How to Attract, Recruit and Retain the Best Cybersecurity Talent for Your Business
Session Summary:
Businesses are in a constant state of competition. For cybersecurity talent, this means that hiring managers must be proactive in their recruitment and retention practices to stay ahead of the curve. There is an ever-growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, but the supply has yet to catch up. With cyberattacks on the rise and over 500,000 open cybersecurity positions nationwide, it’s more important than ever to have skilled individuals on your team who will help you protect your company, your customers, and your employees from hacks and breaches. Heather will share with you some strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top cybersecurity talent for your organization.
Meet our Speaker:
Heather Monthie, PhD, has always known that she wanted to work with and for people. She started her career in education as a flight instructor teaching adults how to fly and as an elementary school computer teacher teaching kids digital literacy and computer science. She quickly moved into adult education teaching in Information Technology, Information Security, and Software Engineering fields. Passionate about cybersecurity education, Heather became a full professor of IT & Cybersecurity in 2019.
Heather has also published the book, “Beginner’s Guide to Developing a High School Cybersecurity Program”. Heather currently serves on the Board of Directors for the AZ Cyber Initiative, a non-profit dedicated to high school cybersecurity education. Heather has also served on AZ Governor Ducey’s Arizona Cyber Team as a higher education representative, served as co-chair of the collegiate working group of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), and served on the Executive Council of CompTIA AITP. As part of her work in higher education, Heather was the recipient of the Gen Cyber grant to provide training to high school teachers on cybersecurity. In addition, she worked with Code.org to help train Arizona high school teachers in computer science. She also blogs and podcasts at www.HeatherMonthie.com Heather has earned a Ph.D. in Information Technology, a Master’s in Teaching, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science.
She is certified in Drone Security Operations and is a Certified Cybersecurity Systems Architect. She is also an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot with an Instrument rating, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Part 107 Unmanned Aircraft Pilot. She currently works at a Fortune 100 organization in cybersecurity and also consults on cybersecurity workforce development.
Schedule of Events:
4:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
4:10pm: Heather Monthie’s presentation with Q&A
5:00pm: Closing Comments
5:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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REVEALING THE HIDDEN INFLUENCES OF IT LEADERSHIP
Session Summary:
“How do I make work more enjoyable and influence others around me with limited or zero authority in my role?”
For most people, work sucks. And the data proves it: according to Gallup and Deloitte, only 15% of employees worldwide feel engaged in their jobs. Whether you’re in the 85% group of people who are either bored or miserable, or you’re one of the few lucky “weirdos” who enjoy coming to work on Mondays, there is an obvious need for all of us to explore what it takes to be both successful AND satisfied in the workplace. Join us as we share ideas on how to navigate tough situations and difficult coworkers so we can turn those rare “best” days at work into everyday work life.
BONUS FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND (REGISTER?): Receive a complimentary leadership assessment that is customized to show you an approach to interactions in the workplace that will empower you to meet the demands of any situation. This includes an optional 30-minute debrief of your results so you can start having more fun at work by creating better outcomes immediately! APPROXIMATE VALUE: $200
Speaker
Jonny Richard is an ICF-certified executive coach who believes work should be both satisfying and meaningful. For him, meaningful work includes cold brew coffee and engaging conversations on the way to helping his clients get better outcomes. Jonny especially enjoys partnering with professionals who want to increase their influence in the workplace without feeling like they have to know all of the answers.
Prior to becoming an executive coach, Jonny’s experience as a software developer, IT sales consultant, and financial advisor taught him that success requires more than intelligence and logic, the ability to increase situational awareness and develop emotional agility are equally valuable (if not more so).
When he’s not working on his business, Cause & Effect, you’ll most likely find him watching the Badgers, Bucks, and Packers with his beautiful wife, Michelle, and their “Fortnite Expert”, 11-year-old son, Axel.
Schedule of Events:
5:00pm: Doors open, Social Hour, Registration
6:00pm: Dinner
6:30pm: Chapter News
6:45pm: Jonny Richard’s presentation with Q&A
7:45pm: Closing Comments
Cost (includes dinner!):
Member $15
Guest $25
Student $10
Dinner will include: Beef Tenderloin – Medallions, Vegetarian Lasagna, Parsley Buttered Baby Red Potatoes, Stuffing and Gravy, Seasonal Vegetable, Garden Pasta, Broccoli-Cauliflower, Hawaiian Tropical Fresh Fruit, Key Lime Pie , ‘Peanut Butter Cup’ Cheesecake
**In the event that our in-person meeting must be changed to a virtual experience, we will do our best to provide the presentation via Zoom. Those who register early will be notified promptly of any change, provided the Zoom meeting link, and refunded fees paid during registration.
