InfraGard National Members Alliance

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Ukraine Update & Global Threat Overview
2023-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is another in our FREE series of Ukraine and Global Threat updates.
This a very topical presentation on what is happening with the War in Ukraine, that includes battlefield and weapons developments, international implications, Russian events and how this is impacting the supply chain, United States and global economy. It then expands to cover o9ther areas of the world such as ongoing issues in Iran, North Korea, China-Taiwan and elsewhere. With this will be segues into supply chain and global finance discussions, particularly the impact of various sanctions by international bodies and individual nations. This FBI will provide a cyber-security update, with specific attention to threats emanating from Russian and pro-Russian threat groups, and the latest rundown of major incidents or breeches.
Hal Kempfer is a retired military (US Marines) intelligence officer who has served around the world and with the broader intelligence community, and having done numerous special assignments with various law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, US Customs (DHS), etc. A veteran of the Cold War, “War on Drugs”, the Gulf War (Desert Storm), Iraq War (OIF) and War on Terror (OEF), he has also trained, facilitated and exercised both foreign governments and major international corporations on major threats, along with a series of joint service and general and flag officer commands in the US and overseas. He has been the core developer and trainer of the InfraGard’s Infrastructure Liaison Officer program since it began, and more recently has been regularly featured with his “Ukraine Update” webinars.
The FBI will be participating in this event with up to date Intelligence briefings.
Presenter:
Hal Kempfer is a retired military (US Marines) intelligence officer who has served around the world and with the broader intelligence community, and having done numerous special assignments with various law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, US Customs (DHS), etc.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Target audience are 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/3601260550496344413

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Autonomous Vehicles - No Longer the Stuff of Science Fiction
2023-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The consensus is that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will reduce crashes and save lives, but there are numerous unanswered questions about legal liability, insurance coverage for crashes, and governmental regulation. AVs have already failed, and they will continue to fail. When AVs fail, who will get sued, and what causes of action will be alleged?
Presenter:
Quentin Brogdon, Partner at Crain Brogdon, LLP
Quentin Brogdon is a Fellow of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the invitation-only American College of Trial Lawyers, and a Fellow of the invitation-only International Society of Barristers. He is board certified in personal injury trial law and in civil trial advocacy.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3881784449489730654

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Digital Footprint Removal - Opting Out: Removing & Protecting Your Personal Data
2023-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The term “opting out” is heavily utilized in the OSINT world, but for those who have never attempted to remove personally identifying information (PII) online – Opt out may seem to be new terminology. Opting out is the process you would need to take to remove your data from search sites and data brokers that collect your data and sell them on the open internet to anyone. Prior to opting out though, you would first need to collect the data and the websites that harvest your data as well as keep a running log of URL’s where your data is found – only then would you want to target each site and begin the process.
This course will cover how to manage and protect your digital footprint. We will discuss methods for opting out of online search sites, such as name, address and telephone number search sites, as well as other methods for managing and protecting your personal information. We will discuss the importance of digital privacy, and how to ensure that your information is protected from unwanted access. Finally, we will discuss strategies for reducing the amount of personal data being shared online.
Objectives:
1. Understanding how your digital footprint exists
2. Searching for your digital footprints online
3. Prioritizing which digital footprints to target for removal
4. The removal process via opting out
5. Lab on search and removal
*Note: You must be an Infragard member, active law enforcement or military to attend.
Presenter:
CTWatch
Subject Matter Expert (SME) is C-T Watch, Inc. OSINT investigator and has developed their online research skills from the early days of the internet and previous law enforcement career spanning 3 decades. Currently certified in OSINT and several advanced online investigation disciplines, SME serves as an internal Investigator for a global NGO operating in dozens of countries, investigating risk.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Target audience are 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/435194827693194589

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Physical Security Flaws in Plain Sight
2023-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Bill Gardner from Marshall University, as he shows us examples of physical security failures from the real world. Every day you may walk by multiple examples that are hiding in plain sight. Do you know where to look? Join us for the webinar and it may change the way you perceive the world around you.
Presenter:
Bill Gardner, OSCP, i-Net+, Security+, Associate Professor
Interim Chair and Undergraduate Program Director
Department of Cyber Forensics & Security, Marshall University
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
All InfraGard members interested in security.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/physical-security-flaws-in-plain-sight-tickets-523668866677

