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: 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: 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: 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: FBI Quarterly - Special Investigative Teams
2023-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This event is presented by Los Angeles Infragard and the FBI.
Course Description: Special investigations require special skills, knowledge, or techniques to successfully complete. FBI Special Agents will provide a background on their special team and present on some of their unique case studies.
Presentations Include:
Cyber crimes
The investigating Special Agent will provide a case briefing about the compromise of Ring Doorbell cameras and their use in swatting incidents around the country. Takeaways will include lessons learned from the case including tips to keep your online information safe.
Art Crimes
The Art Crime Team will present interesting case studies, as well as providing information on the team’s history and mission. This includes bringing attention to stolen masterworks and elicit the public’s help in recovering them and bringing the thieves to justice.
Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) is a cutting-edge technique that allows investigators the ability to identify suspects and victims of murder and sexual assault using DNA left at the crime scene. An FBI Special Agent skilled in this technique will present on the technique, as well as provide a case study on the Golden State Killer, which pioneered IGG.
Underwater Search & Rescue
The Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team will provide information on the program’s mission, capabilities, and equipment. Additionally, recent case examples involving notable and unusual underwater evidence collection methods will be discussed.
* Please note that you must be an Infragard member, law enforcement, military/reserve, or US Intel to attend this event.
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, Law Enforcement members.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3106572676930374752

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Password Cracking from an Attacker’s Perspective
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Breached password data is regarded as the gold standard for password attacks. Wordlists like Rockyou have earned a staple position within offensive security for their effectiveness. This leaves an opportunity for innovation within the password-cracking scene for utilizing data to gain additional insight into how users set their passwords and best use them to compromise environments.
The presentation will review hash cracking, using data within password attacks, using newly developed tools for password attacks, examining trends within user password data to increase effectiveness, how defenders can identify the same trends to prevent attacks, and overall password security recommendations.
Learn about new tools and techniques attackers are using to crack passwords leveraging breach data. Gain valuable insights to these attacks and methods of prevention.
Presenters:
Jake Wnuk, Senior Security Consultant with Klogix Security
Mr. Wnuk is an experienced Cybersecurity professional with a passion for penetration testing, web application security, network security, and password security. Jake has worked within Cybersecurity for multiple years with over seven years of professional Information technology experience.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Cyber Security leaders, engineers, product managers, CISOs, ISO, Law enforcement
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6669689640741836895
Webinar ID: 363-324-595

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Dangers of an EMP Attack on Critical Infrastructure
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Recognizing an EMP event presents catastrophic threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure with Thomas Strickland.
Join Thomas Strickland, President and CEO of Hyper Critical Infrastructure, as he discusses the danger of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events. Topics will include their projected likelihood, potential impact, and strategies and solutions to mitigate their effects. What would you do if you suddenly lost control of your critical infrastructure assets? What if most of the U.S. lost power and water for up to a year? Join Thomas as he outlines the steps you can take to help prevent the U.S. from entering a second Stone Age.
Presenters:
Thomas Strickland, CEO, Hyper Critical Infrastructure
Mr. Strickland has 35 years in information technology guiding and consulting with global companies, governmental agencies and critical infrastructure entities and designed and delivering Global HyperCISO-as-a-Service and NERC-CIP solutions.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dangers-of-an-emp-attack-on-critical-infrastructure-tickets-576267320067

