Security Track
Friday, Oct 5th | 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Baltimore Convention Center
The Security Track is designed to provide a glimpse into the complex, and diverse world of computer security.
ABOUT
In this track the session presenters will discuss -
- How software security is critical to prevent intruders from accessing critical data;
- Describe considerations when trusting your data to a cloud provider, where the information at risk is corporate proprietary data as well as personally identifiable information (PII);
- Provide a description of security concerns and mechanisms involved with mobile enterprise applications;
- Tell us about the role of security technology in making our everyday lives safer including airport security, border security, emergency management and response.
In addition to the technical talks, there will be a Speed Mentoring session, designed to help attendees gain a better understanding of the wide array of opportunities available.
The track will be rounded out by having a panel of women with extensive experience in the field of cyber security share their thoughts and expertise. This will be an interactive session, so come prepared to ask questions!
An additional mini-track related to software security will be presented as part of the PhD Forum – Security on Wednesday, Oct 3rd from 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM. In this track presenters will provide an in-depth discussion of their current research topics.
AGENDA
The Security Track sessions on Friday, October 5th are:
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am (BCC:301-303) | Are We There Yet?… Security and the Cloud (30 mins) The Internet Enables All the Worlds Hackers to Attack Your Computers 24/7. Are we secure enough yet? (30 mins) |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (BCC:Ballroom II) | Security of Mobile Enterprise Applications (30 mins) SPEED MENTORING (30 mins) |
| 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm (BCC:Hall E) | Plenary Session |
| 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm (BCC:324-326) | Securing our Borders – are we there yet? |
| 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm (BCC:324-326) | Cyber security: Are we there now and where do we need to be in 5 years? |
Are We There Yet?… Security and the Cloud
Friday, October 5th, 10:00am – 11:00pm; BCC:301-303
Presenter: Dr. Susan Cole, Exceptional Software Strategies, Inc
Abstract: The objective of this regular track-presentation is to give an introduction to Security and the Cloud. It will identify security concerns with Cloud implementation and discuss how security should be addressed in terms of Cloud Computing. This Presentation will detail the discrepancies in language among the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) of different Cloud vendors, the “required” responses of Cloud Providers given an “incident”, identity management issues with the Cloud, some of the new NIST guidelines for implementing Cloud securely, as well as what assurances exist for a company’s data in the event of a catastrophic event
The Internet Enables All the World’s Hackers to Attack Your Computer(s) 24/7. Are We Secure Enough Yet?
Friday, October 5th, 10:00am – 11:00pm; BCC:301-303
Presenter: Susan Lincke (University of Wisconsin-Parkside)
Abstract: This session provides an overview of the security planning process, via a case study of a hypothetical doctor’s office. Topics will include: Risk, Information Security, Network Security, Business Continuity, and Physical Security. All attendees will have free access to the on-line version of the Small Business Security Workbook.
Security of Mobile Enterprise Applications – are we there yet?
Friday, October 5th, 11:30am – 12:30pm; BCC:Ballroom II
Presenter: Gerlinde Zibulski (SAP)
Abstract: This presentation will give a comprehensive introduction to security concerns and mechanisms involved with mobile enterprise applications. It will give the audience points to consider when developing, implementing or reviewing mobile enterprise application security. Topics covered include authentication/identification, authorization, encryption and key management, security of data at rest and data in motion and security standards specifically geared towards mobile consumption, etc. The presentation will also mention gaps in research
Speed Mentoring
Friday, October 5th, 11:30am – 12:30pm; BCC:Ballroom II
Abstract: The purpose of this session is to expose GHC participants to the diversity of educational opportunities and careers associated with Cybersecurity. This understanding will be facilitated by a speed mentoring process. After a brief overview, participants will directly interact with mentors in 5 minutes sessions. Everyone should come prepared with a short Bio and questions.
This Format will be a Speed Mentoring Process:
- Facilitator will introduce the purpose and the speakers.
- Speakers will give a brief overview and indentify their mentors
- Speed Mentoring Starts: Five minutes per session. Four moves in one half hour.
- Each person (mentor and mentee) has a short bio/vita to share with contact information.
- Mentors stay seated and mentees rotate on a prescribed path, e.g. from seat 1 to 2, etc.
- Facilitator rings a bell and allows time to get everyone situated.
Securing our borders: are we there yet?
Friday, October 5th, 3:45pm – 4:45pm; BCC:324-326
Panelists: Pamela K. Arya (A-T Solutions), Laura McLay (Virginia Commonwealth University), Susan Wilson (Northrop Grumman Information Systems), Seniha Esen Yuksel (University of Florida)
Moderator: Wendy Rannenberg (GlobalCerts, LLC)
Abstract: The objective of this panel is to discuss where we are as computer scientists in securing our borders. We will first discuss some of the alternative methods in homeland security. Then we will talk about how to collect, store and process meaningful data, what are the challenges in such data, what kind of algorithms are out there and what needs to be done to be better in security in terms of implementing effective strategies that can be integrated seamless into everyday life that do not infringe on individual rights nor disrupt the flow of goods or people.
Security Track Committee:
Wendy Rannenberg, GlobalCerts LLC , Chair
Stacey Banks, Oxford Federal, LLC
Karen M. Davis, RTI International
Andrea Doherty, RSA
Leigh Honeywell, Microsoft
Suzanne Mello Stark, Community College of Rhode Island
Angela Sasse, University College London
Jan Schlossberg, Cisco
Pat Summers
Anna Cinzia Squicciarini, The Pennsylvania State University