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Russia’s War on Critical Infrastructure: Beyond Ukraine
2023-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Russian military cyber operations targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure over the past year have not had the crippling effect many strategists feared. This is for a multitude of reasons, including Russia’s likely desire to limit collateral damage and international response, Ukrainian defensive capabilities and support from partners, and Russia’s transition from asymmetric cyber warfare tactics to traditional warfare. However, Russia’s use of proxies and its support to cyber criminal groups continue to present threats to global critical infrastructure. As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold and become less tenable for Russian leaders, the threat of Russian cyber actors targeting the critical infrastructure in western nations increases. This program will discuss Russian cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure during its protracted invasion of Ukraine and the threat Russian state-sponsored and affiliated cyber actors pose to U.S. critical infrastructure in the coming year.
As a result of this webinar, the learner will be able to:
1. Understand the threat to critical infrastructure posed by Russian state actors and proxies.
2. Understand how the cyber insurance landscape is changing that could leave critical infrastructure operators without sufficient coverage.
3. Understand the changing regulatory and reporting landscape for critical infrastructure.
Presenter:
Michael McLaughlin, Cybersecurity Attorney and Policy Advisor, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Michael McLaughlin is a cybersecurity attorney and policy advisor in Washington, D.C. He specializes in cyber incident response and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Baker Donelson, Michael served as Senior Counterintelligence Advisor for United States Cyber Command and a Research Affiliate for the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security.
Who Can Attend:
InfraGard members only.
Target Audience:
This webinar is applicable to all sectors. American critical infrastructure operators should not view Russia’s limited impact to Ukrainian networks as an indicator of limited capability or a reduced threat. Russian cyber operations are most effectively executed in the grey-zone of warfare. This webinar will look at historic Russian attacks against critical infrastructure as well as threats from ransomware and cyber criminal groups operating in Russia. It will discuss Russian tactics, techniques, and procedures and Russia’s strategic use of malicious cyber activities against critical infrastructure. It will also discuss the changing insurance and regulatory requirements that will affect critical infrastructure operators facing threats from Russian actors.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1243926311375052889

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Inside Scoop
2023-02-15 13:00 - 13:45 (America/New_York)
This webinar will include a briefing by an FBI Analyst briefing of the latest information of interest to the private sector. Also, Senior Counsel for the SEC will provide an overview of rules changes which will affect how companies report cyber incidents.
Presenters:
Krysten Frazier, FBI, Intelligence Analyst
Joshua Dickman, SEC
Mr. Dickman is a Senior Counsel in the Atlanta Regional Office of the SEC. He has served as the Atlanta Regional Office’s Liaison to the Division of Enforcement’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit since 2017 and is also a member of the Enforcement Division’s Microcap Fraud Task Force. Mr. Dickman has investigated and charge a wide range of matters involving violations of federal securities laws.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
All Infragard members
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/851074105637323869

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
2023-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This training is provided FREE by Los Angeles Infragard
The training will include guest speakers from the DHS (Protective Security Advisor Brian Keith), Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC) and the Vice President of the Community Security Initiative (CSI) at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles to discuss some case studies and the importance of SAR training for the private sector.
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. A section on how to write an appropriate SAR key elements to include 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. The difference between when to call 911 vs submitting a SAR
10. How to write a SAR (private sector) and where to submit it: (local: Fusion center, FBI, LAPD, LASD / Domestic: Fusion enter or local agency)
11. Case studies of SAR’s from the private sector
Presenters:
C-T Watch, Inc. is a global provider of security consulting and training dedicated to counter-terrorism, intelligence, and special operations. Counter-Terrorism Watch, Incorporated is a registered US Defense Contractor, professional security.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Target audience are 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/5714836358856374871

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Emergency Preparedness for Home and Office
2023-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With the recent spate of severe weather and widespread flooding, tornadoes and even Earthquakes, we are reminded of the critical importance of personal preparedness at the home and office. Whether earthquakes, floods, terrorism, pandemic, wildfires or something else, disasters happen. Whether we are at work or at home, disaster can strike at any time, and while types of potentially catastrophic events have commonalities, they also have stark differences that we all need to understand.
This class focuses upon personal, home and family disaster/emergency preparedness, then goes into office or worksite emergency preparedness. The class discusses what is needed to Identify likely emergency events, and the first thing that you should do is to identify likely or possible contingencies, and even outline responsibilities of business, family member and where to meet if disaster strikes.
The class will discuss how businesses and individuals can and should prepare for not only natural disasters but potential man-made ones as well. Learn how earthquake early warning works (USGS ShakeAlert) and how it’s being implemented to save lives on the west coast. Preparations should include storage of food, water, money on hand, communications equipment, and probably most important, having a PLAN.
Presenter:
Hal Kempfer, GRIP
Hal Kempfer was an military Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for FEMA Region IX and senior intelligence officer with the federal government’s Consequence Management mission area, and an emergency preparedness expert widely seen in the media and utilized by all levels of government, industry and non-profit sector both in the U.S. and around the world.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9196667527006296923

