This Cyber Patriot Award Ceremony and Reception is a Cyber Huntsville initiative to recognize 16 high performing teams and over 75 local high school and middle school students from the Tennessee Valley. This year is especially sensational as we will be honoring winning teams from all three of our local school system, Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County, as well as area private schools who participated and placed in Cyber Patriot. These teams were top performers in their tier at the state and regional levels of competition. This is also an opportunity to commend and thank the teachers, school officials, administrators, and volunteers who facilitated, coached and mentored the Cyber Patriot teams. Cybersecurity is a technical field of major importance to the Tennessee Valley companies, government agencies, and our academic institutions.
The 10th Annual National Cyber Summit was celebrated at the Von Braun Center June 5-7, 2018, with an opening reception honoring the companies whose sponsorship helped grow the event to be our largest ever. The National Cyber Summit is the preeminent event for cyber training, education and workforce development aimed at protecting our nation’s infrastructure from the ever-evolving cyber threat. This year’s summit saw growth in the participation of commercial companies as we focused on two additional tracks, Finance and Advanced Manufacturing. In addition to our partners in Academia we were honored to again have sponsorship from NSA, NIST, FBI, NASA, Department of Defense organizations and civilian departments and agencies.
Attendees represented 47 states, 625 different organizations, and 989 from out of town who stayed in our hotels, and dined in our restaurants. Many of them flew into Huntsville and rented cars.
We had 292 participate in the Job Fair for cleared and uncleared jobs.
This year we introduced the CyberReach Lounge to support diversity in the workforce. They provided networking opportunities and social events that were widely attended.
Talk SOF, featuring W. Bon Wells, Jr., Former Deputy Cheif of Intelligence, DEA.
Mr. Wells will speak on the challenges to intelligence analysis in the era of big data, and how the principles and techniques apply across the entire spectum form traditional intelligence operations to business. Edward Spenceley, SE Gov Con Specialist for Bank of America will open the event with a SOCOM contract update update you won't want to miss!
5:30 p.m. Social
6:00 p.m. Speakers Begin
To register, click the link below.
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17:30 - 17:30 Straight to Ale Speakeasy | 2610 Clinton Avenue W Huntsville, AL 35805
7:00 Registration
7:30 Buffet Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 Program
Tickets: $25.00
Corporate Tables: $200
Samuel Visner, Director of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (MITRE), will speak at the Cyber Huntsville Fall Breakfast sponsored by the National Institute of Science and Technology. Visner will speak about the Evolution of Cyberspace – Cybersecurity Comes of Age. Sam also serves as a member of the Cyber and Domestic Security Councils of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and the Cyber Committee of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. Sam is an adjunct professor of Science and Technology in International Affairs at Georgetown University, where he teaches a course on cybersecurity policy, operations, and technology.
Register now
The goal of the Worlds of Work (WOW) is to educate and attract youth to the high-demand, high-wage careers available in our area. More than 3,000 eighth grade students from six counties in the Northwest Alabama area will be invited to attend and explore career opportunities for their future.
High School Students and their parents are invited to attend the afternoon of October 25th from 4:30 until 7:30pm, when they will have the opportunity to speak directly with the businesses involved to find out from employers what it takes to work for their company. They will also be able to speak with our local community colleges and universities about the education and training needed to fulfill the requirements of industry and learn more about financial assistance options.
For more information on how you can participate visit:
https://northalabamaworks.com/WOW/
NAC-ISSA presents Rocket Secure 2 on October 26! This is our second year to go big for Cyber Security Awareness month in October. Rocket Secure is a high impact and explosively fast conference held at Calhoun Community College's Huntsville Campus! Tickets are limited so don't miss the 2nd launch of this event!
This conference will run from 8:00 until 3:00. We will have talks and information targeting novices (soccer moms) to professionals (evil geniuses). Speakers will present technical talks down to how to protect yourself online and at public places with wifi. There will be hands on demos available plus NAC-ISSA will be introducing our own cyber range. A cyber café will show people how to recognize nefarious wifi. Five focus areas running throughout the day will be augmented with an opportunity for exhibits/sponsors/vendors in the main concourse. We will open at 8:00 for coffee and networking with a keynote kickoff starting at 8:30. There are breaks throughout for networking and to visit with our sponsors and vendors. Lunch is provided by Crew Dogs.
Ticket are only $15.00
Register today at https://nac-issa.org/NAC_Event_Details.asp?EventsID=149
Sustaining Members are invited to attend the Advisory Council Meeting.
When: Monday, November 5, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch will be provided. Please register if attending so we can be prepared to serve you.
Register
The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide the vendor community of Huntsville, Alabama and surround area(s) with information on how the FBI’s acquisition process works. To register to attend, please provide your vendor name, vendor address, attendee names, attendee contact information, company socioeconomic category, and the company primary NAICS code associated with the socioeconomic category in the table below. Due to capacity constraints, registration is limited on a first come basis. Each vendor is limited to only 2 representatives. So, it is imperative that you complete all columns of the form. If any information is partially completed, your registration will be considered incomplete and rejected. Registration must be received by Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 11:59pm EST. Upon successfully completing the registration form, please submit it via email to Clarence King at cking@fbi.gov.
For registration information download the form at Industry Day
Sentar is a satellite sponsor for the upcoming Navy SBIR/STTR Topics Workshop on December 3rd at LogiCore in Huntsville. We’re reaching out to several organizations around Huntsville that will likely be interested in attending this workshop. Since you are on the Cyber Huntsville board we were hoping you could distribute the info below to anyone in Cyber HSV who would be interested in attending (or give me a contact at Cyber HSV to give this info to) and also see if you know of any other organizations we should reach out to? We’ve contacted HASBAT, HAMA, Huntsville Chamber, and the Catalyst, and have plans to contact our AFCEA chapter, NAC-ISSA, and the Huntsville Business Journal.
Here is the workshop info:
Sentar is excited to support the Navy as a Satellite Sponsor for the Navy SBIR/STTR Topics Workshop taking place on December 3rd at LogiCore Corporation, 345 Voyager Way NW, Huntsville, AL 35806.
In support of this event, the U.S. Navy is sending representatives from the following System Commands: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to present their topics during a webcast as well as sending a subject matter expert to Alabama for one-on-ones.
The day’s agenda will cover:
• A review of each of the NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and DHS SBIR / STTR topics in the just released Broad Agency Agreement
• 1-on-1 matchmaking conversations with a Navy Sea System Command Subject Matter Expert
Pre-registration is encouraged.
WHAT DO THEY NEED? HERE IS JUST A SAMPLE
Artificial Intelligence for Combat System Real-Time Track Modeling and Simulation
High Performance Computing (HPC) for AEGIS Combat Systems Test Bed (CSTB)
Adaptive Radar Algorithms for Next Generation Surface Search Radar
Acoustic Counter-Detection Risk Analysis Tools for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Mission Planning
Antennas and Antenna Radomes for Missile Applications with Extreme Thermal Shock Resistance
Automated Curvilinear Mineline Detection
Quantum Cascade Laser Array with Integral Wavelength Beam Combining
3-l Band Pulsed Fiber Laser System for Marine Layer Measurements
If you have any questions, please contact Portia Waite at portia.waite@sentar.com.
Innovate Huntsville is hosting a luncheon with guest speaker Kevin Maney, author of Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets
The founders of a respected Silicon Valley advisory firm study legendary category-creating companies and reveal a groundbreaking discipline called category design.
Winning today isn’t about beating the competition at the old game. It’s about inventing a whole new game—defining a new market category, developing it, and dominating it over time. You can’t build a legendary company without building a legendary category. If you think that having the best product is all it takes to win, you’re going to lose.
In this farsighted, pioneering guide, the founders of Silicon Valley advisory firm Play Bigger rely on data analysis and interviews to understand the inner workings of “category kings”— companies such as Amazon, Salesforce, Uber, and IKEA—that give us new ways of living, thinking or doing business, often solving problems we didn’t know we had.
In Play Bigger, the authors assemble their findings to introduce the new discipline of category design. By applying category design, companies can create new demand where none existed, conditioning customers’ brains so they change their expectations and buying habits. While this discipline defines the tech industry, it applies to every kind of industry and even to personal careers.
Crossing the Chasm revolutionized how we think about new products in an existing market. The Innovator’s Dilemma taught us about disrupting an aging market. Now, Play Bigger is transforming business once again, showing us how to create the market itself.
Seating is limited and registration is available at Innovate Huntsville
You Are Invited to an Important FREE Screening and Panel Discussion Presented by: The FBI Birmingham Citizens Academy Alumni Association, the Birmingham Division of the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The program will include a viewing of the documentary, followed by a panel discussion. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Please note: This program contains strong language and graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised.
For More information and register: EventBrite
18:30 - 20:30 Huntsville High School - 2304 Billie Watkins St. SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Our annual Cyber Huntsville Evening Reception allows us an opportunity to thank our members for continued support in 2019. Please join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres February 7th at 5PM. We look forward to new opportunities and promoting Cyber in the North Alabama area and beyond!
17:00 - 21:00 Huntsville Botanical Gardens - Carriage House
BSides Huntsville presented by NAC-ISSA! This will be BSides's 6th year in the Rocket City and we intend to make it a great event. All the BSides volunteers are working hard to put together an educational and exceptional conference for an unbeatable price. So if you are just getting started, trying to level up or are already a mad scientist of Cyber Security looking for the next project, go ahead and grab your ticket, there is a hard limit and once they are gone there will be no more. Keep an eye on the site and your email after you grab a ticket, we will be updating the agenda, and you don't want to miss out on any special offerings we will post up here 1st.
Training day is February 15th, Showtime is February 16th! Cyber Security companies and organizations, do you want to get the word out in the Huntsville area? We will have a few hundred dedicated highly motivated technical experts all converging in one spot for a few hours. They all want to learn, and you want them to learn about your products and capabilities. We have limited availability for sponsorships on a first come basis. For less than $2 per attendee you can reserve a spot to share your message where everyone will see and hear. We will also post your logo right on the BSides page so every ticket holder and agenda gawker will see it. So reserve today we have limited sponsorships available. Submit questions to board@nac-issa.org.
To Register visit:
https://nac-issa.org/BSides/NAC_BSides_Huntsville.asp
HASBAT - Cyber Huntsville Cyber Intelligence Training Session
Cost for One or Both Sessions
HASBAT Nonmembers: $25.00
HASBAT Members - Subject to Verification: $22.00
HASBAT Gold Members - Subject to Verification*: FREE
(*Only 1 Free ticket per Gold Member Organization Per Month)
Network & Registration at 0900 & 1130
Training Session at 0930 to 1100
Lunch & Presentation 1200 to 1300
Register here!
