Edwards Performance Solutions

Cyberbytes Roundtable – Challenges in Today’s Cyber Landscape
2018-06-20 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Eggspectation, 6010 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
This Cyberbytes session will focus on business challenges in today’s cyber threat landscape and is limited to select C-level executives. After a networking breakfast, we will open the conversation to examine issues and challenges in protecting organizational assets faced by CEOs, CIOs, CISOs, and other corporate leaders.

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – focused on educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

Expedite Project Updates Using a Custom Status View
2018-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar Link
Walter Stinnett will facilitate a Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG) webinar on expediting project updates using custom status views. Walter is a Project Manager and Learning and Development Delivery Manager for Edwards Performance Solutions. He coordinates training, instructs Microsoft Project courses, and has presented project management tools at various venues.

Webinar Description
The schedule is baselined and it’s time to start your project. Correctly implementing your project means it must be monitored and controlled using an accurate status gathered from your team. But, where do you enter the status in Microsoft Project? You could use the standard fields, task forms, and task usage views, but what if you could combine them into a custom view, providing one place to update your project?
In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of gathering accurate status information and learn to create a custom status view for maximum efficiency – regardless if you manage durations and %Complete or actual and remaining work hours.
This webinar is eligible for 1 PDU in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle.

NIST Cybersecurity Luncheon - Optimizing the NIST CSF
2018-07-26 11:30 - 13:00
Tactical “fire drills” rarely leave time for CISOs to focus on important strategic objectives. Given typical CISO resource constraints, efficient and effective operation is critical to cybersecurity program success.
Learn to prioritize your time and establish a structured cybersecurity program today. Join Rsam’s guest speaker, Brian Hubbard of Edwards Performance Solutions, as he discusses the following topics:

Overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
Perspectives on operationalizing the NIST CSF
Strategies for managing a cybersecurity program
Short demo of the New Rsam NIST CSF Solution

Earn CPE Credits toward ISACA and ISC2 designations.
This is a complimentary luncheon event. Seating is limited. Register today.

ECStrong5k
2018-07-28 08:30 - 13:00 | Historic Ellicott City, 8360 Court Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
Remembering the historic July 30th flood of 2016, the ECStrong5k raises money for the EC Partnership fund to continue support of Ellicott City’s Main Street. This year, 100% of the profits will be given the EC Partnership.
The 5k follows the path of Ellicott City Main Street from the Courthouse through Rogers Avenue and Ellicott Mills Drive. Runners enjoy live music, food, and the shops of historic Ellicott City after an enjoyable run (or walk).
Edwards has sponsored this race for 3 years in a row – we hope to see you there!

Conversations & Cocktails with Governor Hogan
2018-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Waller Residence, 22 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Attend CAMI’s reception in support of Governor Larry Hogan. Register today.

Fireside Chat with Marc Gruzenski
2018-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | DataTribe Complex, DataTribe, 8110 Maple Lawn Blvd,, Fulton, MD, 20759, United States
CAMI is hosting a Fireside Chat with Marc Gruzenski, Director-Security Technology, Global Security, and The Walt Disney Company.
The Fireside Chat with Mr. Gruzenski will be led by Mike Janke, Co-Founder of DataTribe. This program is proudly brought to you by the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) and DataTribe.
This event is only open to businesses registered as a CAMI Premium Member as of August 3, 2018. Only one representative per company may attend. Registration deadline is August 10.
IMPORTANT NOTE: no social media posts, photos, recordings or press are permitted with this event.
CAMI Premium Members, register to attend here.

Connect to Protect – Cybersecurity Readiness for Manufacturers
2018-08-23 15:00 - 17:30 | PSA Insurance & Financial Services Building, 11311 McCormick Road Suite 500, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031, United States
Join the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI), the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI), and PSA Insurance for an interactive discussion on cybersecurity for small to medium manufacturers followed by a networking reception on PSA’s beautiful rooftop deck (weather permitting).
Maryland cybersecurity professionals will share real-world manufacturing-related cybersecurity scenarios as well as cyber risk management tips. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps and resources to identify, detect, respond to, protect and recover from cybersecurity threats, incidents and breaches.

Agenda
3:00 p.m. Registration & networking
3:15 p.m. Interactive cybersecurity panel discussion
4:30 p.m. Networking cocktail reception
5:30 p.m. Adjournment

This event is free for RMI members and CAMI Premium Members. Register today.

Howard Tech Council’s 2018 End of Summer Bash
2018-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Merriweather Post Pavillion, 10477 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Celebrate the final days of summer with the Howard Tech Council! Enjoy an evening of festivities in the backstage/ VIP lounge of Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia. This event is the HTC’s largest party of the year, drawing hundreds of local professionals together for the evening. This event will sell out, so act now!
Directions to the VIP backstage area and parking available here.