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Ukraine Update & Global Threat Overview
2023-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This is another in our FREE series of Ukraine and Global Threat updates.
Please note that this briefing is for Infragard members only, along with active Law Enforcement and members of the military and reserves or U.S. Intel. You will be required to provide your Infragard ID# during registration. If you have questions about your status please email us at IGLATraining@Infragardlosangeles.org.
This a very topical presentation on what is happening with the War in Ukraine, that includes battlefield and weapons developments, international implications, Russian events and how this is impacting the supply chain, United States and global economy. It then expands to cover o9ther areas of the world such as ongoing issues in Iran, North Korea, China-Taiwan and elsewhere. With this will be segues into supply chain and global finance discussions, particularly the impact of various sanctions by international bodies and individual nations. This FBI will provide a cyber-security update, with specific attention to threats emanating from Russian and pro-Russian threat groups, and the latest rundown of major incidents or breeches.
The FBI will be participating in this event with up to date Intelligence briefings.
Presenter:
Hal Kempfer is a retired military (US Marines) intelligence officer who has served around the world and with the broader intelligence community, and having done numerous special assignments with various law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, US Customs (DHS), etc. A veteran of the Cold War, “War on Drugs”, the Gulf War (Desert Storm), Iraq War (OIF) and War on Terror (OEF), he has also trained, facilitated and exercised both foreign governments and major international corporations on major threats, along with a series of joint service and general and flag officer commands in the US and overseas. He has been the core developer and trainer of the InfraGard’s Infrastructure Liaison Officer program since it began, and more recently has been regularly featured with his “Ukraine Update” webinars.
Who can attend:
Please note that this briefing is for Infragard members only, along with active Law Enforcement and members of the military and reserves or U.S. Intel. You will be required to provide your Infragard ID# during registration. If you have questions about your status please email us at IGLATraining@Infragardlosangeles.org.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/367812356513764188

IMA Webinar Broadcast: OSINT Back to Basics (Search in 2023)
2023-01-10 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Recent changes in search engine algorithms have made many previous search techniques obsolete. With these advances in technology, new software and the internet in general, we are taking a new and up to date look at how to search, record and retrieve the information you are looking for and help you investigate faster and more expeditiously using the NEW tools and resources readily available to everyone, in every line of work and work environment. The recent advances in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically change the way OSINT investigations are conducted. This class will take everyone back to basics utilizing newer techniques and tools.
TOPICS:
• Before you search – Basic internet browsing safety
• Surfing in 2023 – New approaches and tools for getting the search results you want
• Red Apples vs. Green Apples – Different considerations for different browsers
• In the Weeds – Platform specific search techniques (LinkedIn vs. Twitter, etc.)
• For the Record – Recording and documentation of your techniques and methods
Presenter:
SME, CTWatch
Subject Matter Expert (SME) is C-T Watch, Inc. OSINT investigator and has developed their online research skills from the early days of the internet and previous law enforcement career spanning 3 decades. Currently certified in OSINT and several advanced online investigation disciplines, SME serves as an internal Investigator for a global NGO operating in dozens of countries
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Target audience are 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/5942712341957983576

A CISO’s Guide to an Effective Cybersecurity Metrics Program
2022-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This briefing is based on the findings of a cross-sector task force of CISOs and staff who shared their challenges and best practices for developing and using security metrics to drive decisions within their organizations. Topics discussed include: (1) defining security metrics; (2) identifying criteria for an effective security metric; (3) adopting a metrics framework; (4) methods for metrics reporting and decision-making; (5) guidance for initiating a metrics program; (6) strategies for expanding the program; and (7) tools members use to collect and report metrics.
Supporting tools that will be shown during the briefing including the Security Metrics Selection Compendium, which includes a self-assessment for assessing controls maturity and selecting metrics, Top 20 “must measure” metrics, and links to references that contain supporting metrics.
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to understand challenges and best practices for developing security metrics. The attendee/student will be able to identify criteria for an effective security metric. The attendee/student will be able to adopt a metrics framework. The attendee/student will be able to utilize methods for metrics reporting and decision-making.
Presenters:
Arlan McMillan, CISO, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Arlan McMillan is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kirkland is an international law firm that serves a broad range of clients around the world in private equity, M&A and other corporate transactions, litigation, white collar and government disputes, restructurings and intellectual property matters.
Mark Brashear, Security Operations Manager, Illinois Tool Works
Solutions-driven, people-oriented IT executive with more than 15 years of successful, progressive, and diverse experience. In the field of information technology, I have proven myself to be a serious performer in the financial services and manufacturing sectors.
Scott Schmuhl, CISO, Merrick Bank
Transforming customer experience and business operations through improved processes, technology, and security. Even more passionate about enabling the transformation of people as they grow in their careers and life. Path-finding, aligning, empowering, and serving people to do the right things, and do things right.
Alexandra Zafra, CISO, Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Executive leader in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Governance, and Compliance. Proven success managing security and compliance risk assisting organizations in designing, implementing and managing cyber programs that are right-sized to the organization’s risk appetitive, culture, cost structure and regulatory requirements.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
CISOs, Security Leaders, Executives
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3616691498685/WN_jlsYayGwSG-JIxwbnSz2vA