INMA Partner Broadcast: CISO Developed Tools - A Review of 5 Tools Built by CISOs
2023-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Collaboration has become a vital strategy for CISOs to help implement effective security practices, tools, and technologies. Through the confidential sharing of experiences, best practices, policies, and tools, the Cybersecurity Collaborative continues to be an important strategic resource for CISOs and their staffs.
During this briefing, speakers will discuss the key challenges facing today’s CISOs – addressing the boardroom, leveraging security metrics, ransomware, and cloud migration, among them. As effective strategies for addressing these challenges, best practices and tools that were developed through collaboration will be presented and discussed.
Supporting tools that will be shown during the briefing are:
• Security Metrics Framework and Workbook
• A CISO’s Quick Guide to the Boardroom
• Ransomware Threat Guide and Toolkit
• Third Party Risk Management Implementation Guide and Toolkit
• DARES-PSO Cloud Preparation and Deployment Model
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee will be able to:
Organize security metrics into a workable framework and use a CISO-developed metrics workbook.
Improve communicating to the Board.
Assess preparedness against a ransomware attack.
Understand key Third-Party Risk Management principles and leverage a CISO-developed third party security questionnaire.
Use the DARES-PSO model to help prepare and deploy Cloud implementations.
Presenters:
Marc Varner, CISO, Lowe’s
With almost 25 years of security experience Marc has an excellent ability to balance the necessity to secure data, with the practical demands placed upon a business in today’s highly competitive marketplace.
Renee Guttman, Founder & Principal, CISOHIVE
Chief Information Security/IT Executive with years of experience leading risk management programs that deliver business results. I have established world class information security and privacy programs for Fortune 50 companies. I started my career when computer security was in its infancy. As the industry and risks evolved, I was an early adopter of new technologies and security best practices.
Todd Fitzgerald, Best-Selling Author of CISO Compass and CISO Stories Podcast Host
Experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) providing thought leadership through books, articles, serving on advisory boards, keynote speaking engagements, training, workshops, advising, and sharing information through collaboration. Prior experience in healthcare, financial, government programs, manufacturing, airlines, professional services (accounting and recruiting), and business intelligence.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
CISOs, Cybersecurity professionals, CEO, Board of directors
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716782112914/WN_8b6scw-2SR21M1WyC9T2MQ

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Overseas Personal Security and Travel Awareness Training for Private Sector Personnel
2023-03-23 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
*This course is eligible for 4 ASIS CPE credits
InfraGard Los Angeles and CT Watch, Inc. present Overseas Personal Security and Travel Awareness Training for Private Sector Personnel.
This class will also feature a special presentation by the FBI Hostage Rescue Fusion Cell. This training focuses on preparing corporate and private sector employees who travel overseas at the behest of their company to be able to identify and avoid foreign threats, travel safely – with enhanced situational awareness, and understand the specific threats and problems in the areas they are traveling to and working in. This type of training and preparation improves the morale of the workforce, addresses the fiduciary responsibility of the company, and reduces the potential liability for corporate management.
OTC training course covers the following topics:
· Foreign Perceptions and Views of Americans Overseas
· The Threat from Foreign Governments
· The Threat from Foreign Criminal Groups
· The Threat from Foreign Terrorist Groups
· Kidnapping and Hostage Situations
· The Threat from Foreign Commercial Competitors
· The Vulnerabilities of Personal Electronics
· COVID/Emergency Medicine
· Best Practices of Travel Security
· Protecting Proprietary Information
· The Value of Situational Awareness – Avoidance of Potential Problems
· What to do When Things Go Bad
· Information Resources for the Private Sector
Presenter:
SME, CTWatch
A 25-year veteran of the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) Mr. Dougherty brings an extensive intelligence background to C-T Watch, Inc’s Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence Training Program. Mr. Dougherty’s operational background includes Counter-Terrorism Operations, Counter-Proliferation Operations, Counter-Intelligence Operations, Counter-Narcotics Operations, and HUMINT (Human-Intelligence).
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/5096771186886665820

CANCELED - IMA Webinar Broadcast: The Journey to Become a Modern CISO
2023-03-23 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
3/21 UPDATE: CANCELED
Marc will discuss the journey to become a Modern CISO and what it takes to get there. Marc will discuss certifications and education requirements while debating their relevance. He will discuss the career trajectory and paths one may take to be considered for a CISO role. Additionally, Marc will discuss career points and tips for each step along a cyber career journey. He will also discuss the role shift of a CISO, and the traits required on the journey to the Modern CISO role.
Presenter:
Marc Crudgington, vCIO/vCISO
Marc was the CISO, VP at Howard Hughes Corporation. Marc has a 30-year career in Cybersecurity and Technology dating back to his service in the US Air Force. Most recently he served as the CISO/SVP at Woodforest National Bank from August 2012 – June 2021 and the CEO, Founder, vCIO/vCISO of CyberFore Systems Corporation.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
InfraGard Members and guests.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7643961396709171550

