AZ InfraGard Webinar: 'Chinese Intelligence, Security, and Influence Operations'
2023-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
Webinar will present the mission, organization, and functions of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Intelligence and Security Services (Ministry of State Security–MSS); Ministry of Public Security–MPS); and the People’s Liberation Army–PLA) Intelligence) for domestic and global operations. Influence Operations conducted by the CCP’s Central United Front Work Dept (UFWD) to achieve its strategic objectives by targeting: academic and cultural institutions; media and business organizations; religious, ethnic minorities and Chinese diaspora communities; policy communities; and international institutions will be presented.

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Lecture provides insights with real world examples with emphasis on: traditional intelligence missions of: human, signals, and imagery; domestic and foreign counterintelligence; electronic warfare; space operations; and economic intelligence. Additionally, Integrated Information Warfare concept using the Three Warfares (Psychological, Public Opinion, and Legal Warfare), a unique Chinese political warfare model that calls for the coordinated use of psychological, public opinion, and legal Warfares to control perceptions and shape narratives that advance Chinese interests and undermine those of an opponent are discussed.

Open only to vetted InfraGard members;

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ISC East 2023
2023-11-14 - 2023-11-16
Click on the link, sign up and show up!
ISC East, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, will take place November 14-16 (SIA Education@ISC: November 14-16 | Exhibit Hall: November 15-16) at the Javits Center in NYC.
Learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from 220+ exhibiting companies, network with peers at our special industry events, and enhance your knowledge with our expanded SIA Education@ISC Program.
Register for FREE expo hall as an InfraGard Member: http://isceast23.com/InfraGard

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Decoding Cloud Risks and Safeguarding Your Data in the Food Industry
2023-11-14 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Between 2018 and early 2023, a staggering 157 ransomware incidents have plagued the industry, inflicting an estimated $1.36 billion in downtime costs on the global economy. In 2021 alone, businesses grappled with an average of 11.5 days of lost production due to ransom demands ranging from $20,000 to a jaw-dropping $15 million.
As the food industry navigates its digital journey, it’s crucial to prioritize cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. Attendees will emerge from this session equipped with a clearer understanding of the threats at hand and a practical roadmap for minimizing potential risks during this exciting digital metamorphosis.
Presenter:
Greg Gatzke, ZAG Technical Services
Prior to ZAG, Greg worked at McDonald Douglas and as a consultant with the Network Technology Group. Gatzke has an MBA from Pepperdine University. Gatzke’s background in farming shaped ZAG’s specific expertise in the agribusiness and fresh produce sectors.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Food Safety, Restaurant Owners, Farmers, Food Distributors and Grocers
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decoding-cloud-risks-and-safeguarding-your-data-in-the-food-industry-tickets-743299578047

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Situational Awareness
2023-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
This course will discuss the importance of being situationally aware of your surroundings and spotting a threat before you or your facility becomes a victim to violence. This training is taken from a recent attendance at two of the Arcuri Group’s Situation Awareness Webinars and training.
Course Objectives:
1. Define Situational Awareness
2. Changing Your Mindset
3. Situational Awareness Color Codes developed by Col. Jeff Cooper
4. Explaining The OODA Loop developed by Air Force Colonel John Boyd
5. The Criminal Threat
6. Signs of Imminent Attack & Victim Selection
7. How to Avoid Being a Victim
8. Becoming a Practitioner
9. Practicals of Situational Awareness
Presenter:
Ronnie Freeman, Waste and Wastewater Utility
Ronnie has been involved with Safety Management for over 25 years but started to get involved in workplace security and emergency management about 10 years ago. He currently oversee the physical security of a local water and wastewater utility employing over 160 people. He has been a member of the South Carolina Infragard Chapter since 2017 and is also a sector chief.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Anyone in critical infrastructure protection.
Registration:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud–qrzsuGNS2tCKCp1_B_LiXyOz1enyl

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Iran’s Axis of Resistance – The Threat to the U.S. from IRGC and Hezbollah
2023-11-16 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and the foreign terrorist group HAMAS will almost certainly generate additional terrorist attacks and violent actions directed against U.S. and western interests in the region and potentially in the Homeland as well. Please join us for a deep dive into what the Government of Iran calls their “Axis of Resistance” and what we call the Iran Threat Network. This presentation will deliver current information and analysis on the two key components that Iran uses to carry out terrorist activity overseas – the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the foreign terrorist group Hezbollah. This briefing will cover the following topics:
-Origin of the Iranian Threat Network
-The Radical Ideology that Drives IRGC and Hezbollah
-IRGC Mindset and Worldview
-IRGC Asymmetric Warfare against the U.S.
-IRGC Missile and Nuclear Threat to the U.S.
-IRGC Lethal Operations against Americans
-The “Export of the Revolution”
-IRGC Activities in the Homeland
-Birth and Development of Hezbollah
-Hezbollah’s Transnational Capability
-Counter-Intelligence and HUMINT Aspects
-Hezbollah – Evolving into Middle Age
-Special Ops Unit and Divers
-Hezbollah Today
-Islamic Jihad and the West Bank
-Hezbollah Activities and Case Studies in the U.S.
-Redlines for IRGC and Hezbollah Attacks in the Homeland
Presenter:
SME is a retired CIA Operations Officer who has personally developed, managed and carried out several high profile operations during his career that lead to the capture of several high profile terrorists, and the effective dismantling of terrorist networks.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4847572379271503452

