The Department of Education's
2022 VIRTUAL CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM
In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCAM), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Assurance Services is hosting the 2022 Cybersecurity Symposium. Conducted each Thursday throughout October, the event includes moderated panel discussions from OCIO personnel, speaker presentations from other Federal agencies and members of industry, a chat lounge to allow attendees to network, and a vendor exhibit hall. These sessions are available via this online conference platform and most sessions feature a live chat with the speaker immediately following the presentation. After the initial presentation, speaker recordings are available on demand through-out the month.
Check in weekly for a finalized agenda of topics and exciting new education opportunities.
The goal of the event is to develop the Department's cybersecurity workforce and increase cybersecurity awareness. By attending one or more of these sessions, Department employees and contractors learn about current cybersecurity threats, recognize how these threats may impact employees and contractors at work or at home, and identify actions which can be taken to manage cybersecurity risk. Featured topics include cloud security, supply chain risk, Internet of Things, and social media. You're encouraged to utilize this event and its numerous resources to help stay informed and #BeCyberSmart.
Registration opens October 1, 2022 and continues through October 28, 2022. Please use the Chrome browser for registration and for attending the sessions.
Join Our Symposium Cyber Challenge!
See if you can accumulate enough points to become a Cyber Champion! Your points will accumulate throughout the entire Symposium. The Principal Office with the highest percentage of participation will be recognized by the ED CIO. Attendees can accumulate points in any of the following ways:
· Visit an Exhibit Booth = 4 points per booth
· Download any material from an exhibit booth = 3 points/download
· Chat with an exhibitor representative = 2 points/chat
· Watch a speaking session = 2 points per session
200 Points = Cyber Champion
150 Points = Cyber Warrior
100 Points = Cyber Defender
50 Points = Cyber Sleuth
*To check your score on the event day, click on 'Help Center' and then on 'Giveaway Score'
Week of October 6 (Week 1):
If you connect it, protect it. The line between our online and offline lives is indistinguishable. This network of connections creates both opportunities and challenges for individuals and organizations across the globe. This week highlights the ways in which internet-connected devices have impacted our lives and will empower all users to own their role in security by taking steps to reduce their risks.
Week of October 13 (Week 2):
2020 saw a major disruption in the way many work, learn, and socialize online. Our homes are more connected than ever. Businesses, organizations, and Federal agencies are more connected than ever. With more people now working from home, these two internet-connected environments are colliding on a scale never seen before, introducing a whole new set of potential vulnerabilities. This week focuses on cloud security, supply chain risk management, and steps users can take to protect internet connected devices while teleworking.
Week of October 20 (Week 3):
This week we switch gears and focus on our attention on human behaviors – from social media to social engineering to gain an understanding of how our daily activities can introduce risk to you and the Department. Everyone needs to be empowered to do their part. #BeCyberSmart.
Week of October 27 (Week 4):
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Week 1 - Thursday October 7 |
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ED Internal Presentations |
Other Agencies and Industry Presentations |
On Demand Sessions |
Vendor Exhibits |
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9:00-9:45 |
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How to Shift Security 'to the left" to Reduce Security Risk and Effort
Speaker: GitLab |
Panel Sessions and Agency/Vendor Presentations from Week 1, 2 & 3 Available for On Demand Viewing |
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9:45-10:00 |
Q&A in the Chat Lounge |
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10:00-10:45 |
Cybersecurity Award Presentation |
Data Overload: Using Cloud Based Analytics to Transform Cybersecurity
Speaker: Google |
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10:45-11:00 |
Q&A in the Chat Lounge |
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11:00-11:45 |
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The Move to AI Ops
Speaker: Dell Technologies |
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11:45-12:00 |
Q&A in the Chat Lounge |
The Cybersecurity Symposium concludes this week but be sure to attend as it includes the Department’s Inaugural Cybersecurity Excellence Award presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Will the event take place in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two?
ANSWER: This year's symposium will be held entirely virtually via the vConferenceOnline platform. Exact times for speaker presentations are still being coordinated, but registrants should plan for 2-3 hours of conference content each Thursday.
2. Will I receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for attending this event?
ANSWER: Participants are encouraged to request CPEs for attendance at the conference; however, CPE certificates will not be issued.
3. How will I know I am registered successfully?
ANSWER: Upon completion of the online registration form, individuals will receive a system-generated email confirming registration. Additionally, all registered attendees will receive an Outlook Calendar invitation with full details to include the final agenda and remote participation information/links.
4. How do I submit a question to a speaker?
ANSWER: For most sessions, the speaker will interact with attendees using the platform’s chat function immediately following the presentation.
5. How much will registration cost?
ANSWER: The conference is free of charge and open to all ED employees and contractors.
If you have general questions regarding the conference, contact IACyberTraining@ed.gov.
If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact: Deborah.Coleman@ed.gov
If you need assistance accessing the 'live' event site, please email kevin.glatstein@federaltrainingpartnership.com.
We hope to see you there!