IMA Webinar Broadcast: 2022 Technology Litigation Update
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
This presentation will discuss some of the most interesting computer and technology cases that were decided in 2022.
Presenters:
Pierre Grosdidier, Attorney
Pierre is a litigation attorney, board certified in construction law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Pierre’s practice includes data privacy and unauthorized computer access issues. Prior to practicing law, Pierre worked in the process control industry. He holds a Ph.D. from Caltech and a J.D. from the University of Texas.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8643385577926959632

IMA Webinar Broadcast: IBMA Podcast with Guest General Charles C. Krulak: Ne Cras - Not Like Yesterday
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join our live audience via Zoom as we welcome General Krulak and guest host, Lt. Col. Doug Wilson. “Ne Cras – Not Like Yesterday” is a discussion about today’s military and the challenges faced by leadership to avoid becoming complacent in yesterday’s thinking and to continue adapting to meet new and unexpected threats. This will be a Zoom meeting with time for live Q&A after.
Presenters:
Charles Krulak, General (Retired) U.S. Marines
General Charles C. Krulak served 35 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. His last position was as Commandant of the Marine Corps and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He commanded a platoon and two rifle companies during two tours of duty in Vietnam and served as Deputy Director of the White House Military Office. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_C._Krulak
Doug Wilson, Asst. Vice President for University Advancement, Samford University
Doug joined Samford in 2000 after 12 years as the Vice President of Marketing for Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Samford University. Doug was commissioned into the Air Force through AFROTC at Samford and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Alabama Air National Guard and Senior Intelligence Officer of the 117th Air Refueling Wing.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOqtqD0pEtE6n6jJ4wLqhG1w_a3n89rw

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Learn the Power to Influence from a Host Negotiator, Michelle Kelley
2022-12-06 10:35 - 11:45 (America/New_York)
Former FBI Special Agent and Hostage Negotiator, Michelle Kelley will provide a keynote Podcast with interactive exercises. Ms. Kelley provides a compelling, interactive walk through of listening skills used in a hostage negotiation.
In this compelling talk you’ll discover the unique transferrable skills Michelle’s gained from coordinated communications with terrorists, international criminals and those in crisis. Skills she’s taught law enforcement, and latterly business, with immense success over the years.
Michelle will provide how to use the following skills:
1. How to listen at an elite level. Not active listening, but actual listening.
2. How to be trusted and liked. You don’t have to like them back.
3. How to gather intelligence without asking questions. So, they tell you all you need to know.
4. How to state what you think is really going on. Without causing offense.
5. Three things you can say that produce amazing results. Use sparingly, you’ll get more than you bargained for!
Presenters:
Michelle Kelley, US Lead: The Listening Institute
From spying to economic espionage, and from protecting State secrets to cracking pedophile rings, Michelle Kelley has come a long way from her former life teaching second-grade. What she’s learnt along the way, about how to listen, understand and influence, has powerful applications in law enforcement and the commercial world. You learn key hostage negotiation skills that benefit your profession.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Managers, Leaders, Investigators, and Information Collectors
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maine-infragard-learn-the-power-to-influence-a-webinar-michelle-kelley-tickets-458946299737

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Advanced Personal Situational Awareness During the Holiday Season
2022-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 safe.
Advanced awareness was designed for the military to increase situational awareness and make better decisions in times of stress or 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 anymore, but for everyone who is out and about while shopping, eating at restaurants or even simply taking a walk on the street.
This course will go over a variety of high level behaviors and situations that you need to be aware of as we transition into the holidays season and many people are out and about with little to no actual awareness.
Topics:
• Developing a Tactical Mindset (OODA Loop & environmental threat assessment)
• The Threat Timeline
• Disrupting Dangerous Chain of Events
• Behavior and Environmental Indicators of Potential Threats
• Speeding Up Decision Making Under Stress and Anticipating your next Move (action vs reaction)
Note: THIS IS AN ONLINE CLASS
Instructors:
SME 1: Dave F, FBI SWAT Ret.
SME 2: Former USMC Combat Hunter Course instructor and the longest standing member of the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program
Target Audience: Target audience are Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, US Military, law enforcement personnel
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8693407859439312908