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Global Threat Update - A World of Wars
2023-11-28 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is another in our FREE series of Global Threat Updates.
With a major war in Israel that threatens to engulf much of the Middle East, where the global implications are not just for Israel but very much for the United States, plus the ongoing War in Ukraine that has not subsided in the least, the world is a dangerous place. Less noticed is the prospect of another war in Kosovo, that would immediately bring in NATO and the United States, along with provocations in the air and at sea by an increasingly unstable and economically challenged China.
The enemies of the Western dominated system of finance, trade and “international law” are now opening calling themselves an “Axis”, reminiscent of a world eight decades back. In short, the world is becoming a far more dangerous place than most of us even realize. Beyond the military and “battlespace dynamics” are fundamental economics and supply chain considerations underlying the stunning military engagements, and growing threats to our global lines of communications. Further, virtually unprecedented levels of anti-Semitic acts coinciding with the War in Israel have also dramatically increased the threat of terrorism or violent extremism here at home. Threats to critical infrastructure here in the United States, both physical and virtual, have moved into a new sphere of concern, and that ties to re-thinking mitigation and preparedness strategies.
National and Homeland Security expert Hal Kempfer, a retired Military/Marine Intelligence Officer and longtime strategic risk consultant whose expertise is regularly relied upon by multiple television news networks such as Fox, NewsNation, CBS, etc. (and co-host of the STRAT podcast series) is our presenter. Without doubt, this Global Threat Update may be the most important global security and critical infrastructure protection discussion you’ve heard for quite some time.
Presenter:
National and Homeland Security expert Hal Kempfer, a retired Military/Marine Intelligence Officer and longtime strategic risk consultant whose expertise is regularly relied upon by multiple television news networks such as Fox, NewsNation, CBS, etc. (and co-host of the STRAT podcast series) is our presenter.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2899400502870515547

INMA Partner Offering: ISO 27001 2022 Certification - What You Need to Know
2023-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This briefing is for organizations considering certifying to ISO 27001:2022 — those planning to certify to ISO 27001 for the first time and those already certified to ISO 27001:2013. Discussion topics include: (1) a review of the ISO 27001:2013 Standard, including Management Clauses, and Annex A controls; (2) differences between the ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27001:2022 standards; (3) required ISO 27001:2022 documentation and processes; and (4) steps for designing, implementing, maintaining, and auditing the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Presenters:
Tom Scurrah, VP of Programs and Content, Cybersecurity Collaborative
For over 20 years, Tom has practiced as a cyber security professional as an executive director of information security for Verizon, a founder of two cyber security consulting firms, and Vice President of Content and Programs for the Cybersecurity Collaborative.
Jody Barnes, Director, Information Security, Ingevity
With over 30 years of experience in information security and IT infrastructure, I am a seasoned professional who can effectively manage cyber risk across diverse industries and environments. As the Director of Information Security (CISO), I oversee the development and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, as well as the optimization and integration.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
CISOs, SMB Executives, Global Executives, CEOs, CIOs. CPOs. Compliance, Cybersecurity Practitioners
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7416934232729/WN_ZjmvVlyTSp6zU5HiA_b2qw

National Disaster Resilience Council (NDRC) Summit: Solutions for Infrastructure Resilience
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-06 | The University of Texas at San Antonio, National Security Collaboration Center
Now more than ever, we must be prepared for adversarial attacks and destructive natural events causing long-term outages of America’s critical infrastructure. The National Disaster Resilience Council (NDRC), a Cross-Sector Council of InfraGard National Members Alliance, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 NDRC Summit: Solutions Now for Infrastructure Resilience. Throughout two full days, powerhouse speakers from government and private industry will provide attendees with knowledge, insight and resources relating to five of the hottest topics in infrastructure resilience today: cyber threats; Department of Defense key enablers; operational continuity; research and development updates; and the all-important critical human infrastructure. Virtual and in-person attendance options available.Click to register.
Presented by InfraGard National Members Alliance | Contact: mlasky@infragardnational.org

