The ISACA Central Maryland Chapter invite you to our monthly training event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. ISACA Members, AGA Members, cyberaudit, assurance, Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX), risk management, governance, and internal control professionals and practitioners new to the field and those with years of experience will benefit from this event. The training event offers an opportunity to expand your network and build onto your knowledge and skills.
After registration, you will receive the Registration Confirmation e-mail which will also include the Attendee Hub session link to connect to the training session on the day of training.
Note: This training earns up to 3 CPEs if attended for duration.
Speaker: Toby Groves
Topic: Advanced Threats: Mastering the Complex Dynamics of Modern Cybersecurity
Agenda
12:25 – 1:00 Registrants and speakers enter the attendee hub to join the meeting for networking time.
1:00 - 4:00 Presentation
We will break for 10 minutes on each hour.
4:00 – 4:15 virtual meeting will still be active for more possible networking chat window time.
Earn 3 CPEs toward your CISM, CISA, or other certification (CPE credits are based on 50-minute increments)
Description:
We are witnessing an era where advanced threats, powered by sophisticated AI and advanced psychological techniques, are being wielded by attackers to breach organizational defenses globally. These multifaceted threats leverage cutting-edge technology and human psychology to exploit vulnerabilities. This session, tailored for IT auditors and cybersecurity experts, will utilize case studies and the latest research to enhance our understanding of and capabilities to mitigate these threats. We will explore a range of critical topics, including profiles of advanced threats, new research on insider threats, and the use of fraud profiling to address complex cybersecurity challenges. The session will delve into the essentials of anomaly detection, audit assets, effective access control, and robust audit trails. Additionally, we will discuss the governance of threat programs and the refinement of best practices for controls.
Major Subjects:
- Advanced Threat Profiling
- Insider Threat: Latest Insights related to Advanced Threats
- Using Fraud Profiling Techniques Against Advanced Threats
- Audit Assets and Audit Trail Analysis for Advanced Threats
- Advanced Strategies for Anomaly Detection
- Advanced Access Control Techniques
- Oversight of Threat Management Programs
- Review of Audit Log Procedures
- Best Practice Refinements for Control Mechanisms
Objectives:
- Identify 3 characteristics of an advanced threat profile.
- List at least 2 fraud profiling strategies used to combat advanced threats.
- Identify 3 critical assets for effective audit trail management.
- Identify at least one “advanced” strategy for anomaly detection.
- Design an effective access control management system to combat advanced threats.
Price:
Members $50.00
Non-Members $75.00
Retirees $25.00
Full-time Students $25.00
(*Members Price is for all ISACA, IIA, ISSA, AGA, and CFE members)
Payment options:
• Pay by credit card
Times:
Training Session 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM*
* A break will be offered in between training sessions