IMA Webinar Broadcast: Digital Currencies: An Introduction & the Threat Landscape
2021-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Infragard LA and CTWatch present the following course:***Note this class eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits. This course will include a briefing by the FBI on the “Threats & Risks Associated with the Normalization of Cryptocurrency.” What are cryptocurrencies, how are they used, what are they based on, and are they a threat to national security? This course will introduce the audience to cryptocurrency, its pros and cons, its uses, and will discuss the nefarious utilization by organized threat groups. We will explore the basics of tracking cryptocurrencies on the web to potential threat actors or a person.
Topics we will cover:
1. Cryptocurrency fundamentals
2. Blockchain
3. Use cases
4. Investigating cryptocurrency
Additionally, Infragard Los Angeles will host a panel discussion of the risks associated with digital currencies by members of our Banking and Finance Sector.
Presenters:
Joe Gray, Vice President, CT Watch
A native of Eastern Tennessee, SME is an OSINT and investigations expert specializing in assessing public information for evaluating external risks, finding missing persons, threat modeling, and operations security.
Who can attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1412363785354764047

IMA Webinar Broadcast: CyberCamp for Adults
2021-10-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
InfraGardNCR is excited to announce our the launch of our CyberCamp for Adults! Come join us for an enlightening opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity. You do not need to be an InfraGard member to attend. The course will meet 4 times, from 630pm – 930pm ET, on October 7, October 21, November 4, and November 18. The cost is $499.
Technology requirements: a computer, microphone and speakers (and webcam if students wish to visually participate). An internet connection that allows for videoconferencing is needed. This series will include instructor demonstrations, but is not intended to be hands-on for students. Therefore, no special hardware or software is required.
Agenda (subject to change):
Week 1 – Intro to Cyber Forensics (data, privacy, and security intro, intro to forensics, and putting it all together)
Week 2 – Computers, Operating Systems, and File Systems (illustrated with Windows)
Week 3 – Windows Artifacts, Applications, and File Metadata
Week 4 – Network and Internet Artifacts Found on Computers
Presenters:
Kristi Horton, InfraGardNCR board of directors
Kristi is a digital forensics and cyber threat expert. She’s worked at federal agencies, private companies, and for the FS-ISAC. She’s an adjunct instructor in the MS Digital Forensics program at George Mason University.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8414719035771100688

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Career Opportunities with the FBI - Internship Application Period Ending Soon
2021-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Are you fascinated by a career with the FBI, but you’re not sure if you’ve got what it takes, or if once inside you’ll determine that it may not be for you? SA Karen Leck from FBI’s Boston Field Office will give an overall view of the career opportunities with the FBI, to include automatic disqualifiers to employment, our current drug policy, as well as the minimum requirements and testing and training processes for our various positions.
The good news for students is that there is an outstanding way to get an inside perspective on how the FBI works, as well as gaining valuable experience that can look great on a resume or lead to a career right after you graduate. These experiences are available through FBI internship programs. Analli Torres, Intern Coordinator for the FBI’s Boston Field Office, will provide an overview of the Honors Internship Program and will delve into the program’s requirements and application/interview process. The deadline is approaching on October 17th. Come and ask your questions.
Presenters:
Karen Leck, Special Agent from FBI’s Boston Field Office
SA Karen Leck has been a FBI Special Agent for 17.5 years. She has spent approximately 14 years of her career investigating Public Corruption. She is currently the Boston Division Recruiter and handles recruiting for all FBI positions
Analli Torres, Human Resources Assistant from FBI’s Boston Field Office
Analli Torres is a Human Resources Assistant and the Intern Coordinator for the FBI’s Boston Field Office. Previously an FBI Honors intern. She graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7997446676750838542

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Level 4 – Sources & Content
2021-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Infragard LA and CTWatch present the following course eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits:
Building on Levels 1 to 3, this course leverages some abstract techniques to collect OSINT. Ranging from observing the weather on a particular day to using code to read what is said, this aims to assist in cases where the language may not be in English or circumstances with large datasets. This is rounded out with an introduction to tracking malware using OSINT techniques.
TOPICS:
1. Using Weather and other “non-traditional” data sources
2. Video extraction and pivoting with Optical Character Recognition
3. Introduction to cryptocurrency OSINT
4. Source evaluation and content assessment
5. Structured analytical techniques
6. Combining workﬂows and methodologies
User will be able to:
1. Use Weather and other non-traditional data sources
2. Use video extraction and OCR data
3. Understand basics of cryptocurrency
4. Understand evaluation and content assessment
Presenter:
Joe Gray, VP Intel, CT Watch
SME is an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and investigations expert specializing in assessing public information for evaluating external risks, finding missing persons, threat modeling, and operations security.
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone. Particularly aimed toward InfraGard Members, Public Safety (Law/Health/Fire), Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO’s), Infrastructure Liaison Officers (ILO’s), Private Sector Security, Area Stakeholders, all Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Intelligence Analysts, Intelligence Officers and Private Investigators.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4561289221072013326

