Winslow Technology Group Transform 2024: Boston

Winslow Technology Group is pleased to invite you to our annual day of education, networking, and fun at the prestigious Hotel Commonwealth on Friday, August 9th, 2024! The event will be followed by seats in the Coca-Cola Deck at Fenway Park for the Red Sox vs Houston Astros game!

When: Friday, August 9th, 2024 starting at 10:00 am

Where: Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

*CPE credits may be earned by attending WTG Transform! We are happy to provide proof of attendance post event for you to submit to your accreditation body. (post event, email lori@winslowtg.com) For ISC2 accredited attendees seeking CPEs, please review to the CPE Handbook (https://www.isc2.org/cpe-handbook) for more information.*

EVENT AGENDA

• 10:00 am: Welcome to WTG Transform! Join us for a Networking Breakfast in the Partner Exhibit Hall!
  • Coffee, Tea, and Pastries will be served.
  • The Dell Technologies Tech Rally will be in attendance showcasing laptops, monitors, and more.
  • We will have raffle drawings with 2 chances to win gift cards to the Official Red Sox Team Store!

• 11:00 am: Welcome Address with Scott Winslow, Founder and President of Winslow Technology Group
  • Join us in the Fenway Ballroom.

• 11:15 am: Keynote: Empowering AI: Transforming Cybersecurity from Theory to Practice
  • Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer, Winslow Technology Group
  • Session description can be found below.

• 12:00 pm: Lunch
  

• 1:00 pm: Partner Insights: Harnessing Your Data for Informed Decision-Making (Session description is below.)
  • Moderated by Greg Swain, VP of Solutions Architecture, Winslow Technology Group
  • Guest speakers:
    • Daniel Hodge, Vice President – Global Partner APEX Sales, Dell Technologies
    • Lane Roush, Chief Technical Customer Officer, Arctic Wolf
    • Bill Lapp, Field CTO, Zscaler

• 1:45 pm: Introductions of the WTG Technical Team
  • Mark Zilewicz, Principal Professional Services Engineer (Infrastructure Hardening)
  • Raj Patel, Manager of Project Services (HCI Specialist)
  • Jeff Naperski, Sr. Professional Services Engineer (Microsoft Specialist)
  • Ryan Deppe, Specialty Solutions Architect (Networking Specialist)
  • Steve Coscarella, Managed Services Manager (WTG NorthstarMS Co-Managed Services)
  • Trent Pitts, Professional Services Sales Executive (Professional Services Specialist)
  • Paul Komarov, Endpoint Technologist (End User Compute Specialist)
  • Matt Carson, Sr. Professional Services Engineer (Cybersecurity and Compliance Specialist)

• 1:50 pm: Break; Partner Exhibit Hall is open
  • If you would like to request a meeting with a WTG team member and/or requested partner, please visit the registration page for more information.

• 2:35 pm: Decoding Disaster: Exploring the Anatomy of a Breach
  • Matt Kozloski, VP of Services and Security, Winslow Technology Group
  • Session description can be found below.

• 3:20 pm: Break
  • Snacks and refreshments will be served in the exhibit hall.
  • Partner will conduct introductions in the exhibit hall- join us!

• 3:45 pm: Customer Panel
  • Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer, Winslow Technology Group
  • Guest Speaker: Venu Madduri, Chief Information Officer, Smith and Wesson

• 4:30 pm: Partner Exhibit Hall is open

• 4:30 pm: Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
  

• 5:00 pm: Dinner
  

• 6:30 pm: Let’s head to our seats in the Coca-Cola Deck at Fenway Park for the Red Sox Game! (optional)

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

11:15 am: Keynote: Empowering AI: Transforming Cybersecurity from Theory to Practice

• Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer, Winslow Technology Group

DESCRIPTION:

• In an age where cyber threats evolve rapidly in sophistication and scale, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in fortifying security measures. In this session, we’ll discuss how AI intersects with cybersecurity, giving insight into its transformative impact and practical applications. We’ll navigate accessible and pragmatic implementations of AI within your own operational landscape, equipping you with strategies to augment your cybersecurity posture.

1:00 pm: Partner Insights: Harnessing Your Data for Informed Decision-Making

• Moderated by Greg Swain, VP of Solutions Architecture

DESCRIPTION:

• In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of your data and systems is paramount for safeguarding against potential threats and vulnerabilities. The concept of observability plays a crucial role in providing insights into the behavior and performance of complex systems, applications, and infrastructure, which is essential for detecting and mitigating security risks effectively. Our expert speakers will delve into practical approaches and best practices for implementing observability frameworks that not only enhance performance but also bolster security measures. By extracting actionable intelligence from diverse data sources and leveraging these insights, organizations can make informed, proactive decisions to fortify their security posture and drive overall success.

2:35 pm: Decoding Disaster: Exploring the Anatomy of a Breach

• Matt Kozloski, VP of Services and Security, Winslow Technology Group

DESCRIPTION:

• The ever-present threat of cyberattacks and breaches impact organizations of every shape and size. In this session, Matt will walk you through a fictional incident, based on actual incidents that WTG has responded to. Learn how many attacks follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and why that’s an important reference guide to understand how your defenses, policies, and recovery capabilities stack up. Matt will take you through the tactics, techniques, and procedures adversaries use to infiltrate networks, exploit vulnerabilities, compromise systems, and exfiltrate data. Then we’ll discuss practical next steps you can start using right away. Bring your questions and any lessons you’ve learned, to share with the group!

MEET THE WTG TEAM!