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Gary Warner Cyber Crime Year In Review
2022-12-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Gary Warner, Director of Threat Intelligence at DarkTower & Director of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB, returns with his very informative and candid review of the year’s cyber security wins, losses, heroes, and villains. Attendees will learn 2022 trends in global cyber crime and how law enforcement is tracking and interrupting activity; significant breaches and security breakthroughs that may not have made the news; the most wanted cyber criminals list and notable arrests and convictions.
Presenters:
Gary Warner, Director of Threat Intelligence at DarkTower & Director of Research in Computer Forensics at UAB
Gary Warner is Director of Research in Computer Forensics at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). He is also Director of the UAB Center for Information Assurance and Joint Forensic Research, a world-class research center that works with corporations and law enforcement globally combating all forms of Cyber Crime. He is a founder and past president of InfraGard Birmingham.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Cyber security professionals and stakeholders, law enforcement.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-alabama-issainfragard-birmingham-chapter-meeting-december-2022-tickets-465028993237

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Ukraine Update & Global Threat Overview-Special Emphasis-Iran and the Middle East
2022-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This seminar covers, among other topics and conflicts, the war in Ukraine and its implications for Iran, the Middle East and global gas and oil. It will also cover any updates on the threat of conflict between China and Taiwan, maritime insurgency in the South China Sea, the ever volatile nature of developments in North Korea, the latest on undersea pipeline and cable interruptions, and other topics focused on conflict, threats and impacts to the critical infrastructure of the United States. In short, this seminar is a world tour on the nature and latest developments of various threats and strategic challenges that the U.S. faces, and how they impact our critical infrastructure, political-economy and global supply chain. Particular attention is paid to how problems overseas can manifest themselves with major problems here, and by understanding the threat, it enables all of us to better prepare and mitigate what could happen.
Hal Kempfer is a retired military (US Marines) intelligence officer who has served around the world and with the broader intelligence community, and having done numerous special assignments with various law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, US Customs (DHS), etc. A veteran of the Cold War, “War on Drugs”, the Gulf War (Desert Storm), Iraq War (OIF) and War on Terror (OEF), he has also trained, facilitated and exercised both foreign governments and major international corporations on major threats, along with a series of joint service and general and flag officer commands in the US and overseas. Retiring as a LtCol, he founded two very successful companies that specialized in strategic intelligence and risk management issues, particularly with all facets of what is termed Homeland Security. A frequent on-air “expert” that is regularly seen on Fox, NewsNation/Nextel, ABC, CBS, NBC and NPR networks or affiliates, Hal has become the go-to “talking head” when trying to make sense of what is happening when disaster, war or terror strikes. He has been the core developer and trainer of the InfraGard’s Infrastructure Liaison Officer program since it began, and more recently has been regularly featured with his “Ukraine Update” webinars.
The FBI will be participating in this event with up to date Intelligence briefings.
Presenters:
Hal Kempfer is a retired military (US Marines) intelligence officer who has served around the world and with the broader intelligence community, and having done numerous special assignments with various law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, US Customs (DHS), etc. A veteran of the Cold War, “War on Drugs”, the Gulf War (Desert Storm), Iraq War (OIF) and War on Terror (OEF).
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5932012993178898448

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Annual Healthcare Summit
2022-11-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the NYM Infragard Members Alliance and Northwell for a summit on emerging issues in healthcare, cybersecurity, and bio-hacking!
Topics will include:
-The risks to the healthcare industry posed by the theft of intellectual property
-Cyber Risks in Healthcare Today
-Bio-Hacking
-A Covid Update
Speakers will include:
-Mark Jarrett MD, Healthcare Sector Chief NY Metro and National Infragard
-Kathy Hughes, CISO – Northwell
-Nina Alli, MS, USMC, Executive Director – Biohacking Village
-Bruce Farber MD, Chief of Public Health and Epidemiology -Northwell
Presenters:
Mark Jarrett, Healthcare Sector Chief NY Metro and National Infragard
Mark P. Jarrett MD, currently serves as Senior Health Advisor for Northwell Health and Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He serves as the Vice Chair of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council and the National Healthcare Sector Chief for National InfraGard as well as the Sector Chief for NY Metro InfraGard.
Kathy Hughes, CISO – Northwell
Nina Alli, Executive Director – Biohacking Village
Bruce Farber, Chief of Public Health and Epidemiology -Northwell
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
This will be a great event for anyone interested in the healthcare security landscape, including healthcare cybersecurity, bio-hacking, and the current state of COVID.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-healthcare-summit-tickets-444953597187

