7th Annual Cybersecurity Conference
GENERATIVE AI for SECURITY
DATE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
TIME: 9 am – 5 pm
PLACE: New York City, Microsoft Office
If you are a C-level executive, a business leader, or a technical decision maker, you don’t want to miss the MDS 7th Annual Cybersecurity Conference. In partnership with Microsoft, this 1-day event will explore how generative AI can transform your security strategy, streamline your operations, ensure ethical and trustworthy AI, and equip you with cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot. You will also learn from the experts how generative AI can help you address the security challenges and opportunities in the government sector.
Over the last three decades, Maureen Data Systems (MDS) has established itself as a Strategic Partner with Microsoft focusing on cloud security, identity and access management, information protection and governance, and threat protection. MDS is also part of the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and serves as a go-to-market partner for Copilot.
Agenda
Breakfast
Welcome & Introduction
Maureen Lande (CEO, MDS), MDS | Microsoft Partnership
Keynote: 9:15 am to 9:45 am
Navigating The Impact of Generative AI on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law
SESSION 1 9:45 am – 10:15 am
Data & Security Best Practices in a Copilot World
SESSION 2 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Navigating the Future of Generative AI Security
Break (Sponsorship Tabletops)
SESSION 3 11:45 am – 12:45 am
AI-Powered Incident Response
Lunch (Sponsorship Tabletops)
2 TRACKS 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (select 1)
Track 1: Microsoft Copilot for Security
Track 2: Generative AI for Government Security
SESSION 4 3:40 pm – 4:00 pm
Automated Configuration Management: The Future of M365 Security
SESSION 5 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
MDS Capabilities for AI Security and Cloud, Financial Services
CLOSING 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
MDS EVP CEO and CISO
Ending
Welcome, Partnership, Keynote
SESSION 1
Welcome from Our President & CEO
Maureen Lande
President & CEO, Maureen Data Systems (MDS)
As a visionary leader in the IT industry, Maureen Lande has spearheaded Maureen Data Systems (MDS) for over four decades. Since founding MDS in 1994, Maureen has led the company to remarkable growth, generating multi-million-dollar revenues and earning global recognition for excellence in technology solutions.
Under her leadership, MDS has become a trusted partner in cybersecurity and cloud innovation, known for delivering top-tier services and solutions that address today’s most complex technological challenges. Our annual conference continues this legacy by bringing together industry leaders, partners, and experts to discuss the future of Generative AI and its role in cybersecurity.
At this year’s 7th Annual Cybersecurity Conference, Maureen is excited to welcome attendees from across industries to explore how AI can be leveraged to enhance security, safeguard data, and empower organizations to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
MDS | Microsoft Partnership: 30 Years of Innovation
30th Anniversary: Better Together
Celebrating 30 Years of Collaboration: MDS & Microsoft
At Maureen Data Systems (MDS), we’re proud to celebrate 30 years as a trusted Microsoft Strategic Partner. As a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and a go-to-market partner for Microsoft Copilot, MDS has been at the forefront of delivering groundbreaking Azure cloud solutions with enhanced AI-powered security.
Why Expertise Matters
Together with Microsoft, MDS empowers organizations to strengthen their security posture, streamline operations, and unlock new capabilities through customized deployments of Microsoft technologies. From cloud migration and AI integration to security management and vendor coordination, our expertise ensures seamless execution and top-tier customer support.
- Cloud & AI Solutions: Accelerating your journey to the cloud with secure, scalable, and intelligent solutions.
- Vendor & Compliance Management: Managing licenses, vendors, and regulatory compliance for complete peace of mind.
- Security & Threat Protection: Fortifying your organization with best-in-class identity and access management, data governance, and threat protection strategies.
Join us as we showcase how MDS and Microsoft are transforming industries with AI-powered innovations and security-first solutions.
Paul J. Kim, JD, MPA, CISSP
Keynote Speaker: Navigating the Impact of Generative AI on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law
Victoria Astiphan
Topic: AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Insights from the Defense Sector
Kozeta Garrett
Topic: Incident Response in the Age of AI: A New Approach to Threat Detection
Timothy Smith
Chris King
Patricia Thaine
Platinum Sponsor
SESSION 2
Microsoft and TD Synnex are proud Platinum Sponsors of the 7th Annual Cybersecurity Conference. Together, they are helping drive innovation in cybersecurity, showcasing cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot and sharing insights on how Generative AI can transform the security landscape.
Stay tuned for more details about their involvement in the sessions and their contributions to making this event a success.
Navigating the Future of Generative AI Security
SESSION 3
Generative AI is reshaping the future of cybersecurity. Join us in this forward-thinking session as we explore the latest trends, risks, and strategies for leveraging AI to improve security across industries.
Emerging AI Security Threats: Discover the most significant threats posed by AI technologies like LLMs and how they challenge current security frameworks.
Privacy in AI Systems: Learn how to effectively balance data use for AI with stringent privacy and regulatory requirements.
MLSecOps Best Practices: Understand how to build a robust MLSecOps framework that addresses security in AI-driven environments.
Generative AI in Cybersecurity: Explore how AI can enhance cybersecurity defenses and what risks need to be managed.
AI Security Compliance: Stay ahead of upcoming regulations that will affect the deployment of AI in security systems.
Enterprise AI Security Strategies: Gain insights into crafting a comprehensive security strategy for enterprises leveraging AI at scale.
Future of AI Security: Delve into the emerging trends and technologies that will shape AI security in the next decade.