IMA Webinar Broadcast: 2021 Healthcare Fraud Summit (Two Days)
2021-10-13 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance and the FBI Birmingham Division invite you to the 3rd Annual Alabama Healthcare Fraud Summit, on line for two full days of unique education and networking, plus a bonus day to watch the sessions on demand. Read details here:
https://hopin.com/events/2021-healthcare-fraud-summit
This year’s Summit is FREE to attend and features 16 presenters, from the US Attorney’s Office of Northern Alabama, FBI Healthcare Squad, Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights and HC3 Cyber Unit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, and panels of physicians, healthcare executives, and healthcare attorneys, and more…
Presenters include:
John Ward, Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office of North Alabama
JB Ward is an Assistant United States Attorney who leads an opioid task force and serves as health care fraud coordinator in the Northern District of Alabama. Mr. Ward focuses on white-collar and health care fraud matters.
Sarah West, Investigator, Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights
Sarah West has been an investigator with US Department of Health and Human Services in the Office for Civil Rights in the Southeast Region for the past five years. She responds to HIPAA complainants and conducts HIPAA breach investigations
Ralph Martins, Health & Human Services, HC3 Cyber Unit
Mr. Martins has twenty-six years of experience serving in the cybersecurity, cyberwarfare and intelligence fields supporting elements of the US Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and healthcare community.
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone. Particularly aimed toward anyone in the healthcare sector responsible for preventing, detecting, and dealing with the financial and legal consequences of healthcare fraud. This includes executives, physicians, managers, cyber professionals, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
Registration:
This event will be hosted on Hopin. Once you register at Eventbrite, you will be sent a link to access Hopin.
Infragard members can register with this link for free attendance and optional discounted CPE.
www.eventbrite.com/e/167694234971/?discount=IMAHCF2021
Share this code with non-Infragard members – they can attend free with regular price on optional CPE.
www.eventbrite.com/e/167694234971/?discount=GUEST

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Jack Barsky - KGB and my life as an Undercover Agent; plus an FBI Counterintelligence Briefing
2021-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This presentation will provide an overview of the KGB, the fall of the USSR, the KGBs successor organizations, and modern Russia. Mr. Barsky will describe his recruitment into the KGB and examples of what it was like to be the ultimate Insider Threat as an undercover Illegal. Mr.Barsky will provide his perspective on currently cybersecurity threats as well as the insider threat to private industry.
FBI will present on the counterintelligence risks faced by private industry. This presentation will provide an overview of who is at risk, how are they at risk, as well as who are the threat actors. The presentations will provided case studies, explain the impact on US businesses, and provide mitigation and protection strategies.
Objectives:
1. Learn to identify characteristics of an insider threat.
2. Learn counterintelligence threats to private industry
3. Learn strategies to mitigate insider threat and counterintelligence risks to your business.
Presenters:
Jack Barsky
Mr. Barsky spent 10 years as an undercover illegal agent in the US spying for the Soviet Union. Today he is a US citizen whose life story was featured in May 2015 on CBS 60 Minutes. His memoir “Deep Undercover” was released in March 2017.
Kimberly Williams, Staff Operations Specialist
Ms. Williams is a seven veteran of the FBI and is currently a Tactical Analyst working the counterintelligence threat posed by China.
Dallyn Sloan, Intelligence Analyst
Ms. Sloan is a four year veteran of the FBI and is currently an Intelligence Analyst working the counterintelligence threat posed by China.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2211915447337974027

IMA Webinar Broadcast: A Look at CISA Programs to Help Small Business Cybersecurity
2021-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has created services and programs for small and medium business leaders that are designed help organizations who have little to no IT staff. As a follow up to our session with Bradford Willke, Senior Advisor to the Director at CISA, Jen Easterly, Steve Mancini will join us to answer questions from the attendees on how executives of these companies can use this free offerings in the CISA Essentials Program to help them with the cyber challenges they face.
Presenters:
Steven Mancini, DHS/CISA Small Business
Brings over 30 years of experience in the IT and security fields. Joined DHS and CISA in 2019 to help small businesses be safer with the rise in cyber attacks
Who Can Attend:
It is free to anyone that wants to learn more about the free tools available to small and medium organization from CISA. SMB Owners, C level leaders and employees interested in helping their companies with the rise in cyber attacks.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6865235572830632460?source=InfraGard

