Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Just Announced: RPE-018: Binary Signature Diversity

June 28-29, 2022

This event focuses on tools and techniques for signature diversity and measurement across Microsoft Windows (x86 and amd64), Linux (x86 and amd64), OS X (amd64), and Android (x86 and ARM) platforms. Samples can include both binaries and scripts (e.g., JavaScript). Participants will play either offense or defense. Learn More and Register Here

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Just Announced: USCYBERCOM Industry Day 2022

June 14, 2021 | 0800 - 1700

Industry Day 2022 is an opportunity for USCYBERCOM to communicate its capability requirements and challenges to Industry. Strategic requirements will be presented via its Technical Challenge Problems as well as how USCYBERCOM will leverage its emerging cyber solutions to accelerate mission objectives. Learn More and Register Here

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MISI's Summer 2022 Virtual Internship

Applications are due by June 10th 2022

Intern with MISI this Summer 2022! Continuing our mission in building the future of cyber, we are excited to announce that MISI will offer its summer virtual internship experience again for rising high school juniors and seniors. The 6-week program will run daily from July 11 through August 19th. Applications are due by June 10th 2022. Learn more and Apply (External)

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CyCon

May 31 - June 3, 2022

All times: EEST (Eastern European Summer Time), UTC/GMT+3 | Throughout the years, the annual International Conference on Cyber Conflict, CyCon, organised by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), has established itself as a major multidisciplinary conference on the technical, legal, policy, strategy and military perspectives of cyber defence and security. In just over a decade, CyCon has also become a community-building event for cyber security professionals. Read more here (External)

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DISA TEM: Folio Photonics

June 1, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

Folio Photonics is developing a next-generation optical data storage solution that has the ability to reshape the archival storage ecosystem. Through our novel utilization of the co-extrusion manufacturing process, new nanophotonic materials, and optical engineering, we are able to create high capacity, low cost optical discs. Conference ID: 446 536 072# Join Teams

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2022 SINET 16 Innovator Application

Deadline to apply is June 6, 2022

To apply to the annual SINET16 Innovator Award program, companies must be a Cybersecurity product and/or services company, be completely autonomous (not part of a larger entity), have annual revenues of $15 Million dollars or less, and not have previously won the SINET16 Innovator Award. Learn More and Apply Here

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NICE Conference and Expo 2022

June 6-8, 2022

Hear MISI presenting at the upcoming NICE conference! The next National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference and Expo will take place June 6-8, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. A pre-conference virtual event is planned for November 2021 in lieu of no full conference for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NICE program is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more here (External)

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2022 Tech Center Science & Technology Accelerator Network Program

June 6-11, 2022

Accelerator Network Program, Newport News, Virginia. (Final day to Register an application, Friday May 6). Ideation to bring patented NASA Technology to Market. Read more here (External)

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DISA TEM: Lookout

June 7, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

Lookout provides a cloud-based security platform that helps secure any device to any cloud, public or private. The Lookout solution enables the worker/teleworker a secure method of communicating from any device and any application including Microsoft's O365 cloud or any DISA asset/datacenter. Conference ID: 145 905 030# Join Teams

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DISA TEM: Obsidian Security

June 7, 2022 | 1-2pm ET

Obsidian offers the first truly comprehensive threat and posture management solution built for SaaS, enabling security teams to confidently protect Microsoft 365, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce and other business-critical applications. The company's platform consolidates data across the interconnected SaaS environment to harden configurations, reduce sensitive publicly exposed data, right-size over-privilege, and mitigate account compromises and insider threats. Conference ID: 187 303 204# Join Teams

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DISA TEM: Proofpoint

June 8, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

Email is a fundamental feature of modern government. It is also the No. 1 threat vector. In fact, more than 90% of threats arrive via email according to the FBI. Email attacks are constantly evolving–from phishing attacks to new forms of email threats, including those from your trusted technology partners and the defense industrial base. Some attacks include business email compromise (BEC), supply chain attacks, ransomware and cloud account compromise. Conference ID: 791 417 71# Join Teams

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DISA TEM: Spry Squared/Eclypsium

June 9, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

Most modern security tools focus on security at the network, application, and OS levels, leaving firmware exposed and vulnerable to attack. Firmware houses the most permissions of any code on any system, attacks here can be especially dangerous. Without firmware visibility, organizations are left vulnerable and ripe for intrusion. The ability to monitor, alert, and manage firmware addresses a known vulnerability in overall cybersecurity management. Conference ID: 144 368 336# Join Teams

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Purdue University Cybersecurity Camp

June 12-17, 2022

The Purdue University Cybersecurity Camp is the only residential GenCyber student program in the state of Indiana and the surrounding Midwestern states created for girls entering 9th - 12th grades. The camp is FREE to all accepted female students! Apply by Thursday, March 31, 2022 at midnight. Read more here (External)

