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ISSA Monthly Luncheon: IT Compliance vs. IT Investigations, The Human Factors
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required!
by 11-AM Wed., November 13, 2013
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
IT Compliance vs. IT Investigations, The Human Factors
Speaker:
Jay C. Grant
Director, Professional Services Division, AccessData
Topic:
Investigation and accountability are critical in cyber security incidents, not just from an attribution standpoint, but for the good of the collective knowledge, assisting all cyber security professionals in delivering the best approach to current trends.
Biography:
Jay C. Grant completed a 20 year Law Enforcement career where he worked varying assignments over the years to include SWAT, Narcotics, Patrol, Traffic (Motors), THI (Traffic Homicide Investigations), and Digital Forensic Investigations. During his career Jay served as an adjunct instructor for both law enforcement academies and college associate degree programs. Jay has served on several task forces local and federal to include Milwaukee HIDTA, Secret Service Electronic Crimes. Jay served as a law enforcement computer forensic investigator from 2005 to 2011 and has conducted digital investigations ranging from missing children to homicide. Jay received 13 meritorious service awards during his career to include a Digital Forensic investigation that lead to arrests in a 72 Million Dollar Marijuana grow house operation.
Jay has also served in the U.S. Army reserves for 13 years with an Honorable Discharge. Jay has deployed in support of GWOT (Global War on Terror), UN/NATO Missions receiving NATO medals. During his most recent deployment he was assigned to JCSE (Joint Communications Support Element) http://www.jcse.mil/ which provides unique communications and IT support for US SOCOM. While assigned to JCSE, Jay also supported the DJC2 project https://djc2.org/ for deployable command and control centers. Jay has received 6 leadership/ meritorious awards, and holds a US government security clearance.
Jay participated in the panel "Accounting for the Humans" at the International ISSA conference in Nashville, as well as a security panel at the CISO Forum in Nashville. He brings a wealth of knowledge in investigations of humans interaction with technology to this presentation.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course:
Broiled New York Steak
on Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce, Frizzled Onions, Grilled Marinated Squash and Peppers
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream Taco with Fruit Salsa
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: The "Silver Bullet" that Missed! DoD Defense in Depth
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required!
by 11-AM Wed., January 15, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
The "Silver Bullet" that Missed! DoD Defense in Depth
Speaker:
Rich Thompson, CISSP
Information Assurance Manager
U.S. Navy Pacific Region
Topic:
A security practitioner's view of one of the worlds largest intranets. Due to the time constraints, the discussion will be kept at a very high level. I will give a general review of the defenses in place across the 10 security domains and how they come together to protect the network. In 2010, I thought the DoD was on to something; we were seeing drastic declines in the number of Cyber Security events. We even stopped the pen testers from accomplishing any of their objectives during an exercise in 2010. Defense in Depth, the "silver bullet" was working. Now, four years later, there are obvious signs where the DoD approach needs some changes. I believe getting on with the most basic tenets of Cyber Security will bring about the greatest improvements. But can we get there from here?
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Broiled New York Steak
on Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce, Frizzled Onions, Grilled Marinated Squash and Peppers
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream Taco with Fruit Salsa
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: National Security Awareness BriefingsISSA Monthly Luncheon: National Security Awareness Briefings
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., February 19, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members - $30 for non-members
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
National Security Awareness Briefings
Speaker:
Eric S. Dean
Special Agent
Counterintelligence Strategic Partnerships Program
FBI Honolulu
Topic:
Special Agent Dean provides counterintelligence / national security awareness briefings that include a review of recent counterintelligence and espionage investigations and a screening of the FBI video "Game of Pawns".
Game of Pawns is an FBI produced dramatic account of the Glenn Duffie SHRIVER investigation. SHRIVER, an American college student studying overseas in China, was targeted, recruited, and paid by the PRC Intelligence Services (PRCIS) to penetrate the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) on behalf of the PRC government. The SHRIVER case study shown in Game of Pawns demonstrates the ongoing, organized effort by the PRCIS to infiltrate the U.S. Government in order to commit espionage. Importantly, the SHRIVER investigation reveals a relatively new technique employed by the PRCIS in targeting American students for applicant-seeding operations against the USIC. Current FBI investigations indicate the PRCIS continues to actively target American students overseas in China for USIC-focused applicant seeding operations. The SHRIVER case study represents one among many such operations.