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Good Grief Charlie Brown! Cascading Failures in a Defense in Depth strategy
2023-12-06 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Leveraging a real world scenario, Mike will walk us through an incident from the attackers perspective. As the story twists and turns, we will focus on how our perception of our security architecture does not always align with reality. For the big finish, Mike summarizes the lessons learned to shore up our defenses and reduce the possibility of similar attacks in the future.
Presenter:
Mike Schuetter, CISO, Encore Technologies
Mike Schuetter is the Chief Information Security Officer at Encore Technologies. He joined Encore in 2016 in its second month of operation to build the Information Security Program and now leads both corporate IT and cybersecurity for the technology and data center services company.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3c423297-b553-4e41-bf31-68cd3620917c@64b581ec-5e8a-4ff1-9d3a-b50e57ae0fd1

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Gary Warner 2023 CyberCrime Year in Review - IBMA / CAISSA Joint Meeting
2023-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance (IBMA) and Central Alabama ISSA invite you to attend our annual joint meeting, with presenter Gary Warner and his annual CyberCrime Year in Review.
Gary will take us though 2023’s cyber highs and lows, the criminals and the heros, in what is always a highly informative and very frank presentation.
Presenter:
Gary Warner, Director of the UAB Computer Forensics Research Lab
Gary Warner has worked closely with law enforcement since 2000, serving for ten years as a Task Force Officer on the Birmingham FBI Cybercrime Squad where he assisted on national and international investigations, primarily in the areas of malware and phishing. Warner’s lab has been contracted for cyber intelligence services from Microsoft, Facebook, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, eBay, etc.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-warner-2023-cybercrime-year-in-review-ibma-caissa-joint-meeting-tickets-764353551047

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Digital Case Law Update for 2022-2023
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
Join the Legal CSC for a virtual discussion on recent updates in technology-related case law.
Presenter:
Pierre Grosdidier is a litigation attorney in Houston and currently serves as the Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Harris County Attorney Office. He is board certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Pierre’s practice also includes data privacy and unauthorized computer access issues and litigation. He was the State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section Chair for 2022–23 and was elected Medium Section Representative to the State Bar of Texas for the 2023–26 term.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
See events email for registration.

INMA Partner Event: A CISOs Guide to Effective Identity & Access Management (IAM) Practices and Technologies
2023-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The secure and efficient administration of user and technology identities across multiple Cloud and on-premises environments has been a challenge for organizations. Consequently, many CISOs are examining new Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms and authentication mechanisms, which will involve large investments and implementation support.
Learning Outcomes:
In this CISO Stories webinar, panelists share their experiences dealing with IAM challenges, planned architectures, and technology optimization. They will also discuss best practices and tools developed by a cross sector task force of CISOs, highlighting:
• Effective IAM technologies and practices for the Cloud and hybrid environments
• Rearchitecting IAM
• Artificial Intelligence as an enabler and risk
• Managing privileged users
• Conducting access reviews effectively and efficiently
• Identity and access management for mergers and acquisitions
• Zero Trust
Join us for key insights and tools to help your organization improve the effectiveness of your IAM practices and technologies.
Presenters:
Peter Hazen, VP, Security Architecture & Technical Assurance, Radian Group
Pete Hazen has for the past seven years been leading key information security and IAM initiatives at Radian Group, a financial services company that provides mortgage insurance and real estate services to homeowners and lenders in the continental U.S. While at Radian, Pete was responsible for management and deployment of Radian’s Single Sign-On (SSO), Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Mitchell Greenfield, Associate Vice President Identity and Access Management, Humana Inc
Mitchell Greenfield is currently AVP Identity and Access Management in Humana’s Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) department. Mitch’s current role is leading the IAM organization to manage over 100,000 identities and thousands of applications. Previously mitch has had roles at Humana including leading the security program for CenterWell Home Health
Parham Eftekhari, EVP, Collaboration, CyberRisk Alliance
Parham Eftekhari is a business executive specializing in cyber and national security. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, CISO Communities at CyberRisk Alliance, leading its CISO services platform which consists of the Cybersecurity Collaborative and Cybersecurity Collaboration Forum. Parham also serves as the chairman of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT).
Tom Scurrah, VP, Cybersecurity Programs and Content, Cybersecurity Collaborative
For over 20 years, Tom has practiced as a cyber security professional as an executive director of information security for Verizon, a founder of two cyber security consulting firms, and Vice President of Content and Programs for the Cybersecurity Collaborative. Tom is CEO of MyDataOnly, Inc., which offers privacy and security consultation and security (penetration) testing services.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
IT Security decision makers, Managers, Directors, VP’S, C-level and equivalent.
Registration:
https://www.scmagazine.com/cybercast/a-cisos-guide-to-effective-identity-access-management-iam-practices-and-technologies/?utm_source=infragard&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cisostories-webcast-december-2023&utm_content=invite#1&external_id={{lead.Hum Id}}&external_id_source=mrkt