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Digital Exhaust
2021-10-20 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
InfraGard LA and CTWatch present the following course:
***Note this class eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits.
This course identifies possible adversaries and the techniques that they use against us to learn more about us in an effort to use our own data as a weapon. Through this course, we will discuss possible adversaries, motives, and basic techniques used. The journey then moves to a discussion about leveraging false, partially false, and truthful data on social media and the internet at-large. Here, the participants will learn about data minimization in addition to the use of disinformation and deception in an effort to reduce their attack surface. The participants will then be taken on a survey of social media and accounts across the internet with a specific emphasis on how an adversary may identify them on more than social media, possibly leading to more accounts being compromised. The session will conclude with the participants learning how to be more secure online from the lens of an Open Source Intelligence investigator and considerations when choosing secure technologies.
Objectives:
1. High level OSINT discussion to understand adversaries and their normal techniques
2. Disinformation and Deception on a personal level
3. OPSEC Techniques – Social Media and Internet Accounts
4. OPSEC Techniques – Leveraging secure technologies
Presenters:
Joe Gray, VP Intel, CT Watch
A native of Eastern Tennessee, SME is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and investigations expert who specializes in SME is a former Navy Submarine
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone. TARGET AUDIENCE: InfraGard Members, Public Safety (Law/Health/Fire), Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO’s), Infrastructure Liaison Officers (ILO’s), Private Sector Security, Area Stakeholders, all Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Intelligence Analysts, Intelligence Officers and Private Investigators.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4708274134780304399

IMA Webinar Broadcast: NCMS - INFRAGARD DIB-ISAC ANNUAL 2021 JOINT INDUSTRIAL SECURITY SEMINAR
2021-10-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Annual Joint Industrial Security Seminar sponsored by the NCMS San Diego Chapter and the newly revitalized InfraGard DIB-ISAC is here to address recent changes to Industrial Security with a knowledge packed day. As a Security Professional, you need to be informed to navigate these new waters. We have a wide range of important topics for industrial security professionals, with an amazing line up of speakers, to include a key-note presentation by former Defense Intelligence Agency Representative to the FBI and the President’s Daily Briefer, Jim Danoy. Other speakers include Jeffrey Smith, NBIS Executive Program Manager addressing NBIS-DISS transition and updates. Attorneys Tod Stephens & Brian Kaveney from Armstrong Teasdale LL addressing Advance Report Writing for Violations, Adverse Information Reports, etc. Katie Timmons, Viasat Training Manager will present Training and Education Programs. NISP Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (EMASS) Best Practices and Lessons Learned presented by India Dyson, DCSA Program Manager. Heather Sims, NISSPAC Spokesperson will present NISSPAC Updates and Gus Greene, Acting Director, Critical Technology Protection with a DCSA update.
Presenters:
Jim Danoy
Former Defense Intelligence Agency Representative to the FBI and the President’s Daily Briefer.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-ncms-isac-online-seminar-tickets-168659835107?aff=ebdsoporgprofile__;!!DHZoJIs!53wpsNOC_6EaojjpWlPieHH4JT3Jr4RCfCp85a-kK3HU_4h_EW7nu1paKQCtyg$

WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Webinar: Defending Against Denial of Service Attacks
2021-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Attacks aimed at knocking websites and services offline are as old as the internet itself and yet they remain a threat. While some industries are more likely to be attacked than others, hackers, criminals and even nation states have developed –or rent– the capability to target anything connected to the internet and disruptive attacks lasting hours or days can follow.
Join us to hear more about the industries most likely to be targeted, the steps businesses can take to manage the risk and how attacks might evolve to disrupt new technologies.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
The scale and frequency of denial of service attacks
Which industries are most likely to be targeted and why
The likely damage and disruption resulting from an attack
How organizations can assess the likelihood of being attacked
What organizations can do to mitigate the risk of disruption
Presenters:
Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz, Director of Cybersecurity, Station Casinos
Rob Sloan, Research Director, WSJ Pro, The Wall Street Journal
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://wsjprocyberwebinars.com/serviceattacks?utm_source=WSJProCS&utm_medium=Partner_10-12-2021&mod=djm_Partner_10-21CybWeb_InfraGard_10-12-2021