Honorable Casey Wardynski Ceremony
Join us for a very special ceremony and celebration on March 25. The Honorable Casey Wardynski, PhD, COL (R), former Superintendent of Huntsville City School and current Huntsville, AL resident, has been confirmed and sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs. The community will host a special swearing-in ceremony at 11:30 AM followed by lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM on Monday, March 25 at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. The cost to attend the ceremony and reception is $30.
In his capacity as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for M&RA, Casey supervises Army strategy, policy, programs, budgets and compliance related to functions such as recruiting, readiness and mobilization, civilian and military manpower, medical and health affairs, family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the review of soldier records, force structure policy, manpower analysis, the Army-wide Equal Employment Opportunity Program and critical matters pertaining to Reserve Affairs. He exercises oversight for 1,000,000 Soldiers, 300,000 DA civilians and programs in excess of one hundred billion dollars.
TechBirmingham, the Central Alabama Chapter of the Information System Security Association (CAISSA), and the InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance invite you to attend the 4th Alabama Cyber NOW Conference.
More information can be found at AlabamaCyberNow.com
Daniel Clemens, ShadowDragon
Join us for our annual Spring Luncheon and take advantage of networking opportunities. Registration begins at 11:30 AM with a lunch buffet. At noon, we welcome our guest speaker, Daniel Clemens with Shadow Dragon from Birmingham.
Daniel Clemens is an accomplished cyber security expert, entrepreneur and business leader who has dedicated his 20-year career to analyzing threats and solving complex crimes involving technology and the internet. This work has been global, taking him from DC to Dubai to Venezuela, using technology to help pre-eminent law enforcement agencies and Fortune 500 companies analyze risks, follow clues and catch hackers, terrorists, human traffickers and cyber criminals. Daniel moved to Birmingham from Silicon Valley in 2000 – before the .com bust -- to start something new in a promising growth region.
He will be sharing how he and his team leverage cyber investigation technology to disrupt human trafficking through DeliverFund, and how we ALL should use our tech skills “for good.”
Please join us for this reception and ceremony as Cyber Huntsville recognizes 16 high-performing teams and over 75 local high school and middle school students from the Tennessee Valley. This year is especially sensational as we will be honoring winning teams from all three of our local school systems - Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County, as well as area private schools who participated and placed in the Cyber Patriot competition.
Guest speaker, Jamie Miller CEO of Mission Multiplier Consulting, a HUBZone certified small business. Jamie serves on the Cyber Huntsville Board of Directors. A client-oriented entrepreneur and well respected cybersecurity expert.
Cyber Huntsville Advisory Board Council Meeting
Agenda:
Welcome New Sustaining Board Members - Kim King
Cyber Huntsville BoD Slate - Kim King
Education Workforce Development - Kim King
Exercise Update - Dan Lambert
FBI in Huntsville/NDCA Update - Shane Hammett
2019 National Cyber Summit Update - Jamie Miller
Events - Judy Darwin
Alabama School of Cyber and Engineering Update - Pat Sullivan
Cyber Camp - USSRC
Advisory Council Schedule - Kim King
Closing Remarks - Barb Fast
Dial in information:
Audio Connection
Toll Free Number (USA Only): 800-560-2290
Toll Number: 256-964-4016
Access Code: 992 790 566 #
Lunch will be provided
Please visit https://cyberhuntsville.org/Members-Only for special access information!
(Huntsville, AL) – Please join Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville, Cary Pool, NCS Director and representatives from the Cyber Community for a News Conference on Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m., Von Braun Center, South Hall steps in Huntsville.
National Cyber Summit is the nation’s most innovative cyber security‐technology event, offering unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. Our core focus is on two things: accessibility and connectivity.
WHO: Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville and Cary Pool, NCS Director along with Cyber Security leaders in Huntsville.
WHAT: Kick-Off the National Cyber Summit
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a.m.,
WHERE: Von Braun Center, South Hall (outside weather permitting)
###For more information, contact Judy Darwin, Director of Communication, National Cyber Summit, 256-694-5943,
Fraud & Cyber Security Compliance
Safeguarding Data in a High-Threat, High-Risk World
(You must register for this event at NAITA link below)
Program Description: In a globally-connected, information-driven economy, few things are as important as data. Lose it, lose trade secrets, compromise your customers and business partners, risk litigation and jeopardize your company’s future. If you’re in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry, cyber security and cyber compliance failures compromise the warfighter, national security, and could result in hefty fines and penalties, the loss of export privileges, and even imprisonment.
This unique half-day seminar will examine the ways companies are most frequently compromised by hackers (whether financially motivated or state-sponsored), security best practices to prevent a breach, and how failures to identify, control, and track military and dual-use data in IT systems expose the A&D industry to risk of illegal exports. The seminar will discuss best practices for mitigating against cyber security threats and cyber compliance failures.
Speakers:
Rob Ringelspaugh, VP and Digital Channels Security Product Manager, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Matt Henson, CEO & Senior Advisor, TC Engine
To register visit: NAITA
Seating is Limited. Register Today! Registration includes coffee, continental breakfast & networking lunch.
This event is co-sponsored by NAITA and Cyber Huntsville
08:00 - 13:00 Dynetics Solution Complex, 1004 Explorer Blvd
National Cyber Summit is the nation’s most innovative cyber security‐technology event, offering unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. Our core focus is on two things: accessibility and connectivity.
We are offering a discount for all Cyber Huntsville members. If someone you know has been waiting to join this historic organization, now is the time! All members of Cyber Huntsville will receive $150.00 discount upon registration using the promo code: Cyber.
Your membership alone will pay for itself with this worth while investment. Sign up today and register for this year's National Cyber Summit - you don't want to miss.
Huntsville is a place for historic ideas, and our currency is collaboration. Register Now!
You're Invited: Alabama School for Cyber Technology & Engineering Event
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation and the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber invite you to join us for several significant announcements about the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering. The new statewide residential magnet school will open in Huntsville in 2020, and serve students from across Alabama.
The event will be held in The Atrium at Redstone Federal Credit Union
A celebratory reception will follow.
* This invite is intended for the recipient and is non-transferrable.
13:30 - 14:00 220 Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL 35893
We are excited to announce the kickoff for The National Cyber Summit 2020!
Join us at Booz Allen Hamilton, this year's Diamond Sponsor, as we reveal the upcoming Summit events and activities planned! Refreshments provided. The Honorable Mayor Battle will be present to kick us off. Space is limited, make sure you register soon!
17:00 - 19:00 310 The Bridge St #500, Huntsville, AL 35806
GRCon is the annual conference for the GNU Radio project & community, and has established itself as one of the premier industry events for Software Radio. It is a week-long conference that includes high-quality technical content and valuable networking opportunities. GRCon is a venue that highlights design, implementation, and theory that has been practically applied in a useful way. GRCon attendees come from a large variety of backgrounds, including industry, academia, government, and hobbyists.
GRCon19 will be held September 16-20, 2019 at the Marriot at the Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
With an annual program that has broad appeal, GRCon attracts people new to Software Radio just looking to learn more, folks that want to keep their finger on the pulse & direction of the industry, and seasoned developers ready to show off their latest work.
Registration is open now!
Huntsville Marriott At The Space and Rocket Center
Dr. Tommy Morris, UAH
Join us for our annual Fall Luncheon and take advantage of networking opportunities. Registration begins at 11:30 AM with a lunch buffet. At noon, we welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Tommy Morris.
Quietly putting together a world class Cyber operation, and Dr. Tommy Morris will provide us a comprehensive update on the many things that UAH is doing in Cyber, including details on the development of their new Cyber Security Center.
Please be sure to reserve your spot at the luncheon!
Come Experience some of the best UAS Training Courses in the South! Our course design experts have developed a set of courses challenging enough for the most experienced Part 107 Pilot. But don't worry -- there are courses specifically targeted for low-time pilots as well. There is something for everyone! Courses based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Test Methods for sUAS.
Build Your Skills and Share Your Experience!
Who Should Attend?
The inaugural UAS RODEO will focus on building proficiency and skills needed for the UAS Mission. From skilled pilots to novices, non-pilots and decision makers, there will be something for everyone to include friendly competitions on Day 2 to award the best teams/pilots/programs. --All are encouraged to attend.
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Public Safety Training Academy Huntsville, Alabama
NAC-ISSA presents Rocket Secure 3 on October 18! This is their third year to go big for Cyber Security Awareness month in October. Rocket Secure is a high impact and explosively fast conference held at Calhoun Community College's Huntsville Campus! Tickets are limited so don't miss the 3rd launch of this event!
This conference will run from 8:30 until 4:00. They will have talks and information targeting novices (soccer moms) to professionals (evil geniuses). Speakers will present technical talks down to how to protect yourself online and at public places with wifi. There will be hands on demos available plus NAC-ISSA will be running their own cyber range. Five focus areas running throughout the day will be augmented with an opportunity for exhibits/sponsors/vendors in the main concourse. They will open at 8:30 for coffee and networking with a keynote kickoff starting at 9:00. There are breaks throughout for networking and to visit with our sponsors and vendors. Lunch is provided by Crew Dogs.
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08:30 - 16:00 Calhoun Community College, 102 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
ISACA Lunch-n-Learn: Open Source Risks by the Numbers
LUNCH-N-LEARN: OPEN SOURCE RISKS BY THE NUMBERS: A look at the 2019 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis Report
Come enjoy lunch while learning about the solid numbers behind open source risks in modern software, based on studies of over 1200 code bases. 1 CPE Included!
Anybody involved in creation of software or managing software use in organizations needs to understand the risks involved in using open source software.
Speaker: Mike Lyman, CISSP, CSSLP - Senior Security Consultant, Synopsys Software Integrity Group
Student $10.00
Member $15.00
Non-member $20.00
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PAY AT DOOR AVAILABLE: CASH/CREDIT/DEBIT
11:30 - 13:00 The Atrium at Redstone Federal Credit Union, 220-A Wynn Drive
TRAINING - Application Security: For Hackers and Developers
Software (both managed and native code) has been plagued by security errors for a long time. To combat that reality, security researchers, software quality assurance/test engineers, developers, and software managers need to acquire 6 critical skills for continuous bug hunting and repair (or exploitation): SDL, System Investigation, Static Analysis (open source and commercial), Dynamic Analysis (Burp and Fuzzers), Manual Code Auditing (source and with IDA/reversing), and PoC/Repair (ROP exploits, etc). Each of these domains is covered in detail in this mature course. As a bonus, students will leave with homework content, so they can continue pushing their abilities, well beyond the duration of the course.
Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/application-security-for-hackers-and-developers-tickets-65685610429
TRAINERS:
Dr. Jared DeMott (@jareddemott) has been training at conferences like Black Hat and DerbyCon for over 12 years. He’s the founder of VDA Labs, and previously served as a vulnerability analyst with the NSA. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University. He regularly speaks on vulnerabilities at conferences like RSA, ToorCon, GrrCon, HITB, etc. He was a finalist in Microsoft’s BlueHat prize contest, which helped make Microsoft customers more secure. Dr. DeMott has been on three winning Defcon capture-the-flag teams, and has been an invited lecturer at prestigious institutions such as the United States Military Academy. Jared is also a Pluralsight author, and is often quoted online and has made TV appearances.
John Stigerwalt (@jstigerwalt1) is a cyber security engineer who is experienced in penetration testing, application auditing, social engineering, exploit development, and reverse engineering. He has spent many years protecting financial organizations from evolving threats, and is very passionate about improving organizations security. John is always striving to better himself by enhancing his security knowledge. He believes in contributing to the security community with new security findings and helping others learn as well. John holds the OSCE, OSCP, and SLAE certifications.
Day 1: Managed, C/C++, and Fuzzing
8am - 8:30am
Handout Material
· Pass around Thumb drives for VM Setup
8:30am - 10:00am
Part 1 - Managed Code/Web Vulns
Lab 1 - iSpyCentral Architecture Review and Reversing
· Can start looking at before class even kicks off if your VM is ready
Lecture 1: SDL and Product Security Testing
· Lab 2 - iSpyCentral Key Exploit
· Lab 3 - SAST iSpy
10:00am - 10:15am
Break 1 - Coffee/snacks
10:15am - 12pm
Continue working on first 5 labs
· Lab 4 - DAST iSpy
· Lab 5 - iSpyCentral RCE
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch - On your own
1:00pm - 3pm
Part 2 - Unmanaged/Native Code Vulnerabilities
Lecture 2: Auditing C and C++
· Lab 6 - Basic C Bugs
· Lab 7 - UV Investigation
· Lab 8 - Warm up with C++
· Lab 9 - Basic C++ Bugs
3pm - 3:15pm
Break 2 - Coffee/snacks
3:15pm - 5pm
Lecture 3: Fuzzing
· Pydbg Demo
· Lab 10 - Peach fuzzer (file fuzzing)
· Lab 11 - In-memory fuzzing
Day 2: Finish Fuzzing, Reversing, and Native Exploits
8am - 8:30am
Work on anything from yesterday
Ask questions about specific things
8:30am - 10:00am
Lecture 3: Modern Fuzzing
· Lab 12 - MSRD and AFL
Lecture 4: Reversing C and C++
· Lab 13 - Easy Crackme
10:30am - 10:15am
Break 1 - Coffee/snacks
10:15am - 12:00pm
Keep Reversing
· Lab 14 - Med Crackme
· Lab 15 – Patcher
· Lab 16 - C++
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch - On your own
1:00pm - 3pm
Last Reversing Lab
· Lab 17 - Scripting
Lecture 5: Exploiting Native Programs
· Lab 18 - Function Pointer Overwrite
3pm - 3:15pm
Break 2 - Coffee/snacks
3:15pm - 5pm
· Lab 19 - Windows Server Exploit
· Lab 20 - ROP
Student Requirements
No hard prerequisites, but helpful to have a college Degree in a computer related disciple or equivalent work experience. Programming experience will help, but you will still get a lot out of the course even if you lack that, so no fears. All questions are good questions in VDA classes. We have a fun but instructive and intense learning experience. You won't walk away disappointed.
What Students Should Bring
Students are required to provide a laptop for the course. You need admin rights on the laptop. Your laptop should have a USB port, at least 60GB of free HD space, 6GB+ of RAM, and VMware Fusion for the Mac or workstation/player for Windows/Linux. Vmware should be installed ahead of time, or you’ll spend a bit of class time doing that.
What Students Will Be Provided With
You will be given a Windows 10 VM. Copy the VM to your disk drive and pass the portable Media to your neighbor. You will need a normal USB port (bring an adapter if you have the newer/smaller USB-C) and an OS that can read an ExFat file system thumb drive. (Most Mac and Windows have that, but with Linux, check for the driver.) You may not share course media with non-students.
AGENDA:
Minutes Approval Larry Burger
President’s Time Larry Burger
EXEC VP Jamie Miller
CFO Report Chris Patty
Ops Report/Exercises Larry Burger
Chief Strategist Tom Goss
VP/Committee Reports All
- VP Advisory Council Gary Anglin
-VP Initiatives/Government Outreach Shane/Rodney/David
-VP Summit Judy Darwin
-VP Economic Development Chuck Speaks
-VP Education and Workforce Development Dan Lambert
-VP Outreach Nichole O’Brien
Alibis/Tasking All
Next BoD Meeting Friday, 6 December
Meeting Adjourned
Dial In Number: 256-964-4016
Access Code: 992 087 393 #
Fall into RMF: Risk Management Framework Training (Session 1)
Fall into RMF: Risk Management Framework Training (Session 1)
Join the ISACA Huntsville Chapter for 2 Sessions of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Training.
Learn about the risk-based approach needed to support Cybersecurity integration of systems throughout the system lifecycle, from acquisition to decommission.
DATES/SESSIONSSESSION 1. Saturday, November 2nd—RMF Steps 1-3 (5 CPE’s)
SESSION 2. Saturday, December 7th—-RMF Steps 4-6 (5 CPE’s)
TIME: 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Cost per Session:
$35 students
$45 members
$55 non-members
Free Lunch!
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09:00 - 15:00 UAH Business Administration Building, 301 Sparkman Drive
Homes For Our Troops Huntsville Classic!
Hosted by ITSC Secure Soutions
The Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) Huntsville Classic is a golf tournament taking place November 4, 2019 at the Huntsville Country Club, Huntsville, AL. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to help HFOT continue their mission of building and donating specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, nationwide.
We need your support!
Single player = $130
Foursome Plus Hole Sponsorship = $500
Sponsorships start at $150
Register Today:
https://www.itsc-ss.com/homes-for-our-troops-huntsville-classic/
09:30 - 09:30 The Huntsville Country Club, 2601 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Join NAITA and the Alabama District Export Council for this official Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Seminar on “Complying with U.S. Export Controls.”
The program will cover information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods. On November 7, the U.S. Department of State will provide training on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Complying with export controls is a critical issue for many companies in North Alabama and NAITA is pleased to offer this national seminar in Huntsville!
Register Here
Interested in pursuit of business with the FBI? Working to develop an understanding of the business needs of the FBI and potential challenges in delivery of services once a contract is awarded?
Mr. Zal Azmi, former CIO of the FBI and President of IMTAS and the CEO of IMTAS, Mr. Ajay Bhatia. IMTAS is a long term incumbent on contracts with the FBI and can share real time perspectives for your firm.
Attend the Cyber Huntsville event to learn more about doing business with the FBI, from 3p-5p central time, at Dynetics CHQ, on November 19th, 2019.
Please register for the event so we can plan accordingly. There is no charge to attend, and there will be a reception following the event.
15:00 - 17:00 Dynetics CHQ, 1002 Explorer Blvd, HSV
Due to the holidays, our November and December meeting are combined. Our final meeting of the year will be Friday, December 6th, at the Dynetics Solutions Complex (our regular meeting space.)
08:00 - 10:00 Dynetics Solutions Complex, Main Conference Room
Fall into RMF: Risk Management Framework Training (Session 2)
Fall into RMF: Risk Management Framework Training (Session 2)
Join the ISACA Huntsville Chapter for the 2nd Session of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Training.
Learn about the risk-based approach needed to support Cybersecurity integration of systems throughout the system lifecycle, from acquisition to decommission.
DATE:SESSION 2. Saturday, December 7th—-RMF Steps 4-6 (5 CPE’s)
TIME: 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Cost per Session:
$35 students
$45 members
$55 non-members
Free Lunch!
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09:00 - 15:00 UAH Business Administration Building, 301 Sparkman Drive
2019 was an exciting year for Cyber Huntsville, and we know that we could not have done it without the support of our members. As a way to say thank you to each of you we are hosting an Evening Reception at the Jackson Center on February 19th at 5:30 pm.
Please join us that night as we look back on the successes of last year and carry that momentum forward into 2020!
Look forward to celebrating with you all!
Come and see what we have been planning!
The team has been very busy these past few months. Join us at Booz Allen Hamilton, this year's Diamond Sponsor, as we reveal the upcoming National Cyber Summit events and activities planned! This year's theme is NCS2020 Vision: Educate, Collaborate, Innovate.
We will be introducing 150 students to this year's event, with the help of UAH GenCyber, ACSTE and State Superintendents. This year's first ever Evening Reception, Tuesday at the Jackson Center after the Annual Classified Session at Dynetics. Bringing in new faces to the event by marketing to SHRM for the Advanced Manufacturing Track. A focused Track on the Redstone Arsenal EcoSystem to showcase RSA Leadership. Living Social will be providing an Escape Room on the exhibit floor. One Day and Two Day training courses will be offered. Job Fair will be returning for Cleared and Non-Cleared Jobs.
This year's NCS2020, offers many opportunities for you to showcase your business services, identify opportunities, meet you next customer, assess your competitors and define potential business captures.
We hope to update you on all the details Monday evening. If you are unable to attend, please view the NCS website https://www.nationalcybersummit.com/ and follow us on social media!
Refreshments provided. Space is limited, make sure you register soon!
17:00 - 18:00 310 The Bridge St #500, Huntsville Alabama
The CyberHuntsville Board of Directors cordially invites you to participate in the Cyber Huntsville Tabletop Exercise (TTX). This is an unclassified exercise developed via a partnership between the Cyber Huntsville and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
The purpose of the Cyber Huntsville TTX is to examine the coordination, collaboration, information sharing, and response capabilities of Cyber Huntsville members in the event of a significant cyber incident.
Your participation will enhance exercise play, increase realism, and contribute significantly to the accomplishment of the exercise’s objectives.
The TTX will be held on March 12, 2020 at The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. The exercise will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 1:00 p.m. We would be grateful if you could confirm your participation by accepting this invite on or before March 6, 2020.
The exercise agenda is as follows:
Time
Duration
Activity
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
30 Minutes
Registration
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
15 Minutes
Welcome, Introductions, and Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
20 Minutes
Cyber Threat Briefing
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
15 Minutes
Exercise Overview and Guidelines
9:45 – 10:35 a.m.
