Ohio Innovation and Technology Association

OITA is excited to announce that the agenda is set for the CyberOhio Summit on December 5 at the Athletic Club of Columbus! A huge thank you to our sponsors for their incredible support. Your commitment is what helps bring Ohio’s cybersecurity community together. Registration is open for the 2024 CyberOhio Summit, and we encourage you to secure your spot today! Interested in being a part of advancing Ohio’s cybersecurity landscape? Don't hesitate to contact us. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #Cybersecurity #ThankYouSponsors #RegisterNow #Networking #InnovateOhio Kirk Herath Lexie Meade Holly Drake JobsOhio Google Salesforce IBM Deloitte Verizon KPMG US CGI Fortinet University of Cincinnati Sinclair Community College Cincinnati Innovation District Lumen Technologies Carahsoft Encova Insurance JLF Advisors The Credo Company County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) Ohio Business Roundtable Ohio Bankers League

? It's the Last Week to Register for the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Don’t miss your chance to join us on December 5 at the Athletic Club of Columbus for the 2024 CyberOhio Summit, presented by OITA in partnership with the Office of CyberOhio. This event brings together leaders across industries to tackle cybersecurity challenges, share insights, and foster collaboration. Seats are filling fast—secure your spot today to be part of this day of learning, networking, and innovation in Ohio’s cybersecurity landscape. A huge thank you to our sponsors for their incredible support—your commitment makes this event possible! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #Cybersecurity #OhioInnovation #LastChanceToRegister

?? Legislative Perspectives on Technology & Investments at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit Join us on December 5 from 12:15–12:45 p.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for a fireside chat featuring Representative Melanie Miller from the Ohio House of Representatives and Robert J. Kovey, President of the Ohio Innovation and Technology Association (OITA). This engaging session will dive into Ohio’s legislative priorities and strategies for advancing technology and cybersecurity. Discover how policy, innovation, and investment intersect to support digital transformation and strengthen cybersecurity initiatives across the state. Don’t miss it—Register today! https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #Cybersecurity #TechnologyPolicy #OhioInnovation #DigitalTransformation

?? Earn CPIM Credits at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Are you a fiscal officer of a political subdivision in Ohio? Don’t miss the chance to earn 5.75 hours of CPIM credit by attending the 2024 CyberOhio Summit on December 5 at the Athletic Club of Columbus. The Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM), administered by the Ohio Treasurer of State’s Office, provides professional development education to local government fiscal officers, who are required to earn six hours of CPIM training annually. This summit is a great way to meet nearly all of your training requirements while gaining critical insights into cybersecurity trends, challenges, and strategies. Secure your spot today and make the most of this professional development opportunity! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #CPIMCredits #LocalGovernment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Cybersecurity #OhioInnovation #fiscalofficer #cpim

Introducing the Critical Infrastructure Panel at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Join us on December 5 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for a critical discussion on protecting Ohio’s essential systems and services. This panel will bring together top leaders to explore cybersecurity challenges and strategies for building resilience in critical infrastructure sectors, from energy and utilities to public safety and elections. Moderator: Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State Speakers include: Kimberly Jones, CISSP, GSLC, Director of Cybersecurity, NiSource Kristin Lowery, Vice President & Chief Security Officer, American Electric Power, and CyberOhio Advisory Board Member Special Agent Rick Maier, WMD Coordinator/Special Events, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cincinnati Greg Niese, Director of Information Technology, Ohio's Electric Cooperatives and Buckeye Power Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts on the frontlines of securing Ohio’s infrastructure. Learn how collaboration and innovation are key to safeguarding the systems that keep Ohio running. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #CriticalInfrastructure #Cybersecurity #OhioLeadership #Resilience

Explore the Collective Defense Models Panel! Join us on December 5 from 10:45–11:45 a.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for a thought-provoking session on how organizations can collaborate to tackle shared cybersecurity threats. This panel will explore innovative defense models, the benefits of threat intelligence sharing, and strategies to strengthen cybersecurity across sectors. Speakers include: Robert Fulk, CIO, State of Indiana Secretary of State J. Marc Hopkins, Chief Technology Officer, Southwest Ohio Computer Association COG Mike Renshaw, Director of Specialized Sales – Security SLED, Lumen Technologies Google Moderator: Spence Witten, Vice President of Cybersecurity Consulting, 38 North, and CyberOhio Board Member Don’t miss this engaging conversation with top experts on collaborative approaches to today’s toughest cybersecurity challenges. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #CollectiveDefense #Cybersecurity #Collaboration #OhioInnovation

?? Announcing the Incident Response Panel at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Join us on December 5 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for an in-depth discussion on managing and mitigating cyber incidents. This panel brings together leading experts to share real-world strategies, lessons learned, and best practices for building resilient incident response frameworks. ? Speakers include: Dave Daniel, VP of Security & Infrastructure, Nationwide, and CyberOhio Advisory Board Member (Moderator) Pete Renneker, Managing Director, Cyber, Deloitte Johnny Collins, Managing Director – Cyber Threat Management, KPMG US Craig Baker, MBA, SSBB Baker, Program Administrator, Ohio Cyber Reserve Wes W., Sr. Client Partner-Solutions, Verizon Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top industry leaders as they discuss proactive approaches and innovative solutions to today’s cybersecurity challenges. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #OhioInnovation #CyberResilience

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??? Announcing the Local Government Priorities Panel at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Join us on December 5 from 12:45–1:45 p.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for a dynamic discussion on the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by local governments. This panel will explore strategies for resilience, protecting citizen data, managing vendor risks, and promoting cybersecurity awareness among government employees. ? Speakers include: Lexie Meade, Deputy Director, CyberOhio (Moderator) April Beachy, Director of IT, Tuscarawas County William Chambers, Systems Engineer II, Ohio SLED, Fortinet Peter Kobak, Associate Director, Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement, Ohio Cyber Range Institute, University of Cincinnati Mark Stout, IT Director, Hocking County This session is tailored for local government leaders and anyone interested in public sector cybersecurity. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts on the frontlines of local government innovation! ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #LocalGovernment #Cybersecurity #PublicSectorInnovation #OhioLeadership University of Cincinnati Ohio Cyber Range Institute County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) Fortinet State of Ohio

?? Announcing the Ohio's Transformation Showcase & What's Next Panel at the 2024 CyberOhio Summit! Join us on December 5 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. at the Athletic Club of Columbus for a special session showcasing Ohio’s progress in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation. This panel will highlight the state’s key initiatives, successful strategies, and future priorities for safeguarding Ohio’s digital infrastructure. ? Moderated by: Katrina Flory, State CIO, State of Ohio ? Speakers include: Sugumar Balasubramanian, CIO, Ohio Department of Taxation Jasmine Ramaradjou, CIO, Ohio Department of Public Safety Nathan Huskey, CIO, Ohio Department of Health This is your chance to hear from Ohio’s top leaders as they share insights into the state’s cybersecurity transformation and vision for the future. ?? Don’t miss this forward-looking session—Register today: https://lnkd.in/gaHZCrTq #CyberOhioSummit #OhioInnovation #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #OhioLeadership Kirk Herath Lexie Meade Ohio Department of Health Ohio Department of Public Safety The Ohio Department of Taxation State of Ohio