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Maryland Cybersecurity Career & Education Fair
2018-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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!

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.

5th Annual Women in Cyber Security Reception
2018-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | MD
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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

NIST Cybersecurity Luncheon - Optimizing the NIST CSF
2018-07-26 11:30 - 13:00 | MD
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.

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.

Cyberbytes Roundtable – Challenges in Today’s Cyber Landscape
2018-06-20 08:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Howard County Chamber Cyber 2018 Conference
2018-06-06 07:30 - 17:00 | Howard Community College, Smith Theater, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Join us for the Howard County Chamber of Commerce’s 9th annual cyber conference, where we tackle some of the most relevant topics surrounding operating within the cyber landscape.
Participants can expect cutting edge discussions from some of the leading experts in our community surrounding topics ranging from healthcare to trust to employment of open source technologies. There will be two separate tracks, ensuring relevant, engaging discussions for both technologists designing and implementing cyber products and management staff making financial and risk decisions regarding cyber technology. We also address the challenging topic of hiring, training, and retaining a cyber workforce in this 0% unemployment environment.
Specific topic include blockchain technologies, leveraging the open source, device security focused on Healthcare, and building a talented workforce.

Breakfast Roundtable: Maryland's Landmark Small Business Legislation
2018-05-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Branch, 502 S. Sharp Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Maryland is the first state in the nation to offer tax credits to businesses that “buy local” cybersecurity products and services. Join BBB and the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) for a breakfast & networking event featuring discussions detailing the benefits available through the new law.
Presenters
Jody Thomas, VP Communications, BBB of Greater Maryland
Darrell Lafoon, VP of Technology, EZShield
Stacey Smith, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.
Ken McCreedy, Director of Cybersecurity & Aerospace Business, MD Dept of Commerce

MD Cyber Legislative Forum: 2018 Updates & 2019 Planning
2018-05-17 07:45 - 10:00 | HubSpot Conference Room, 6724 Alexander Bell Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
The 2018 legislative session in Maryland was an important and successful one for the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) and CAMI members. There were a number of cybersecurity bills on the docket, and with the help of Annapolis-based Government Relations firm, Bellamy Genn Group, CAMI was front and center on several bills greatly impacting you and the state.
Join us to hear what 2018 legislation was on CAMI’s agenda, which bills were approved and how they will benefit you.
Presenters include:

Michael Ryan, CEO, South River Technologies, CAMI Board of Directors & Cyber CxO Breakfast Chair
Stacey Smith, Executive Director, CAMI
Mike Binko, Founder & Chair, Startup Maryland, CAMI Board Member & Legislative Affairs Committee Chair
Sarah Peters, Senior Government Relations Associate, Bellamy Genn Group
Angie Barnett, President & CEO, Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
Ken McCreedy, Director of Cybersecurity and Aerospace Business, Maryland Department of Commerce

Howard County Chamber Annual Meeting
2018-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
The Howard County Chamber of Commerce hosts its 49th Annual Meeting. The Chamber will honor outstanding volunteers and ratify the new slate of the Chamber Board of Directors.

HTC's Women in Tech Trailblazer Series
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship, 9250 Bendix Road, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
HTC’s Women in Tech Affinity Group invites you join them for a Women in Tech Trailblazer Series event, featuring our President and CEO, Gina Abate as the speaker. Gina will discuss her career history, position in new and emerging technologies, and her role with the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI).
Registration includes breakfast.

2018 Maryland Business Hall of Fame Awards
2018-05-02 17:30 - 21:00 | Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel, 1739 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, United States
Join the Maryland Chamber of Commerce as prominent CEOs and community leaders are inducted into the prestigious Maryland Business Hall of Fame for their outstanding leadership and contribution to Maryland’s business and societal communities. This high-energy evening includes a network-building reception, delicious food and drink, and inspiring moments from inductees. Celebrate with colleagues from small businesses to giants in the Maryland economy.

PMI Baltimore Professional Development Event
2018-04-27 08:00 - 2018-04-28 18:00 | Martins West, 6817 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21244, United States
PMI Baltimore Chapter’s 2018 Professional Development Event (PDE) is a two-day educational and networking event. This event offers practitioners professional networking opportunities, PDU earning presentations in the 3 areas of the Talent Triangle: Leadership, Strategic Business Management, Technical Project Management.
Are you ready to network with other PM professionals, build your PM toolkit with the latest leadership principals, strategic management tools, and jump into 2018 earning the PDUs you need?

Preparing Small Businesses for Cybersecurity Success - U.S. Senate Hearing
2018-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Russell Senate Office Building, DC, 20002, United States
Continuing to be seen as a cybersecurity leader, our President and CEO, Gina Abate will testify in front of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Gina is one of four industry representatives testifying at the hearing entitled “Preparing Small Businesses for Cybersecurity Success.” Each spokesperson is given five minutes to dictate their testimony and answer questions, focused on the security challenges small businesses face, as well as the opportunities that exist to support entrepreneurs on a path to cyber safety.
The hearing will be webcast live, starting at 3:30pm, with an archieved video available shortly after.