50 Minutes
Module 1
10:35 – 10:50 a.m.
15 Minutes
Break
10:50 – 11:40 a.m.
50 Minutes
Module 2
11:40 – 12:30 p.m.
50 Minutes
Module 3
12:30 – 12:45 p.m.
15 Minutes
Post-Exercise Briefing
12:45 – 1:00 p.m.
15 Minutes
Hotwash and Closing Remarks
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
60 Minutes
Optional Lunch at The Jackson Center
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at:
Ben.Denton@cyberhuntsville.org or 256.648.0501
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Respectfully,
Ben Denton, Exercise Committee Chair
08:30 - 13:00 The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Cyber Huntsville Spring Luncheon
*FINAL UPDATE*
It is with great regret that we must cancel this event. The health and safety of our members is our number one priority, and out of an abundance of caution we believe it is the best decision at this time.
We will be issuing refunds to those who have registered and paid.
Thank you for your understanding.
-Cyber Huntsville BOD
*UPDATE*
For the health and safety of all of our members, we have decided to postpone our Spring Luncheon to Wednesday, May 27th. We will follow the recommendations of our local government leaders regarding cancellation or rescheduling of any other events. If we are unable to hold this event in May, we will work with those already registered to process refunds.
Speaker: Mike Pillsbury, Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (NDAL)
Join us for a presentation on the China Initiative. It is an effort by DOJ to help stop the illegal acquisition of US IP, trade secrets and proprietary information by China.
Date: April 15, 2020
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
If you previously registered to attend, you will need to registered on this email to secure you lunch.
The individual cost for Lunch is $30.00 and Corporate (8) cost $240.00
Thank you for you patience and understanding.
11:30 - 13:00 Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive 35806
2020 DHS CISA Table Top Exercise After Action Briefing
We won't let COVID-19 stop our vigilance towards cyber security! Please join Ben Denton and Forrest Carver, the Director and Deputy Director for Exercises, for an After Action Report on the 2020 DHS CISA Table Top Exercise. This exercise focused on the combined cyber and supply chain threats to DoD contractors and we have some great results and key observations to share. The report is TLP:AMBER (https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp) so we ask that you only share it with members and organizational sponsors of CyberHuntsville.
This virtual event will give a brief overview of the table top exercise held in February 2020, the specific exercise scenario, and a summary of the key observations. There will be time for questions and our team would appreciate any additional feedback or suggestions you may have.
Cyber Huntsville August Virtual Advisory Council Meeting
Please join the Cyber Huntsville Advisory Council on Monday August 24th at 11:00AM.
This virtual event will provide an overview of following topics:
March Table Top Exercise Recap
CMMC and RFPs
Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering Update
2021 National Cyber Summit
Paid Membership Extensions
Cyber Huntsville Board Nominations
Cyber Camp Update
A reminder email will be sent prior to the meeting.
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+1 256-384-6938 United States, Huntsville (Toll)
Conference ID: 575 629 310#
Cyber Huntsville Fall Luncheon
Speaker: Michael Merriken, Regional Director, Palmetto Tech Bridge Manager, Technology Transfer Office
Please join us for a presentation on the NavalX Palmetto Tech Bridge initiative being established by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. The intent of the NavalX initiative is to better connect regional pockets of innovation and scale non-traditional agile methodologies.
Date: October 15, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST
About the speaker:
Mr. Michael Merriken is the Regional Director for the NavalX Palmetto Tech Bridge charged with the stand-up and operation of a new Department of the Navy initiative to establish collaborative spaces outside military bases, bringing together parts of the Navy workforce with startups, small businesses, larger companies, and academia to lower traditional barriers that have hampered collaboration in the past. The outcome of the NavalX initiative is to better connect regional pockets of innovation and scale non-traditional agile methodologies, coupled with an empowered Navy workforce, to enable acquisition flexibility and drive accelerated outcomes for both the Navy and the region’s industrial and academic ecosystems.
Mr. Merriken is also the Manager for the Technology Transfer Office responsible for shaping and executing the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s approach to Federal Technology Transfer by cultivating, developing, and sustaining partnerships with industry and academia, connecting these organizations and people in order to expand research opportunities and promote dual use technology.
Mr. Merriken received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and a M.S. in Human Factors Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Cyber Huntsville November Virtual Advisory Council Meeting
Please join the Cyber Huntsville Advisory Council on Wednesday November 18th at 11:00AM.
This virtual event will provide an overview of following topics:
Introduction
Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering Update
2021 National Cyber Summit Update
Update Board Members Announcement
Preview to Planned 2021 Cyber HSV Activities
A reminder email will be sent prior to the meeting.
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+1 256-384-6938 United States, Huntsville (Toll)
Conference ID: 398 871 310#
Virtual Open Table Discussion with Ms. Katie Arrington
2nd UPDATE: Please take note of time change.
UPDATE: The virtual discussion will take place at 11:00pm CST on November 24th.
Please join us as we virtually welcome Ms. Katie Arrington to Cyber Huntsville! The open table discussion will be held via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, November 24th from 11:00pm-11:50pm CST.
Speaker: Laura Chappell, author and CEO or Chappell University
Please join us Thursday, February 25th for an analysis on the SolarWinds hack that was exposed at the end of last year.
Date: February 25, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST
About the speaker:
Laura Chappell is a network analyst, author, entrepreneur, and researcher focused on network forensics, troubleshooting, and optimization of terrestrial and interplanetary communications. Ms. Chappell founded the Wireshark Certified Network Analyst Program (now simply referred to as the “WCNA Certification Program”) and Chappell University. Ms. Chappell is a member of HTCIA, InfraGard, IPNSIG and regularly lectures on networking communications and forensics.
Cyber Huntsville March Virtual Advisory Council Meeting
Please join the Cyber Huntsville Advisory Council on Friday March 19th at 11:00AM.
This virtual event will provide an overview of following topics:
Introduction and recap of 2020 activities and sponsorships - Jamie Miller
- Paid membership extensions
- Chamber of Commerce events
- Table Top Exercises
- CMMC event
- Free 2 Teach
Budget for 2021 – Chris Patty
Cyber Summit Update – Judy Darwin
Events – Brianna Fannin
- Laura Chappell Event
- Gala
- Member Reception
Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering Update
Potential upcoming 2021 events and activities
A reminder email will be sent prior to the meeting.
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Phone Conference ID: 322 994 039#
Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce its first in-person event of 2021 will be Tuesday, June 8th! Please join us as speaker PeggyLee Wright provides an update on the progress of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering and shares ways to partner with the school.
The cost for this event will be $30 per person. Lunch will be provided.
About the speaker:
PeggyLee Wright is a former US Army UH-60 Blackhawk pilot, having served at the 82d Airborne Division, Honduras Central America, and Fort Lee, Virginia. Following her military career, PeggyLee used her experience in DoD, logistics, leadership management, behavior analysis, and education to create a new approach to business development and solutions providing—ultimately establishing THE COMPANY in 2018.
THE COMPANY is a Woman Owned, Veteran Owned Small Business located in Huntsville, Alabama. As Company President, PeggyLee harnesses the true power of Huntsville's synergy through an expert and veteran approach with measurable impacts across government, industry, academia, non-profit, and military enterprises.
PeggyLee’s Contracting & Industry clients span various sectors and include leaders such as Deloitte, Torch Technologies, LINC Research, Innovative International Technology, DCS Corp, Systems Planning Analysis, and Rippleworx. Within the Academic arena, she is leading development for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE), America's only high school focused on preparing the next generation of cyber leaders. As a result of her multi-discipline approach to consulting—The Company has generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue directly impacting the Huntsville Area.
In addition, PeggyLee’s work continues to be recognized at high levels. From being featured in the HSV/Madison County Chamber of Commerce recruitment video for veterans to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama inviting PeggyLee to judge their ReIgnite Alabama Campaign. From The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs highlighting the work of The Company to multiple speaking engagements across Huntsville--her expertise and knowledge provide leading edge insight as companies and organization seek to strengthen and grow.
Moreover, PeggyLee is active in several non-profits within the Huntsville community. She is on the Board for Huntsville SOF Network, an affiliation of Huntsville's unique abilities, technologies, facilities, labs, programs, academia and government, all motivated to connect cutting edge solutions with Special Operations Forces across DoD/USSOCOM, National Intelligence Programs and Interagency. Through her partnership with HEALS (Healthy Establishments at Local Schools), PeggyLee won the award of "Champion for Children"--raising $75,000 for the organization, one of the largest amounts in institutional history. She is also the Vice President of the Executive Board for Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy.
PeggyLee is a small group mentor for the Flagship program at Leadership Greater Huntsville, a Program Chair for LGH’s Management Academy, and a mentor for the individual professional mentor/mentee program.
Mother of 4 incredible kiddos, PeggyLee has been with her husband, TJ Wright, for 25 years.
Save the date!
We are restarting our in person Advisory Council Meetings.
Agenda:
Introduction
Opening Comments
AL School for Cyber Tech. and Engineering (ASCTE) Update
National Cyber Summit 2021 Update
Exercises
Rendition Infosec Event
Education / Workforce Development
Website / Marketing update
Outreach / Events
President’s Note
Closing Remarks
11:00 - 12:00 Jackson Center, 600 Genome Way Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35806
2020 was an interesting year for everyone including us here at Cyber Huntsville, but we know we could not have made it through last year and part of this year without the support of our members. As a way to say thank you to each of you we are hosting an Evening Reception at the Jackson Center on July 21st at 5:30 pm.
Please join us that night as we look ahead for the remainder 2021 and the beginning of 2022!
We can't wait to celebrate with you all in person!
New Update!!
Rendition InfoSec would like to have all the participants in this Thursday’s training exercise download the VM that will be needed for the exercise. This will speed up the process on Thursday if everyone has already completed this process.
The link to the VM and SHA sum is below, as well as the necessary course details.
https://jhamcorp.com/CyberHuntsville.html
Update: Speaker has changed. Jonathan Ham will be the speaker/training for this exercise.
Please join us Thursday July 22nd at the Jackson Center for a training exercise on Threat Hunting by Rendition Infosec!
About the speaker:
Jonathan Ham is a network forensics and defensive cyber operations expert with more than two decades in the field. Jonathan literally wrote the book on network forensics (as well as the first mainstream instruction on the topic), based on his experience advising in both the public and private sectors, from small startups to the Fortune 50, the U.S. DoD across multiple forces, and several other U.S. federal agencies. As a Principal Instructor with the SANS Institute, he has instructed hundreds of students annually on network intrusion detection, security operations, and perimeter defense.