Biography:
Special Agent Eric Dean is the community liaison between the FBI, business and educational sector. Special Agent Dean has been an FBI agent for 22 years, primarily focused on counterintelligence matters with the exception of some time spent in Pakistan during the 1990's working counterterrorism investigations. He served as Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Honolulu National Security Branch for more than 2 years and served as Supervisory Special Agent for counterintelligence for 7 years. Prior to joining the FBI he was employed by IBM for six years.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Mixed Grill
Korean Style Short Ribs, Grilled Apple-Chicken Sausage, and Herb Crusted Pork Loin, Served with Char Siu Fried Rice and Broiled Roma Tomatoes
Dessert: Tiramisu
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: Data Security: A Unique Challenge for CustomersISSA Monthly Luncheon: Data Security: A Unique Challenge for Customers
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., March 19, 2014
Cost: FREE (hosted by Dell)
Presentation:
Data Security: A Unique Challenge for Customers
Speaker:
Joe Brady
Senior Sales Engineer
Dell Data Protection | Encryption
Topic:
Data protection and encryption is a hot topic. We all know someone impacted by a lost laptop or usb drive. Join us as we take a look at the technology and strategies that can help prevent data breach on endpoint devices.
Biography:
Joe Brady is a Senior Sales Engineer in Dell's Data Protection Encryption group with over 25 years of experience in IT risk management and information security. He works consultatively with customers and prospects to help them evaluate an encryption solution for protecting their data on the end point. His professional experience includes helping customers manage application security risk at Veracode; advising customers on end point data encryption solutions at Credant Technology (now Dell); IT risk and portfolio management at Prosight (now Oracle); and, UNIX symmetric multiprocessor computing for high performance databases and parallel programming research at Sequent Computers (now IBM). Joe began programming and working with computers as a physics undergrad and developed early microprocessor based instrumentation at Cornell, where he received a M.S. degree in Applied and Engineering Physics.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Poached Atlantic Salmon
with Green Peppercorn Ginger Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables and Sliced Baked Potato with Parsley Butter
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream Taco with Fruit Salsa
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: (Proactive {Security) Intelligence}ISSA Monthly Luncheon: (Proactive {Security) Intelligence}
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., April 16, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
(Proactive {Security) Intelligence}
Speaker:
Westley McDuffie, CISSP
Security Evangelist
IBM ISS Federal
Topic:
Adding Security and Event Monitoring (SIEM) to your existing network does not always boast the best results. Adding a powerful tool that boasts analysis benefits is not going to save your network. Face it, adding the best frosting on a poorly prepared cake, doesn't make the cake taste better. All we have managed to do is put good icing on bad cake. Getting reliable proactive security is not as hard as we are making it out to be.
Biography:
Westley McDuffie has over 20 years' experience in Military-oriented analysis, network infrastructure and information security, mixed in with 10 years of classroom led instruction. Westley's dedication to educating customers in the art of information security has earned numerous accolades in the security industry. Westley joined IBM, through their acquisition of Internet Security Systems, or ISS (X-Force unit) in March 2007, to deliver instruction to IBM's cadre of Military & Intelligence clients. ISS' security excellence is driven by the world-renowned X-Force research and development team and 24/7 global attack monitoring. He now is associated with the IBM Federal Sales Team as their Chief Security Evangelist, supporting the DOD and Intelligence Communities.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Sautéed Shrimp and Chicken
Poha Berry Port Wine Glaze Chicken Breast and Herb Marinated Shrimp with Garden Medley Whole Grain Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert: Refreshing Homemade Sorbets
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon Hosted by Splunk: Big Data and SecurityISSA Monthly Luncheon Hosted by Splunk: Big Data and Security
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., May 14, 2014
Cost: FREE - hosted by Splunk, Inc.
