Data security threats continue to increase in number and sophistication. The growing use of collaborative technologies – from mobile devices and social media to virtualization and cloud computing – will continue to be one of the most significant factors impacting the security landscape. For these reasons, the federal government has increased efforts to minimize and prevent cyber security attacks – including updating FISMA rules – and will continue to place significant focus on securing the nation's cyber infrastructure.

Digital Government Institute's 5th annual Cyber Security Conference -- which is free for government professionals to attend -- will explore today's cyber threats and offer an opportunity for those supporting government security initiatives to collaborate on how to detect, protect, and respond to these challenges.  

View a synopsis of the 2011 Conference here.  

Keynote Announced

John Streufert, Director, National Cybersecurity Division, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C), Department of Homeland Security

Earn 5 CPE's

• SSCP, CISSP, ISSEP, ISSMP, ISSAP, CSSLP or CAP credential holders from (ISC)² can receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Credential holders must enter their CPE credits in the usual manner on the (ISC)² website.
• CISA, CISM, CRISC and CGEIT credential holders from ISACA can earn CPE credits.  (Any course that pertains to at least one of the job practice areas of the certification will qualify for CPEs. It is up to the certified person to determine if the course or activity qualifies for CPE.)

Certificate of Completion

Digital Government Institute provides a Certificate of Completion for attendees to show proof of attendance when submitting CEUs to fulfill SSCP, CISSP, ISSEP, ISSMP, ISSAP, CSSLP, CAP, etc. certification requirements.

Information Security and Compliance Trend Study

Digital Government Institute, in partnership with nCircle, is collecting feedback on nCircle's annual Security Trends Survey.   New this year, the survey will gather information into the unique cyber security issues facing the Federal Government (including initiatives like FedRamp, CyberScope and mobile security policies).   Preliminary results of the federal-specific survey will be presented at Digital Government Institute's annual Cyber Security Conference. The survey results will include:

• Has the practice of monthly reporting into CyberScope reduced agencies' FISMA compliance burden?
• Are FedRAMP's baseline security controls advancing the government's migration to the cloud?
• What are the most significant security threats facing the federal government, and how are they different from the larger private sector?
• What is the greatest obstacle that federal agencies face in implementing a continuous monitoring program, and have their continuous monitoring efforts to date resulted in measurable reductions in risk?
• Do federal agencies have a strategy for monitoring the increasing use of mobile devices?

What Attendees Said...

What Attendees Said About the 2011 Conference:

• "Yet another excellent conference. Yours is a must for me each year. Another good group of speakers and topics."
• "Fresh speakers who didn't rehash old view points. Current, relevant topics, presented by knowledgeable speakers."
• "The format is perfect (smooth transitions, appropriate number of breaks), excellent quality of speakers."
• "Friendly people, great environment and most of all, valuable information."
• "Loved it...right mix of Feds and Vendors, good information."