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Facility Security - Risks of Technology Reliance and Recommendations to Harden Your Perimeter
2023-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Our speakers will discuss aspects of facility security, highlighting techniques that bad actors may use to defeat technology-based security measures such as card readers and ways to mitigate risks associated with technology reliance. They will also include suggested practices to evaluate and harden the security perimeter of a facility.
Presenter:
Babak Javadi, Director of Research and Development @ The CORE Group, Inc.
Babak is a noted member of the physical security community, well-recognized among both professional circles (due to the work The CORE Group) as well as in the hacker world (as the President of TOOOL, The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers). His first foray into the world of physical security was in the third grade, where he was sent to detention for showing another student how to disassemble the door.
Timothy Bryant, Captain, Protective Force Interational
Tim started in the medical field as an Emergency Medic Technician, and has worked in casino gaming and private security for over 20 years. Tim currently holds a BA in Business Management and a MA in Psychology and is a Senior Master Instructor for defensive tactics with Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Tim has a wealth of knowledge regarding physical security.
Who Can Attend:
Infragard members only.
Target Audience:
Directors and managers of facility security, IT directors and managers who manage physical security access control systems, and anyone interested in improving perimeter security of a facility.
Registration:
https://infragardnv-1Q23-online.eventbrite.com

INMA Partner Event: ISC West
2023-03-28 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the leading comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S. At ISC West, you will have the chance to network with thousands of security and public safety professionals, learn from the dynamic SIA Education @ ISC program, and explore the newest products and solutions covering Cybersecurity & Connected IoT, Biometrics, Video Surveillance, Public Safety, Drones & Robotics and more! SIA Education @ ISC is presented March 28-30. The Exhibit Hall is open March 29 – March 31.
**InfraGard Member Registration: InfraGard members can register for free. Please check your InfraGard Weekly Events newsletter for the free registration link.**

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Hacking Multi Factor Authentication
2023-03-29 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Presentation 1:
This presentation will demonstrate modern techniques attackers are using to bypass security controls such as compromising accounts with multi-factor authentication and evasion of email security controls shown from real incidents. Also included will be a live demonstration of a phishing toolkit (EvilGinx2) which can bypass multi-factor authentication using cookie theft commonly used in many recent security incidents impacting major organizations.
Presentation 2:
From impersonating corporate tech support to intercepting SMS messages, one particular cyber threat actor has deployed several tactics for defeating multi-factor authentication. Eurasian threat actor IVAN, aka DisneyLandTeam, has successfully wired tens of millions of dollars from corporate bank accounts. Special Agent Vokas will discuss how they do it and what to look out for.
Presenters:
Chaim Black, Cybersecurity Analyst, Intrust IT
Chaim Black is a Cyber Security Analyst at Intrust IT, a Cincinnati based Managed Service Provider. Chaim has specialized in Microsoft 365 Security and investigating Business Email Compromises in the Microsoft 365 platform, and authored the PowerShell module, 365BlueTeamKit, used to assist in these investigations.
Todd Vokas, Special Agent, FBI Cincinnati
Special Agent Todd Vokas has spent his entire FBI career on Cincinnati’s Cyber Task Force first as an intern while in school and then as a Digital Forensic Examiner with the Computer Analysis Response Team. SA Vokas works mainly cyber criminal investigations to include a global botnet and a threat actor targeting corporate bank accounts.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hacking-multi-factor-authentication-tickets-577945088317

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Insider Threat - Corporate Espionage & Theft of Intellectual Property
2023-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Insider Threat risks are real and have become more and more prevalent in critical infrastructure sectors. In this course we will cover corporate espionage and theft of intellectual property threats – one of the biggest threats to the United States of America. Nation states are now weaponizing traditional spy tradecraft in furtherance of their economic goals against US companies and their innovations. This class will outline the threat actors, their tactics, exfiltration methods, and best practices on how to protect against IP theft. Also covered will be espionage 101, the human intelligence (HUMINT) cycle as well as best practices while travelling for business. The protection of critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) starts with awareness and prevention of these types of threats.
Topics:

Espionage 101

Industrial Espionage
Economic Espionage
Foreign Espionage

HUMINT cycle
Economic losses
Why Spy?
Case Studies
Exfiltration Methods
Theft of IP
Nation State actors
Detection, Mitigation and Prevention

Presenter:
CTWatch SME
SME is a decorated Intelligence Officer and certified Case Officer and alumni of the CIA’s iconic training facility; she spent nearly a decade with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) conducting clandestine Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations all over the world, including four combat zone tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She specializes in Insider Threat program management & Insider Threats.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Target audience are Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, Crime Analysts, Fortune 500 Security Directors and Chief Information Officers, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Fusion Center partners and law enforcement.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5534302048083351900

