Join us again at the MSU Management Education Center (811 W Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098) or via Zoom for our next chapter meeting. We encourage you to attend however you feel most comfortable.
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm: Registration & Networking
If you're joining in person, enjoy dinner and drinks
from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm: Topic #1 - Creating Globally Aware SOC Mindsets in Cyber Security
Chris Pittman - Senior Sales Engineer for Michigan Enterprise Accounts, Arctic Wolf
With a view to the objectives and challenges of security professionals in protecting their organizations’ I.T. assets, data, and personnel, this talk digests a number of industry and government threat intelligence reports on Russia-adjacent Advanced Threat Groups in 2024 and 2025. APT groups’ utilization of specific malware payloads, spear-phishing techniques, obfuscation methods are reviewed alongside recommendations for effective detection and response practices. The goal of this talk is a mindset shift to expanding perspectives of cyber situational awareness in the cyber security community.
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm: Break/Networking
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Topic #2 - Professional Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leader
Ana Antoski - Director, Enterprise Audit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Shannon Desjardins - Director of Enterprise Audit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Bridget Kravchenko - Principle Security Consultant, ePlus
Carrie Schrader - Director, Sikich
Join us for a compelling panel discussion on "Professional Leadership: Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders," where local industry experts will explore effective strategies for identifying and nurturing future leaders in Internal Audit, IT Audit, Privacy, and Cybersecurity. The panel will address challenges such as bridging generational gaps, maintaining team cohesion in remote environments, and balancing technical skills with essential soft skills. We'll delve into adapting to technological disruptions, building sustainable leadership pipelines, and the critical role of continuous learning. Additionally, discussions will cover ethical leadership, decision-making under pressure, and measuring the success of leadership programs. Gain insights from personal leadership journeys and practical advice for aspiring leaders at all career stages.
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm: Raffle & Closing Remarks
**For in person attendees only**
This event is worth (2) CPEs