5th annual Security Awareness Summit is 8/9 August in Charleston

#1217000: 5th annual Security Awareness Summit is 8/9 August in Charleston

Description:	The 5th annual Security Awareness Summit is 8/9 August in Charleston, SC. This is THE event for security awareness professionals from around the world to share and learn from each other. Over 15 amazing talks, 4 hands-on workshops, video wars, show-n-tell and numerous interactive, networking events. Learn more and register now: Security Awareness Summit. Summit Chair: Lance Spitzner CPE Credits for Summit: 16 Summit Dates: August 8-9, 2018 Training Course Dates: August 6-7; August 10-15 The 5th annual SANS Security Awareness Summit is on and it’s lining up to be bigger and better than ever. Every year, we strive to provide the very best forum for security awareness officers looking to take their program to the next level! Our promise is to provide actionable lessons you can take back and apply right away within your own organization, with a focus on your industry, employee base, and current maturity level. This two-day Summit includes expert awareness-focused talks, interactive discussions, networking events, and more! Security Awareness Summit attendees The 2018 Security Awareness Summit will feature: Video Wars: Watch the different training videos organizations have created and hear from them how they created the videos, what worked and did not work, and why. Show-n-Tell booths: We have expanded the highly popular Show-n-Tell booths to support more booths and a dedicated session for attendees to interact with all the different awareness materials organizations have developed. This is a great opportunity to learn how organizations made the materials, which ones were the most effective and why. Onsite lunches: Stay for lunch and mix/mingle with other attendees. Interactive Workshops: In addition to industry leading talks we will host several hands-on workshops where you actually plan and build elements of your awareness program. From phishing assessments and ambassador programs to planning your own escape room, these highly interactive sessions are often the most popular of the summit. Evening socials: Take a chance to unwind and socialize with your peers at organized social events every night. “This summit is great for anyone who needs to stand up a program or anyone whose program has been in place for some time and needs to be updated, refreshed, or revamped.” - Elizabeth Williams, USAA "Excellent content, useful examples, and ‘how to's’ make it relevant and applicable." - Greg Bard, EY “Loved being in a room with my peers sharing "war stories," and that everyone is so free with information sharing! A great incubator!" - Jennifer Cuthbertson, Wells Fargo The 2017 Summit SOLD OUT five weeks ahead of time, so don't miss your chance to be part of this dynamic community event in 2018. In addition to the Security Awareness Summit, world-class SANS courses are being offered to help you expand your information security expertise. SANS instructors are experienced industry practitioners considered to be among the best cybersecurity instructors in the world. They will provide you and your community with the expert guidance and skills you need to stop cyber-attacks against your organizations. Who should attend? Compliance Officers / Legal / Audit: Learn how to effectively ensure your organization is compliant with all standards and regulations that require any type of security awareness, training, and education. Security Awareness / Culture Officers: This event was made specifically for you, need we say more? Chief Information Security Officers: Learn what is involved in securing your employees, how you can better support your security awareness program and how to gain support from senior leadership. Security Engineers / Architects: For those of you who live in the world of securing bits and bytes, take a moment to learn the other side of security, the human world. When approached correctly, organizations are turning their employees into their greatest security strength. Develop new skill sets, advance your career and learn how to take your security program to the next level. Education / Training: Learn how to take your expertise in the world of training and education and apply that to the world of information security.
More info:	https://www.sans.org/event/security-awareness-summit-2018/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Houselist+Ouch&utm_campaign=STH+Ouch!&utm_content=Security+Awareness+Summit

Description:

The 5th annual Security Awareness Summit is 8/9 August in Charleston, SC. This is THE event for security awareness professionals from around the world to share and learn from each other. Over 15 amazing talks, 4 hands-on workshops, video wars, show-n-tell and numerous interactive, networking events. Learn more and register now: Security Awareness Summit.

Summit Chair: Lance Spitzner
CPE Credits for Summit: 16
Summit Dates: August 8-9, 2018
Training Course Dates: August 6-7; August 10-15

The 5th annual SANS Security Awareness Summit is on and it’s lining up to be bigger and better than ever. Every year, we strive to provide the very best forum for security awareness officers looking to take their program to the next level! Our promise is to provide actionable lessons you can take back and apply right away within your own organization, with a focus on your industry, employee base, and current maturity level. This two-day Summit includes expert awareness-focused talks, interactive discussions, networking events, and more!
Security Awareness Summit attendees
The 2018 Security Awareness Summit will feature:

Video Wars: Watch the different training videos organizations have created and hear from them how they created the videos, what worked and did not work, and why.
Show-n-Tell booths: We have expanded the highly popular Show-n-Tell booths to support more booths and a dedicated session for attendees to interact with all the different awareness materials organizations have developed. This is a great opportunity to learn how organizations made the materials, which ones were the most effective and why.
Onsite lunches: Stay for lunch and mix/mingle with other attendees.
Interactive Workshops: In addition to industry leading talks we will host several hands-on workshops where you actually plan and build elements of your awareness program. From phishing assessments and ambassador programs to planning your own escape room, these highly interactive sessions are often the most popular of the summit.
Evening socials: Take a chance to unwind and socialize with your peers at organized social events every night.

“This summit is great for anyone who needs to stand up a program or anyone whose program has been in place for some time and needs to be updated, refreshed, or revamped.” - Elizabeth Williams, USAA

"Excellent content, useful examples, and ‘how to's’ make it relevant and applicable." - Greg Bard, EY

“Loved being in a room with my peers sharing "war stories," and that everyone is so free with information sharing! A great incubator!" - Jennifer Cuthbertson, Wells Fargo

The 2017 Summit SOLD OUT five weeks ahead of time, so don't miss your chance to be part of this dynamic community event in 2018.

In addition to the Security Awareness Summit, world-class SANS courses are being offered to help you expand your information security expertise. SANS instructors are experienced industry practitioners considered to be among the best cybersecurity instructors in the world. They will provide you and your community with the expert guidance and skills you need to stop cyber-attacks against your organizations.
Who should attend?

Compliance Officers / Legal / Audit: Learn how to effectively ensure your organization is compliant with all standards and regulations that require any type of security awareness, training, and education.
Security Awareness / Culture Officers: This event was made specifically for you, need we say more?
Chief Information Security Officers: Learn what is involved in securing your employees, how you can better support your security awareness program and how to gain support from senior leadership.
Security Engineers / Architects: For those of you who live in the world of securing bits and bytes, take a moment to learn the other side of security, the human world. When approached correctly, organizations are turning their employees into their greatest security strength. Develop new skill sets, advance your career and learn how to take your security program to the next level.
Education / Training: Learn how to take your expertise in the world of training and education and apply that to the world of information security.

More info:

https://www.sans.org/event/security-awareness-summit-2018/?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Houselist+Ouch&utm_campaign=STH+Ouch!&utm_content=Security+Awareness+Summit

Date added	June 6, 2018, 10:26 p.m.
Source	SANS
Subjects	Awareness Courses / Training Awareness Initiatives/Sites/Blogs Awareness - Management/ Program building info Awareness Promotion Awareness Raising Ideas Conferences and Seminars North America Conferences IT Security General Latest Global Security News News USA SANS
Venue	Charleston, Aug. 8, 2018, midnight - Aug. 9, 2018, midnight
Country	USA