IMA Webinar Broadcast: “Can’t I just enjoy my bowl of ice cream? But am I even eating real ice cream?”
2023-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
For our April IBMA meeting, we welcome Neil Bogart, Executive Area Technical Support Coordinator of NA Food & Beverage for Ecolab Inc.
Neil will discuss the InfraGard Food and Agricultural Sector and his focus as our new Food and Agricultural Sector Chief. Then we will take the journey of producing a bowl of ice cream and analyze risks to the ingredient stream from an agricultural, defense, and fraud perspective.
Could bio-warfare or a hacker ruin my ability to enjoy a bowl of ice cream? What if someone sold me an ingredient that isn’t what it states it is? The food and Agriculture sector has implemented mitigations, but can they handle the next attack?
Presenter:
Neil Bogart, Executive Area Technical Support Coordinator of NA Food & Beverage for Ecolab Inc.
Neil provides troubleshooting, microbiological technical support, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions to the dairy, food, beverage, and bottled water markets. He is a member of the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), the Alabama Association for Food Protection (AAFP), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
Who Can Attend:
InfraGard members only.
Target Audience:
Recommended for all critical sectors.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-infragard-food-and-agricultural-sector-program-tickets-606716002897

IMA Webinar Broadcast: FBI Brief - Counterintelligence & Combating National Security Threats
2023-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The FBI’s Counterintelligence Division relies on partnerships in the private sector to raise public awareness and inform industry leaders on rising national security threats, to expose and prevent intelligence activities in the U.S. While the FBI continues to neutralize threats from foreign intelligence services, its modern-day mission is much broader.
FBI Special Agent Marcelle Valenzuela will provide an overview of the FBI Los Angeles Counterintelligence and Strategic Partnership (CISP) program. SA Valenzuela will present on countering threats emanating from hostile foreign governments who seek to harm our nation’s economic, diplomatic, and military interests, primarily through the theft of U.S. innovation and technology. SA Valenzuela’s presentation will cover recent cases and how these foreign governments have developed non-traditional collectors and insider threats at U.S. companies.
FBI Intelligence Analyst Forrest Campbell will examine how the FBI’s partnerships with the private sector, assist in countering these threats by collaborating with the intelligence community at large.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, Crime Analysts, Fortune 500 Security Directors and Chief Information Officers, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Fusion Center partners and law enforcement.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1538076459617357658

IMA Webinar Broadcast: ChatGPT & AI Impacts on OSINT & OPSEC
2023-04-19 08:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Los Angeles Infragard & CT Watch present:
You have heard of ChatGPT by Open AI either from news articles, professional publications, online blogs and social media, but what is it? How does it affect your sector? And how do you harness the power of AI to improve efficiencies?
In this 2 hour workshop, we will examine what it is and the possible impacts of GPT3, GPT4, and ChatGPT on OSINT and OPSEC. We will start with level setting about what GPT is and how it works. From this foundation, we will examine OSINT use case scenarios followed by OPSEC use cases, involving both text and images.
Topics:
1. What is ChatGPT & artificial intelligence
2. How does ChatGPT work
3. OSINT use cases for ChatGPT
4. OPSEC implications of ChatGPT
5. Use cases and live demonstration
Presenters:
SME: 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.
• Please note that you must be an Infragard member, law enforcement, military/reserve, or US Intel to attend this event.
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/2157049829074713437

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Protecting Our Children Online
2023-04-19 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
It’s unthinkable, but every year, thousands of children become victims of crime from online predators. These crimes include the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sextortion, and domestic and foreign travel by individuals to engage in sexual activity with children. In 1995, the FBI launched the Innocent Images National Initiative to combat child exploitation. Today, there are several hundred Task Forces across the country to help prevent children from becoming victims of crimes.
Presenters:
Janette Bringuel, Special Agent, FBI
SA Bringuel is with the Albany, New York FBI Field Office.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fbi-protecting-our-children-online-tickets-597767307107

