expectations, and answer questions. Learn more and register on the NICE webinar web page. 


Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (RICET) Conference


Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 1:00-5:00pm ET

Watch the livestream of the RICET Conference, a collaborative effort to build and strengthen a foundation in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce for the Americas. Presentations will be available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Find more details about the livestream on the RICET web page. 


There are several other events and activities happening around the globe. Find one to participate in by exploring the event portal online. Add your event by making a commitment in the portal.


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This year ISACA will co-host the Annual Audit Conference Tuesday, 11/7/23 through Thursday, 11/9/23 at Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC.


ISACA will offer 20 CPEs with internal audit, fraud, and IT training as well as CIA and CISA exam review courses for as low as $25.00 per CPE hour (See rates below)


Track 1 – Audit Track


Scott Langlinais, CPA, will lead “Detecting Fraud Using Data Analysis” on Tuesday, 11/7/23 and “Detecting Fraud in Payroll and Human Resources” on Wednesday, 11/8/23.  These courses focus on data analytics and newer technologies among other attributes.   Track 1 participants will attend a “General Session” on Thursday, 11/9/23 offering pertinent topics including ethics and fraud (see below).


Track 2 – IT Track


Mark Thomas, CGEIT CRISC CDPSE, COBIT Assessor, will lead “Creating a Tailored Assurance Program in a High Velocity Digital Environment” for the IT track on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/7/23 through 11/8/23.  Track 2 participants will also attend the “General Session” on Thursday, 11/9/23.


Track 3 – CISA Exam Review Track


K. Bryan Kelley, CISA, CDPSE, CSPO, MCSE, Security+, former Microsoft Data Platform MVP (2009-16), will teach the 'CISA Exam Review Course' Tuesday through Thursday, 11/7/23 - 11/9/23.


Track 4 – CIA Exam Review Track


Garland Granger, CPA, CIA, CFE, came out of retirement for us to teach the 'CIA Exam Review Course' on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/7/23 and 11/8/23.  Track 4 participants will join in the General Session on Thursday, 11/9/23.


General Session


The “General Session” on Thursday, 11/9/23 will provide 4 CPE hours on 'Ethics: What's Missing?'(1 CPE); 'Detecting Deception in Workplace Investigations' (1 CPE); and “Forensic Statement Analysis' (2 CPEs) taught by Zane Kinney, CFE, PI.


See rates, and other useful information at their registration site listed below!


If you have any questions, contact them at SC.Statewide.Audit.Conference@gmail.com

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SpartanTec Inc. is extremely proud to host Small Business Tech Day. On this exclusive local event, you will get to hear from: 


  • Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec

  • Cybersecurity expert Lisa Carter

  • AI expert and top technology leader Adam Cheyer

  • Entrepreneur extraordinaire Mike Michalowicz  


If there’s one business event to attend this year, then make it Small Business Tech Day 2023!


For more information you can check out the link below. In the coming weeks you'll get information on reserving a spot for your local event.


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