The Department of Education's

2021 VIRTUAL CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM


In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Assurance Services is hosting a 2021 Cybersecurity Symposium. Conducted each Thursday throughout October, this year's theme is "InnovatED: Think Differently to Manage Risk". This virtual Symposium includes presentations and 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. Speakers will address a variety of exciting topics including cloud security, ransomware, phishing, multifactor authentication, encryption, Zero Trust, Trusted Internet Connections and more. This month-long event will conclude with the Department of Education Cybersecurity Excellence Award Ceremony. on October 28, 2021. 

These sessions are available via this online conference platform. After the initial presentation, speaker recordings are available on demand through-out the month and presentation materials are available for download. 


Check in weekly for a finalized agenda of topics and exciting new education opportunities.

Agenda for Week 4: Thursday, October 28: 


Week 4 - Thursday October 28 
  ED Internal Presentations Other Agencies and Industry Presentations On Demand Sessions Vendor Exhibits
9:00-9:45 Encryption
 Speaker: David Sliom
Security Engineering & Architecture Branch
Cyber Supply Chain
Speaker: Kanitra D. Tyler
NASA
Recorded Panel Sessions and Agency/Vendor Presentations from
Weeks 1, 2 & 3

National Cybersecurity Alliance
 and GSA FedRAMP videos
 
9:45-10:00 Q&A in the Chat Lounge
10:00-10:45 Cybersecurity Award Presentation   
    Q&A in the Chat Lounge
11:00-11:45 Privacy A 'Risky' Discussion: Why Adopting Cloud-Based Security Minimizes IT Risk
Zsclaler
11:45-12:00   Q&A in the Chat Lounge
12:00-12:45 Navigating the NEW Cybersecurity and Privacy Awareness Basics course Identity Security Transcends Access Management - Efficient Access Modeling
SailPoint
12:45-1:00 Q&A in the Chat Lounge

The goal of the Symposium 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. You're encouraged to utilize this event and its numerous resources to help stay informed and #BeCyberSmart.
 
Registration opens October 1, 2021 and continues through October 28, 2021. 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'




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. When sessions are provided via live Microsoft Teams, questions may be submitted to the speaker via the chat window. 

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!

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