Please note, ticket sales will end on Monday, August 27 at 3:00 PM. Walk ups will be accepted. Get tickets now!

5th Annual Women in Cyber Security Reception
2018-10-18 18:00 - 20:30
This annual networking event highlights and celebrates the value and successes of women in the cyber security industry. Leaders from the private sector, academia, and government from across the region and at varying points on the career spectrum can connect with one another to strengthen relationships and build new ones. The Reception also provides a forum for women seeking cyber security careers to connect with the technical and business professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.
The Women in Cyber Security Reception will be held as an invitation-only event to ensure a mix of women with diverse backgrounds and at different career levels.

NIST Cybersecurity Risk Management Conference
2018-11-07 - 2018-11-09 | Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
NIST will host the 2018 Cybersecurity Risk Management Conference. Building on previous NIST workshops, the conference aims to share and explore best practices and receive and discuss stakeholder input on key cybersecurity and privacy risk management topics.
The newly expanded conference is a continuation of the annual Cybersecurity Framework Workshops of the past, with addition of the topics and stakeholder groups associated with NIST projects such as Risk Management Framework, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Privacy Engineering.
The conference will be organized around three main tracks in multiple plenary and breakout sessions. Tracks will focus on executive risk governance and administration, risk management programs, and operations.
Registration and speaker nominations are now open.

Registration ends on 10/31/2018 at 11:59 PM EDT. Register here.

Maryland Cybersecurity Career & Education Fair
2018-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) and Universities at Shady Grove invite you to attend their November 9 Maryland Cybersecurity Career & Education Fair.

Join us at the Universities at Shady Grove for two dynamic days that put on display why Maryland is where cyber works. Friday will feature a career and education fair, connecting cybersecurity job seekers with opportunities across the state of Maryland.

Stop by our table to learn more about Edwards!

Cyberbytes Security Roundtable – Vulnerability Management
2018-11-14 08:30 - 10:30 | Eggspectation, 6010 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
This Cyberbytes Security Roundtable discussion will focus on vulnerability management and examine the issues and challenges faced by security professionals.

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – focused on educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

Data Analysis Using Project With Excel
2018-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar Link
Jeff Bongiovani is an Instructional Designer for Edwards Performance Solutions, creating and developing courses in Project Management and Systems Engineering. With 15+ years of experience as a technology trainer, Jeff facilitates courses in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and several programming languages.

Webinar Description
As a project manager with the State of Maryland Department of Social Services, Jeff was tasked with clearing up case backlogs for Medical Assistance and Food Supplement Payments. To break the yearly cycle of backlogs recurring, he was not only able to advocate using Microsoft Project, but helped establish an ongoing method of analysis across multiple projects. Jeff shares his real world experiences and the techniques he employed within Project and Excel to produce meaningful and significant reports.
This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI PDUs in the Technical category of the Talent Triangle.

Performance Based Leadership
2018-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar Link
James Rogers will facilitate a Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG) webinar on performance based leadership. James is a Senior Project Manager for Edwards Performance Solutions. He improves project governance and process efficiency for large private companies and the Federal Government. James accreditation includes MBA, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt & Champion, Agile, and ITIL certifications.

Webinar Description
Project Managers need to be able to lead a team to achieve results on time, and on budget. Your team members may well not have worked together before, and even if they have, they are by definition doing a project that they have not done before. They may also still prioritize their regular jobs, and you need them to work on your project. So, it is particularly important that the PM knows how to get people to do what needs to be done, often under pressure. The techniques in this Performance Based Leadership presentation will help.
This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI PDUs in the Leadership category of the Talent Triangle.

Cyberbytes Panel Discussion - Cyber Realities in Corporate America
2019-01-17 08:00 - 10:00 | The Center Club, 100 Light St #16, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Security Leadership, Legal, and Insurance – everyone needs to be on the same page for a successful cyber program.
Frequently, these functions operate in a silo when it comes to a business based cybersecurity programs. How should they work best together; creating a framework to mitigate cybersecurity risk?
Learn the best approach, from our industry experts. Join us for a comprehensive panel discussion, followed by audience led Q&A.

Parking is available at the 30 Light Street Garage.

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

Building STEPS Internship Fair
2019-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Towson University’s West Village Commons, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
Join us representing in Building STEPS at Towson University’s Internship Fair!
The day will be set up as a workshop style conference with 3 rotating groups. While the fair is happening with one group of students, workshops on career readiness will be happening with the other two.
For more information on this event contact Sheyna Mikeal at sheyna.mikeal@buildingsteps.org.

RSA Conference 2019
2019-03-04 00:00 - 2019-03-08 00:00 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
RSA Conference 2019 takes place March 4 to 8 in San Francisco!