IMA Webinar Broadcast: ADVANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (ASAT) during the Holiday Season
2023-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Including a special briefing from the FBI on Retail Theft during the holidays. Situational awareness involves perceiving behaviors and environmental factors happening around you and how they can translate into threats. Most people don’t have a problem perceiving behaviors and environments but few know how to analyze the information you see to keep yourself, your family or even co-workers safe.
Advanced Situational Awareness was designed for military and law enforcement teams to increase situational awareness and make better decisions in times of stress or a threat. With new and emerging threats to workplaces, critical infrastructure facilities and while out in the general public it’s not just for the military or law enforcement anymore, but for everyone who is out and about while shopping, eating at restaurants or even simply taking a walk on the street. Adopting a tactical mindset, no matter the situation is crucial in surviving in today’s world.
This course will go over a variety of high-level behaviors and situations that you need to be aware of while you are at the workplace, at home and especially out in public with your friends and family.
Topics:
• Planning
• Combative Emergencies (tactical considerations as a civilian)
• What is a Tactical Mindset
• OODA Loop
• Behavior and Environmental Indicators of Potential Threats
• Speeding Up Decision Making Under Stress and Anticipating your next Move (action vs reaction)

Presenter:
SME is a retired FBI SWAT team leader/Operator and L.A. FBI Firearms Instructor.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, US Military, law enforcement personnel.
Registration:
See weekly events email for registration.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: HAMAS IN THE U.S.: NETWORKS, ACTIVITES, and JIHAD
2023-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Hamas supporters have long operated in the United States. Internal Hamas documents and FBI wiretaps introduced as evidence in various federal criminal cases clearly show the existence of a nationwide Hamas network engaged in fundraising, lobbying, education and propaganda dissemination dating back to the 1980s. Join InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance December 13, 2023 at 11:00 CST for a unique webinar presentation on the history and activities of Hamas within the United States. Following Dr. Vidino’s presentation, we will invite attendees to submit questions for our speaker.
Presenter:
Dr. Lorenzo Vidino, Director of the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University.
An expert on Islamism in Europe and North America, his research over the past 20 years has focused on the mobilization dynamics of jihadist networks in the West; governmental counter-radicalization policies; and the activities of Muslim Brotherhood-inspired organizations in the West. Dr. Vidino has testified before the U.S. Congress and other parliaments; advised law enforcement officials globally
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamas-in-the-us-networks-activites-and-jihad-tickets-771246417797?aff=oddtdtcreator

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Introduction to Global Espionage & Intelligence Services- Part 1: US Intelligence
2023-12-19 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Note: You will receive a Certificate in Intelligence Studies upon completion of all 6 classes.
You must be an Infragard member or Active Law Enforcement/Military to attend.
The “Certificate in Intelligence Studies” program offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration into the world of international espionage and intelligence. This certificate program, led by a seasoned retired CIA (SIS) Senior Operations Officer who was the Chief of Station at the CIA’s iconic training facility, provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the structures, strategies, methodologies, and capabilities of the world’s leading intelligence agencies as well as adversarial agencies.
Each class in the series is dedicated to examining the intelligence models of a specific country, offering a unique perspective on how different nations approach espionage and security. We start with the structure of US Intelligence agencies in Part 1. Then from the historical evolution of British and Russian intelligence services to the modern-day tactics of Israeli, Iranian, Chinese, and North Korean agencies, this program covers a wide range of topics. Participants will gain insights into key concepts and terminologies in espionage, such as HUMINT, SIGINT, and OSINT, and explore the historical context and evolution of modern-day intelligence.
This course is an introductory overview of the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) from World War II to the Present. The USIC is comprised of 18 members operating under the titular guidance of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) created in response to the events of 9/11.
Led by a seasoned retired CIA (SIS) Senior Operations Officer who was the Chief of Station at the CIA’s iconic training facility, this course is the first in a series of classes designed to provide a deep dive into the clandestine world of global espionage, exploring the structures, strategies, methodologies, and capabilities of various countries’ intelligence agencies. Each session in the series will spotlight a different nation, dissecting its intelligence apparatus, historical and contemporary espionage activities, and drawing comparisons and contrasts with U.S. intelligence.
Presenter:
Led by a seasoned retired CIA (SIS) Senior Operations Officer who was the Chief of Station at the CIA’s iconic training facility, this course is the first in a series of classes designed to provide a deep dive into the clandestine world of global espionage
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Register here:
See weekly events email for registration.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Emergency Preparedness and Planning for Organizations and Business
2024-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This seminar is for stakeholders in the success and survival of your business, enterprise, corporation, organization, or agency. While all will benefit, this is most useful for those who have supervisorial, managerial, ownership, investment, planning or executive roles with the aforementioned. It’s for those who lead, manage and prepare. This is going beyond individual emergency preparedness to addressing the challenges that face organizations and businesses in dealing with all hazards and threats, whether natural disasters or manmade catastrophes, and ensuring continuity of your operations. It is about understanding what risks you should focus your time and attention (and resources) to addressing, then how they impact your company, business model, workforce and/or office/location. It’s about mitigation and management, and preparedness of your organization and developing resiliency. It will address the real-world challenges in terms of how to manage, plan and even communicate in a crisis. While this is not about cybersecurity, it will also address some of the unique challenges posed by AI and the feared day where Quantum computing may suddenly reveal all encryption (messages, files, etc.) ever made. If you have only one online seminar to attend this year, this will likely be the one.
Some of the key points to be discussed:
• Organizational and Enterprise Emergency Preparedness
• Concepts of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
• Synchronizing Individual and Office Emergency Preparedness with Business, Corporate and/or Organizational COOP
• Being Prepared: A Step-by-Step Approach (…the prepared mind)
• Disaster Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness: A Wholistic Understanding
• Leading Before the Crisis, During the Crisis and After Crisis
• Crisis and Emergency Communications
If you are concerned about disasters, wars and the onslaught of advanced technology, and have only one online seminar to attend this year, this will likely be the one.
Presenter:
Hal Kempfer, CEO GRIP
Hal Kempfer is a longstanding expert in strategic risk supporting a variety of major government, military and private sector entities, worldwide, and is regularly seen “on air” analyzing national and homeland security issues for various television news networks. Hal is a retired Marine Intelligence Officer and former military Emergency Preparedness Liason Officer to FEMA Region IX.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7647000453148771416