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DISA TEM: Corsha

June 14, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

Corsha is on a mission to simplify API security and allow enterprises, developers, and DevSecOps teams to embrace modernization, complex deployments, and hybrid environments with confidence. Using a dynamic, blockchain-based machine identity, Corsha has developed a patented way to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA) for APIs, where API access may be pinned to only trusted machines. Conference ID: 919 535 865# Join Teams

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DISA TEM: CyberArk

June 15, 2022 | 11am-12pm ET

The CyberArk Identity Security Platform enforces least privilege and enables access across any device, anywhere, at just the right time. Architected for the modern enterprise, CyberArk is built on a foundation of Privileged Access Management and powered by artificial intelligence-based behavior and risk analytics. Conference ID: 882 585 97# Join Teams

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MindScape Tech Tuesdays: DevOps for NetOps

June 28, 2022 | 1100 – 1200 ET

Andy Stewart, Cisco, will discuss model driven DevOps for Netops to deliver enhanced orchestration, optimization, agility, flexibility and resiliency to result in a mission intent-based infrastructure. Learn about DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Automation, Source of Truth (SoT) and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). Learn More and Register Here

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MISI DreamPort Speaker Series with author Sounil Yu

July 13, 2022 | 1300-1500

The MISI DreamPort Speaker Series is hosting Sounil Yu, security innovation and author of the Cyber Defense Matrix. Sounil will present his new book that focuses on understanding the complex cybersecurity landscape. The Cyber Defense Matrix discusses the range of capabilities necessary for building, managing ad operating an effective security program. Sounil will be available to sign copies of the book after his speaking session. All sttendees will be provided a copy of the Cyber Defense Matrix. Come enjoy a good book, coffee and do some networking while your at it! Learn More and Register Here

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MindScape Tech Tuesdays: Log Analysis Training

July 26, 2022 | 1100 – 1200 ET

Looking to learn more about Log Analysis? Join this advanced level log analysis training hosted by one of industry's leaders. This training is designed specifically for individuals who have a foundation in log analysis. Learn More and Register Here

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Intro to Attacking ICS

July 26, 2022 | 0900 – 1600 ET

This 1-day course will impart foundational knowledge of common ICS attack methodologies. Topics covered will include basic ICS architecture, ICS protocols (including Modbus), vulnerable architectures and devices, and using python to automatically attack vulnerable situations. Learn More and Register Here

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AWS re:Inforce 2022

July 26-27, 2022

Join us in summer 2022 for two days to reinforce your AWS security posture. Discover how AWS is innovating in the world of cloud security, and then hone your technical skills in expert-led interactive sessions. You’ll hear the latest from industry-leading speakers in security, compliance, identity, and privacy and meet fellow security professionals at our fun events. Read more here (External)

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Industrial Control Systems Cyber Saturday

August 6, 2022

We invite any and all students in 6th – 12th grade interested in learning about industrial control systems cybersecurity for a fun filled day of hands on exercises and activities on August 6th 2022 at DreamPort in Columbia Maryland! We will introduce students to the critical infrastructure concepts and cybersecurity basics. These combined skills will be used for executing offensive physical scenarios that will result in visible damage or disruption. Students and their parents are invited to participate in the fun! All participants will need to bring a laptop. Breakfast & lunch will be provided! Physical participation only. Read more here (External)

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Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Internship Summer & Fall 2022

Applications Close May 13

The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the Maryland Innovation & Security Institute (MISI) and the GBC MISI Academy seek applicants for an 8-week paid internship program designed for college seniors about to enter the technical workforce currently enrolled in an institution designated as a CAE-CD or CAE-CO by the National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. Dates for the Summer Internship are June 13 2022 – August 5, 2022 (Applications Close May 13). Dates for the Fall Internship are Sept 19, 2022 – Nov 11, 2022 (Applications Close Aug 12). Learn more and Apply (External)

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OT-ISAC Summit 2022

September 7 - 8, 2022 | Singapore | Hybrid Event

Join DreamPort at This global conference on Operational Technology. MISI DreamPort Co-Founder and member of the Board Armando Seay will be part of this year's conference in Singapore. OT-ISAC Annual Summit will be in Hybrid event offering participants to attend in Virtual (online) and Live In person in Singapore. Bringing together OT/IT Experts and Practitioners in a Two-Day focused environment to share best practices and lessons learned that foster stakeholders to adapt and achieve mutual defence in protecting critical assets. Read more here (External)

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2022 GRF Summit on Security & Third-Party Risk

October 27-28, 2022

Networking and Education on Critical Third-Party and Supply Chain Security Issues, for Mutual Resilience Against Cyber and Geopolitical Threats. Sessions will cover risk and vendor management, cybersecurity, intelligence sharing, geopolitical threat mitigation, and emerging compliance/regulation. Read more here (External)

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