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Maritime cybersecurity — What the World and Supply Chain Really Needs to Know
2021-10-26 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
Join current active and retired military officers, along with key private sector partners to discuss maritime security and its role in securing our nation’s security and the supply chain. Despite High profile cyber-attacks that have occurred in this sector, they have generated little fanfare despite what is at stake, and the billions of dollars of trade coming in and out of United States ports. Hear from the very best on this issue, and on what we can do to hopefully prevent future potentially devastating cyber-attacks.
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee will be able to:
Understand maritime cybersecurity threat landscape.
Learn about the supply chain and how it relates to the maritime sector.
Learn about cyber security concerns from the Port Authority.
What incidents are shippers and carriers experiencing.
Presenters:
Paul Ferrillo, Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Cyber “first responder” and crisis specialist, with regulatory Cyber experience at fed and state level; Board of Directors governance advisor and securities litigator. Adjunct Professor: Florida State University College of Law.
Admiral Paul Becker, Former Rear Admiral, USN (Ret)
Motivational keynote speaker. Board member. Author. Translates military leadership principles into corporate pillars of performance, productivity and profit. CEO of successful Service-Disabled, Veterans-Owned Small Business.
Lt. Cmdr. Tyson Meadors, U.S. Navy
Cyber Warfare Engineer at US Navy
Captain Zeita Merchant, Sector Commander, NY Sector – U.S. Coast Guard
Capt. Zeita serves as the Commander of Coast Guard operations in the greater New York Metro area, overseeing the daily operations of Sector New York’s 900+personnel, seven cutters, three small boat stations, two aids to navigation teams.
Mike Edgerton, NY Port Authority Security Manager
Cynthia Hudson, Hudson Analytix, Inc.
Who can attend:
Open to anyone. Particularly aimed toward members of the IT community.
Registration:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4000125974328500236

IMA Webinar Broadcast: InfraGard San Diego's 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Leaders' Summit
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
InfraGard San Diego presents its 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Leaders’ Summit with the leaders of the San Diego Police Department, Carlsbad Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and the FBI San Diego Field Office. 2020 represented one of the most tumultuous years in modern history for public safety and policing, from widespread protests and violent riots to general civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic. Over one year later, our leaders will discuss ways in which the policing climate, procedures and strategies have evolved, address the greatest challenges and threats facing law enforcement and public safety, and identify their goals and initiatives for a safer San Diego. The panel will also address trends in violent and other criminal activity and advise how the private sector can help with reporting suspicious activity.
Our distinguished panel includes:
– Sheriff Bill Gore, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
– Chief David Nisleit, San Diego Police Department
– Special Agent in Charge Suzanne Turner, FBI San Diego. She previously served as deputy assistant director of the Training Division, overseeing all operations at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
– Chief Mickey Williams, Carlsbad Police Department
– Moderator: Sandy Moul, President Emeritus, InfraGard San Diego
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is open to InfraGard members, law enforcement, first responders and military only.
Please note this a closed event. Registration is only available for members via the weekly events email.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: IoT - Moving Toward or Avoiding the Pitfalls
2021-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
With a plethora of IoT devices on the market, and consumer devices being used in the enterprise, it becomes ever trickier to decide on the right strategy for choosing. Product development lives and dies by the phrase ‘Fast, Good, Cheap – Pick Two’. Today, as we push the bleeding edge and strive for instant improvements on tomorrow’s technology, we’ve shifted the project focus. Today, vendors live by a new adage, ‘First to Market, Convenience, Security – Pick One’.
Whether we’re talking about operational security or product security, foundational controls are critical. This doesn’t just mean secure coding and proper configuration in your environment, it means building your IoT project plans from the ground up with these components baked in. By the end of this talk, it won’t matter if you’re in software development or IT operations, helpdesk or management, you’ll be able to sit down and determine if you’re moving toward or avoiding the pitfalls that will ultimately decrease security for your consumers and your enterprise.
Presenters:
Tyler Reguly, Manager Security R&D, VERT – Tripwire
Tyler Reguly is the Manager of Security R&D at Tripwire, and a key member of Tripwire’s Vulnerability and Exposure Research Team (VERT). In the past, Tyler developed Tripwire’s web application security scanner and played a critical role in
Who Should Attend:
As the holiday season is about to begin learning about IoT devices should be on everyone’s mind. Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3237028620904784911

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Level 5 – OSINT REPORTS & Dissemination
2021-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
*This course is eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits
LEVEL 5 – OSINT REPORTS & DISSEMINATION
InfraGard Los Angeles and CTWatch, Inc. present Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) LEVEL 5 -OSINT Dissemination. Building on Levels 1 to 4, this course is the capstone to the 6 Levels of OSINT series. During this course, we will examine Intelligence collection and capture techniques then transition into the OSINT Lifecycle. The course is topped off with a discussion about report writing for a variety of audiences.
TOPICS:
1. Collecting, Capturing, and Storing Intelligence
2. OSINT Lifecycle
3. Report Writing
a. Government Audience
b. Managerial Audience
c. Practitioner Audience
Presenter:
Joe Gray, VP, CTWatch
A native of Eastern Tennessee, SME is an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and investigations expert specializing in assessing public information for evaluating external risks, ﬁnding missing persons, threat modeling,
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone. Target audience includes InfraGard Members, Public Safety (Law/Health/Fire), Terrorism Liaison Ofﬁcers (TLO’s), Infrastructure Liaison Ofﬁcers (ILO’s), Private Sector Security, Area Stakeholders, all Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Intelligence Analysts, Intelligence Ofﬁcers and Private Investigators.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3186392812089648399