SESSION 4
AI-Powered Incident Response: Automation, Summaries, Containment, Mitigation
As cyber threats evolve and intensify, incident response has become a critical pillar in safeguarding the resilience and continuity of vital infrastructure systems, including those in energy, transportation, and communication. Traditional incident response methods, which rely heavily on manual processes and delayed responses, are no longer sufficient in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
This session will showcase how Generative AI is transforming the incident response process by providing real-time automation, actionable insights, containment strategies, and mitigation techniques to drastically reduce response times and operational costs.
You will discover how AI can enhance your organization’s security posture by:
- Automating the detection and classification of incidents, allowing for faster identification and prioritization of critical threats.
- Generating precise and relevant summaries of incident data, including logs, alerts, and tickets, to deliver actionable insights and recommendations to your security team.
- Containing and isolating incidents before they escalate, using intelligent rule-based systems to limit damage and prevent further spread.
- Mitigating and remediating threats efficiently by restoring operations with minimal disruption, supported by AI-driven solutions that execute optimal responses.
Panel of Experts:
This session features leading experts who have implemented AI-powered incident response solutions in various sectors, helping to protect critical infrastructure systems from current and emerging threats. You will hear firsthand from:
- Kozeta Garrett, Global Cybersecurity Incident Response, Microsoft
- Steve Shively, CISO, Quess GTS Services
- Timothy Smith, CTO Defense Solutions & Support, Leidos
Join us to learn how Generative AI can elevate your incident response capabilities and enable proactive defense measures that will safeguard your infrastructure from future attacks.
Generative AI and Security: Challenges and Opportunities for Financial Services
SESSION 5
Join a panel discussion featuring experts from banking, insurance, and capital markets as they explore how Generative AI is transforming financial services. With the potential to revolutionize areas such as fraud detection, credit scoring, customer segmentation, and product development, Generative AI offers immense value—but also introduces new challenges related to security, data privacy, and ethical risks.
In this session, our expert panel will share insights into how Generative AI can be leveraged for positive impact, while addressing the security and ethical implications. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during an interactive Q&A session.
You will hear from:
- Andre Moore, Cybersecurity Director, Top Federal Regulatory Agency
- Kozeta Garrett, Global Cybersecurity Incident Response, Microsoft
- Steve Shively, CISO, Quess GTS Services
- Timothy Smith, CTO Defense Solutions & Support, Leidos
Key Discussion Topics Include:
- How Generative AI is improving financial services, such as fraud detection, credit scoring, and customer segmentation.
- The main security and ethical risks of Generative AI and strategies to mitigate them.
- Best practices for developing and deploying AI solutions responsibly in financial services.
- Future trends and opportunities for Generative AI in banking, insurance, and capital markets.
Why Attend:
Discover how Generative AI is reshaping the financial landscape while learning how to navigate the unique challenges it brings. This session will provide actionable insights on leveraging AI to enhance your organization’s operations, improve security, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Talk to Me, Goose! Using Microsoft Copilot for Security to Investigate an Attack
TRACK 1
Generative AI is driving some of the most significant advances in how we interact with cybersecurity tools. Microsoft Copilot for Security empowers security operations center (SOC) teams and system administrators to quickly and efficiently perform complex security tasks using simple, easy-to-understand language. This is a game changer for incident response.
In this session, we’ll introduce you to Microsoft Copilot for Security and demonstrate its core features. You’ll learn how it integrates with security operations and how it can significantly reduce the time required to investigate and resolve incidents. We’ll walk you through a real-world, multi-stage attack scenario and show how Copilot for Security can help your team shave hours off response time and gain the upper hand.
Key takeaways:
- Learn how to leverage natural language queries to quickly investigate security incidents.
- Experience a live demo of Microsoft Copilot for Security in action, including its integration with SOC tools.
- Discover how MDS can help you implement Copilot for Security in your own environment, enhancing your organization’s security posture.
Why Attend?
This session provides hands-on insights into how Microsoft Copilot’s AI-driven capabilities can improve your SOC operations, save time during attacks, and boost overall efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with complex attacks or just want to stay ahead of evolving threats, this session will give you the tools and knowledge to leverage Copilot for Security in your organization.
Generative AI for Government Security
TRACK 2
National Security and AI: 4th Industrial Revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, and governments are increasingly utilizing AI for national security purposes. While AI offers tremendous potential for defense, intelligence gathering, and threat detection, it also introduces new security risks. This session will explore both sides of the coin: safeguarding AI from cyber threats while using AI as a defense mechanism for national cybersecurity.
Federal Cyber Data Lakes: Memorandum M-21-31
Learn how the Federal Cyber Data Lake (FCDL) can store and process raw and derived security data in a scalable way. You’ll discover how it aligns with the National Security Memorandum M-21-31 for critical infrastructure, and how an integrated approach—covering identity, endpoints, and cloud—can enhance AI security within federal agencies.
Copilot for Government Security: Readiness and Adoption
Explore how Microsoft Copilot for Security integrates seamlessly with modern government systems, from security operations centers (SOC) to security information and event management (SIEM) solutions. This session will detail how Copilot helps governments manage and respond to security threats more effectively by automating processes and increasing detection speed.
Business Outcomes and Connected Use Cases: Federal (DOE) and State & Local
This session links security investments with business outcomes. You will learn how government entities can secure their digital environments by aligning security strategies with key objectives like zero-trust adoption, teamwork enhancement, and signal intelligence to build a resilient future.
Important Notice for Public Employees
We welcome participation from public employees, including those from state, city, and local government agencies, as well as CUNY and SUNY institutions. Please be advised that attendance at this event is subject to applicable ethics rules and regulations regarding gifts and gratuities.
If you are a public employee, please consult with your agency’s ethics officer or legal department to determine whether your participation, including any meals, giveaways, or raffles offered at this event, complies with your organization’s policies. Our event organizers are happy to provide any additional information required to assist in your approval process.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.
