Topic: Developing an Informed Cybersecurity Strategy Through Attack Simulation

Join us for this presentation by Dan DeCloss, Founder and CEO of PlexTrac

Time and Location: October 20th, via Zoom Meeting 12:00-1:00pm

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Presentation Summary:  In Cybersecurity we’re faced with many challenges and a constantly evolving threat landscape. There is a constant pressure to show progress in your security posture, but how do you make informed decisions around security strategy? How do you know where to be investing your valuable time and resources? This talk will dive into the practical application of attack simulation and how these activities inform your Cybersecurity strategy. We’ll also discuss recent research results that highlight how valuable attack simulation has been for organizations in making demonstrable progress towards their Cybersecurity goals and improved security posture.

Dan DeCloss is the Founder and CEO of PlexTrac and has over 16 years of experience in Cybersecurity. Dan started his career in the Department of Defense and then moved on to the private sector where he worked for various companies including Telos, Veracode, Mayo Clinic, and Anthem. Dan’s background is in application security and penetration testing, involving hacking networks, websites, and mobile applications for clients. Prior to PlexTrac, Dan was the Director of Cybersecurity for Scentsy where he and his team built the security program out of its infancy into a best-in-class program.

Dan has a master’s degree in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School with an emphasis in Information Security. Additionally, Dan holds the OSCP and CISSP certifications. Dan has a passion for helping everyone understand cybersecurity at a practical level, ensuring that focus is on the right work to reduce risk.

Dan can be reached on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddecloss/ or on Twitter @wh33lhouse.

The ISACA Boise Chapter is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic school year. This scholarship is to promote students studying in the related fields of Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Accounting attending an Idaho University / College or are an Idaho resident attending a University / College.  The application deadline is January 20, 2022.

As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success.  Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. The ISACA Boise Chapter has a membership of around 120 professionals residing in the Boise Metropolitan Area. The global community of ISACA members and certification holders come from various career tenure and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions in nearly all industry categories—some of which include IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, risk professional, chief information officer and internal auditor.  Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge and connect them with a vibrant community of peers.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Must be a full-time college student
• Must be studying in the related areas of:
  • Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Accounting
• Must currently reside in Idaho or physically attend an accredited Idaho college or university (at either an Idaho college or university or an Idaho resident attending an accredited college or university in the United States)

Selection Criteria:

• Quality and completeness of the application and all required attachments
• Sincere desire for further education or training in the field of: Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Accounting
• Individual achievement as evidenced through participation in outside interests and activities, leadership roles and/or work experience
• Grade point average or academic standing will be considered, but will not be the primary determinant
• Individual financial need may be considered as part of the selection criteria

Scholarship Application Procedures:

• Complete the Application Form and submit all required attachments.
• ISACA Boise may request Enrollment Verification prior to awarding the scholarship.

Deadline:

• The application must be received by January 20, 2022
• Incomplete applications and applications after the deadline will not be accepted

For questions or assistance, please contact ISACA Boise Academic