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Autonomous Systems Threats, Counter Autonomy, and the Challenges Facing Us
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Today’s Drones and Future Threats: We are fairly good at detecting and tracking commercial, off the shelf UAVs (aka drones) but lack the legal and regulatory authority to effectively counter them. At the start of the presentation, we will briefly review the legal state of play for countering UAVs domestically. We are also technically ill prepared for future threats. There are many examples of drones, and drone capabilities that we are not prepared to track, investigate, or counter. We will review a number of examples of potential future drone threats to keep in mind. David Kovar, a private sector member of the NH Information and Analysis Center, will take us through these issues, the risks they pose to society, and the challenges we face in mitigating those risks.
Presenters:
David Kovar, CEO, Founder
David Kovar has been involved with cybersecurity and digital forensics for over 20 years. In 2015 he gave his first public presentation on drone forensics while working for Ernst and Young as an incident response senior manager. In 2018 he founded URSA, Unmanned and Robotics Systems Analysis, to develop tools and processes for extracting and presenting data relating to drones and other autonomous systems. In addition he volunteers with the New Hampshire Information and Analysis Center on UAV, CUAS, and cybersecurity topics.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests
Target Audience:
Law Enforcement, Private Sector, Researchers.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3020725008912680024
Webinar ID: 457-457-083

Cyber Defenders: Guardians of Critical Infrastructure, Presented by InfraGard National Members Alliance
2023-04-23 09:00 - 2023-04-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Overview:
Our nation is constantly at war in the cyber realm. From cyber criminals to highly sophisticated foreign adversaries, the relentless assaults on the private sector pose the single greatest threat to our national security, economic interests, and critical infrastructure – the foundation of American life. This two-day executive training session will arm cybersecurity professionals and non-technical executives alike with the knowledge, tools and resources to become cyber defenders and prevail on this vital warfront.

Session I: Heroes and Villains: An FBI Threat Briefing
Session II: The Rules of Engagement: Emerging Cyber Laws and ‘Reasonable Security’
Session III: Threat Hunters: Cyber Intelligence for CIKR
Session IV: Under Attack: Foreign Adversaries and the Threat to National Security
Session V: Hunting the Enemy Within: Insights from a Mature Insider Threat Program
Session VI: The Moment of Boom: Attacks on American Soil
Session VII: The End Game: Putting Your Cyber Investigation on Trial
Session VIII: Harnessing Your Superpowers: The Business of Cyber

Learning Objectives:
Attendees will gain an understanding of today’s threat actors with briefings from the FBI Cyber Division and other government agencies; learn the rules of engagement with an exploration of emerging cyber laws and legal trends shaping the regulatory environment; understand foreign adversaries and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) they use to gain information with briefings from the FBI Counterintelligence Division; learn how to leverage cyber threat intelligence; and participate in how-to sessions with private sector experts on developing ‘reasonable security’ and insider threat programs.
Flyer: Click here to view the flyer and full session descriptions.

Cost: $2000
Registration: https://www.rsaconference.com/usa/networking/tutorials-and-trainings

RSA Conference 2023
2023-04-24 08:00 - 2023-04-27 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
RSAC 2023 is April 24 – 27 in San Francisco. Attend expert-led sessions, innovation programs, and much more. Register by Mar. 24 to save up to $900*. InfraGard members save an additional $150. Check your InfraGard email for the discount code. Click the logo above to register and learn more.
InfraGard National Members Alliance has proudly partnered with RSA Conference! RSAC 2023 is April 24 – 27 in San Francisco. Attend expert-led sessions, innovation programs, and much more. Register by March 24 to save up to $900*. InfraGard members save an additional $150. Check your InfraGard email for the discount code.
Registration:
https://www.rsaconference.com/usa?utm_source=assoc infgrd&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=textad-us2023

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Global Threat Overview and Ukraine Update
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is another in our FREE series of Global Threat & Ukraine updates.
Global Threat Overview and Ukraine Update is a slight variation on the well-received webinars (with unprecedented registration/participation) that have become an InfraGard staple over the last 14 months. This begins by providing a worldwide threat overview looking at actual or potential flashpoints, conflicts, tensions and strategic dynamics that will feature Iran, the Middle East, China, the South China Sea, and other regions, then a deep dive into the latest developments with the Russo-Ukraine War that both includes but goes beyond the battlefield to examining larger economic and global supply chain implications from this conflict. It will also address emerging technologies, weapons and other rapid changes in warfighting that have been seen in this conflict. This webinar will start with a Cyberthreat update from the FBI, then will go into global threats, and then a comprehensive Ukraine War update followed by a Q&A session.
Presenter:
Hal Kempfer is an instructor for InfraGard programs going back nearly two decades and is a regular on-air “expert” on National Security and Homeland Security matters featured on Fox, NewsNation, ABC, CBS, NPR and a variety of other media outlets.
A retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer (LtCol), he has travelled the country and world addressing a variety of strategic threat issues such as terrorism, war and both man-made and natural disasters/emergency preparedness, and today is part of a global engagement by the United States government dealing with a host of strategic and maritime security issues, while also assisting a variety of venues, agencies and organizations improve their emergency preparedness and overall safety/security posture.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4763405859032083805