IMA Webinar Broadcast: CISAs Mission and Available No-Cost Cybersecurity Resources
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
An overview of CISAs mission and available no-cost cybersecurity resources in support to our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Presenters:
George Reeves, Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA
George Reeves is a Cybersecurity Advisor with DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. In his position, Mr. Reeves works to foster collaboration and coordination on cyber preparedness, risk mitigation and incident response, and to provide cyber security resources, including training, exercises, and assessments, in support of the nation’s Critical Infrastructure Key Resource sectors.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
All InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/80500070662016270

IMA Webinar Broadcast: FBI Quarterly - The Dark Side of Virtual Currency
2022-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Virtual currencies are virtually everywhere. While not inherently dangerous, as virtual currencies continue to become more globally accepted, so do opportunities for nefarious actors to exploit them for “dark” purposes. Attendees will be provided details about the global landscape of virtual currencies, be able to understand emerging threats, learn about specific scams utilizing virtual currency space, and how to avoid being duped. FBI Intelligence Analysts will provide background and briefings on the following topics:
Digital Currency Evolution:
o Medium to long-term threats
o Financial crimes implications
o Policy and legislative changes
o Advances in investigations and enforcement
Pig Butchering Scams:
o How you can be a target through social media and dating apps
o How human trafficking is involved
o Exploitation of smart contracts to wipe victim’s crypto wallets
o Development of video games to facilitate the scam
Fake crypto coins or NFT
o Enticing investors using manipulation techniques
o Exploiting investors through pop culture and intellectual property
o When the “rug pull” takes places, leaving investors with a valueless coin
Presenters:
Speakers are a selection of FBI SA and IA having specialized case experience in Internet Crimes Against Children.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/374164233219178256

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Digital Currencies - An Introduction & the Threat Landscape
2022-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Infragard LA and CTWatch present the following course:
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
Presenters:
SME, 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, and operations security. The SME possess several cybersecurity industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) .
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4915377053924984336

The Homeland Security Enterprise Forum
2022-10-24 - 2022-10-26 | The Salamander Resort, 500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA, United States
Presented by The Homeland Security Experts Group, an INMA Partner
Registration is open for the 2022 Homeland Security Enterprise Forum, and this year’s theme is ‘Security Through Partnership.’ Thoughtfully produced and incredibly engaging, the Forum assembles the most prominent leaders in the homeland security enterprise space, showcasing how it is truly cross-disciplinary, spanning civilians, the intelligence community, and the private sector. Secure your spot today! InfraGard National Members Alliance is a proud corporate partner and InfraGard members receive 10% off with the discount code “INMA10” at checkout.

Confirmed speakers currently include:

Michael Chertoff, Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (2005 – 2009)
Jane Harman, President Emerita, The Wilson Center, and former U.S. Representative, 36th Congressional District of California
Cathy Lanier, Chief Security Officer, NFL, and former Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Dept. of the District of Columbia

Patricia Cogswell, Partner, Guidehouse, and former Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Erroll Southers, Associate Senior Vice President of Safety and Risk Assurance, University of Southern California

Registration:
https://www.hsenterpriseforum.com/

IMA Webinar Broadcast: NUARI - Cyber and Emergency Preparedness Exercises
2022-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
NUARI: Cyber and Emergency Preparedness Exercises. Since 2009, DHS Science & Technology Directorate has invested roughly $35 million into a unique simulation environment called, The DECIDE® Platform. It was created specifically for Critical Infrastructure companies and organizations. It has been a trusted solution for more than a decade with funding from DHS to execute no-cost exercises starting with the Financial Services, Energy, and Transportation sectors. Speaker Tim Herman will talk about the importance of Cyber and Emergency Preparedness Exercises, walk through NUARI’s journey in creating the DECIDE® Platform with DHS Science & Technology Directorate funding, share NUARI’s exercise experiences, show the DECIDE® Platform works, share best practices, and show how NUARI is helping multiple Critical Infrastructure Sectors prepare for incidents. Tim will share NUARI’s exercise experiences and how NUARI is helping critical infrastructure organizations prepare for cyber incidents and build resiliency.
Objectives:
-Gain insight into how to access critical infrastructure issues through cyber exercises.
-Learn about NUARI and the resources this DHS funder think tank offers.
– Learn about lessons learned via NUARI’s work in this aspect of Cyber Security and Transportation security
-Learn about the functionality of the NUARI “DECIDE” platform
Presenters:
Tim Herman, Cyber Security Outreach Advisor for (NUARI)
Tim currently serves as President of MN InfraGard Member Alliance, serves on the MN Cyber Security Summit 2022 Think Tank Advisory Board and served for Three years on the MN ISSA Board. Tim has spent the last Six years working for an MSP, an ICS/OT/IoT Engineering Firm, and now with critical infrastructure companies with NUARI.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests
Target Audience:
Security leaders who deal with critical infrastructure, transportation or cyber security.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2092595354293497615
Webinar ID: 663-480-211