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Active Shooter: Making Prevention a Reality
2024-01-17 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mass shootings seem to be more and more prevalent nowadays. As the world focuses all its attention on the “why”, we must focus our attention on how we can better prepare ourselves to not only respond to but also learn and understand key concepts that are critical in potentially preventing these tragedies within our critical infrastructure sectors and our communities alike.
This training session will cover the latest statistics and insights on active shooters as well as best practices related to prevention and mitigation of an active assailant at facilities such as educational campuses, offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and multi-structure campuses such as shopping centers/malls.
The second half of the presentation will be focused on the “the power of hello” de-escalation tactics by DHS PSA Brian Keith. immediately pre-attack and during an attack.
Please note that this is NOT a “Run, Hide, Fight” presentation
Topics:
1. Active shooter statistics.
2. Best practices for critical infrastructure
3. Power of Hello (DHS PSA)
4. Expert panel discussion on “Best Practices” and active shooter/active assailant mitigation strategies
Presenters:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a retired school Police Captain who successfully confronted and neutralized an active shooter on a California school campus and subsequently was awarded the Medal of Valor for Public Safety by the President of the United States.
Brian Keith, DHS/CISA PSA
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1161980817036906333

IMA Webinar Broadcast: 2024 Cyber Trends
2024-01-18 12:20 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
As another year comes to a close, Ryan Spelman, Managing Director, Cyber Risk, K logix will reflect on trends to look out for in 2024. We’ll share the five top trends we predict, based on what our CISO and security expert community is telling us. These include the persistent hot topic of artificial intelligence, along with changes in threats, how to address changing regulations, the increase of cyber representation in the boardroom, and the importance of strong threat detection.
Trends to look out for in 2024.
– Artificial intelligence,
– Along with changes in threats,
– How to address changing regulations,
– The increase of cyber representation in the boardroom,
– The importance of strong threat detection.
Presenter:
Ryan Spelman, Managing Director, Cyber Risk, K logix
Ryan Spelman has over 16 years of experience in homeland security and cybersecurity. He is currently K logix’s Managing Director of Cyber Risk Consulting, focused on helping organizations navigate complex cyber risks. Ryan previously held leadership positions at Kroll, Center for Internet Security (CIS), and New York State Senate.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone
Target Audience:
Anyone involved in Cybersecurity,
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2669204550700575580