This year’s theme is, to put it simply, Better. Which means working hard to find better solutions. Making better connections with peers from around the world. And keeping the digital world safe so everyone can get on with making the real world a better place. Read more about Better.

Learn about the latest cybersecurity developments in expert-led sessions, inspiring keynotes and in-depth seminars. Demo innovative products and solutions, network with infosec insiders and peers, and help move the industry forward as part of an engaged and empowered global community.

Registration is now open! Register today

2019 Women's Leadership Conference
2019-03-07 07:30 - 16:00 | Maryland LIVE Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
The Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) is an annual one-day event recognizing the contribution of phenomenal women leaders and their affect on regional business growth as well as inspiring all attendees to better and more effective leadership. The 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference will focus on ‘The Power of Perseverance’ and will feature sessions on ‘Finding Peace During the Storm,’ ‘Determining when Patience is a Virtue and When it is Not’ and ‘Igniting and Sustaining Purpose and Passion.’
Some of the most highly regarded female ‘movers and shakers’ in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are on the lineup including two inspirational keynote speakers. Rayna DuBose, motivational speaker and Marriotts Ridge High School Coach, and Sheela Murthy, Founder of Murthy Law Firm, will be the keynote speakers for the 2019 Women’s Leadership Conference.

Edwards Performance Solutions is proud to sponsor this event, presented by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.

Women’s Leadership Summit
2019-03-20 07:30 - 12:00 | Coppin State, 2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216, United States
The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit will convene Top 100 Women, Leading Women and Maryland’s network of women professionals to learn about important topics facing women in business, give back to the community and create mentoring relationships.
The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit features a powerhouse agenda of leadership activities and focuses on advancing community involvement.

Edwards’ President and CEO, Gina Abate is featured as one of the panelists at the “Taking the Seat at the Head of the Table: Women Breaking into Cybersecurity” conference discussion.

Cyberbytes Security Roundtable - Vendor Risk Management
2019-03-20 08:30 - 10:30 | Eggspectation, 6010 University Blvd, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
This Cyberbytes Security Roundtable discussion will focus on Vendor Risk Management and examine the issues and challenges faced by security professionals.

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – focused on educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

GovConnects Education Series - Recruiting & Retaining a Skilled Workforce in Challenging Labor Markets
2019-03-20 12:00 - 14:00 | BTS Software Solutions, 6200 Old Dobbin Lane Suite 190, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Low employment rates, skills shortages, and limited number of cleared personnel are impacting the workplace, leading to a revolving door among government contracting personnel. This discussion will focus on strategies you can implement to strengthen your workforce, creating loyalty, and stability within your business.

Join us for networking and lunch, with a presentation from staffing experts, including Edwards Performance Solutions’ Senior Recruiter, Lisa Palma.

An Evening with Women of Influence
2019-03-21 16:00 - 18:30 | UMBC Research Park, 5520 Research Park Drive, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
Building on last year’s fantastic and successful event, we ask you to join us for a women-focused event celebrating the success of women in business at the office of Barbara Gassaway, President of Observation Baltimore at UMBC Research Park.
We will have libations and delicious hors d’ouerves while making great connections to strong and accessible women leaders. Our program will recognize business leaders and Women of Influence profiled in February’s issue.

Edwards’ President and CEO, Gina Abate is featured in the Women of Influence section and attending the event.

A Disciplined Approach to Cybersecurity Program Management
2019-04-10 12:00 - 12:45 | Webinar Link
Edwards Performance Solutions Director of Commercial and Cybersecurity, Brian Hubbard applies a program management approach to your cybersecurity program.
In many organizations, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and their team understands the need for a strategic approach to managing an enterprise information security program. However, continual tactical “fire drills” rarely allow time to be dedicated to strategic objectives. Given typical CISO resource constraints, efficient and effective operations is critical to success. Running a cybersecurity program through a disciplined program management approach enables CISOs to bridge gaps between tactical time pulls and the goals of a strategically oriented, business focused information security program. For smaller organizations that may not have a security staff at all, the Cybersecurity Program Management Office (PMO) concept provides a model for obtaining the necessary services.

This Webinar is eligible for 0.75 PMI PDUs in the Strategic category of the Talent Triangle.

3rd Annual Maryland Cybersecurity Awards
2019-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Maryland LIVE Hotel, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle #7777, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
Attend the 3rd Annual Maryland Cybersecurity Awards – an exciting program and event that will highlight and celebrate the best and brightest of Maryland’s cybersecurity industry! Come honor companies, organizations, and individuals that have protected businesses and government agencies with their cutting-edge technologies; thwarted cyber criminals with their outstanding cybersecurity services; demonstrated exemplary knowledge, expertise, leadership and innovative thinking; or made a significant contribution to Maryland’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
Early bird tickets on sale through March 11. Final ticket purchase date: April 1, 2019. Tickets are non-refundable after March 20, 2019. Purchase tickets now!