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC): OSINT Methods & Use Cases
2022-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Note: The FBI will also offer a special presentation on their investigative work involving Internet Crimes Against Children.
This class will introduce the audience to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), case studies, some of the OSINT tools used in investigation, and what tools are being found during the analysis process. Staff within criminal justice and critical infrastructure sectors need to be aware of what information is available and identifying potential risks to our communities.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has been used for collection and analysis for decades in criminal case work. OSINT is now a common and necessary aspect of Internet Crimes Against Children cases as criminals become more experienced and educated in the technology arena.
Topics:
1. What is ICAC?
2. Past and Present Trends
3. OSINT for ICAC
4. Applications and Technology Advancements in Criminal Cases
5. Case Studies
Presenter:
SME is a crime analyst, specializing in cyber intelligence and information sharing on a state, regional and national perspective. She is a leader in the fusion center network and has received several awards for leadership and teamwork in the analytic support space.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Target Audience are InfraGard members, US Military, Crime Analysts, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Fusion Center partners including Federal, State, Tribal and Local Law Enforcement.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8601733877318646544

InfraGard NDRC Virtual Summit Critical Infrastructure Resilience: Setting Priorities/Getting Results
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-19
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IMA Webinar Broadcast: Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO) Training Class
2022-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO) course has a history of Homeland Security success going back nearly fifteen years, combining the best practices and content specifically tailored to the InfraGard community and keeping our country safe from terrorism and other threats. It’s about seeing something and saying something, but also about recognizing that something is wrong or suspicious so that reporting will spur public safety action to deter or thwart deadly plots and mitigate risk. The mission of the Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO) is to serve as a trained private sector conduit of information to their local public sector partners, in the protection of their company and community our Critical Infrastructure. The ILO course outline is as follows:

Introduction and Overview of the Course
Violent Extremism and Terrorism

Definition and Overview
Transnational Violent Extremism (i.e., Al Qaeda and ISIS)
International Violent Extremism (e.g., Hezbollah)
Domestic Violent Extremism (i.e., Anti-Government and Hate Groups)
Single Issue Violent Extremism (i.e., Environmental, Anti-Abortion and Animal Rights)

Critical Infrastructure Protection

National Infrastructure Protection Plan
Explaining the Sectors of Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure Protection Program
Explanation of InfraGard’s Role and Responsibilities’

Homeland Security Intelligence

Explaining Intelligence (i.e., Community, Process, Cycle and Program)
Intelligence for Terrorism and All Hazards/Threats
Homeland Security Fusion Centers, FBI JTTF program, etc.

Presenter:
Hal Kempfer, Retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and the co-creator of the Infragard ILO Program
Hal is the CEO and Founder of GRIP, Global Risk Intelligence and Planning Inc. in Long Beach, CA. He is a senior instructor and course developer for the Infrastructure Liaison Officer (InfraGard) course and a variety of other courses, workshops, seminars and Homeland Security exercises.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
InfraGard members, facilities management & front line team members, private sector security, Public Safety (Law/Health/Fire), Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO’s), Infrastructure Liaison Officers (ILO), Medical Liaison Officers (MLO’s), stakeholders, and Studio/ PR / VIP representatives.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/669377607342601231

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Video Deep Fakes & the Inherent Risks by Malign Actors
2022-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Since the first deepfake in 2017, there have been many developments in deepfake and related-synthetic media technologies. When people think of a deepfake, they commonly think of a video like the one of Bill Hader transforming into Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Pacino and Seth Rogan on David Letterman’s show in 2019. These are examples of deepfakes that are not harmful. But as we’ve seen, there is a dark side to AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning) and it has nothing to do with the technology, but with the people using it.
This class will introduce the audience to deepfakes, their good vs evil uses and how to detect them utilizing better observational skills as well as with open source tools. We in critical infrastructure and key resources need to be aware of the inherent risk of deepfakes by malign actors.
This class will also include specialized Intelligence briefings on Deepfakes from the FBI.
Topics:
What are deepfakes? What are they not? (Intro shallow fakes and cheap fakes)
1. How are they made?
2. Good v. Evil uses of deepfakes
3. Current and future use of deepfakes in the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation campaigns by malign actors
4. Case studies
5. How to detect and identify deepfakes utilizing open source tools
SME: SME is a professional investigator, specializing in social media intelligence and open-source investigations. He is a retired law enforcement professional and recognized gang expert in his industry.
Presenter:
SME, CTWatch
SME is a professional investigator, specializing in social media intelligence and open-source investigations. He is a retired law enforcement professional and recognized gang expert in his industry.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Target audience are Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, Private Security stakeholders, US Military, Risk management professionals, Crime Analysts, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Fusion Center partners and Federal, State, Tribal and Local law enforcement.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/668723397835758093

