[CDP-development] FEMA K8515 Virtual Cybersecurity Symposium October 19-20 and October 26-27, 2022

[Masse, Theresa]

FYSA


FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is offering the K8518 Virtual Cybersecurity Symposium.  More information is provided below and in the attached document.



Symposium Description:  This Symposium will bring together Emergency Managers and Cybersecurity Professionals to focus on the challenges of responding to a cybersecurity incident before, during, and after an event, while advancing awareness and examining the latest technologies/services. Attendees will be able to share best practices and key lessons learned between government and industry.



Symposium Events:  The Symposium will include a cybersecurity threat briefing, a cybersecurity fundamentals discussion, a cybersecurity progress briefing, and cybersecurity resources briefings. In addition, these National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) courses will be presented:

  *   Community Cybersecurity Information Sharing Integration Discussion (MGT-478) This course will assist SLTTs to integrate information sharing into their community cybersecurity programs. It will (1) explain how cybersecurity information sharing can assist to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber-attacks; (2) analyze partnerships and trust needed for an effective info-sharing capability; (3) recognize the components of a successful community cybersecurity information-sharing framework; and (4) examine the steps to integrate cybersecurity information sharing into a community cybersecurity program.
  *   Cyber Awareness for Officials and Senior Managers (AWR-383) - This workshop provides a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to cybersecurity preparedness, to share proven strategies and best practices, and to enhance coordination among officials responsible for cybersecurity response and recovery. It integrates multimedia scenarios and vignettes that highlight key issues and facilitates executive-level discussion of cyber prevention, protection, and recovery. It also applies lessons learned from past local and national cyber hacks and breaches.



Target Audience:  Emergency Managers and Cybersecurity Professionals. This offering does not require an advanced technical background.



Dates: Wednesday, October 19-Thursday, October 20, 2022, and Wednesday, October 26-Thursday, October 27, 2022



Course Length:  This event covers 4 days across a 2-week period from 12 p.m. EST to 5 p.m. EST. To obtain full credit, you must participate in all 4 days.



Location:  Virtual via the Zoom platform



Cost: There is no cost for attending this virtual symposium.


Pre-requisite Course: AWR-418-W - Web-based, Independent Study Course: An introductory-level course for new and transitioning Information Technology professionals. Learn preferred network topologies and the uses of Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems; the use and maintenance of firewalls and anti-virus software; to recognize various types of network-based attacks; to recognize social engineering attacks; and the importance of establishing policies, and disaster planning.


To Apply:  Submit your application to NETC Online Admissions Application at https://training.fema.gov/netc_online_admissions using course code K8515 and delivery date 10/19/2022. The justification for attendance when you apply online consists of the confirmation that you meet the target audience criteria based upon your position and experience, along with any other pertinent information. Please attach your resume when applying.


Reasonable Accommodations and Course POC: If you need a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, Braille, CART, etc.), or have questions about the course, please contact Course Manager, Christopher Yambor at Christopher.Yambor at fema.dhs.gov or 301-447-1649


Theresa A. Masse
Cyber Security Advisor, Region 10 (Oregon)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Phone: (503) 930-5671
Email: theresa.masse at cisa.dhs.gov<mailto:theresa.masse at cisa.dhs.gov>

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