When

Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MDT
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Where

Boise, ID  


Contact

Gloria Totoricaguena

Pacific NorthWest Economic Region

gloria@idahopolicy.com

 

Idaho 6th Annual Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit 

April 30, 2020  |  8:00AM - 5:00PM  |  FREE TO ATTEND*

Boise, ID

*Registration required

Join us on Thursday, April 30, 2020 for the 6th Annual Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit. Explore the growing challenges of cybersecurity and their impacts on overall economic and physical security at the one-day Summit hosted by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management. In the face of emerging cyber risks to economic and national security, action is needed to address critical regional infrastructure interdependencies. This event is part of a continuing series intended to build public-private partnerships and advance Idaho's resilience to cyber threats. 

Participants will learn from experienced technical and policy professionals and identify gaps in their own cybersecurity planning.

What you should expect:

  • Speakers and keynote addresses from high-level Idaho government officials and private sector business leaders. Hear from key government officials and influential Idaho businesses.
  • Learn about current and future trends in cybersecurity. Hear from major Idaho employers and other panelists on current trends and how to prepare for future threats.
  • Discussion of cyber incident reporting, protocols, and available State and Federal resources. Find out what to do during a major cyber incident and learn how situational awareness can make Idaho more resilient to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Strengthening partnerships between local, country, state, federal, and private sector partners. Planning ahead and working across jurisdictions is critical to ensuring the resilience of the region.
  • Networking opportunities with public and private sector stakeholders. Learn about your interdependencies and find out who you need to know before a disaster. 

Who should attend:

  • Critical infrastructure owners/operators; major employers; small business representatives; cybersecurity directors and managers, and affiliated IT support staff; security and law enforcement; business continuity professionals; executive leadership, HR, and legal; and all private and public sector cybersecurity stakeholders. 

Cost to Attend: FREE. Continental light networking breakfast, lunch, and final reception refreshments will be provided.

Registration and networking breakfast begins at 8:00AM.  

*The full agenda is still being developed. Please visit www.regionalresilience.org for more details.