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Session Summary:
Join Nathan Lasnoski for an exclusive CTO-to-leadership event, discussing the strategies and technologies that successful companies are considering for 2022. He’ll highlight the top themes that every company should consider part of their strategy, where technologies are in their adoption lifecycle, and how it fits into your organization.
Meet our Speaker:
Nathan Lasnoski is the CTO at Concurrency, a Microsoft-focused professional services firm that helps organizations leverage technology to improve their businesses. He is a 12-time Microsoft MVP, speaks regularly at national business and technology events, and is known for his bold approach and ability to leverage technology to drive transformative change for organizations and the broader communities they serve.
Schedule of Events:
4:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
4:10pm: Nathan Lasnoski’s presentation with Q&A
5:00pm: Closing Comments
5:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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Project Management Panel to discuss “All tools are good, but some apply to tasks better than others.”
Session Summary:
Join us for a lively conversation from a panel of project subject-matter experts who will provide their experiences of using a variety of tools and project methodologies to get things done. Items for discussion include Agile, Scrum, Disciplined Agile, SAFe and Waterfall.
Meet our Panel:
Patrick Liebmann is an IT Technical Project Lead with Network Health focused on infrastructure and Healthcare related projects. He has work with in Communications, Records Management, Cartography, Manufacturing as well as Healthcare. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM.) Patrick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and Business Administration from Lakeland College and an MBA from UW-Oshkosh.
Andy Miller is a senior lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He teaches several courses in project management as well as other subjects. Prior to teaching Andy was a software engineer and then a project manager. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a certified Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM). Andy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from MSOE and an MBA from UW-Oshkosh.
Patrick Greenwell is currently an IT Program Manager for Humana, Inc. Patrick has a BA degree in Economics, with minors in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems (CIS) from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a Master’s of Science degree in Public Administration from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. His certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and currently working on obtaining both Leading SAFe and a Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master Certification.
Patrick Sinnott is an Senior Project Manager with Northwinds Technology focusing on Insurance product development. His experience is in multiple industries most recently with Healthcare and Insurance. He has certifications with PMI (Project Management Institute) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product owner (PSPO) with Scrum.org, Six Sigma Green belt and other certs including an BA.
Schedule of Events:
4:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
4:10pm: Panel Discussion with Q&A
5:00pm: Closing Comments
5:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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Mother of all vulnerabilities – log4j
Session Summary:
What does Minecraft have in common with 58% of the organizations on the internet? Vulnerability to the log4j attack.
By now I’m sure all of you are aware of the “Mother of all vulnerabilities” log4j. I’m sure many of you had some sleepless nights in mid-December as you and your organizations dealt with exposure, patching and ensuring security controls were in place. However, the log4j vulnerability will be an issue for the foreseeable future and continue to be exploited. Let’s take a quick look at the early log4j impact, then how Check Point’s Infinity architecture addressed this issue.
Speaker:
Anthony (Tony) Sabaj is currently the Head of Channel Security Engineering for the Americas at Check Point and member of the Office of the CTO, with over 25 years of experience in the Cyber/Information/Network security industry. Tony has been at Check Point since 2002 in a variety of sales and technical roles including starting and building the Channel Team in North America. Prior to joining Check Point Tony was a Senior Product Manager at Telenisus, a startup MSSP/VAR in Chicago. In 2001 the MSSP business of Telenisus was sold to Verisign to start their MSSP business and the VAR business was sold to Forsythe(Sirius) to start their Security Practice. Tony joined Forsythe shortly after that acquisition as a Security Consultant and Certified Check Point trainer. Tony started his career with Arthur Andersen/Andersen Consulting, building their worldwide IP network, designing the security controls for the firm, and helping build their external Security Consulting Practice.