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Introduction to Global Espionage & Intelligence Services- Part 2: British and Russian Intelligence
2024-01-24 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Note: You will receive a Certificate in Intelligence Studies upon completion of all 6 classes.
You must be an Infragard member or Active Law Enforcement/Military to attend.
The “Certificate in Intelligence Studies” program offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration into the world of international espionage and intelligence. This certificate program, led by a seasoned retired CIA (SIS) Senior Operations Officer who was the Chief of Station at the CIA’s iconic training facility, provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the structures, strategies, methodologies, and capabilities of the world’s leading intelligence agencies as well as adversarial agencies.
Each class in the series is dedicated to examining the intelligence models of a specific country, offering a unique perspective on how different nations approach espionage and security. We start with the structure of US Intelligence agencies in Part 1. Then from the historical evolution of British and Russian intelligence services to the modern-day tactics of Israeli, Iranian, Chinese, and North Korean agencies, this program covers a wide range of topics. Participants will gain insights into key concepts and terminologies in espionage, such as HUMINT, SIGINT, and OSINT, and explore the historical context and evolution of modern-day intelligence.
Course Description: This course is an introductory overview of the British and Russian intelligence and security models and its impact and influence on foreign intelligence services across the globe from World War I to the present.
Part 2: Introduction to British and Russian-Soviet models
● British military intelligence
● Russian-Soviet model from Cheka to SVR
Presenter:
SME, CTWatch
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
You must be an Infragard member or Active Law Enforcement/Military to attend.
Registration:
Please see weekly events email.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: What Do the SEC’s New Regulations and Its Pursuit of SolarWinds Mean for Internal Security Pros
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
SEC Adopts Cybersecurity Regulations – On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules requiring disclosure of material cybersecurity incidents as well as periodic disclosure of cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance in annual reports for public companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Objectives:
• Public companies will be required to disclose “any cybersecurity incident they determine to be material” under new Item 1.05 of Form 8-K.
• Public companies will need to describe their processes for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats and disclose whether any previous cybersecurity incidents have materially affected (or are likely to materially affect) the company under new Item 106 of Regulation S-K.
• These new regulations also impact how corporate boards are informed of cyber risks and incidents, and how they integrate cyber risk and incident response into an overall risk management framework for the corporation.
• Your may be the one talking to the Board (or at the very least, talking to the person who will be talking to the Board)
• All of this is colored by the indictment of SolarWinds’ CISO being indicted for fraud and internal control failures related to that company’s cybersecurity practices that preceded the 2020 cyberattack on SolarWinds.
Presenter:
Colin Zick, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Colin J. Zick is a partner with the law firm, Foley Hoag LLP, where he serves as Co-Chair of its Privacy and Data Security practice group. He counsels clients ranging from the Fortune 1000 to start-ups on issues involving information privacy and security, including compliance with state, federal and international data privacy and security laws and government enforcement actions.
Chris Hart, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP
Chris Hart is an experienced civil litigator and human rights lawyer with a focus on cybersecurity and global data protection. As co-chair of Foley Hoag’s Privacy and Data Security practice, Chris counsels clients—on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, incident response, government investigations, and litigation stemming from an organization’s data management and governance practices.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone
Target Audience:
Enterprise cybersecurity professionals
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7096146227405932374

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Behavioral Detection in Public Events & Spaces
2024-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, understanding and effectively addressing security threats is of paramount importance, especially when dealing with high-profile individuals such as royalty or VIPs, or high-profile organizations within the critical infrastructure and key resources sectors. This course, designed and delivered by a panel of seasoned security experts, delves into critical areas of concern: fixation and its unique threat to dignitaries, behavior detection in a security setting, and the proactive management of workplace violence and insider threats.
Modules:
1. Fixation and Its Threat to VIP’s
– Early warning signs and risk assessment
– Psychology of fixation and its triggers
2. Behavior Detection in a Security Setting
– Behavioral analysis techniques and methodologies
– Recognizing suspicious behavior in crowds and individuals
3. Managing Work-Based Violence and Insider Threats
– Identifying the red flags of insider threats
– Implementing a robust insider threat detection program
By the end of this course, participants will have gained a deep understanding of fixation and its threat to VIP’s, enhanced their skills in behavior detection within security settings, and learned effective strategies for managing work-based violence and insider threats.
Presenter:
SME, CTWatch
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
See weekly email.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Global Threat Update: Israel, Ukraine and a World of Wars
2024-01-30 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is another in our FREE series of Global Threat Updates.
With wars raging in Ukraine (Europe) and Israel/Gaza (the Middle East), and with ongoing attacks in the Red Sea threatening one of the world’s busiest waterways and critical maritime chokepoints, the world has become a very uncertain and dangerous place. Terrorism has also begun to surge, and in some unexpected ways and places. On top of that, wars in East Africa have left tens of thousands of people dead, millions displaced and more than that suffering, to include the growing threat from war induced famines. Meanwhile, in our own Western Hemisphere, paramilitary gangs have taken on the government of Ecuador, and Venezuela has threatened to invade Guyana and initiate military action against the British Navy in a possible conflict that sounds like a Hollywood screenplay. To the east, China continues to threaten Taiwan and confront the Philippines at sea, and this in an area where most international trade flows. Global supply chains have become more and more unsure, and all of this as our attention is diverted to another contentious U.S. Presidential election season. At times, it can seem like too much to fully assess, but Hal Kempfer will try to unpack this “world of wars” and confluence of conflicts to make sense of what is happening and what it means to our markets, economy, society and how we continue to do business in the age of globalization.
Presenters:
John Wood, Intelligence Analyst, FBI
Hal Kempfer, GRIP
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2691551025209102171