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Train Derailment Tabletop Exercise
2023-04-28 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
This train derailment exercise will simulate an emergency situation in an informal environment. The goal is to reinforce emergency preparedness and response along with exercise the organizational, facility and service-level contingency plans in response to a chemical spill and explosion with multiple train cars affected.
Presenters:
Brian Schrock, Union Bank
Brian has been in the banking industry for over 20 years focusing on cyber/information security roles. He recently joined Union Bank last year where he currently holds the title of Information Security Officer.
Melissa Joseph, Premier Bank
Melissa is a Security Analyst at Premier Bank currently with 11 years in the banking industry. She specializes in a physical security role to help ensure bank employees and customers are provided a safe environment to work and conduct business.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members.

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Active Shooter - Facility Best Practices & Tactical Mindset
2023-05-18 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Mass shootings seem to be more and more prevalent nowadays. As the world focuses all its attention on the “why”, we must focus our attention on how we can better prepare ourselves to not only respond to but also learn and understand key concepts that are critical in potentially preventing these tragedies within our critical infrastructure sectors and our communities alike.
The first part of the session will cover best practices for facilities such as educational campuses, offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and multi-structure campuses such as shopping centers/malls. The second half of the presentation will be focused on the “tactical mindset” immediately pre-attack and during an attack. This portion will cover how to process information quickly and assess your options.
Please note that this is NOT a “Run, Hide, Fight” presentation.
Topics:
1. Best practices (Access Control, Threat Management & Team, Security Considerations, CCTV and external access, Mass Communications and Enhanced Building Security options).
2. Tactical Mindset & Situational Awareness
3. Expert panel discussion on “Best Practices” and active shooter/active assailant mitigation strategies
Presenters:
SME 1: Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a retired school Police Captain who successfully confronted and neutralized an active shooter on a California school campus and subsequently was awarded the Medal of Valor for Public Safety by the President of the United States.
SME 2: Subject Matter Expert (SME) is a retired FBI SWAT Operator, team leader, defensive tactics instructor and FBI Principal Firearms instructor.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
Target audience are Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Resource (CIKR) Partners, InfraGard members, Private Security, Fusion Center partners and law enforcement agencies.
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5117813641325912671

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Know your Supplier in the Healthcare Industry
2023-05-18 11:50 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Breaches of suppliers, partners, and other third parties continue to make headlines and headaches for organizations. In this presentation, the audience will learn about the drivers of third-party cyber risk, the challenges many organizations face (internally and externally), and how they can overcome them using tried and true best practices and methodologies. Participants will walk away from the presentation understanding the supplier cybersecurity lifecycle, processes that align with the lifecycle they can implement in their organization, and the types of controls they can consider utilizing.
Presenter:
Ryan Spelman, K Logix Security, Managing Director, Cyber Risk
Ryan Spelman has over 15 years of experience in homeland security and cybersecurity. He is currently K logix’s Managing Director of Cyber Risk Consulting, focused on helping organizations navigate complex cyber risks. Ryan previously held leadership positions at Kroll, Center for Internet Security (CIS), and New York State Senate Committee on Veterans’, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
Security and Healthcare managers, security engineers, Administrators
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/314416776079199067
Webinar ID 225-662-035