Schedule of Events:
4:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
4:10pm: Presentation by Tony Sabaj with Q&A
5:00pm: Closing Comments
5:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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Topic: Building Your Influence
Session Summary:
John Maxwell, the author, speaker and pastor who has authored over 100 books on leadership, once said: “Leadership is influence. Nothing more, nothing less.” Whether or not you consider yourself a leader, you do possess an ability to influence others.
But do you consider yourself an influencer? Not the sort of influencer you hear about today – you know who I’m referring to, oftentimes a celebrity who uses social media to endorse or promote a product and leverages their fan base to increase sales. Rather, are you an influencer who inspires or guides the actions of others – even when there is no direct chain of command – meaning, you aren’t the boss (or the parent!)
Here’s the deal, you don’t have to be someone’s boss to be an influencer.
In this session, we’ll cover the six characteristics all true influencers share, what you can do to dial up your own influence, and how to create an Influence Network of your own.
Speaker Bio:
Gina Glover is a career coach and speaker – and a returning speaker for our chapter! Prior to starting her business, aptly named Gina Connects, she enjoyed over 25 years in various roles in the Fox Valley and fostering connections is what she loves doing most. Gina is working on her first book “Navigating SHIFT Creek” to help career changers find their way forward and she is also pursuing a quest to run a race in every state – #22 is coming up this summer.
Schedule of Events:
4:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
4:10pm: Presentation with Q&A
5:00pm: Closing Comments
5:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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Registration closes 4/18 at 5:00pm
Topic: Human-Centered approach to Tech Manufacturing & Innovation
Session Summary:
Developing products in a manufacturing company might seem natural, but are you unlocking your full potential? You may have the best idea and a team of amazing talented developers and creators, but your product will not hit the potential until you embrace the Human-Centered Innovation approach. Only with proper research, feedback loop, and attention to detail will your innovation feel polished and ready for consumption.
Speaker Bio:
Brian Haydin is a Solutions Architect with more than 20 years of experience helping clients build software and products to move their businesses forward.
As a longtime consultant, Brian brings deep experience across many industry settings to his work with his clients. He leads complex projects that facilitate digital transformation and innovation, making use of Azure cloud technologies and a wide range of coding languages and tools. Brian is an active member of several professional user groups and is a frequent speaker on innovative technologies, including topics such as building serverless systems and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Time & Date: 5:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, October 18
Event location: Holidays Appleton, 3962 N. Richmond Street, Appleton WI
Cost: $10 Members, $15 non-Members, $5 Students with school ID
Please join us for casual in-person conversations with your fellow IT professionals!
- Enjoy an educational session presented by Brian Haydin from Concurrency, Inc
- Boneless wings, meatballs and pizza will be served during the social
- As a bonus, each attendee will receive 1 free drink ticket!
Topic: Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cyberattack
Session Summary:
In 2022, cyber security is as important as ever, especially considering the possibility of increased state-sponsored cyberwarfare as a byproduct of the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. While cyberattacks and threats are an ongoing fight, they can be prevented by being aware of the various types of protocols, exploits, tools, and resources used by malicious attackers. In addition, knowing where and how to expect attacks ensures you’re taking preventative measures to protect your systems. Prevention is key, and we’ll show you the Top 10 Ways You Can Prevent a Cyberattack and how to safeguard your organization effectively.
Speaker: Mark Ziesemer
Mark Ziesemer is a versatile Information Technology professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience and an Information Security focus across networking, infrastructure/operations, cloud technologies, and software development. He has regularly been involved in all areas of I.T. from design, engineering, and architecture through operations, support, and training – with emphases in security, high availability, monitoring, performance, quality, automation, standards compliance, and documentation across all efforts – and with a proficiency towards providing enterprise services and solutions. Held certifications include the (ISC)2 CISSP, CCSP, and CSSLP.
Schedule of Events:
5:00pm: Chapter News and Intros
5:10pm: Presentation with Q&A
6:00pm: Closing Comments
6:05pm: Virtual Happy Hour
Cost:
FREE to all interested! CLICK HERE to sign-up and register.
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Come join us as we learn more about the convergence of technology and where this march of technology may take us!
• Take part in an in-person educational session on Technology Megatrends
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres (wings, pizza, veggies) will be served
• 1 free drink ticket for each attendee!