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Zero Trust Architecture - Getting Started
2024-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Traditional network security does not keep pace with modern threats. In this session about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), we will discuss the basics of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and how it is designed to keep pace with today’s threats. We’ll explore the key characteristics, origin, and justification of ZTA, along with a few use cases.
Presenter:
Lyron Andrews, CEO Profabula, LLC
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Cybersecurity professionals, executives, management leadership, and IT professionals are generally curious.
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc-2qqzsrH90bmwtzz6EmxUpYWBpczhRu

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Synthetic Drug Trafficking and Trans-National Organized Crime
2024-02-02 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Synthetic Drug Trafficking and Trans-National Organized Crime is a course during which we will explore several of the issues behind the explosion in synthetic drug production and trafficking, and the corresponding record harm it has inflicted upon our communities. We will study why the two main producers of fentanyl and methamphetamine, the Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel, made the transition to synthetic drug production and we will deepen our understanding of the
economics and logistics of synthetic drug production and trafficking versus that of traditional plant based drugs. We will discuss the three major factors driving fentanyl caused deaths and gain a better understanding of who fentanyl is harming and why there has been a dramatic shift in the demographics of drug caused death victims in recent years. We will contrast the differences in those harmed by methamphetamine and those harmed by fentanyl.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
– Understand the four major factors that caused the shift from more traditional, organic drug trafficking to synthetic drug trafficking.
– Know who produces synthetic drugs, where the precursor chemicals are sourced, where
synthetics are produced and how they are smuggled into the United States.
– Know where fentanyl is present within the illicit drug supply chain.
– Be able to explain how availability, accessibility and deception are the driving forces behind the increase in drug caused deaths.
– Be able to identify the three fentanyl risk groups and what the specific risk to each group is.
– Understand what age group is most susceptible to a fentanyl caused death vs a
methamphetamine caused death.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Whether it is a teenage child lost to a drug caused death or an adult battling with methamphetamine addiction, the damage caused by synthetic drugs is present everywhere we look. Almost everyone
knows someone who has been impacted by fentanyl or methamphetamine. Empower yourself to be part of the solution by better understanding the drug, the trafficker, who is harmed, and why.
Presenter:
PSC Brian Keith, DHS
SME, CTWatch
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests
Registration:
Please see weekly events email.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: FBI Quarterly: Cryptocurrency Confidence Scams – Are you a victim?
2024-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Many cryptocurrency confidence scams start “by accident” when scammers send realistic text messages. The message seems intended for somebody else but after you tell the sender they have the wrong number, the person continues the conversation.
This contact is no mistake, and they didn’t accidentally text you. You’re being targeted by an international criminal enterprise. The message is bait, and the scammer is trying to lure you into a conversation to eventually convince you to invest in a digital trading platform by representing that the investments are with trusted firms and cryptocurrency exchanges. They promise returns beyond any stock portfolio and may even show screenshots or offer a free “demo.” In reality, the purported firms and exchanges are non-existent trading platforms. You’ll see an incredible balance gr sow in your account. You now wish to withdraw your earnings, with plans to share your new wealth with family and friends and pursue a life of financial independence… only to realize every penny is gone. It was stolen the moment you transferred it. Billions of dollars are lost every year through these sophisticated scams.
FBI Special Agents working these crimes first-hand, will be presenting. This specialized training is designed to familiarize you with the red flags of digital investment scams, how the scheme works, why these scams are so rampant, and hear victims’ stories. Before you invest in any new cryptocurrency platforms or take trading advice from an online friend or love interest, get familiar with the red flags of cryptocurrency confidence scams, so that you, your family, and friends know how to avoid joining the tens of thousands of victims nationwide.
Speakers:
• FBI Special Agent Daniel Clift – complex financial crimes program
• FBI Supervisory Special Agent Brett Chabot – complex financial crimes program
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
Please see weekly email.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: FBI’s Response to Cybercrime
2024-02-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
FBI Unit Chief Alan McHugh will speak about the FBI’s response to cyber crime. Organizations reaching out to the FBI for help shouldn’t fear loss of control. As the FBI is looking to support victims, not dominate the situation.
The FBI’s Cyber Crime Tactical Intelligence Unit resources are focused on analyzing and investigating cybercriminal incidents, threat actors, groups of individuals, ransomware gangs, or variants, in addition to building an information data resource that lends awareness to a defensive posture. Incident information informs network defense strategies. This Unit supports operations and raises awareness of criminal threats to many different audiences.
Presenters:
Alan McHugh, Chief, FBI Cyber Division, Cyber Crime Tactical Intelligence Unit.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Cybersecurity professionals, to learn about the FBI Cyber Division, Cyber Crime Tactical Intelligence Unit and what they do. Build relationships with FBI now.
Registration:
Please see weekly email for private link.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Counter Terrorism Case Studies
2024-02-29 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join us for a two-hour InfraGard online training course focusing on two real-life counter terrorism operations and the essential involvement of the private sector in the success of these actions. Lessons drawn from this training course will emphasize the power of fusion between law enforcement, the private business sector and the community in identifying, mitigating and defeating extremist threats to our critical infrastructure and key resources in our country.