IMA Webinar Broadcast: 2022 Healthcare Fraud Summit
2022-10-04 08:30 - 2022-10-05 15:30 (America/Chicago)
We return to a hybrid format for the 4th annual Healthcare Fraud Summit. Federal Agents, prosecutors, and other experts from the FBI, the US Attorney’s Office, and the private sector will share current trends, red flags, and other invaluable information for fraud prevention stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
Attendees will learn about: the top fraud trends affecting the healthcare industry; the top issues healthcare executives are facing; legal aspects of recent healthcare legislation; update from HHS/OCR on telemedicine, cyber security, and HIPAA & Information Blocking regulations.
Presenters:
Ralph Martins Jr., CISSP, CEH, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst | RPM Consulting Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3)
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. He has served as a consultant to the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, US Cyber Command, the Defense Intelligence Agency and currently serves at DHS HC3.
David Olive, Fellow at the GWU Center for Cyber & Homeland Security
David M. Olive has 40 years’ experience in business, politics, law and public affairs. As former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson Mr. Olive understands that very few things get done in Washington without approaching them in a bi-partisan manner. Before coming to Washington, Mr. Olive served as president of Care First Inc., a nursing home management company in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Ryan Allen, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Alabama Health System
Mr. Allen brings a wealth of experience to the UAB leadership team. He served as the CISO for the State of Alabama from 2017-2020. Prior to that he served as the Division Director of Infrastructure and Cyber Security for Children’s Hospital of Alabama, where he led IT operations functions for the third-largest pediatric hospital in the U.S.
SSRA Jonathan Sumner, FBI Birmingham, Huntsville RA Squad 5: Huntsville and Florence RAs
And more!
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone.
Target Audience:
Healthcare executives, practice managers, nursing administrators, healthcare IT professionals, CIOs, loss prevention officers, and other stakeholders responsible for preventing healthcare fraud.
Registration:
https://hopin.com/events/2022-healthcare-fraud-summit/registration

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Operation CuckooBees
2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
Cybersecurity often focuses on malware campaigns, the latest zero-day exploits, or the costs of data breaches and ransomware attacks. Yet the attacks that fly under the radar are often more insidious and much more costly. Researchers at Cybereason discovered such an attack, which was assessed to be the work of Chinese APT Winnti. Cybereason briefed the FBI and the DOJ on the investigation into the malicious campaign, which Cybereason dubbed Operation CuckooBees.
Presenter:
Tim Amey, Senior Technologist
Tim Amey is a senior technologist with over 20 years of experience helping customers throughout North America solve complex security challenges in highly innovative ways. Serving as the Field CTO for North America, Tim joined Cybereason over 6 years ago. He is a trusted technical adviser for many of the world’s top security teams.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
All InfraGard Members and their guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1267132601422944782

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Talking about “Critical” in Critical Infrastructure with Tom Drucker
2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Tom Drucker will discuss how criticality is perceived and addressed in Homeland Security and emergency management. The goal is to help participants understand and better communicate about Critical Infrastructure because understanding criticality can be defined as; determining what is of the greatest importance to the way things might happen. When discussing critical infrastructure, we are communicating what tangible things are most important to us as an organization or an individual. Organizations and reasonable minds can differ on how they define what is important and how to best communicate that importance. Tom will discuss how infrastructure is determined to be critical and highlight some examples of key differences in several processes used at the federal level and in California.
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to understand: How to better communicate, and manage topics on “Critical Infrastructure” criticality, how it can be defined, and what tangible topics are most important or at threat.
Presenters:
Tom Drucker, Lead of “STAC” for California’s Governors Office
Mr. Ducker leads California’s State Threat Assessment Center’s (STAC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Unit which is a part of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service with the mission of sharing information and strategic analysis on threats and hazards affecting California. Education; BA in History, University of Maryland and a Masters in Military History, Norwich University.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
People who work in Critical Infrastructure: emergency assessment, or publicly speak about critical infrastructure threats
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8485122972032391179
Webinar ID: 496-969-635