Presentation:
Big Data and Security
Speaker:
Joseph Madi
Senior Solution Architect
Splunk, Inc.
Topic:
With the growth and ever changing landscape of todays threats, current IT security tools can no longer be relied on to catch the latest in advanced persistent threats (APTs). Over the last decade, these ever evolving APT's and malware attacks have forced the way security teams think about how they monitor and detect threats to their environment. This presentation will introduce Big Data and how it can be used in the context of security, fraud and removing the limit's of traditional SIEMs.
Biography:
15 Years selling and supporting IT Operations solutions to both major corporations as well as government agencies. He has helped architect and deploy a number of Network and Technology Operations Centers, helping his clients gain better visibility, increased uptime and reducing their mean time to resolution. Recently Joseph has joined Splunk supporting State and Local Agencies regaining or establishing a better understanding of their security footprint via Big Data forensics and analytics.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Chicken Marsala
Boneless Chicken Breast with Mushroom, Shallot, Marsala Wine Sauce on a Bed of Asparagus Risotto
Dessert: Tiramisu
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: Effective Endpoint Security does not just include Anti-VirusISSA Monthly Luncheon: Effective Endpoint Security does not just include Anti-Virus
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., June 18, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
Effective Endpoint Security does not just include Anti-Virus
Speaker:
Marty Caise
Kaspersky Lab
Topic:
Advancements in technology, specifically mobile and virtual technologies, have given hackers and cyber criminals a new target. This has put IT experts in a difficult position on how to implement and, more importantly, SECURE these resources. Come listen as Marty Caise of Kaspersky Lab identifies the security options for your networks and how Kaspersky Lab can provide you a seamless integration between them with a centralized console that can consolidate your data center.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Grilled Fresh Island Fish
with Ginger Sake Buerre Blanc and Roasted Tomato Oil
Served on Lobster Fried Rice and Stir Fried Asian Vegetables
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Cake
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: Location Independent ComputingISSA Monthly Luncheon: Location Independent Computing
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., July 16, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
Location Independent Computing
Speaker:
Dan Vahalla
Territory Sales Manager
Riverbed
Topic:
As the world of IT drives toward more cloud centric architectures, application services are becoming geographically separated from the users. Application performance can seriously degrade due to latency, bandwidth and a host of other issues. Riverbed's focus is to deliver a platform of acceleration solutions that span this geographic gap and reduce application degradation for users anywhere, on any device at any time. Part of its Application Delivery solutions, RVBD offers a layer 7 application firewall that can stop attacks from SQL injections, Cross Site Scripting, Cross Site Request Forgery and many others. RVBD's AFW solution will be discussed as well.
Biography:
Dan Vahalla, an IT professional, has over 35 years of experience. Starting as a software engineer, Dan once wrote code for a major defense contractor and then migrated into technical product sales. Dan founded and was CEO of, Solsource Computers which focused on Internet Security problems. Since the sale of his company, he has worked in a variety of business development / marketing roles with Sun Microsystems, Veritas Software and Hitachi Data Systems. He currently manages the Southwest Region for Riverbed.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Sauteed Herb Seasoned Chicken Breast
Deglazed with Balsamic Vinegar and Finished with a Touch of Butter
Served with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream Taco with Fruit Salsa
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: Po'oihe 2014 Cyber Security Exercise (Recovering from a Category 4 Hurricane) - a Recap from the TrenchesISSA Monthly Luncheon: Po'oihe 2014 Cyber Security Exercise (Recovering from a Category 4 Hurricane) - a Recap from the Trenches
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., August 13, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
Po'oihe 2014 Cyber Security Exercise (Recovering from a Category 4 Hurricane) - a Recap from the Trenches
Speaker:
Jodi Ito
Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
University of Hawaii
Topic:
The 2014 Po'oihe Cyber Security Exercise was a 3 day hands-on exercise designed to provide a controlled learning environment to support collaboration and education amongst all participants. The exercise helps to assess the depth of understanding and operational competency in managing the challenges inherent in protecting emergency information systems and network infrastructure.