Objectives/What will be discussed:
Two major counter terrorist successes – one international and one within the U.S. – will be highlighted to demonstrate the formula for keeping our national infrastructure and communities safe and secure into the future.
Presenter:
Bob Dougherty, Retired CIA Operations Officer
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests
Registration:
Please see weekly events email.

INMA Partner Broadcast: The SEC Cybersecurity Regulation and CISO Liability
2024-02-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will explore the recently enacted SEC Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure Rule, which mandates publicly traded companies to disclose cybersecurity program information in their annual 10-K reports. Additionally, companies must report material cybersecurity incidents in 8-K reports. These new requirements, coupled with uncertainties regarding reporting standards, have heightened concerns about CISOs’ professional and personal liability. Members of the Collaborative will share their experiences and insights.
Presenters:
Ajay Gupta, CISO at Cencora
Jane Domboski, CISO at OneMain Financial
Donna Ross, CISO at Radian
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone. Target audience includes CISOs, Cyber Leaders, Cyber practitioners, Cyber analysts, Cyber managers, and Cyber managers and above.
Registration:
Click to Register

IMA Webinar Broadcast: The Reality of Investigating and Prosecuting “Revenge Porn”
2024-03-05 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for a discussion about investigating and prosecuting “revenge porn”.
Presenter:
Sherri Zack, Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Texas
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
See weekly email.

Top Predictions on Global Cybersecurity Risks for 2024
2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
During this session, we will highlight our top predictions regarding the most critical cybersecurity issues businesses face today as innovation continues to drive technology advances, making it a pivotal year ahead for businesses navigating global cybersecurity risks. We will provide actionable tips and guidance to ensure your readiness, resilience and compliance efforts are well positioned in 2024 and beyond, with a focus on key cyber regulations in the US and globally.
Speakers:
Justine Phillips (30 min.)
Justine Phillips is a partner in our Firm’s North America Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. Justine focuses her practice on both proactive and reactive cybersecurity and data privacy services, representing clients in matters related to information governance, diligence in acquisitions and investments, incident preparedness and response, the California Consumer Privacy Act, privacy litigation, and cyber litigation. She provides actionable and practical guidance to help businesses manage data, technology, cyber threats, privacy, security and digital assets. As businesses navigate complex and far-reaching laws and regulations, Justine proactively creates compliance programs customized to client needs and budgets, including data mapping, vendor management, privacy and security by design, cyber risk management and mitigation, eWorkforce policies, data retention and destruction policies and implementation, consumer request workflows, cyber-awareness policies and trainings, and CCPA/CPRA readiness audits. She also provides reactive cyber services, including incident response, crisis management, privileged forensic investigations into business email compromises, data breaches and ransomware attacks, compliance with notice obligations to individuals and regulators, regulatory inquiries and investigations, and cyber litigation. Justine also handles employment litigation and counseling, as well as commercial litigation.
Cyrus Vance (30 min.)
Cyrus Vance Jr. has earned a well-deserved international reputation as a trial attorney with a proven track record in high-stake litigation and global investigations. As a partner in Baker McKenzie’s North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice and Global Investigations, Compliance & Ethics Practice, Cyrus is well-known for his expertise in white collar criminal investigations, complex civil and criminal litigation, sanctions enforcement, compliance and cybersecurity. With over three decades of experience in both public and private sector, Cyrus provides invaluable guidance to clients navigating cross-border investigations, enforcement matters, and cybersecurity incidents. Prior to joining the Firm, Cyrus served three consecutive four-year terms as Manhattan District Attorney, overseeing a team of over 600 prosecutors. He handled landmark criminal prosecutions, including the successful litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Vance and the conviction of Harvey Weinstein on two felony sex crimes. He also managed more than 100,000 cases annually, including complex white collar and business crimes both domestically and internationally. Cyrus regularly collaborated with regulatory and crime-fighting partners such as the City of London Police, Paris Prosecutors’ Office, Singapore Attorney General, Europol and Interpol, and is known for his ability to build and manage teams collaboratively across borders and agencies.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