Additional details:
Topic: Threat Hunting
Training Vendor: Rendition Infosec
Course Type: Hybrid course
Location: Jackson Center Discovery Hall B
Date: Thursday July 22, 2021
Time: 11am-3pm CST
Lunch: Provided
Cost: Free
NAC-ISSA proudly presents BSides Huntsville! This will be BSides's 8th year in the Rocket City and NAC-ISSA intends to make it a great live event. All the BSides volunteers are working hard to put together an educational and exceptional experience. BSides expands the possibility to include more training, workshops, talks, capture the flag, or moderated panels. All provided at an unbeatable price. Submit questions to board@nac-issa.org.
Register Here!
Operational Technology (OT) is commonly used to control physical systems such as those found in manufacturing. It extends to cover Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and the ICS management framework, as well as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA). Operational Technology is increasingly converging with Information Technology (IT). In doing so, these converged systems are seeing a large increase in cybersecurity threats.
By merging OT with IT, the previously siloed and protected systems that industry utilizes are now open to the same kinds of security threats normally targeted at IT systems. This includes ransomware and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
To protect operational security environments there are some baseline protective measures that should be put in place. Come join Cyber Huntsville as Ben McGee with CyberProtex demonstrates the importance of securing operational technologies and demonstrates several tools and methods that are used to secure these vulnerable assets.
Attendees should bring a Windows 10 or Mac laptop to the session. Lunch will be provided to registrants.
Members, please save the date for the May Cyber Huntsville Advisory Council Meeting.
Tentative Agenda:
Introduction
Opening Comments
National Cyber Summit
Exercises
Education / Workforce Development
Outreach / Events
Attendee Remarks
President’s Note
Closing
11:00 - 13:00 Jackson Center, 600 Genome Way Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35806
Business Process Re-engineering Improvements with GitLab
“Shifting Cybersecurity to the Left”
Come learn about how you can secure development inside of GitLabs, including code scanning and static analysis before a merge rather than after.
Intro to GitLabs version control showing how you can store your code in GitLabs
Checkout from GitLabs and make change based on user story from backlog (customers are using a variety of tracking methods and we can tailor the epics to match their methods)
GitLab merge request showing how you can do asynchronous peer review
Show how you can do build and testing within the GitLab environment ***
Show how GitLabs can perform static analysis, dynamic analysis, coding standards, and cybersecurity scanning in their environment
Show a correction in Innovation Factory
Detailed discussion about how you can plug other scanners or coding standards into GitLabs
Focus on how this improves continuous integration and describe why checking in often is better than committing at long intervals
Show a defect in GitLabs and how that can be traced to a specific merge
Show metrics in GitLabs for things like SLOC or defect resolution or story completion or merges…basically just do a brief 15 minutes of “Here’s all the pretty metrics we automatically generate”
Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce our Summer Luncheon 2022 event on will be Wednesday, June 22nd! Please join us. Our guest speaker will be SSA Craig B. Stallings of the FBI.
The cost for this event will be $30 per person. Lunch will be provided.
11:00 - 13:00 Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
2022 is in full swing and we've had a busy year so far. We couldn't have accomplished everything without the support of our members.
As a way to say thank you to each of you we are hosting an Evening Reception at the Jackson Center on August 24th at 5:30 pm.
Please join us that night as we look ahead for the remainder 2022 and the beginning of 2023!
We can't wait to celebrate with you all in person!
Cyber Huntsville November Advisory Council Meeting
CANCELED
Members- The Advisory Council meeting has been canceled.
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Members, please save the date for the October Cyber Huntsville Advisory Council Meeting.
Tentative Agenda:
Introduction
Opening Comments
National Cyber Summit
Exercises
Education / Workforce Development
Outreach / Events
Attendee Remarks
President’s Note
Closing
Please join us on April 3rd at the Jackson Center for the Spring Advisory Council meeting.
Introduction
Cyber Huntsville Member Benefit Recruiting Events
Cyber Huntsville Current Events/Successes
Summary of Advisory Council Feedback from Interviews
New Business/Other Discussion
Solicitation for Feedback to Advisory Council
Closing Remarks
Lunch will be provided. Business meeting will begin at 11:15 am.
It's that time of the year again. Time to celebrate YOU!
As a way to say thank you to each of our members Cyber Huntsville is hosting an Evening Reception at the Jackson Center on July 26th at 5:00 pm. Food will be provided.
Please join us that night as we look ahead for the remainder 2023 and into 2024!
We can't wait to celebrate with you all in person!
Cyber Hutnsville Board Members,
Outreach has secured our board a Trash Pandas game (Rocket City Trash Pandas vs Tennessee Smokies) on July 29 (Sat night). Game time: 6:30pm. Food service starts at 5:30pm.
Event details are as follows:
We have a suite for the board members and an additional block of 50 seats in the stands for your friends and family. We will also have a booth out front of our suite to provide info to the public about Cyber Huntsville and a QR code for folks to join that night!
Registration Code is PANDAS
Please check the following so seats can be assigned:
1 Board Member Suite pass & Up to two stadium passes for guests. Please indicate how many you need. (0-2)
HOSPITALITY
We have reserved our own dedicated open-air event space named the “Concourse Suite”
FOOD: AYCE buffet for 2.5 hour. ** Service starts an hour before gametime or 5:30pm **
GAME HIGHLIGHT: Saturday Night Fireworks
All adult beverages are your finanial responsibility.
Any other food / drink purchases other than the buffet offerings are your responsibility.
Discounted parking is available if parking is purchased BEFORE the day of the game from https://reserve.imclutch.com/
We will be promoting Cyber Huntsville membership, so we will need 2-3 folks each half hour to man the booth outside the suite to promote Cyber Huntsville. Please select the 30 minute slot you would prefer to work the booth.
We need your ideas and support to add value to our mission. Please plan on attending our next meeting.
Advisory Council Meeting Agenda Items:1. Executive Director Status and Board of Director Changes
2. Updates from Committee VPs
3. Status of actions taken from last Advisory Council meeting
4. Need to increase volunteerism from the member space
5. Huntsville's experience gap
6. Congressional ad budget
11:00 - 12:30 Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
SANS & Cyber Huntsville – Cyber Engagement and Threat Briefing
Sponsor
Cyber Huntsville (venue and coffee)
Event Name
SANS Cyber Engagement
Location
655 Discovery Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Date/Start Time of Training Event
April 16th 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost
$0.00 (zero)
Prerequisites & Laptop Requirement
None
Classification
Unclassified
Target Audience
Cyber Community in Huntsville and Surrounding Areas
REGISTER NOW
Read about the course and instructors
08:30 - 12:30 655 Discovery Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
INSA is Heading Back to Huntsville Wednesday, April 17!
Registration Fees
Unclassified Program - Gratis for All! (Advance registration required)
Classified Program (Secret clearance required!)
INSA BoD/AdCom/Cyber Huntsville BoD: Gratis!
INSA Members/Cyber Huntsville Members: $135
Nonmembers: $175
Gov't/Mil: Gratis!
INSA returns to Huntsville on April 17-18 for the 5th Common Threads Huntsville program, featuring both classified and unclassified sessions. Supported by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute, ClearanceJobs.com, Cyber Huntsville, GEO Huntsville, and University of Alabama in Huntsville, this year’s program focuses on Space, Defense, and Strategic Challenges.
Program Highlights
April 17: Welcome Reception & Keynote
Join us at the Jackson Center for a GRATIS welcome reception featuring keynote remarks by Janice Glover-Jones, Director for Mission Services, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will also deliver brief remarks.
April 18: Classified (secret) Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Kick off Thursday morning with a CLASSIFIED (Secret) breakfast and panel discussion on “Space and Counterspace: The Emerging Battlefield.”
Confirmed Panelists:
Kimberly King, Director, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, DIA
Michael C. Monteleone, III, Director, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing/Space Cross-Functional Team, U.S. Army Futures Command
Jason Gallaspy, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace Systems, Defense Systems Sector, Leidos
MG Barb Fast, USA (Ret.), President/CEO, BGF Enterprises Inc. (moderator)
Click here to view full program details, locations, and speaker bios!
New This Year: Career Conversations Networking/Career Fair
Join INSA and ClearanceJobs.com for an exciting addition to this year’s event—a GRATIS networking/career fair on Wednesday April 17, from 4:00-6:00 pm CT.
Don't miss out on this terrific chance to explore potential career paths, network with industry professionals, and discover employment opportunities with leading organizations!
Get details and secure your spot today!
Contact Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg at swheckenberg@insaonline.org
for sponsorship details.
Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Applied Ethical Hacking workshop is ideal for security practitioners and those in leadership roles who want to enhance their practical skills with guided and immersive hands-on activities. Participants will use the HackTheBox training network for these activities so they can experience application and network vulnerabilities as they would in a ‘real-world’ setting, and develop/improve the necessary critical thinking skills to perform security assessments.
Participants can choose to attend in-person (at our Huntsville location in Research Park) or virtually.
Register Here
Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville
Cyber Huntsville May 2024 Advisory Council Meeting
Join us at our next Advisory Council Meeting
May 14th, 2024, 11:00 AM, at the Jackson Center
Advisory Council Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Executive Director Update and Board of Director Changes
2. Status of actions taken from last Advisory Council meeting
3. Open Discussion
4. Guest Speaker David J. Scott, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal/Cyber Division of the Washington Field Office.
Mr. Scott previously served as the Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division and Director of the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force.
Mr. Scott entered on duty as a special agent with the FBI in 2003 and was assigned to the Louisville Field Office, where he worked on a variety of criminal matters and served as a member of the SWAT team.
In 2006, Mr. Scott transferred to the Washington Field Office and investigated numerous violations, including organized crime, counterterrorism, public corruption, and white collar crime. In 2012, he was promoted to supervisory special agent within the International Terrorism Operations Section. In 2014, he was promoted to unit chief, where he provided program management for all international terrorism investigations in the Northeastern United States.
In 2016, Mr. Scott was promoted to supervisory special agent in the Washington Field Office overseeing the Joint Terrorism Task Force. In 2018, Mr. Scott was selected as assistant special agent in charge for the Washington Field Office Counterterrorism Division, where he was responsible for overseeing all international terrorism threats to the National Capital Region.
In March 2020, he was promoted to the Senior Executive Service as the section chief for the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section, where he oversaw the Public Corruption, International Corruption, Civil Rights, and International Human Rights programs. In 2021, he was named deputy assistant director of the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters. In this latest role, he was responsible for the division’s operational branch and served as the director of the National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force.
Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. Scott was an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. He earned a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a master’s in administration of justice from the University of Louisville.
