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The InfraGard Tampa Bay Members Alliance is an FBI-affiliated nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to mitigate criminal and terrorist threats, risks and losses for the purpose of protecting our region’s critical infrastructure and the American people. Founded in 2004, the Tampa Bay chapter has established itself as a leader nationwide, setting the highest standards for programs, training and education. For the last decade, we have proudly contributed to the safety and security of Tampa Bay via an all-threats, all-hazards approach. At the national level, the InfraGard National Members Alliance was founded in 1996 and now comprises over 80 regional chapters, each linked to an FBI Field Office.

InfraGard’s success can be attributed to the unprecedented communication, collaboration and coordination it has forged at the epicenter of America’s most critical resources. Our membership is comprised of individuals that represent private businesses; local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; academic institutions; first responders and more.

All members are vetted by the FBI and pass comprehensive background checks prior to being accepted to InfraGard. The trust inherent in those who have successfully passed these checks is unmatched in any other public-private partnership in the country, making InfraGard a unique and highly successful solution to engaging the private sector in the protection of our nation’s critical infrastructure.

InfraGard Tampa Bay: Chapter Highlights

  • 10+ years of contributing to the safety and security of the Tampa Bay region
  • Vetted members representing all 16 critical infrastructure sectors
  • A groundbreaking public/private partnership that fosters collaboration and information-sharing to enhance our collective ability to address threats to critical infrastructure
  • Serves as a force multiplier for the FBI
  • Highly successful collaboration with the Dept. of Homeland Security and Tampa Bay Law Enforcement Coordination Center
  • Regular meetings, conferences and tabletop exercises on timely counter-terrorism and security-related topics
  • Unique Sector Chief Program that provides comprehensive expertise in each critical infrastructure sector to facilitate the timely, effective dissemination of sector-specific information
September Membership Meeting

September Membership Meeting

St. Petersburg College EpiCenter, 13805 58th St. N, Clearwater, FL, US

Location:
St. Petersburg College EpiCenter
13805 58th St. N, Room 1-324
Clearwater, FL 33760

Time:
Thursday, September 17th
4:00 - 6:00pm ET

Speakers:
4:00pm - James C. Castaño, CAMS-RM, CAFS, CAMS, CCAS, CPP, CFE

  • Title: Cyber-Enabled Fraud: Emerging Threats at the Intersection of Financial Crime, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure
  • Bio: James serves as Manager, Bank Fraud Investigations at USAA, where he leads teams responsible for complex fraud and financial crime investigations, regulatory reporting, and risk mitigation in support of AML/BSA compliance requirements. Prior to joining USAA, Mr. Castaño completed distinguished careers with both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Navy, retiring as an FBI Supervisory Special Agent and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander after more than 30 years of combined service, including leadership roles in counterterrorism, terrorist financing, intelligence, crisis management, complex financial crimes, and national security operations. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in General Science, Mr. Castaño holds multiple professional certifications in anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, financial crime investigations, and security management, reflecting his extensive expertise in financial crimes, risk management, and compliance.

5:00pm - Cyber Security Tribe CISO Panel, Featuring Sean O'Coiligh and Timothy Youngblood, Moderated by Dorene Rettas

  • Title of Panel: Defending at Machine Speed: AI, Autonomous Attacks and the Future of Security Operations
  • Abstract:
  • How AI is changing attacker speed, scale and sophistication and what that means for defenders
  • Where AI and automation can meaningfully improve detection, investigation, and response, and where human judgment remains essential
  • Securing a rapidly expanding AI attack surface while organizations simultaneously push for faster AI adoption
  • Whether today's SOC operating models, processes and technologies can keep pace with machine-speed threats

Refreshments will be provided!
CPE credits are available upon request. Please send a Meetup message to the Director of Membership (Erica Nantais) within 14 days after the meeting to receive proof of attendance, which will be emailed.

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