This year's exercise scenario tested the ability of participants to react to a state-wide natural disaster. The island of Oahu is hit by a Category 4 hurricane. The main data centers such as Hawaiian Telcom, Time Warner Oceanic Cable, State of Hawai'i, Honolulu City and County sustain damage, or have been cutoff due to storm damage to their Internet connections. Governor Abercrombie has activated the Hawai'i National Guard to assist with the disaster relief efforts. Major General Darryll Wong, the State of Hawai'i Adjutant General, has ordered the Hawai'i National Guard members with technical, network, and computer skills to assist in bringing up an emergency network to support the recovery efforts on the island of Oahu.
Po'oihe exercise planners will provide an overview of the exercise format, scenario, objectives, and lessons learned and share some insight into next year's exercise as planning has already started.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Grilled Skirt Steak with Shitake Mushroom Sauce, Paired with Crab Cake, Served on Local Style Fried Udon Noodles and Sautéed Zucchini with tomatoes
Dessert: Ice Cream Taco with Fruit Salsa
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: TBDISSA Monthly Luncheon: TBD
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required!
by 11-AM Wed., August 19, 2015
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
TBD
Speaker:
TBD
Topic:
TBD
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Slow Roasted Guava Honey Glazed Pork Loin
with Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
and Herb Roasted Garden Vegetables
Dessert: Refreshing Homemade Sorbets
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ISSA Monthly Luncheon: (Proactive {Security) Intelligence}ISSA Monthly Luncheon: (Proactive {Security) Intelligence}
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hale Koa Hotel
RSVP Required by 11-AM Wed., September 17, 2014
Cost: $25 for ISSA members & students, $30 for non-members.
Cash, check, or credit card, payable on day of luncheon.
Presentation:
(Proactive {Security) Intelligence}
Speaker:
Westley McDuffie, CISSP
Security Evangelist
IBM ISS Federal
Topic:
Adding Security and Event Monitoring (SIEM) to your existing network does not always boast the best results. Adding a powerful tool that boasts analysis benefits is not going to save your network. Face it, adding the best frosting on a poorly prepared cake, doesn't make the cake taste better. All we have managed to do is put good icing on bad cake. Getting reliable proactive security is not as hard as we are making it out to be.
Biography:
Westley McDuffie has over 20 years' experience in Military-oriented analysis, network infrastructure and information security, mixed in with 10 years of classroom led instruction. Westley's dedication to educating customers in the art of information security has earned numerous accolades in the security industry. Westley joined IBM, through their acquisition of Internet Security Systems, or ISS (X-Force unit) in March 2007, to deliver instruction to IBM's cadre of Military & Intelligence clients. ISS' security excellence is driven by the world-renowned X-Force research and development team and 24/7 global attack monitoring. He now is associated with the IBM Federal Sales Team as their Chief Security Evangelist, supporting the DOD and Intelligence Communities.
Lunch Menu:
Appetizer: Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing
Main Course: Roasted Chicken Breast with Tarragon Cream Sauce
On Herbed Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert: Tiramisu
* SOLD OUT * Hawaii's 21st Annual ISSA Discover Security Conference (2-Days)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hale Koa Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
Discover Security Conference is now SOLD OUT
Theme:
Security Intelligence: You Can Never Have Too Much
Date and Location:
October 15-16, 2014
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 7:15 am)
Hale Koa Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Cost (both days are included):
ISSA Members/ISACA Members/College Students: $40 Non-Members: $90
Deadline:
Registrations must be received by (Oct 13th) to ensure a seat. Registrations received after that date will be accepted on a space available basis.
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be received by (Oct 12, 2014). "No-shows" will be charged the full amount ($40 for members; $90 for non-members) if cancellations are not received by Oct 12, 2014.
Registration and Additional Information:
No need to register for both days. Register for the conference under the event listing for 10/15/2014 using the "Register for this Event" link above.
Attendee Packets:
The Attendee Packet will continue to be updated as schedule, speakers, and topics are confirmed.
