The Department of Education's
2022 VIRTUAL CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Now in its 18th year, this collaborative effort between government and industry is used to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Assurance Services is hosting a virtual Cybersecurity Symposium. Conducted each Thursday throughout October, this year's theme is “Get InvolvED and #BeCyberSmart." This event includes speaker presentations from OCIO personnel, as well as 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 Zero Trust, Trusted Internet Connections, cloud security, ransomware, phishing, threat intelligence, supply chain risk management, and much more. This month-long event will conclude with the Department of Education Cybersecurity Excellence Award Ceremony on October 27, 2022.
Registration opens September 26, 2022 and continues through October 27, 2022. Please use the Chrome browser for registration and for attending the sessions.
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 #GetInvolvED in this event and its numerous resources to help stay informed and #BeCyberSmart.
These speaker 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.
Join Our Symposium Cyber Challenge!
Participation in Symposium speaker sessions will earn you credit towards annual role-based cybersecurity training. Plus, points are awarded for each session or activity in which you participate. Your points will accumulate throughout the entire Symposium. The Principal Office with the highest percentage of participation will be recognized by the ED CIO. See if you can accumulate enough points to earn the prestigious Cyber Champion badge!
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!