INMA Partner Webinar: A CISO’s Guide to Effective Risk Assessments
2023-05-18 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 conducting risk assessments to meet compliance requirements and to promote a “risk culture” throughout their organizations. Topics discussed will include: (1) guidance for maturing your risk management program from “good” to “better” to “best”; (2) criteria for choosing and using a risk assessment methodology; (3) the components of an industry-accepted risk assessment methodology; (4) the makeup of a risk register (5) developing management-approved risk acceptance criteria; and (6) tips for improving risk mitigation.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to mature your risk management program from “good” to “better” to “best”;
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to understand criteria for choosing and using a risk assessment methodology
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to understand the components of an industry-accepted risk assessment methodology;
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to learn the makeup of a risk register
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to learn the developing management-approved risk acceptance criteria
Upon completion of this webinar, the attendee/student will be able to learn tips for improving risk mitigation.
Presenters:
Lou Klubenspies, CISO, PerkinElmer
Lou Klubenspies is the CISO of PerkinElmer. Lou participated as an executive sponsor of a Risk Assessments task force hosted by the Cybersecurity Collaborative.
Rich Nagle, CISO, Ohio State University
Rich Nagle is the CISO of The Ohio State University. Rich participated as an executive sponsor of a Risk Assessments task force hosted by the Cybersecurity Collaborative.
Richard Rushing, CISO, Motorola Mobility
Richard Rushing is the CISO of Motorola Mobility. Richard participated as an executive sponsor of a Risk Assessments task force hosted by the Cybersecurity Collaborative.
Who Can Attend:
Open to anyone
Target Audience:
CISOs, Cybersecurity leaders, Cyber practitioners. aspiring cyber leaders
Registration:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7016825179362/WN_dLDw-udgSIuyZhT30Ajr_g

IMA Webinar Broadcast: OSINT INTERMEDIATE - Organizing and Optimizing your Investigations
2023-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In this intermediate OSINT course, tailored specifically for critical infrastructure protection security and analysis teams, participants will learn effective methods for organizing, recording, and retrieving vital information during their investigations. These proven techniques will enable attendees to conduct faster and more efficient investigations, ensuring no critical details are overlooked.
By employing organized search surfaces and decision trees, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to visualize their investigations and create a systematic approach to uncovering essential pieces of the puzzle. This course will empower security and analysis professionals to enhance their critical infrastructure protection efforts through optimized OSINT practices.
Topics:
1. Effective organization of OSINT searches
2. Techniques for recording and retrieving essential information
3. Streamlining investigations for faster and more efficient outcomes
4. Utilizing organized search surfaces in investigations
5. Implementing decision trees for structured analysis
6. Practical Case Studies and Live Demos
Presenter:
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 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/4393805025864049499

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Elder Fraud - How to Detect/Prevent/Report - FBI Presentation
2023-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme, including romance, lottery, and sweepstakes scams, to name a few. Criminals will gain their targets’ trust and may communicate with them directly via computer, text and phone.
The InfraGard Albany Chapter invites you to learn directly from an FBI subject matter expert regarding Elder Fraud. We all have family and friends who are being targeted and some may already be victims. This presentation revolves around recognizing, protecting, and reporting fraud targeting the elderly and family members.
Presenters:
Matthew Wabby, Special Agent, FBI
Matthew Wabby is a Special Agent with the FBI Albany Field Office.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elder-fraud-how-to-detectpreventreport-fbi-presentation-tickets-630506370527

IMA Webinar Broadcast: ChatGPT Prompting (Intermediate): Enhancing Interaction and Engagement
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Note: This is an Intermediate Level course
This course introduces participants to the art of “effective prompting” with the ChatGPT AI model. Attendees will learn to shape outputs, construct prompts, and adjust system level controls to suit their needs.
In this 2 hour workshop, we will examine the art of prompting ChatGPT effectively. This course provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises to ensure participants can effectively utilize ChatGPT in their tasks.
Presenter:
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®) and GIAC Certified.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to vetted InfraGard members.
Target Audience:
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/252203109751603552

IMA Webinar Broadcast: Due Diligence in M&A
2023-06-01 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Chicago)
Join the Legal CSC for a virtual webinar about digital due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
Presenter:
Shawn Tuma, Attorney & Co-Chair, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, Spencer Fane, LLP.
Shawn Tuma represents clients across the globe in dealing with cybersecurity, data privacy, data breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, computer fraud related legal issues, and cyber-related litigation. Having practiced in this area of law since 1999, Shawn is widely recognized in cybersecurity and data privacy law.
Who Can Attend:
Open only to InfraGard members and their guests.
Target Audience:
Lawyers & legal community
Registration:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7733352792986927446