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Time: 5:00pm Doors open, food & networking
5:30 pm Welcome & Technology Megatrends Presentation, additional networking to follow
Event location: Holidays Pub & Grill, Appleton, 3950 N. Richmond Street, Appleton WI
Cost: $0 Members (free), $10 non-Members, $5 Students with school ID
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5:30pm Session: Technology Megatrends
The world is changing at exponential speed due to the convergence of technology: AI, 3D printing, robotics, quantum computing, blockchain, and ubiquitous high bandwidth connectivity. The next twenty years will be one of the most significant times in history to be alive. But do you understand how these advances will affect your life? Your work? How did we reach this point where a world of abundance is at our fingertips? Yet the inevitable march of technology goes unnoticed?
I hope you will join me as I walk you through the technology megatrends that will change our lives forever. With over twenty years of experience managing sales at EDCi, a Value Added Reseller in NE Wisconsin, and the last six years researching technology trends for my novel, The Alleged Conspiracy, my presentation is not focused on the bits and bytes of our industry. But on the larger scale, focusing on developments that will rock our world.
Speaker: Nicholas (Nick) A. Tseffos
CS Lewis said, “Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God, do you learn.”
The world of “experience” has shaped my life. From a humble blue-collar family in Racine, Wisconsin, I graduated from Iowa State University in 1975. By thirty-three, I became Vice President of Sales for Bemis Company’s Distributor Products Division. I changed professions in 1996 to enter the technology industry. I joined EDCi, a VAR in Appleton, Wisconsin, rising to Executive Vice President and Partner. In 2016, I sold my interest in the company to pursue my lifelong passion for writing.
I am an active member of the International Thriller Writers Association. Through their THRILLER-TIQUE program providing authors with virtual critique groups, I was selected to work with authors Bonnar Spring and Stacy Woodson. I have studied at the Loft in Minneapolis under the guidance of author Tea Obreht, and at the Chippewa Valley Writer’s Guild with Nickolas Butler. My short stories have won awards at The Mill in Appleton, WI, and I was recently published by Indignor House in an anthology.
My motto is that the world is never black and white. It’s gray. The only absolute we can count on is change. Technology will be the driver of massive transformation in our lives, and my twenty years of experience in the field gave me the background to write a techno-thriller. The Alleged Conspiracy is the result.
Come join us as we learn more about E-Recycling and what steps you can take to improve our resources and our world.
• Take part in our interactive session on E-Recycling and Data Security
• Heavy hors d’oeuvres (wings, pizza, veggies, fruit) will be served
• 1 free drink ticket for each attendee!
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 5:00pm Doors open, food & networking
5:30 pm Welcome & Speaker Presentation, additional networking to follow
Event location: Holidays Pub & Grill, Appleton, 3950 N. Richmond Street, Appleton WI
Cost: $0 Members (free), $10 non-Members, $5 Students with school ID
5:30pm Session: Managing end of life electronics for a sustainable and data secure future
Global E-Waste is a fast-growing waste stream and projected to reach over 100 million tons in the next 30 years. E-Waste may be just 2% of solid waste but accounts for 70% of the hazardous toxins entering the waste stream. With so little actually recycled what can we do to increase community efforts to improve our earth’s resources? Come find out how!
Be a part of the conversation as Janek Cieszynski from Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction shares insights on what can be done in your workplace and in your home to reuse and recycle your electronics, as well as secure your data when your electronic asset has reached its end of life.
Speaker: Janek Cieszynski
Janek is the Regional Accounts Manager for Sadoff E-Recycling and Data Destruction, a Division of Sadoff Iron and Metal, a scrap metals recycler providing 75 years of safety, sustainability & customer satisfaction.
As a whole brain thinker, Janek brings expertise to closing the IT Ecosystem thru proper and certified recycling with particular attention to data security, sustainability and ESG concerns, working with national and regional clientele.
His passion stretches into volunteerism for the Scouts of America and being a Leave No Trace Trainer.
Sadoff Iron & Metal offers scrap metal recycling of non-ferrous metals and ferrous scrap, auto salvage, electronics recycling, and more. Their multiple locations provide exceptional recycled products and programs for steel mills, foundries, smelters, and many others. Their mission is to incorporate a customer focus, attain operational excellence, find innovative solutions, and manage risk. They do this through investment in their people, teamwork, and adhering to the standards of excellence. You can find out more on their website at sadoff.com.