Pre-Conference Workshop: ISC2 Women Cyber Leaders Workshop (in partnership with WiCyS) (2-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

If you are a woman in cybersecurity and aspiring to advance or become a leader in the profession and in your organization then this 2-day workshop is for you! Join us as ISC2 and WiCyS brings together a leading, empowering and inspirational group of women to help you develop the skills, confidence and mentorship you need to attain or sustain cyber leadership roles. You’ll learn strategies to grow your leadership skills, gain insights from those that have walked the journey to cyber leadership – pitfalls, challenges, successes - and you’ll have the chance to share and hear personal experiences within a cohort of professionals committed to supporting women in cyber leadership. On day one you will explore how to lead and influence your network from wherever you are in your organization. You will also explore and assess your own leadership strengths and potential as we facilitate sessions on emotional intelligence in the workplace, understanding unconscious bias, handling microaggressions, and how to transition into leadership. In the morning of day two, you will have an opportunity to participate in interactive discussions with other women cyber leaders on career mapping, mentorship, allyship and taking your seat at the table. During the afternoon of day two, you will participate in an intimate fireside chat with Clar Rosso, ISC2 CEO and Lynn Dohm, WiCyS Executive Director to experience first-hand their journey to landing influential leadership roles in cybersecurity. You will also have the opportunity to candidly and safely share challenges, ask questions and gain support from a cohort of women cyber leaders. All participants are invited to an invite only Women Cyber Leaders Networking Reception hosted by the ISC2 Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Member Price: $1,200 | Non-Member Price: $1,400

Pre-Conference Workshop: CISO Board Training (2-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

Being an effective board member takes specific skills and communication abilities. With pending legislation and rulemaking guiding the way, more security professionals and CISOs are being asked to step into the corporate boardroom to ensure cybersecurity risks are being addressed by organizational governance practices. In this two-day workshop, you will learn to develop the skills and experience needed to be a productive and successful board member. Learn how to communicate effectively to build relationships with the key stakeholders while aligning cybersecurity strategy and influencing organizational decision-making. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with others to learn from their experiences. Member Price: $1,595 | Non-Member Price: $1,795

Pre-Conference Workshop: Official CCSP® Readiness (2-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

This fast-paced, two-day course provides a high-level overview of the six domains of the (ISC)² CCSP® certification. This fact-filled course will assist in your review of CCSP® topics and deepen your knowledge of cloud computing and cloud information security. Each day of the presentation will cover essential topics within various domains of the CCSP® certification, such as cloud concepts, architecture, design and governance, cloud data, platform, infrastructure and application security, and cloud security operations. The instructor will utilize (ISC)² course materials to guide you through the most pertinent information to understand before taking the examination or to help enhance your current CCSP® credential. This course includes live instruction from an (ISC)² Authorized Instructor and digital access to the CCSP® Official (ISC)² Textbook. Member Price: $1,200 | Non-Member Price: $1,400

Pre-Conference Workshop: Official CGRC® Readiness (2-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

This fast-paced, two-day course provides a high-level overview of the seven domains of the (ISC)² CGRC® certification. This fact-filled course will assist in your review of CGRC® topics and deepen your knowledge of security assessment and authorization. Each day of the presentation will cover essential topics within various domains of the CGRC® certification, such as information security risk management programs, scope of the information system, selection, approval, implementation, and assessment of controls, and more. The instructor will utilize (ISC)² course materials to guide you through the most pertinent information to understand before taking the examination or to help enhance your current CGRC® credential. This course includes live instruction from an (ISC)² Authorized Instructor and digital access to the CGRC® Official (ISC)² Textbook. Member Price: $1,200 | Non-Member Price: $,1400

Pre-Conference Workshop: Vendor and Contract Management for IT and IT Security Professionals (1-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

This one-day workshop will provide an overview of the importance of vendor management and continuous improvement in contract management. The best practices for vendor management are covered, including developing a vendor management program, vendor selection and evaluation, contract negotiation and management, effective communication and collaboration with vendors, monitoring and auditing vendor performance, and managing third-party risks. The workshop will also dive into the management of contracts, including security and privacy risk assessment and management, the contract life cycle, contracts and the law, IT's role and expectations during the contract lifecycle process, contract negotiation and agreement, and hands-on experience reviewing and redlining various types of contracts.

Pre-Conference Workshop: Responsible AI by Design (1-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

Since the introduction of ChatGPT late in 2022, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has seen truly unprecedented use and adoption around the world. With it has come a whole host of questions for InfoSec professionals: How do we determine which GAI tools are safe? What are the considerations for selling GAI tools to the public or offering them “as a service”? What are the ethical and legal considerations for building GAI tools? In this one-day workshop, two veteran practitioners, including a leading cybersecurity attorney, will offer practical information on multiple aspects of designing, incorporating, and employing GAI for internal or customer use. Takeaways include: • A deep dive into dangers and limitations of GAI, as well as a survey of the GAI InfoSec threat landscape • The current state of AI laws, a preview of the EU AI Act, and how they apply to InfoSec • How to conduct impact assessments using the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s AI Risk Management Playbook as well as the NIST AI RMFs Playbook Member Price: $600 | Non-Member Price: $700

Pre-Conference Workshop: Executive's Guide to Building Cybersecurity Strategy (2-Day)

Oct 24, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 24, 2023 5:00pm

Credits: None available.

Executing an effective cybersecurity or privacy program is difficult without proper engagement and participation from the business. This two-day workshop starts with a discussion about corporate governance and the role played by the board and management to provide oversight of cybersecurity. After establishing this foundation, the training explores practical steps that security leaders can use to plan, develop, execute, and report on the strategy created to manage security and privacy in their organizations. This workshop is designed for executives and senior leaders who are responsible for establishing, executing, and making decisions about the use of an organization's cyber-related resources and operations to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Managers and aspiring leaders will benefit from having a deeper understanding of the value provided by the work they contribute to the overall security program. Member Price: $1,200 | Non-Member Price: $1,400

Security Congress Welcome and Opening Address

Oct 25, 2023 8:00am ‐ Oct 25, 2023 8:50am

Credits: None available.

Join us as ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso, CC, explores the challenges and opportunities facing the cybersecurity profession. We will explore the threat landscape, our ongoing skills and workforce gaps, the uncertain impact of new technologies like artificial intelligence, and rapidly shifting global cyber regulation and policy, while sharing how ISC2 is responding and preparing members to Lead with Confidence.


ISC2 Quickfire Talk: Adaptive Learning

Oct 25, 2023 10:00am ‐ Oct 25, 2023 10:05am

Credits: None available.

Introducing the Quickfire 5-Minute Talk – the ultimate power-packed presentation experience! Taking place at the ISC2 booth, our speakers will share information on topics such as Adaptive Learning, Member Benefits, How to get published with ISC2 and more! It's a dynamic, information-packed journey that's perfect for today's fast-paced world. Be captivated, enlightened, and motivated in just 5-minutes!

ISC2 on Point with Careers: How to Lead High-Performance Security Teams

Oct 25, 2023 10:25am ‐ Oct 25, 2023 11:20am

Credits: None available.

Learn how to be a better security team manager and leader. In this session, we’ll discuss the fundamentals of management. Find out what makes a great security team and how to hire. Understanding emotional intelligence and what motivates team members. Get strategies for goal setting and performance evaluations. You’ll learn the importance of feedback and coaching.
Learning Objectives:
  • Outline what makes a great security team and how to hire.
  • Recognize emotional intelligence and what motivates team members.
  • Implement meaningful goals and evaluate performance.