11:00 - 12:30 Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Cyber Huntsville Board Members,
Outreach has secured our board a Trash Pandas game (Rocket City Trash Pandas vs Montgomery Biscuits) on May 23 (Thurs night). Game time: 6:30pm. Food service starts at 5:30pm.
Event details are as follows:
We have a concourse suite for the board members only.
Registration Code is PANDAS
Please check the following so seats can be assigned:
1 Board Member Suite pass
HOSPITALITY
We have reserved our own dedicated open-air event space named the “Concourse Suite”
FOOD: AYCE buffet for 2.5 hour. ** Service starts an hour before gametime or 5:30pm **
All adult beverages are your financial responsibility.
Any other food / drink purchases other than the buffet offerings are your responsibility.
Discounted parking is available if parking is purchased BEFORE the day of the game from https://reserve.imclutch.com/
Participate in North Alabama’s innovation matchmaking initiative tailored to national security priorities and federal funding avenues. Present and advocate for your innovations to investors, and stakeholders from DoD and the Government community who are actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies spanning various domains, with a particular focus on innovations with dual-use potential for both industry and government applications.
Here are the details: https://bit.ly/I2C_DIS
17:00 - 19:00 I2C 850 Ben Graves Drive Huntsville, AL 35899
Save the Date!!
Join us at our Summer Membership Luncheon
July 24th, 2024, 11:15 AM, at the Jackson Center
11:15 - 12:00 SOCIAL12:00 - 1:00: LUNCH & SPEAKER
Guest Speaker: Brad Horton, Director and Supervisory Program Manager of the U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO)
Brad Horton serves as the director of the US Army Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO). TSMO, located at Redstone Arsenal, is an Army Acquisition office under Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI), and is the lifecycle manager for Army threat capabilities. TSMO acquires, operates, and sustains significant and unique technologies providing for accurate and threat-faithful Electronic Warfare, Cyberspace, Information Advantage, and Target systems and capabilities in support of Army and Joint Test & Evaluation, experimentation, and training. Included in the TSMO portfolio is the TSMO Red Team which is one of five CYBERCOM accredited Red Teams authorized to portray full-spectrum cyber threats against DoD systems and commands including physical and operational security.
Prior to serving as the TSMO director, Mr. Horton worked for ~20 years as an intelligence and security practitioner, consultant, and researcher in the public and private sectors. Mr. Horton’s civilian service within the Army at TSMO includes 15 years where he served as an on-net cyber operator, close-access operator, mission lead, team chief, branch chief, division chief, and was the longest serving Red Team chief within the Department of Defense. In 2021, Mr. Horton helped establish the Information Advantage concept and division within TSMO which included a classified portfolio of technical effects capabilities; in 2023, Mr. Horton completed a Joint Duty Rotation serving in the office of the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)/Defense Digital Service (DDS) and the Office of the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) to the SECARMY where he supported the “Hack the Pentagon” program and initiatives for delivering uncompromised technologies to the DoD. Prior to the US Army, Mr. Horton worked in various software and security-related positions for defense contractors including General Dynamics, SAIC, and Dynetics, supporting NASA, Missile Defense Agency, and commercial insurance/medical/financial entities.
Mr. Horton currently holds the following trade certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). From 2012-2023, Mr. Horton has been the Technical Editor for the McGraw Hill Publishing “All-in-One” Certified Ethical Hacker certification training books and practice exams.
Mr. Horton holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Alabama, a Master’s degree in Management of Information Systems from the University of Alabama at Huntsville, and a graduate certificate in Information Assurance from the University of Alabama at Huntsville.
The Journey to Zero Trust - An exclusive private conversation with John Kindervag, the Godfather of Zero Trust
Cyber Huntsville members,
You are invited to join John Kindervag, the creator of Zero Trust to learn how his idea of Zero Trust originated, his early research into Zero Trust best practices, and his advice for organizations on their Zero Trust journey. John will provide us with an overview of how he arrived at this concept several years ago and how the DoD and others are implementing it today.
With over 25 years of experience as a practitioner and industry analyst, John Kindervag is considered one of the world’s foremost cybersecurity experts, best known for creating the revolutionary Zero Trust Model of cybersecurity while at Forrester Research over a decade ago.
In 2021, John was named to the U.S. President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) Zero Trust Sub-Committee and was a primary author of the NSATC Zero Trust report that was delivered to the President. That same year, he was named CISO Magazine’s Cybersecurity Person of the Year.
Today, as Chief Evangelist at Illumio, John is responsible for accelerating awareness and driving adoption of Zero Trust Segmentation across industries. This event will be interactive and will provide you with the opportunity to ask any question you ever wanted to ask about Zero Trust directly to the person who invented the concept.
09:00 - 11:00 Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus 345 Voyager Way NW Huntsville, AL 35806
Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Cyber Huntsville members,
The United States Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is offering a four-day in person training session - Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) - on August 20-23, 2024. It will be hosted at the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) in Huntsville. There is no fee to attend the courses. Accommodations, time, travel, and food are the responsibility of the individual attendee.
This live training is provided specifically for members of the industrial control systems community associated with IT and process control network operations and security (Operations Technology, OT), operations or management of critical infrastructure (CI) assets and facilities, as well as those who provide CI components and software development. Water/Wastewater, Healthcare, Energy, Critical Manufacturing, Government, and Transportation, are targeted sectors encouraged to participate, however, all critical infrastructure partners are welcome to attend.
Prerequisite: Every student attending the courses must bring a laptop computer (no tablets) with wireless capability (to connect to the internet and exercise networks) and a minimum of 8GB of RAM. A modified Kali distribution containing additions to support classroom exercises will be used during the course along with a modified Security Onion VM. Each student must arrive with a VMware® software virtualization package (Workstation, Player, or Fusion) installed on their laptop. You must have administrator privileges to install the VM player.
Course participation is limited to 100 students so please reserve your seat through the registration process ASAP.
Registration Link: https://ics-training.inl.gov/learn/courses/286/region-4-huntsville-registration. Course description and schedule are available at the registration link.
A certificate of completion and CEUs will be offered to those who complete each session of the course.
For more information ICS Flyer Huntsville_Region 4- 2024_Final.pdf
Marc
Marcus Sachs
Vice President of Advisory Council
Cyber Huntsville
Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)
Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals with this informative forum offered in partnership with Cyber Huntsville. It is designed to equip businesses of all sizes with the knowledge and resources needed to combat cyber threats.
Join us for:
Presentation & Panel Discussion: Hear from distinguished speakers and panelists featuring federal cybersecurity experts and community leaders as they delve into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of building strong defenses.
Stacy Stevens, Unit Chief, Mission Critical Engagement Unit, FBI Cyber Division
Ian Clark, Sr. Vice President of Operations, Cyber Huntsville
Marc Sachs, Vice President, Advisory Council, Cyber Huntsville
Joe Parker, Cybersecurity Advisor, Region 4, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S Department of Homeland Security
Free Resources Presentation: Learn about valuable, no-cost tools and resources offered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that help businesses protect their critical data and infrastructure. Joe Parker a Cybersecurity Advisor for CISA will provide a comprehensive overview and demonstrate how to implement these resources for maximum impact.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow business owners and security professionals to share experiences and strategies for building a more secure digital environment.
Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting to prioritize cybersecurity, this event is for you!
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08:30 - 12:00 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber 225 Church St NW Huntsville AL 35801
2024 Cyber Huntsville Member Appreciation Reception
Cyber Huntsville members,
It's time to celebrate YOU!
Join us for an Evening Reception to express our gratitude for your support. This special event will take place at the Jackson Center on August 29th at 5:00 pm. Enjoy an evening of networking with complimentary food and beverages.
Let's come together to connect and look ahead to the rest of 2024 and into 2025.
We can't wait to celebrate with you in person!
Warm regards,
The Cyber Huntsville Team
17:00 - 19:30 Jackson Center, 001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
AICyberCon: The Convergence of AI and Cybersecurity
The AI Research Collaborative [ARC] and Amplified Security proudly present the Amplified Intelligence Cybersecurity Conference [AICyberCon] - a hyper-conference for exploring the future of cybersecurity, where cutting-edge advancements in AI, cloud technology, and cyber defense converge.
Introduced by [ARC], a hyper-conference is an innovative, intensive, half-day event designed to deliver a deep and focused immersion into specific topics within the field of AI. This new conference series offers a concentrated format that combines expert-led discussions, rapid knowledge transfer, and collaborative problem-solving, providing attendees with actionable insights and cutting-edge developments in a highly efficient timeframe.
Our first hyper-conference, AICyberCon evaluates the new realities facing cybersecurity in a world full of AI, featuring:
Industry speakers at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity
Expert panels discussing emerging trends and challenges
Insights on leveraging AI for enhanced security measures
Strategies to combat AI-powered cyber threats
For more information and registration
12:00 - 19:00 UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C)
Cyber Huntsville members,
Please join your private and public sector colleagues for the Huntsville Corporate Security Symposium on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806.
The Huntsville Corporate Security Symposium is open to personnel in the private sector, state, and local government, as well as personnel supporting the homeland security mission. The Huntsville Corporate Security Symposium will feature speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, other U.S. Government entities, state, and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Speakers at this day-long event will address a wide range of homeland security topics including:
Regional Threat Brief
Insider Threat: Integrating Behavior, Cyber Technology, and Networking Analysis
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector
Tackling Cyber Threats to Food Security
Combating Cross Border Fraud: Human Trafficking and Cyber Scamming
Preparing for and Mitigating Foreign Influence Operations to U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Space and Emerging Technologies: The Use of Artificial Intelligence
Identifying and Defeating Blended Cyber-Physical Security Threats
The Huntsville Corporate Security Symposium is jointly facilitated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and is hosted by Cyber Huntsville.
Attendance is free; however, pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-ins will NOT be admitted. Please see the attached invitation for additional information as well as ways to register for the event. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees.
Marc
Marcus Sachs
Vice President of Advisory Council
Cyber Huntsville
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Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Cyber Huntsville Members,Are you ready to register for this year's 2024 National Cyber Summit? It is scheduled for September 24th -26th and we anticipate over 3,000 attendees. We have several sponsorships and booth opportunities still available. For members of Cyber Huntsville, we extend a $150 Discount for an Industry rate using the discount code CH2024.
Registration for the National Cyber Summit is open https://www.nationalcybersummit.com. Visit the website to view the full agenda and our keynote speakers. Plan to join us for Cyber Week as there are many NCS events and activities scheduled all week long. Looking forward to seeing you there!
To Register https://www.nationalcybersummit.com/RegisterCyber Huntsville Members are eligible for a discount of $150 off Industry rate by using the code "CH2024"
Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL
We are excited to announce the upcoming Cyber Huntsville Holiday Social!
