PAST CONFERENCE ATTENDEES
A dynamic and growing number of organizations have contributed to the success of this conference, including AccessData, Argonne National Laboratory, Authentify, the Chicago Police Department, Cisco, CompTIA, Computer Associates, the FBI, Fermilab, Fortinet, Guidance Software, IBM, IEEE, KPMG, Microsoft, Motorola, Sungard, UniForum, U.S. Army, X-Ways Forensics, and many others. Speakers and participants continue to represent local, regional, national, and international organizations and universities.
MISSION OF CHICYBERCON
This conference aims to be a source for researchers, university academics, computing professionals, and upper-level students interested in the techniques, laws, and training initiatives currently being implemented and adapted for secure computing.
The United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. The university’s Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education (C2SAFE) is at the core of Illinois Tech’s designation.
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2024 Keynote Speakers and Agenda
Joe Kefer
Assistant To The Special Agent In Charge
U.S. Secret Service, Chicago Field Office
Subject Matter
Investigation of Cyber Threats 2024
Maurice Dawson
Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Subject Matter
State of Artificial Intelligence: Impacts to Security
Presentations
William Smith
Assistant To The Special Agent In Charge
Field CTO | Trusted Advisor to Fortune 500 Execs | Driving Digital Transformation & Revenue Growth Through AI & CloudThe Future of Cybersecurity: A Strategic Look at Emerging Tech Trends Impacting Security
Maryam Saleh
Executive Director of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship
Kaplan Institute at Illinois Institute of TechnologyBridging the Gap: From Concept to Impact – A Cybersecurity Professional’s Guide to Idea Development and Societal Translation
Minal Varma
Product Lead for the Cybersecurity Certificate Program
GoogleBridging the Gap: From Concept to Impact
A Cybersecurity Professional’s Guide to Idea Development and Societal Translation
Allan Kamp
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
MxDUnlocking the Mysteries of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Annamaria Szakonyi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Technology | Leader & Consultant | Anti-Trafficking Researcher | Speaker | Published Author
Saint Louis UniversityDark Side of Cyber
Roman Eng
AI Safety Researcher
Clarkson UniversityDark Side of Cyber
Maurice Dawson
Assistant Professor and Director, Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education
Illinois Institute of TechnologyUniversity Cyber Security Program Updates
Panel – Keeping the Business Safe
John Payton
Corporate CIO
ASG, Wahl Clipper, Edward Hines Lumber, Elkay
Waqas Akkawi
Global Chief Information Security and Data Protection Officer
GE Capital, RR Donnelley, SIRVA Worldwide
Roman Eng
AI Safety Researcher
Clarkson University
Peter Kippes
President
Hege–Strategic IT Professionals
Shoma Desai
VP of IT
The RoomPlace
Panel – Understanding Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Robert M Ighnat DAC, TFP HOC
Interactive On-net Operator (ION)
US Army – 780th MI BDE
Yashwini Kamdar
Cybersecurity consultant and board member of ISACA (Online)
Sourya Biswas
Director, Risk Management & Governance
North America, NCC Group
Gurram Gopal
Interim Chair and Industry Professor, Information Technology and Management
Illinois Institute of Technology
Panel – Cybersecurity in Action: Defense Strategies and Tools
Marwan Omar
Moderator
Associate Professor
Illinois Institute of Technology
Andro Dio
Cyber Security Specialist
Cisco Systems
Ali Aga
CEO
FLOWBIT LLC
Abdel Sy Fane
Executive Director
CyberSecurity NP (CSNP)
Panel – Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
Kin Lee
Moderator
Retired Executive VP & Chief Digital and Information Officer
The Joint Commission
Abdel Sy Fane
Executive Director
CyberSecurity NP (CSNP)
Ashley Richardson
Associate Director of Education
CyberSecurity NP (CSNP)
John Ford
Pen Tester & Offensive Security Researcher
FalconOps Cybersecurity
Panel – Building a Career in Cybersecurity
Ana Rosiles
Moderator
Robert M Ighnat
DAC, TFP HOC
U.S. Army
Sourya Biswas
Director, Risk Management & Governance
North America, NCC Group
Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed.
Director of Tech Launchpad
Kennedy-King College
Harshini Chellasamy
Cybersecurity Senior Consultant
Yashwini Kamdar
Cybersecurity consultant and board member of ISACA (Online)
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