Biometric Curiosities: Navigating Risks & Rewards in MFA
Event Description:
Embark on an interactive discussion with Megan Epperson into the realm of biometric data as we revolutionize Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and reshape security standards. Uncover the magic of biometrics, with its exceptional uniqueness and impervious defense against unauthorized access, illuminating critical sectors like finance, healthcare, and law enforcement. We will discuss the advantages of biometrics – from heightened security standards to dynamic authentication, while also identifying the potential risks of data breaches and privacy concerns.
Date:
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time:
In-Person Option
11 AM to 12:30PM CST
(Note: Lunch will be provided from 11-11:30 AM CST. The presentation will begin promptly at 11:30 AM CST)
Virtual Option
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CST
Location/Delivery: Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
In-Person (CGI):
6640 Carothers Parkway, Suite 400, Franklin, TN 37067
Virtual (Zoom):
A Zoom Webinar Link will be provided upon registration through Eventbrite
CPE Credits:
Up to 1 hour of credit will be issued. For those attending virtually, attendees must submit answers to polling questions to validate attendance and receive CPE. (If you need CPE issued, you MUST use the same email address to login to Eventbrite as the email address on your ISACA account.)
Prerequisites:
None
Program Field of Study:
Information Technology
Program Level:
Basic/Beginner
Speaker:
Megan Epperson , Director, Cybersecurity Assurance, Axonius
Megan is currently the Director of Cybersecurity Assurance at Axonius. She is responsible for elements of enterprise risk, cyber risk, vendor risk, customer assurance, audit compliance, and overall governance of the GRC program. Before joining Axonius, Megan was the Director of Cyber Risk & Resiliency at IHS Markit, where she drove the Cyber Risk/Business Continuity/Crisis Management/DR cloud migration program. She also helped engineer the transition to an overarching Operational Resiliency framework through strategy development and resource allocation. Her career originated in the private sector as an enlisted soldier where she worked her way up to a company-grade officer in the U.S. Army.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Email Annette Miller (amiller@oakridgeamc.com)