AI and Machine Learning: Myths, Legends, and Truths


Event details:

Thursday, June 7, 2023
9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Deb Snyder (Moderator)
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government


About this talk:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are disrupting industries across the board, and all signs point to these tools becoming integral to many organizations’ security operations in the years to come. Still, there are many misconceptions about AI and ML that can lead to misguided assumptions and increased risk. Successful IT leaders will need to learn the AI and ML basics to make informed decisions and avoid pitfalls.

Sift through the hype and hyperbole surrounding AI and ML and learn the fundamentals of these tools during a conversation with industry experts from Government Technology and Adlumin on June 7, 2023, at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET.


Selling the Benefits of a SOC: Explaining AI to Business Leaders

Event details:

Thursday, June 22, 2023
1:00 PM EST

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin

About this talk:

As a cybersecurity professional, you understand the benefits of a Security Operations Center (SOC), but translating the need to your business leaders can be daunting, especially when it comes to AI. ChatGPT, hyped-up marketing and general confusion about AI and machine learning compound the problem. Join Adlumin expert Mark Sangser, VP, Chief of Strategy, as he explores these topics and masters the translation from the ones and zeroes of security to the dollars and cents with which non-technical business leaders are fluent:

  • How proactive security programs reduce risk and improve business outcomes in the face of cyber threats
  • Why full visibility across your organization is critical to stopping threats in their early stages
  • How AI and machine learning accelerate response times and empower security teams to contain threats

Lastly, Mark will evaluate various security solutions and provide a structured means of explaining capability and benefits to your business leaders.



Reducing the Human Component of Cybersecurity Risk

Event Details

June 8, 2023
1:00 PM EST

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Deb Snyder, Moderator, Senior Fellow at Center for Digital Government

About this talk:

In the realm of government cybersecurity, it is crucial to educate employees on avoiding unwittingly assisting cybercriminals who manipulate and deceive individuals. However, the current state of cybersecurity training typically follows this pattern:

  1. Mandatory cybersecurity courses like Phishing and Security Awareness Training (PSAT) are assigned to staff, often during their hectic onboarding period.
  2. Staff members quickly skim through the course content and complete a basic knowledge check.
  3. The same or similar course is repeated by staff as needed to meet compliance requirements.

Join our panel of cybersecurity experts as they discuss the best practices for developing a cyber-aware workforce. Some key takeaways include:

  • The shortcomings of traditional cybersecurity training
  • The value of a comprehensive cybersecurity education
  • Strategies for creating long-term behavioral change that effectively mitigates cybersecurity risks



Surviving a Ransomware Attack: Real-world Experiences and a Path to Resilience

Event details:

Thursday, May 18, 2023
1:00 PM EST

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Dave Gruber, Principal Analyst, ESG

About this talk:

The impending ransomware threat has IT & Security teams on high alert, leaving many concerned about their overall preparedness to survive a successful attack. While ransomware is recognized as a key priority for most, many lack readiness, resilience, and recovery plans.

Join industry expert Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin, in a lively discussion with Dave Gruber, Principal Industry Analyst, as they dig into samples of real-life ransomware attacks, talking through critical crisis response actions required for survival.

  • Learn what critical questions need to be asked and answered in the heat of an active ransomware attack.
  • Understand critical decision points, how and why they matter, and the implications of getting them right.
  • Get ready to build out a comprehensive ransomware preparedness plan that can provide operational resilience to your business.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Cyber-Resiliency for Government Agencies of all Sizes

Event details:

Friday, April 14, 2023
2:00 PM EST

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Deb Snyder, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

About this talk:

Government agencies of all sizes face increased pressure to safeguard data, protect mission-critical operations, and stay compliant, but doing so can be particularly challenging for smaller agencies.

While many larger organizations have the resources to handle cybersecurity operations, smaller agencies are often constrained in addressing critical security needs. Municipalities, localities, smaller cities, and states all work with a vast amount of sensitive data that can be of value for cybercriminals, yet often aren’t equipped with the tools necessary to take command of security and compliance.

As a participant in this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • Detect and respond to cyber threats with limited in-house security
  • Minimize cybersecurity vulnerabilities
  • Automate compliance reporting

Ignorance is Not Bliss: Building Resilience against Cyber Threats Session

Date: April 13, 2023
Location: Virtual
Time: 11 AM – 11:50 AM MT

Speakers:
Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Kyle Thompson, Account Executive at Pine Cove Consulting

Webinar Overview

Sophisticated threat actors, such as state-sponsored adversaries and ransomware gangs, increasingly utilize ransomware to disrupt businesses and demand exorbitant ransoms. As a result, organizations recognize the importance of investing in cybersecurity. Still, the abundance of technical jargon, hyperbolic promises, and overwhelming choices make choosing the appropriate technology and solutions difficult. To address this issue, industry experts will delve into advanced cyber threats and discuss critical technologies and services necessary to protect clients and employees.

To learn more, contact marketingevents@adlumin.com

Beauty Is in the Eye of the Deceiver: Deception Technology for Your Zero-Trust Arsenal

Event details:

Thursday, March 16, 2023
On-Demand Webinar

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Kevin O’Connor, Director of Threat Research at Adlumin

About this talk:

Traditional security measures are no longer enough to keep up with the increase in sophisticated cyber threats. Join Adlumin’s experts in discussing zero trust and complementing detection and response capabilities with deception technology. Deception provides not only early-warning detection but insight into criminal tactics and techniques. This threat intelligence is critical to protecting your business.

What you will learn:

  • An understanding of how zero trust applies to cyber risk management
  • How to use deception technologies to detect threats quickly and gain threat intelligence into criminal tactics and techniques
  • Ways to complement detection and response capabilities with deception technologies to strengthen your security posture


BankTech Ventures Webinar: Adlumin Overview with Mark Sangster

Event details:

Friday, March 3, 2023
On-Demand Webinar

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin

About this talk:

BankTech Ventures and Adlumin’s Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy, join forces to explain the complicated cybersecurity processes in lay-mans terms.

Adlumin delivers the critical security operations that banks and FinTech firms must conduct to protect their business. The Adlumin Security Operations Platform is built to help any organization take command of its security and compliance. The platform streamlines data ingestion, analysis, and compliance workflows—illuminating unseen threats, system vulnerabilities, and IT operations so your path to response and compliance becomes clear. Adlumin MDR Services provide 24/7 SOC coverage and risk management services tailored to the financial community.

Watch Adlumin’s Mark Sangster as he explores the cybersecurity landscape, banking and FinTech case studies, and provides a hands-on view of the Adlumin Security Operations Platform and MDR Services.



Learning from Your Adversary: An Inside Analysis of the Latest Cyber Threats

Event details:

Thursday, April 20, 2023
1:00 PM EST

Presenters:

Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin
Kevin O’Connor, Director of Threat Research at Adlumin

About this talk:

Understanding which industries criminals target, how they exploit their victims, and why they prefer these organizations is key to protecting your business or operations. Join Adlumin experts as they look inside the latest threats, criminal tactics, and techniques and reverse engineer defensive measures organizations can take to protect themselves from top-tier ransomware gangs and state-sponsored hackers.