Mark your calendars for an evening of celebration and connection.
Hors d'oeuvres and Beverages
Business Casual or Holiday Attire
16:30 - 19:30 Redstone FCU Twickenhan Conference Center, 200 Davis Cir SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Early registration is OPEN for the AI Symposium 2025
Early registration is OPEN for the AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop), January 28-30, 2025, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center!
What can you expect?
Deep dives into the debate between fully autonomous AI and Human-in-the-Loop systems.
Hear from leading experts on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.
Explore the practical applications of AI across various industries.
Network with fellow AI enthusiasts and thought leaders.
Immerse yourself in the heart of America's space exploration history at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
Stay the weekend, and train like an astronaut during Adult Space Camp. Offered after the conference (separate charge and registration).
Secure your spot at the forefront of AI discussion by registering early. Early registration ends on September 13th! Register now, to secure the early registration price!
Register Now for AI Symposium!
For sponsorships email institute@spacecamp.comFor questions about military/government passes and employer block rates contact institute@spacecamp.com
Space Camp Operations Bldg, 1 Tranquiity Base, Huntsville, AL
INSA is Heading Back to Huntsville Wednesday, May 14!
For the fifth year, INSA is bringing its Common Threads program to Huntsville, AL—a key national security hub. This year’s event, Cyber Threats and the Evolving National Security Landscape, takes place May 14-15 and focuses on the growing cyber threats to operational technology and their impact on national security.
Common Threads is known for thought-provoking discussions, invaluable networking, and top-tier intelligence and national security expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this event is your opportunity to engage with experts, strengthen relationships, and gain insights into pressing cyber challenges.
Jackson Center 6001 Moquin Dr. NW Huntsville, AL 35806
Are you ready to register for this year's 2025 National Cyber Summit? It is scheduled for September 23th -25th and we anticipate over 3,000 attendees. We have several sponsorships and booth opportunities still available. For members of Cyber Huntsville, we extend a $100 Discount for an Industry rate.
Registration for the National Cyber Summit is open. Visit the website to view the full agenda and our keynote speakers, https://www.nationalcybersummit.com. Plan to join us for Cyber Week as there are many NCS events and activities scheduled all week long. Looking forward to seeing you there!
To Register https://www.nationalcybersummit.com/Register
Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL
The Alabama Science Festival is celebrating it's 4th and BIGGEST STEAMfest on the University of Alabama Huntsville campus. A fun and incredible experience for all ages. The Alabama Science Festival seeks to inspire future STEAM enthusiasts for generations to come.
Come visit Cyber Huntsville and AI Huntsville at STEAMfest 2025!!
For more information on the event visit: https://www.alabamascience.org/steamfest-2024
Tech Tuesday Breakfast - The convergence of AI and Cyber in Quantum with Dr. Sergei Gleyzer, Associate Professor
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November 4, 2025 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
The convergence of AI and Cyber in Quantum
with
Dr. Sergei Gleyzer
Associate Professor
Dr. Sergei Gleyzer works on new physics phenomena at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) of the CERN particle physics laboratory, located in Switzerland. He has been an integral part of the team that discovered the Higgs boson in 2012 and is now involved in the measurement of the properties of this new particle to pin down effects of any new physics beyond the Standard Model. Dr. Gleyzer’s research explores novel approaches to physics analysis, particle and event identification, detector reconstruction, simulation and particle physics triggering systems. Dr. Gleyzer works on the development of artificial intelligence techniques for new physics, including searches for rare decays of the Higgs boson and dark matter using the data collected by the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment. In particular, his group has focused on using machine learning techniques to search for the extremely rare decays of the Higgs boson decaying into particles such as photons, electrons, and taus. In another line of research, his group is attempting to identify the nature of dark matter among the many collisions produced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). In a complimentary direction aimed at understanding the nature of dark matter, Dr. Gleyzer’s group has developed a novel machine learning approach to probe dark matter with strong gravitational lensing. Dr. Gleyzer also contributes to the development of the High-Granularity Calorimeter for CMS Endcap and the High Luminosity LHC project. Dr. Gleyzer is founder of the Inter-experimental LHC Machine Learning (IML) Working group, founding convener of the CMS Experiment’s Machine Learning Forum and the Machine Learning for Science (ML4SCI) Foundation.
Other research interests include pure machine learning and computer science theory of optimization, particularly by automatic feature extraction and breaking down the learning algorithms to their most basic pieces and finding ways to optimize them.
07:30 - 09:00 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Tech Tuesday Breakfast - A UAH Cybersecurity, AI, and Quantum Update with Dr. Tommy Morris
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December 2, 2025 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
A UAH Update on Cybersecurity, AI, and Quantum with Dr. Tommy Morris
Dr. Tommy Morris currently serves as the founding Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) and as an Eminent Scholar and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Dr. Morris received his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering in 2008 from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX with a research emphasis in cyber security. His primary research interests include cyber security for industrial control systems and cyber physical systems. His recent research outcomes include development of the OpenPLC, leveraging AI/ML to classify malware and detect cyber-attacks against industrial control systems, quantum federated learning, and modeling and simulation frameworks for cybersecurity research and education. He has authored more than 100 peer reviewed research conference and journal articles in these areas. Dr. Morris’s research projects are funded by the US Army, National Security Agency, National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, NASA, the US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research Development Center (ERDC), and multiple technology companies. Prior to joining UAH, Dr. Morris served at Mississippi State University from 2008-2015 and Texas Instruments (TI) from 1991-2008. Dr. Morris is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Because Even Santa Needs a Strong Cyber Defense
Step into the holiday spirit with Diligent at Huntsville’s most festive celebration! Cyber Claus Comes to Town is your chance to enjoy an evening filled with:
Live music to keep the energy high
Delicious seasonal food and drinks
Exciting prizes and giveaways
Conversations with Diligent’s Public Sector and CMMC readiness teams for insights on compliance best practices and cybersecurity strategy
Mix, mingle, and celebrate the season in a lively atmosphere designed to engage, inspire, and entertain. Whether you’re here to network, learn, or just enjoy the festivities, this is the holiday event you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a night where holiday cheer meets smart cyber practices — with Diligent’s Public Sector & CMMC experts in attendance to connect and celebrate with the community!
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18:00 - 20:30 U.S. Space & Rocket Center 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
Cybersecurity Day to Celebrate New Office in Huntsville
You're invited. Join us for an exclusive, full-day event combining high-level thought leadership discussions with intensive, practical hands-on workshops, designed to equip your team with the skills and strategies needed to defend against modern threats in an evolving digital landscape.
In today's cybersecurity landscape, organizations face accelerating digital transformation and growing risks from sophisticated cyberattacks. This meeting provides the critical guidance and practical experience needed to proactively secure your networks and applications, moving beyond legacy models to embrace a machine-led, human-empowered defense platform.
For maximum, role-specific value across your entire team, the day is split into three areas of engagement opportunities:
Strategic Thought Leadership | These are high level briefs to drive thought leadership discussions among C-Level executives and security leaders, focusing on proactive measures and emerging security requirements.
Hands-On Workshops for Technical Mastery | Gain firsthand, interactive experience with solutions in a live, instructor-led lab environment. These concurrent Ultimate Test Drives (UTDs) are ideal for security analysts, incident responders, and SecOps staff.
Spend the Day with Experts | Engage directly with experts in an open format environment to discuss your specific security challenges and explore new ideas.
Ultimate Test Drive Course Descriptions:
Cortex Security Operations | In this section, we'll showcase how our endpoint solutions and automation frameworks allow you to start your zero trust journey with knowledge of the device status and do so with fewer analysts.
Cloud-Delivered Security Services | A deep dive into our firewalls to show the subscriptions needed for STIG requirements. We'll also bring in an identity service like Active Directory to enrich all of your data with the User-ID.
Next-Generation Firewall | This will cover how we enable Post Quantum Resistant cyphers today for all of your IPSEC tunnels on the firewall.
Cybersecurity Portfolio | Browsers are where 99% of our work is done today and we will show our browser with built in security equal to having a VPN and completely isolated browsing.
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Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 25
Location: City Hall
305 Fountain Cir SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
6th Floor
Parking in the City Garage on Fountain Circle
11:00 - 12:00 City Hall, 305 Fountain Cir SW, 6th Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
Palo Alto Networks Lunch and Learn: Cloud Delivered Security Services
Join Us: The Huntsville Lunch & Learn Series Kickoff
Hands-On: Defending the Rocket City with AI-Powered Security
On behalf of the Palo Alto Networks team, I am thrilled to invite you to the inaugural session of our new monthly Lunch & Learn series at our Huntsville office. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, staying ahead of adversaries requires more than just traditional tools; it requires a unified, AI-driven approach to resilience. This recurring series is designed to bring the Huntsville cyber community together to share insights, discuss local challenges, and get hands-on with the latest innovations in network protection.
Our first session features the Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) Ultimate Test Drive. This isn’t just a presentation—it is a deep-dive workshop where you will get hands-on experience leveraging inline AI-powered capabilities to secure your entire network. You will learn how to disrupt 68% more DNS-layer attacks using predictive analytics and stop up to 22% more zero-day malware in real time. We will also demonstrate how to discover 90% of devices on your network within the first 48 hours, providing the visibility necessary to manage both known and unmanaged assets.
We are excited to plant deeper roots in Huntsville and provide a space for local professionals to sharpen their skills while reducing IT complexity. Whether you are looking to prevent evasive phishing attacks or stop the injection attacks that traditional IPS solutions miss, this workshop offers the data-backed strategies you need. Join us for lunch, networking, and a high-impact technical session to kick off this monthly tradition.
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10:00 - 12:00 UAH Invention to Innovation Center, 850 Ben Graves Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Tech Tuesday Breakfast with Patrick T. Gemperline, Ph.D.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: Quantum Annealing vs. Quantum Computing
Patrick T. Gemperline, Ph.D., is a Quantum Computing Engineer at Davidson Technologies, specializing in advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization for defense applications. He earned his doctorate in Materials Physics from Auburn University, where his research focused on integrating machine learning into thin film synthesis and data analysis to improve the speed of complex materials research. His current work focuses on developing and deploying hybrid quantum-classical algorithms to solve high-impact optimization and decision-support challenges across the defense mission space.
