AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter

The AFCEA Atlanta Tabletop Cybersecurity Exercise with representatives from Federal, State, Local and Industry representatives is underway. Where are you? The Homeland Security Conference officially starts tomorrow, don’t miss it. #HomelandSecurity #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure

AFCEA Lunch & Learn - Jan 28, 2025 Please join us next week at the Eisenhower Club, hosted by The SANS Institute! Topic:?Fundamentals of Cyber in the Workplace for IT Professionals and Leaders Speaker:?Rich Greene, SANS Senior Solutions Engineer and Instructor Date:?Tuesday, January 28, 2025 ???11:00am - 11:30am??Meet and Greet ???11:30am - 12:30pm?Speaker Presentation ???12:30pm - 1:00pm??Speaker Q & A Eisenhower Catering and Conference Center,?Fort Eisenhower Complimentary Lunch provided by our Sponsors will be served in the meeting room. CLICK BELOW or Load in Your Browser TO REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/edm2F7Zq ABSTRACT Fundamentals of Cyber in the Workplace for IT Professionals and Leaders In today's digitally driven world, understanding cybersecurity fundamentals is crucial for IT professionals and leaders alike, especially within mission-critical environments like the military. This talk will explore the core principles that form the foundation of robust cyber defense in any workplace, focusing on the military's unique challenges. Topics will include the Principle of Least Privilege, secure network design, threat detection, patch management, and the importance of developing strong cybersecurity policies and training programs. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to enhance their organization's cyber posture, mitigate risks, and safeguard operational integrity. BIO Rich Greene is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over two decades of experience in the cyber domain. His journey began in the late 90s, during the early rise of the internet, where he nurtured a curiosity that would eventually lead to an accomplished career in offensive and defensive cyber operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) across more than 17 countries. Rich has served both as an instructor and operator, contributing to the advancement of cybersecurity strategies. Currently, Rich is a Senior Solutions Engineer and Instructor at the SANS Institute, as well as the owner of SITH2, LLC. At SANS, he leverages his extensive 20-year background in cybersecurity, intelligence, and special operations to deliver tailored solutions and comprehensive training to clients across various sectors. Rich holds 15 GIAC certifications alongside CISSP, and his expertise spans incident response, penetration testing, mobile device security, and more. In addition to his technical skills, Rich is dedicated to mentorship, collaboration, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge. He engages in presentations, workshops, and reports, helping both military and civilian leaders stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Rich’s passion for excellence and education makes him a trusted authority in the cybersecurity field. Event News

This event will be postponed until January. We will not be hosting a Lunch & Learn this month.

Please join us on 22 October for our Lunch & Learn featuring Rich Greene, from SANS. **Registration for all active-duty military members is complimentary. **

Please join us for our October Lunch & Learn, featuring Rich Greene, from SANS. All attendance by active-duty military personnel is complimentary.

REMINDER: We are excited to see everyone for our Lunch & Learn event featuring Dr. tomorrow at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center. **All Active-Duty military service members will receive complimentary admission to this event**

Thank you to everyone who supported our Annual AFCEA TechNet Golf Tournament! We were able to raise over 17,000 dollars for our local Chapter's scholarship fund! These funds will help provide scholarships to CSRA students and teachers! We can't wait to see you next year! #community #afcea #eisenhowerlakes

Reminder: AFCEA Greater Augusta Lunch & Learn will take place on 30 July, featuring our guest speaker Mark Baggett! Register at: https://lnkd.in/e7dRDZPT

We are 1 week away from our Networking Event! Event starts at 5pm EST at the Georgia Cyber Center, come join us! Register with the link below! Looking forward to seeing you all there!