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Out of the Shadows: Shining a Light on the Next Cyberthreats
2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Across the world, the sun is not always shining on the cyber threats posed by nation/state actors. These sophisticated and well-sponsored attacks pose serious risks to nations’ infrastructure, manufacturing, defense, and livelihood.
The FBI and Fordham University are honored to sponsor a special ICCS webinar on the cyber threats that loom on the horizon in the coming year. We invite you to hear from a panel of experts about not only the coming threats but also past and present challenges, including the recent APT 40 hack and the Hafnium Exchange Server compromise.
Objectives:
-Hear from a panel of experts about not only the coming threats but also past and present challenges
-Recent APT 40 hack
-The Hafnium Exchange Server compromise
Presenters:
Karen Greenberg, Moderator – Director, Center on National Security at Fordham Law School
Cristin Goodwin, Assistant General Counsel for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust at Microsoft
Nowell Agent, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI
Adam James, Special Agent, FBI
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone. Particularly aimed toward those interested in learning more about cyber threats.
Registration:
https://fordham.zoom.us/webinar/register/7016349131239/WN_8C0tof9sTLODCVZN_q4CbA

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Legal and Telco CSC Privacy Panel
2021-11-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join our Panel of experts to discuss the trends on Privacy. They will discuss how this has been evolving both National and Internally, what are the different regulations, who owns Privacy, and what every Information Security professional should be doing about it.
Learning Objectives:
National and International Privacy Regulations
Privacy Trends
Privacy Best Practices
Information Privacy Program
Presenters:
Andres Ruz, Director of Information Security, NovoPayment
Andres Ruz is an Executive with over 20 years of Global experience in IT and Information Security. He has an MBA in MIS, a Bachelor’s in computer science and seven certificates in Information Technology Management and Information Security.
Orencio Cardenas, Sr Auditor, GM SEctec
He has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology across a range of businesses and industries. He has developed, implemented and maintained stable computer systems and network infrastructures, focusing on IT GRC.
Kelly Smith, VP Cyber Security Sales and Marketing, RevelSec
Over the past 16 years, Kelly has worked in IT/ Security consulting with a background in Cyber Security, Business Analytics, Data Center, Virtualization, and VDI. Kelly is active in the IT community, women’s organizations.
Lisa Angelo, Cyber Liability & Data Privacy Attorney, Angelo Law Firm
Founder of a forward-thinking law practice focused on helping businesses with technology-related legal matters and cyber liability including data privacy, data breach response, cyber insurance, intellectual property, and technology contract
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests. Particularly aimed toward Information Security and Privacy Professionals.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1833528416808461072

IMA Webinar Broadcast: 2021 Financial Fraud Summit
2021-11-16 08:00 - 2021-11-17 15:30 (America/New_York)
Infragard members and guests, join us FREE and ONLINE for our 3rd Annual Financial Fraud Summit. On 16NOV and 17NOV, agents, prosecutors, fraud examiners, and other financial crime experts come together for this one-of-a-kind education opportunity. Brought to you by InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance and the FBI Birmingham Division.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion attendees will have knowledge of: Current investigation and prosecution trends from the US Attorney and FBI, mostly related to COVID, PPP, Unemployment Fraud; Tactics and best practices when conducting fraud examinations, including case studies; Legal updates and current issues with SARS, white collar crime, etc.; and updates on cyber-trends, and new threats, and the IC3 kill-chain process.
Presenters:
David Chenkin, Managing Partner, Zeichner Ellman & Krause
Chenkin is nationally recognized for expertise in anti-money laundering (“AML”)/financial crime compliance and is certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS (which is not affiliated with any governmental authority).
Lynn Shobe, Certified Fraud Examiner
Lynn Shobe in a Certified Fraud Examiner and retired Senior Special Agent with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. Prior to that he served as an Agent at the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.
Joe Borg, Director, Alabama Securities Commission
Joseph Borg has been Director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) since 1994. Borg served as the only three term president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA).
Jim Phillips, Managing Director for Compliance and Risk Management with Everett Advisory Partners
Jim was a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigating white collar
crimes in the St. Louis area, Chicago, and New York City. He spent twenty-six years as a federal
prosecutor with the USAO as a federal prosecutor.
Who Should Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests. Particularly suited to financial officers, risk management officers, attorneys, accountants, fraud examiners, law enforcement focused on financial crimes, and information technologist in the financial sectors.
Registration:
https://hopin.com/events/2021-sars-financial-fraud-summit/registration?code=kBpDZcqbideKDGDNkDKjcA2SB
Special Note: Event submitted to Ala. Bar, Ala. Board of CPAs, and Ala. Peace Officers S&T Assoc. for up to 11 hours of CE credit. These, plus a general certificate will be available for admin fee of $29.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Asset Management - Traditional and IIoT
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
In our series of Asset Discovery talks, Tyler Reguly will first focus on how traditional asset discovery works. While a refresher for some, many may be unfamiliar with the complexities of asset discovery and how small changes to the process can make or break the results. This is a great time to refamiliarize yourself with the basics of asset discovery. Dr. Lane Thames will pick up where Tyler leaves off, diving into the world of the Industrial Internet of Things. Dr. Thames will look at how Industry 4.0 has changed how we think about networks, how we consider the devices within our networks, and how we must adjust our detection techniques to handle some of the most fragile devices that humankind has ever networked. If you think printers have weak TCP stacks, wait until you see Industrial Control System in action.
Presenters:
Tyler Reguly, Manager Security R&D, VERT – Tripwire
Tyler Reguly is the Manager of Security R&D at Tripwire, and a key member of Tripwire’s Vulnerability and Exposure Research Team (VERT). Tyler has contributed to multiple industry standards and spoken at several cybersecurity conferences.
Lane Thames, Principal Security Researcher, VERT at Tripwire
Lane Thames is a principal security researcher with Tripwire’s Vulnerability and Exposure Research Team (VERT) where he develops vulnerability detection and management software.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests. Particularly aimed toward anyone that manages assets in their environment
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3330022016350058764