Edwards Performance Solutions is a proud sponsor of the Maryland Cybersecurity Awards.

National Cyber Security Hall of Fame
2019-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, 21076, United States
The Cyber Security Hall of Fame will represent the mission: “Respect the Past – Protect the Future” and will honor the innovative leaders and organizations which had the vision to create the foundational building blocks for the Cyber Security industry.

Join us for this VIP event. To register for the event, email Karen Austin at Karen@cybersecuityhalloffame.com or Larry Letow at Larry@cybersecurityhalloffame.com to reserve your table today. There is limited Seating at this event.

For more details visit the Cyber Security Hall of Fame website.

Financial Services Conference
2019-04-28 18:00 - 2019-04-30 17:00 | Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
The Sixteenth Annual Conference – Exclusively for Clients and Guests of Hudson Cook, LLP and CounselorLibrary.com, LLC.
Mark your calendar and join us on April 28-30, 2019 at the Financial Services Conference. Bring your compliance officers, general counsel, CEO, president and anyone else you feel would benefit from the program.
The program content will be entirely legal, covering – in depth – matters of interest to the finance and privacy communities. There will be no reporters or consumer advocates present, and regulators will appear only as speakers. This conference offers housing, auto, merchant cash advance and small business lending, and privacy breakout sessions, along with more general sessions of interest to all areas of the consumer, commercial and alternative finance and privacy industries.

Edwards is proud to participate as both a conference Bronze Sponsor and attendee.

Cyberbytes: Financial Focus
2019-05-02 08:00 - 10:00 | The Center Club, 100 Light St #16, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join us for a fireside chat style discussion, focused on the cybersecurity challenges of the financial world.
With the rise of cyber attacks at the forefront of the daily news, security and risk management must be an elevated focus throughout the financial services and banking markets. Cybersecurity leaders are shifting toward a proactive security approach to address and mitigate emerging trends.
Chief Operating and Credit Officer of Freedom Bank, Shaun Murphy will share his perspective on the rise of cyber attacks, regulatory challenges, and fraud mitigation. Edwards’ CISO, Dana Pickett will facilitate the conversation, encouraging audience participation.

Cyberbytes is a series of events hosted by Edwards Performance Solutions – focused on educating the business community of relevant cybersecurity topics.

Leading Effective Meetings and Prioritizing Work Demands
2019-05-08 12:00 - 12:30 | Webinar Link
Edwards Performance Solutions’ Program Manager, Mary Holland shares her techniques for leading effective meetings and prioritizing the business “to do” list.
Do you find yourself in meetings and wonder why you are there? What can you do to change that? How can you keep people from wondering the same thing at your meetings? Leading Effective Meetings and Prioritizing Work Demands offers tips on planning and leading effective meetings. Good meetings don’t end when the scheduled time is up. Consider how to follow up on meeting actions and decisions so the meetings will not be in vain. There is a key takeaway from this session that we too often overlook. Make time for one more meeting to learn about meetings!

This Webinar is eligible for 0.5 PMI PDUs in the Leadership category of the Talent Triangle.

I95 Business' Off the Record
2019-05-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Sagamore Farm, 3366 Belmont Avenue, Reisterstown, MD, 21136, United States
I95 Business will have its first premier event, inviting Baltimore’s top decision-makers and C-Suite executives, influencers and business leaders to join together for an exclusive networking event. This will be a casual and exclusive event at Sagamore Farm. The casual seating areas will be very conducive to conversation. They will not be selling tables and there are no assigned seats. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded business leaders in a casual and relaxed setting with views of the old Vanderbilt Stables farm.

Future of Howard County: How Cybersecurity and Culture are Fueling a Development Boom
2019-05-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Two Merriweather, 10960 Grantchester Way, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
According to the Baltimore Business Journal, “the once sleepy suburb [of Columbia, MD] is well on its way to becoming an urban center.” The following statement could be said about Howard County broadly, as development has been seen widespread throughout the area. From the redevelopment of Columbia’s Town Center to Domino expanding its presence in with a major warehouse lease, Howard County is experiencing a development boom. How can developers contribute to the steady growth and demand in Howard County? And what major projects in the pipeline can attract additional tenants, residents, and more to the area?
Join Bisnow and Howard County’s most prolific developers, thinkers, and investors as we explore the projects shaping Howard County’s future, and how you can get in on the action. It’s a Bisnow event you don’t want to miss!

Edwards President and CEO, as well as The Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.’s (CAMI) Board Chairman, Gina Abate will moderate a panel discussion featuring Ron Gula (Co-Founder of Gula Tech Adventures), Anuja Sonalker (Founder of STEER Technologies), and Stephen Riddick (General Counsel of Tenable).
