HBSWEBINARS & EVENTS
Secure Minnesota Conference
May 8, 2025
A full day of networking and continuing education in Cybersecurity, Physical Security, and IT Risk Management.
Cybersecurity and Physical Security Sessions
HBS proudly announces the return of the Secure Minnesota conference. A day of social networking and continuing education in cybersecurity, physical security, and IT risk management. This conference delivers a unique opportunity for business leaders and security, IT, and audit professionals to gather without traveling out of state. Every session includes compelling information to help you strengthen your organizations security posture. Register Here
Date: May 8, 2025
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis - Park Place
Agenda
7:30am -
Registration
8:00am -
Vendor Expo
9:00-9:45am -
Keynote – Leading Through Change: Real-World Strategies for AI, Talent, and IT Risk
Join information security leaders Wade Anderson (Bay and Bay Transportation), Shari Ziebell (Blaze Credit Union), and Anthony Padrnos (Osseo Area Schools) as we sit down to discuss today’s evolving challenges including: talent shortage, cross-training tech professionals, and identifying organizational needs. We’ll take a closer look at developing robust AI policies, leveraging AI for positive outcomes, and defending against AI-driven threats. Discover innovative strategies for effective vendor management and tackling shadow IT, ensuring your organization stays ahead of the curve.
Wade Anderson, CIO, CTO – Bay and Bay Transportation
Shari Ziebell, Director, Information Security – Blaze Credit Union
Anthony Padrnos, Executive Director of Technology – Osseo Area Schools
10:00-10:45am -
Understanding Threat Landscape: Reviewing Real World IR Cases
Staying ahead of cyber threats is more challenging than ever. In this session, we’ll dive into the latest trends in the cyber threat landscape, providing real-world examples of attacks and breaches that have impacted organizations we partner with. The presentation will cover actual threats we've encountered, dissecting the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. This session will provide actionable insights on how to protect your organization by understanding emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and how to proactively strengthen your cybersecurity defenses.
Kyle Wacker, VP of Engineering - Cybersecurity
11:00-11:45am -
Physical Security Session
12:00-1:00pm -
Lunch and Vendor Expo
1:00-1:45pm -
Improving the User Experience and Elevating Security with Microsoft Entra ID
In this session, we will share how we consolidate all our users' authentications and associated protections into a single hybrid cloud enabled solution with SSO using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly “Azure Active Directory”). Improve the user experience, elevate security, and consolidate logins across both multiple cloud and on-premises systems. Learn about passwordless authentication, physical security keys, Temporary Access Pass; risk policies, detections, and remediations; security reports, and MFA registration policies.
Mark Ziesemer - Security and Cloud Infrastructure Lead
2:00-3:30pm -
CISA’s Strategic Vision for Cyber Resilience
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) continues to lead national efforts to reduce cybersecurity risk across critical infrastructure sectors. CISA’s initiatives represent a coordinated approach to reduce cyber risk across high-impact sectors and build national cyber resilience through secure technology, partnerships, and scalable defenses. Listen in as CISA's Jennifer Lotze and Chris Gabbard discuss the initiatives outlined in The CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan (FY2024–2026) regarding the national strategy to reduce cyber risk through three core goals in addressing immediate threats, hardening the terrain, and drive security at scale. Walkaway with dedicated focus on creating a secure digital ecosystem where technology is safe by design and resilient by default.
3:30-4:30pm -
Social Hour
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis – Park Place
1500 Park Place Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Our Secure Minnesota Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring Secure Minnesota, please contact [email protected]
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