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We're excited for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to sponsor the 2025 Forge Arkansas Cyber Summit again this year! At AEDC, they know economic advancement doesn't happen by accident. They work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. #cybersummit #forgesummit #ArkansasEDC

Don't Let Your Weakest Link Sink You! Master Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risks. Join us for this VIRTUAL session on Tuesday, April 8, 11 am - 12 pm CST Topic: Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management In this talk, Megan will discuss how to develop a cyber supply chain risk management program, to include assessment of vendor risk and applying appropriate mitigations. She will discuss key risk factors and the challenges of securing supply chains in complex and dynamic vendor environments. Finally, Megan will share example language that can be adopted in RFPs and procurement contracts to promote supply chain security. Register here: https://ow.ly/PH9X50VigEo

Please join us in welcoming Arkansas Network Experts as a sponsor of the 2025 Forge Arkansas Cyber Summit! Arnetex IT management and support is the solution! Our experts will work in tandem with your IT support team or independently to manage all your network support requirements demands. Partner with an experienced IT managed services company. #cybersummit #forgesummit #ARNETEX

Forge Institute Mentor Stephanie Pace has had a long career with FIS with roles as an Enterprise Account Manager, Sales Solution Consultant in the FIS Sales Engineering Group, Business Development Executive, and Product Line Manager for FIS's core banking software. Her tenure at FIS provides her with broad product knowledge in the financial services technology industry. Stephanie attended University of Dayton where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and an MBA from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock. The guidance and expertise of mentors like Stephanie are what set Forge Institute apart. Thank you for inspiring and empowering our community! https://hubs.la/Q034D6pq0

We're excited to announce that Jim Richberg, Global Field CISO at Fortinet will be joining us at the 2025 Forge Arkansas Cyber Summit! Jim is the Head of Cyber Policy and Fortinet Field CISO working to bring cybersecurity solutions to industry and the public sector following a career driving innovation in cyber intelligence, policy and strategy for the United States Government and international partners. He served as National Intelligence Manager for Cyber, the senior Federal Executive focused on cyber intelligence within the $80+ billion US intelligence community (IC) annual operating budget. Senior Advisor to the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on cyber issues. Set collection and analytic priorities for the IC's 17 departments and agencies on cyber threats. Register today at www.forge.institute/summit #cybersummit #forgearkansascybersummit #littlerock

Join us in celebrating with the graduates of Forge Institute's IT/Cyber Fundamentals Bootcamp. These talented individuals have acquired vital IT skills and are prepared to enter the dynamic field of cybersecurity. If you are interested in IT/Cyber Fundamentals or Cyber Bootcamp, visit: https://lnkd.in/gV8PW_3n Scholarships are available.

Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors! It's not too late to join them! If you would like to know more about being a Summit Sponsor or finding out about speaker sessions, visit the Summit page: https://hubs.la/Q03cPMkS0 https://hubs.la/Q03cPMkS0

Phoenix Xceletator’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive at Forge headquarters, where participants are shaping their innovative startups. Robert Baker Walter Burgess Lee Watson Emerald Manriquez #aerospace #defense #entrepreneurship #startups

We're excited to announce that Zak Morris, Founder of Triton Studios will be joining us at the 2025 Forge Arkansas Cyber Summit! Zak is the founder of Triton Studios, specializing in creative services and emerging technologies consulting. With over a decade of experience at Walmart, he served as an InfoSec Risk Expert and Senior Systems Engineer, focusing on cybersecurity and risk management. A strong advocate for dyslexic thinking, Zak blends creativity with technical expertise to drive innovative solutions. Register today: https://hubs.la/Q03cPRBR0 #cybersummit #forgearkansascybersummit #littlerock https://hubs.la/Q03cPRBR0

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Want to showcase your company at one of the top cybersecurity summits? The Forge Arkansas Cyber Summit brings together top decision-makers from government, military, and private industry. Sponsorship Benefits: ?? Get in front of high-impact cyber and defense professionals. ?? Gain brand exposure with influential stakeholders. ?? Position your company as a leader in cybersecurity and national defense. Interested? Contact us at [email protected] Learn more: forge.institute/summit #CyberSecurity #DefenseTech #Sponsorship #ForgeSummit