Cyber(in)security Conference
by University of South Carolina School of Law's Cybersecurity Legal Taskforce
The Cyber(in)security Conference is an annual event organized by the University of South Carolina School of Law's Cybersecurity Legal Taskforce. This conference aims to equip lawyers, business owners, and information technology professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Key topics covered at the conference include ransomware, cyber insurance, business email compromise, artificial intelligence, third-party vendor risks, and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Sessions feature insights from experts such as Maneesha Mithal from the Federal Trade Commission and Daniel Sutherland from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in practical exercises, such as tabletop simulations led by cybersecurity specialists, to enhance their incident response strategies. The conference also provides networking opportunities with professionals across various sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, business leaders, and IT specialists seeking to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. By attending, participants can enhance their ability to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance with evolving regulations.
Speakers(20)
Abigail Oliver
Assistant Vice President of Cyber Underwriting at AXIS Capital
Abigail Oliver highlighted how quickly expenses can mount after a breach, including costs for forensics, public relations, legal advice, lost income, and business interruption.
Andrea DeField
Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Andrea DeField pointed out that many policies don’t cover breaches where an employee’s personal device was involved and advised companies to ensure there isn’t a BYOD exclusion.
Andrew Arruda
Co-founder and CEO at ROSS Intelligence
Andrew Arruda talked about ways artificial intelligence can perform tasks that save lawyers from hours of tedium and addressed the common anxiety that lawyers will be replaced by machines.
Daniel W. Sutherland
Chief Counsel at Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Daniel Sutherland discussed CISA’s responsibilities and the emerging threats it’s working to address, including supply chain risk, election security, and the conflict between law and technology.
Dennis C. Garcia
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft Corporate, External & Legal Affairs
Dennis Garcia shared insights on legal aspects of cybersecurity from his experience at Microsoft.
Douglas Hemminghaus
Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Cyber Unit at FBI Columbia Division
Douglas Hemminghaus discussed the FBI's role in combating cyber threats and the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors.
Greg Michaels
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Greg Michaels noted that gaps are almost always uncovered during a tabletop exercise and emphasized the importance of finding and correcting these gaps.
Gregory Michaels
Managing Director, Cyber Security and Investigations at Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps
Gregory Michaels discussed strategies for managing cyber risks and responding to incidents.
Isaiah Jensen
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Isaiah Jensen led a tabletop exercise discussing how successful hackers sometimes have a problem selling stolen data, but ransomware allows them to sell data back to the original owner.
Jennifer Rothstein
President, Insurance and Risk Practice at SkOUT Secure Intelligence
Jennifer Rothstein discussed the role of cyber insurance in managing organizational risk.
Joe DePaul
Head of FINEX Cyber/E&O, North America at Willis Towers Watson
Joe DePaul discussed the misinformation surrounding cyber insurance and emphasized the importance of understanding the specifics of cyber policies.
Karen Painter Randall
Partner and Chair, Cyber Security & Data Privacy at Connell Foley LLP
Karen Painter Randall estimated that approximately 90 percent of cyber claims stem from human error or behavior and emphasized the importance of regular employee security awareness training.
Keith Novack
Cyber Specialist at Kroll
Keith Novack reviewed the protocols to follow after a cyberattack is detected, emphasizing the importance of an accessible and clear incident response plan.
Laura Berger
Former Cybersecurity and Privacy Counsel at Federal Trade Commission
Laura Berger contributed her expertise on cybersecurity and privacy issues during the conference.
Maneesha Mithal
Associate Director at Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Privacy and Identity Theft
Maneesha Mithal reviewed some of the 60 enforcement actions the FTC has pursued and explained the policy work her organization undertakes, involving education and advocacy, leading to studies, recommendations, and testimony before Congress.
Mark Lester
Information Security Manager at South Carolina Ports Authority
Mark Lester provided insights into securing critical infrastructure against cyber threats.
Richard Joseph Krenmayer
Chairman and CEO at Stasmayer Inc.
Richard Joseph Krenmayer discussed best practices for cybersecurity in small and medium-sized enterprises.
Rob Wilcox
Dean at University of South Carolina School of Law
Rob Wilcox highlighted the increasing dependence on technology in professional settings and the corresponding rise in cyber threats.
Steven Kaufman
Deputy Associate General Counsel at National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Steven Kaufman provided insights into the legal frameworks governing national cybersecurity efforts.
Tom Scott
Executive Director at CyberSC
Tom Scott shared perspectives on state-level cybersecurity initiatives and challenges.
Event Details
- Date
- April 1, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- Audience
- Legal professionals, business leaders, IT specialists