(ISC)2 Pittsburgh Chapter, Fall Meeting

Hi Folks,

It's time to reserve your calendar for the (ISC)2 Pittsburgh Chapter Meeting.

Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Location:
Online Virtual Meeting
Zoom Link: TBD

Time:
7:00pm EST

PRESENTER:
Adam Rauf
Associate Cyber Security, S-RM

NAME OF PRESENTATION:
Defense Wins Championships: How to use Sim-Ex to improve your security posture

ABSTRACT:
What do the best athletes do in the off-season? They practice, prepare, and conduct simulations of stressful situations so that when the real moment comes during a game, the adrenaline kicks in and they're focused on accomplishing their goal with poise. What do organizations do when a cyber incident occurs? Most will panic and spend the next several days, weeks, or even months trying to recover and the process will repeat itself because everyone is understaffed, over budget, and underprepared for the next one.

We're willing to practice our chosen sport or instrument, to speak publicly, or to learn a new skill so that we can improve on our abilities. Why are we so hesitant to do so within security? The best way to get better is by constantly challenging and testing yourself, and preparing for 'The Darkest Timeline' moments so that you can calmly address the situation if (and when) it occurs. During this session, we'll be talking about the importance of these 'dress rehearsals': running through practice measures and exercises to better prepare yourself for the next big incident, and what you should be doing after each major one hereafter.

Additionally, we'll take a look at bonuses to be gleaned from running through these simulations, which include improving your bench strength, addressing gaps in your security, and in some cases, finding additional funding to address those gaps (!!!).

Join us for a session on how you can instill this mentality into your organization and your practices.