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 40
Location: City Hall
305 Fountain Cir SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
6th Floor
Parking in the City Garage on Fountain Circle
11:00 - 12:00 City Hall, 305 Fountain Cir SW, 6th Floor, Huntsville, AL 35801
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March 3, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: Weaponizing Trust: Social Engineering Tactics for Initial Access Against Hardened Networks
Caleb Havens is a Principal Security Consultant at NetSPI, specializing in Red Team Operations and Social Engineering. As a former Marine Corps Intelligence and Reconnaissance Officer, he brings a tactical mindset to breaching enterprise perimeters, using real-world tradecraft to compromise some of the most secure networks in the world. Before NetSPI, Caleb supported cyber testing and engineering for the Missile Defense Agency and served as a Red Team Operator for TSMO. He holds multiple offensive security certifications and has conducted sophisticated social engineering campaigns against Fortune 500 organizations across defense, finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure sectors.”
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Join us for an Ultimate Test Drive, where you'll get hands-on experience with the Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Portfolio.
In this hands-on interactive workshop, you will learn how the Palo Alto Networks product portfolio empowers you to confidently automate threat identification and enforcement across cloud, network and endpoints — using a data-driven approach and precise analytics.
During this workshop you will:
Protect users from ransomware attacks with the Cybersecurity Portfolio.
Prevent unknown threats with ML-Powered NGFW.
Protect cloud deployment with the Cortex Cloud™.
Automate, detect and investigate with the Cortex® platform.
Maximize security efficacy and improve operational efficiency through consolidation.
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10:00 - 12:00 UAH Invention to Innovation Center, 850 Ben Graves Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Join United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and GEOHuntsville for the 2026 Summit: “Rocket City Rising: The Next Frontier!
Join the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and GEOHuntsville for the 2026 Summit: “Rocket City Rising: The Next Frontier of Geospatial, Space, and Artificial Intelligence.” Experience a dynamic one-day event focused on the future of geospatial technology, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Connect with industry leaders, visionary government officials, innovative academics, and ambitious students as we spark conversations that will drive the next wave of innovation.
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09:00 - 17:00 Isenberg Grand Hall, Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue S.W., Huntsville, AL
Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 30
Location: ECS
1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
1st Floor
(first door to left of the front door)
Open Parking
Palo Alto Networks - Cyber Day Huntsville: AI-Driven Threats & National Defense
Protecting the digital way of life in an age of AI-driven threats.
Please join us for Cyber Day — an exclusive gathering of leaders, innovators and security experts at the forefront of national defense. As we navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape in 2026, this event is designed to provide you with the strategic foresight and technical depth needed to stay ahead of modern adversaries.
Experience the platform in action. The day features a dual-track agenda. Engage with Unit 42® threat intelligence to understand nation-state adversaries, or dive into our technical workshops. Our Ultimate Test Drives (UTDs) run concurrently throughout the day, offering hands-on experience with:
Cortex® XSOAR: Automating the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) framework.
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Mastery of threat prevention and decryption.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Visibility and protection for OT networks.
Cloud Security: Specialized tracks for AWS, Azure and Strata™ Cloud Manager.
Join fellow industry leaders to learn how you can bridge the gap between strategic foresight and technical execution.
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08:30 - 14:20 UAH Invention to Innovation Center, 850 Ben Graves Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 30
Location: ECS
1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35806
1st Floor
(first door to left of the front door)
Open Parking
11:00 - 12:00 ECS, 1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, 1st Floor, Suite 100, Huntsville, AL 35806
Tech Tuesday Breakfast with Karlo Arozqueta of Google
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May 5, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: From Intelligence to Implementation: Closing the Detection Loop with Google Threat Intelligence and MSV
In the modern SOC, the bottleneck isn't a lack of data—it’s the gap between knowing a threat exists and knowing if your specific environment can stop it. This session demonstrates a high-fidelity "Intelligence-to-Validation" workflow. We begin with Google Threat Intelligence (GTI), exploring the massive scale of Mandiant, VirusTotal, and Google’s frontline research. We will showcase how Gemini AI transforms this vast intelligence into actionable insights via natural language, allowing any analyst to perform deep malware analysis without leaving the console.
The conversation then pivots from "knowing" to "doing." Using the Vawtrak banking trojan as our case study, we will move into Mandiant Security Validation (MSV). Attendees will see a live emulation of Vawtrak’s multi-stage attack lifecycle—from initial delivery across a next-gen firewall to the resulting telemetry in Splunk.The core value of this session lies in the "Last Mile" of defense: Tuning. We will demonstrate how to use MSV’s evidence-based results to identify exactly where signatures are firing (or failing) and how to refine both firewall policies and Splunk correlation rules. This process directly attacks the #1 problem in the SOC: high false-positive rates. By the end of this presentation, attendees will understand how to leverage AI-driven intel and automated validation to move from noisy, generic alerts to a hardened, verified security posture.
Karlo Arozqueta is a 26-year veteran of the information security field who has done every job from running ethernet cable to running the Computer Incident Response team for 7 years in a 24x7 Security Operations center for a DHS Agency. In addition to being a security practitioner, he is an accomplished public speaker, having spoken at hacker and security conferences both large and small all over the US. He is currently a Senior Solutions Architect over the Federal market at Google Public Sector (formerly Mandiant) where he has spent the last ~8 years evangelizing the many benefits of the Mandiant/Google Security portfolio.
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Join us at our next Advisory Council Meeting
May 11th, 2026, 11:00 AM, at City Hall
Advisory Council Members,
Cyber Huntsville's Advisory Council Meeting on May 11. This is your forum to provide inputs into what Cyber Huntsville can do for you in the next twelve months. Please plan on attending or send your leadership representative. If you know of other stakeholders in your organization in the Greater Huntsville area who might provide valuable insights into Cyber Huntsville's strategy and direction, please pass this invite along to them.
Agenda:
1100 - 1130 Buffet Lunch
1130 - 1140 Introductions
1140 - 1200 Summary of Last Year's Changes and Events
1200 - 1230 Discussion of Cyber and AI Huntsville's Partnership
1230 - 1300 Open forum
AI Huntsville Task Force Law & Ethics Panel: Policy & IP in the Security and Defense Sectors
AI Huntsville Task Force
AI Huntsville Task Force Law & Ethics Panel: Policy & IP in the Security and Defense Sectors
Join the AI Huntsville Task Force for a Lunch & Learn panel discussion on Thursday, June 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Huntsville City Hall. Experts from AMC Analysis Group, Booz Allen, and Holland & Knight will lead a dynamic discussion on the future of AI governance. Learn how federal and state approaches to AI safety are evolving, explore how industry leaders are balancing innovation with public trust, and gain clarity on emerging business responsibilities around data rights.
When: Thursday, June 4, 12pm – 1pm; Lunch sponsored by Holland & Knight, will be available starting at 11:30.
Where: Huntsville City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle, Room 624, Huntsville, AL
Who:
Moderator: Ambrosia Patterson, Accenture Federal Services
Panelists:
Trent Geisler, AMC Analysis Group
Maria Buggey, Booz Allen
Ryan Letson, Holland & Knight
Logistics:
Parking: Parking is available in the Huntsville City Hall parking garage. Free Parking is also available around the square.
Sign In: All attendees will be required to provide identification and sign in at the front desk of Huntsville City Hall to gain access.
Lunch: Lunch is sponsored by Holland & Knight. Please arrive early to grab a plate and settle in. The panel will begin promptly at 12 p.m.
11:30 - 13:00 Huntsville City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle, Room 624, Huntsville, AL 35801
Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 30
Location: ECS
1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
1st Floor
(first door to left of the front door)
Open Parking
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AI Huntsville
for our continuing Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series!
July 7, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: Quantum sensing and communications technologies, and their impact on cyber
Jason Schaake has been working in quantum optics since 1999. He received his BS and MS from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and completed his PhD research with the Quantum Optics team, which grew into the Quantum Information Science section at Oak Ridge National Lab while attending the University of Tennessee from 2008 to 2017. He joined Leidos, as the Chief Quantum Communications Scientist for the Deep CEMA program, bringing quantum technologies to the Army. His areas of interest include quantum optics, quantum information science, quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum education and workforce development. His main areas of research have focused on single-photon sources, entangled light generation, metrology, low light imaging, and detectors.
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Monthly Board Meeting
Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend
Max guest capacity 30
Location: Hudson Alpha
601Genome Way
Huntsville, AL 35806
1st Floor
(across the atrium from the cafe)
Open Parking
Join
Cyber Huntsville
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AI Huntsville
for our continuing Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series!
August 4, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: Using AI to help diagnose rare genetic disease
Speaker: Scott Newberry
Scott Newberry is the Director of Software Engineering team at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology where he leads a team of software developers, informatics architects and health informaticists. Scott has been with HudsonAlpha for more than 11 years and his team has been instrumental in developing software to analyze genomic and clinical datasets to support the interpretation of genomic data. Scott is a graduate from Auburn University with degrees in Software Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Join
Cyber Huntsville
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AI Huntsville
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September 1, 2026 at 7:30AM
Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way
Breakfast Provided
Topic: Operational Riptide
Speaker: Eric Smithmier
Eric Smithmier is a senior cybersecurity executive with over 23 years of leadership at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He is an expert in bridging the gap between national security intelligence and corporate risk management. Eric specializes in building global partnerships, leading complex cyber operations, and designing resilience strategies that protect critical infrastructure from state-sponsored and criminal threats.
Eric directed the FBI’s Global Partnerships Program, aligning international engagement across the Cyber Division. He is a former Assistant Legal Attaché (London), coordinating cyber national security with UK Intelligence Partners.
Eric has led the Houston Cyber Task Force and the Threat Analytics Collaboration Unit's (TACU) Global Threat Intelligence Project (GTIP). He has deep expertise in uniting government resources with private sector agility to mitigate enterprise risk.
07:30 - 09:30 Hudson Alpha Atrium - 601 Genome Way
Are you ready to register for this year's 2026 National Cyber Summit? It is scheduled for September 22th-24th and we anticipate over 3,000 attendees. We have several sponsorships and booth opportunities still available. For members of Cyber Huntsville, we extend a $100 Discount for an Industry rate.
Registration for the National Cyber Summit is open. Visit the website to view the full agenda and our keynote speakers, https://www.nationalcybersummit.com. Plan to join us for Cyber Week as there are many NCS events and activities scheduled all week long. Looking forward to seeing you there!
To Register https://www.nationalcybersummit.com/Register
Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL
Are you ready to register for next year's 2027 AI Symposium? It is scheduled for January 26th-28th. There are several sponsorships and booth opportunities still available.
Registration for the 2027 AI Symposium is now open. Visit the website to view the full agenda and our keynote speakers, https://www.rocketcenter.com/2026-AI-Symposium. Looking forward to seeing you there!
To Register
https://go.regform.com/#!/registration/mjNppyX/info
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