IMA Webinar Broadcast: It Takes a Village – Human Trafficking Victims and The Importance of Mentoring in Today’s Society
2021-11-16 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
We will talk through lessons learned from the investigative interaction with Human Trafficking victims and their need for assistance, and an introduction to The Phoenix Project, an evidence-based program that works to address the short and long-term needs of human trafficking survivors and protect young people at risk of trafficking.
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee will learn:
-About investigative interaction with Human Trafficking victims
-About the Phoenix Project, an evidence-based program that works to address the short and long-term needs of human trafficking survivors and protect young people at risk of trafficking.
Presenters:
Shelly Burke, Program Director, Phoenix Project
Shelly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who specializes in providing evidence-based
therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress.
Kamille Stine, Vice President, Phoenix Project
Kamille Stine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York state. She earned her master’s degree
in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. Kamille has been at the NY Foundling since 2013.
SA Brian Gander, FBI-NYO
Special Agent Brian G. Gander, Criminal Division, New York Field Office
Brian G. Gander entered on duty with the FBI in 2002. He was assigned to the money laundering
with potential for terrorism squad at the New York Office (NYO).
Natika Carey, Staff Operations Specialist, FBI-NYO
In 2012, Natika Carey transferred from the Seattle Field Office to commence working for the New York Intelligence Division.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3661395029619628301

IMA Webinar Broadcast: NAVIGATING THE SUPPLY CHAIN GAUNTLET: AWARENESS, CHALLENGES and SOLUTIONS
2021-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join InfraGard San Diego as it hosts Philip Palin, former Supply Chain Resilience subject-matter-expert with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and several states and cities, as well as author of Out of the Whirlwind: Supply and Demand After Hurricane Maria and He Looks at the Earth: Catastrophe, Recovery, and the Cascadia Earthquake. He has researched and engaged a wide range of extreme events including the
2011 Triple Disaster in Japan, Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Hurricane Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, etc., and recently COVID-19 pandemic response and preparedness for flows of
food and medical goods. He works with public and private sector leaders to prepare for and respond to complex wide-area catastrophic events involving dense populations.
Joining Mr. Palin is Robert Mielish, San Diego’s Protective Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he facilitates information sharing amongst public and private sector critical infrastructure partners. Robert also coordinates and conducts training related to the protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. He organizes and conducts a variety of complex studies and assessments that seek to understand critical infrastructure, its dependencies and interdependencies, its “points of failure.” Robert also provides options that owners and operators of critical infrastructure can leverage to improve their security and resiliency.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcu6uqz8jGdSlZm8YU609sBzD0mD0JBI9

SMB Cybersecurity Series: What CISA is Doing to Help SMBs Tackle Remote/Hybrid Workforces
2021-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Last year’s shift to remote work is here to stay. According to one study, 74% of professionals expect remote work to become a standard.
Join Bradford Willke, Senior Advisor at CISA, as he discusses:
• The challenges of securing remote/hybrid workplaces
• What CISA is doing to help SMBs support this new normal
• Actionable information and resources available for SMBs
The SMB Cybersecurity Series is a free webinar series to provide insights and advice to SMBs, MSPs, MSSP’s, CISOs, and partners who are actively securing small and midsize businesses.
Objectives:
-The challenges of securing remote/hybrid workplaces
-What CISA is doing to help SMBs support this new normal
-Actionable information and resources available for SMBs
Presenters:
BradFord Willke, DHS/CISA
A senior advisor to the new Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency which is an operational component under Department of Homeland Security
Who Should Attend:
This is an open free webinar for anyone interest in helping organizations of all sizes the are dealing with the new norm – the remote/hybrid workforce.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1533330955945439243?source=InfraGard

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
2021-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Infragard Los Angeles and CTWatch present the following class, eligible for 3 CPE credits from ASIS.
This class will begin with a briefing from an FBI Bomb Tech on “Bomb Threats and Suspicious Package Indicators.”
The objective of this course is to instruct and advise attendees on how and when to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR). Instruction will work through the Nationwide SAR Cycle to assist with a description of the trained attendee’s role in suspicious activity reporting. Training will examine available resources, tools, and methods for submitting SARs, examine the observable behaviors that should be reported as SARs, identify the essential information to include in a SAR, and examine the privacy, civil rights, and civil liberty guidelines for SAR reporting. Furthermore, some examples and testing of attendees knowledge on what is considered a SAR reportable incident vs an immediate emergent situation that requires calling emergency services (911). A section on how to write an appropriate SAR (key elements such as who, what, where, when and photographic and or video documentation guidelines) will also be covered.
Topics:
1. What is the definition of a SAR?
2. SAR statistics (local and national)
3. Privacy, Civil Rights and Civil Liberty considerations and guidelines.
4. The role of law enforcement and fusion centers in the SAR process
5. Background on the NSI (National Suspicious Activity Reporting) initiative.
6. Where do SAR reports go?
7. Key elements of reportable suspicious activities (indicators and behaviors)
8. Examples of indicators and behaviors (breach, misrepresentation, sabotage, etc.)
9. Who can submit a SAR?
10. The difference between when to call 911 vs submitting a SAR
11. How to write a SAR (private sector)
12. Where to submit a SAR (local: Fusion center, FBI, LAPD, LASD / Domestic: Fusion center or local agency)
13. Case studies of SAR’s from the private sector
Presenters:
Roque Wicker, CEO CT Watch
Head of Counter Terrorism Watch, has produced and presented 100’s of security and Intelligence related classes for Infragard.
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone. The target audience is Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, Telecommunication Operators, Crime Analysts, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Fusion Center partners and law enforcement.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/729481303681277963

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Nashville Bombing - Christmas 2020
2021-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On 12/25/2020, Anthony Warner detonated his VBIED in downtown Nashville, TN. This explosion crippled critical infrastructure, and damaged historical buildings and vehicles. Experts have labeled this explosion the fourth largest in U.S. History leaving evidence scattered over 36 city blocks covering 25+ buildings, four miles of roadway, one mile of riverbank, and over one million sq ft. of parking lot. FBI led the investigation through a unified command spanning nine agencies and over 350 personnel. Search operations were conducted over a five-day span. FBI victim specialist worked to identify over 2000 victims and worked with hundreds of building owners, tenants, and contractors to conduct a site visit during search operations.
Presenters:
Tammy Laskowski, FBI Special Agent
Brent Hervey, FBI Special Agent
Adriaan Valk, FBI Special Agent Bomb Technician
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2034596108625032205

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Old Meets New: the 1st, 4th, and 5th Amendments Face the Digital World
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
The webinar will discuss how judicial decisions address new technology in light of the Bill of Rights. The examples discussed include drone cases, license plate readers, among others.
Presenters:
Pierre Grosdidier, Attorney
Pierre Grosdidier belongs to the first group of attorneys board certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2017. His practice also includes data privacy & unauthorized computer access issues & litigation.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3635608184147972364

IMA Webinar Broadcast: The Evolving Cyber Threat
2021-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will highlight some evolving tactics of malicious cyber actors observed by the FBI over the last several years. This presentation will focus on the issues and/or vulnerabilities that adversaries are most consistently exploiting, why and/or how they are exploiting those vulnerabilities, and provide some recommendations suggestions on how to mitigate those tactics. Case studies, best practices and other lessons learned will be covered.
Presenters:
Kristen Lane, Intelligence Analyst, FBI
Kristen Lane is an Intelligence Analyst assigned to the FBI’s Cyber Division.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1574050269991217678

IMA Webinar Broadcast: MSTIC Threat Brief - Decoding NOBELIUM's Recent Supply Chain Intrusions
2021-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Following disclosures of supply chain attacks in December of 2020, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) continues to track and disrupt NOBELIUM activity impacting organizations worldwide. A hallmark characteristic of NOBELIUM intrusions is their abuse of trust to gain and maintain access to their ultimate victims, allowing them to disguise their activity in legitimate business operations. In May of 2021, MSTIC identified a new sustained effort by NOBELIUM targeting IT services providers with the intent of leveraging access to those providers for access to downstream victims. This presentation will provide a strategic overview of the NOBELIUM threat actor, detail technical methods used by the actor to compromise victim cloud and on-premise environments, and summarize recent campaigns against IT service providers.
Presenter:
Justin Warner, Analyst, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center
Justin has served in both highly technical and senior leadership roles within counterintelligence, threat research, and red team operations. Justin is also a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and an Air Force veteran.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/[REDACTED]

IMA Webinar Broadcast: OSINT Level 6 -- SAFETY / LEGALITIES RELATED TO OSINT
2021-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
*This course is eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits
LEVEL 6 – SAFETY / LEGALITIES RELATED TO OSINT
COURSE OVERVIEW:
InfraGard Los Angeles and CT Watch, Inc. present Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) LEVEL 6 – SAFETY / LEGALITIES RELATED TO OSINT. This course ends the curriculum series and seeks to leverage technologies and standards used by the Internet at large to allow investigators to collect information about the technologies used, personnel associated with an organization, and proliferation of web presence for a target domain or organization. Additionally, this course will address Google Dorking and survey a technique for identifying fraud and brand impersonation using Google Dorking. *This course is eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits
Objectives:
1. Leveraging Domain Name System (DNS) to collect information about an organization
a. Introduction to DNS
b. Querying DNS in the command-line
c. Querying DNS from the browser
i. Various sites with pros and cons
2. Google Dorking
3. Fraud and brand impersonation case study
4. Personal safety online
5. Legalities of OSINT in the modern age
Presenters:
Joe Gray, VP, CT Watch
A native of Eastern Tennessee, SME is an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and investigations expert specializing in assessing public information for evaluating external risks, finding missing persons, threat modeling, and operations security. The SME possess several cybersecurity industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH®). SME is a former Navy Submarine Navigation Electronics Technician and transitioned into the private sector offering collaborative attitude and expertise to support a variety of organizations, both public and private in implementing better cybersecurity.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/752103755755014159

IMA Webinar Broadcast: December Meeting - Gary Warner Cyber Year In Review
2021-12-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Gary Warner, Director of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB, will present his annual review of the year’s cyber security wins, losses, heroes, and villains. This informative and always candid presentation will highlight the most important breaches as well as law enforcement take downs.
Objectives:
Attendees will learn about the current trends in cyber attacks, international law enforcement actions, and the efforts of public and private sector cyber security professionals to detect, prevent, and defeat the criminals.
Presenters:
Gary Warner, UAB / Dark Tower
Gary is the Dir. of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB. He teaches Cybercrime, Computer Forensics, and malware analysis courses, and directs a 90+ analyst lab providing investigative and intelligence services Fortune 500 companies.
Who Should Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests. Aimed toward cyber security professionals, law enforcement, security and compliance officers, etc.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-alabama-issa-chapter-meeting-december-2021-tickets-214699862067

IMA Webinar Broadcast: NY Metro IMA Annual Healthcare Security Summit
2021-12-15 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join Leaders from the New York Metropolitan Area to learn about the most pressing issues facing the healthcare sector today!
Presenters include…
Dr. Mark Jarrett, Sr. VP Northwell Health & InfraGard National Sector Chief
Kathy Hughes, CISO Northwell
S.A. George Rusuloj, FBI-NYO Healthcare Fraud Squad
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://bit.ly/3riSXa3)

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Protecting Municipal Government Through Public-Private Partnerships
2021-12-15 09:25 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
In this talk, The Atom Group and Primex will guide participants through an interactive overview of concepts developed through the first years of a public private partnership in defense of NH municipal organizations. They will cover an innovated approach to cooperating including cyber incident response with state and federal law enforcement agencies. We will focus together on understanding the leadership techniques used to build partnerships that help identify and mitigate cybersecurity risk and build resilient organizations, not just meet the latest in an ever-evolving landscape of threats. Leaders at all levels of the organization will gain an understanding how to analyze organizational readiness, prepare for next generation attacks, and build a network of professional relationships ready to meet the challenge of protecting the trust placed in you.
Presenters:
Jason Sgro, Sr. Partner, The Atom Group
Jason serves as Sr. Partner and Head of Cybersecurity & Human Privacy at The ATOM Group as Director of the NH Office for Cooperation in Cybersecurity and leads its Emergency Cyber Incident Response and Cyber Counterintelligence functions.
Ty Gagne, CEO, Primex
Chief Executive Officer of Primex, Ty has held executive positions in the municipal, non-profit, and healthcare sectors, and was a two-term school board member. Ty holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of NH.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89263584424?pwd=[REDACTED]
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