Partner Registration – WTG Transform Event 2024: Kiawah Island

Winslow Technology Group is pleased to invite you to our 2nd Annual day of education, networking, and fun at the prestigious Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Thursday, March 21st, 2024!

When: Thursday, March 21st, 2024 starting at 10:00 am (Optional Golf or Boat Outing (limited availability) on Friday, March 22nd, 2024)

Where: Kiawah Island Golf Resort – The event will take place at the West Beach Conference Center – 2 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

• This full-day conference will be comprised of multiple educational sessions covering topics ranging from AI, Disaster Recover, Risk Management, and more, as well as a partner exhibit hall.
• Partner registration includes attendance to the full-day event, complimentary meals, and optional golf and or a boat outing on Friday for you only. (limited spots available)
• If you would like to book an overnight stay, please specify when registering. All room costs are the responsibility of the partner and you will need to provide your own credit card to the front desk during check-in for any additional incidentals. (Cost is $215/night plus taxes and fees.)

AGENDA

• 9:00 am: PARTNER TABLE SETUP TIME at West Beach Conference Center (2 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC 29455)
• 10:00 am:
  • Join us for a Networking Breakfast in the Partner Exhibit Hall! (Partners can arrive at 9am to begin table setup. Customers will arrive at 10am)
    • Coffee, Tea, and Pastries will be served.
    • We will have raffle drawings with chances to win a night stay, a day of golf, or a day at the spa at Kiawah Island Golf Resort!
• 10:45 am:
  • Welcome Address and Agenda Review with Scott Winslow, President and Founder of Winslow Technology Group
  • All sessions will take place in the Carolina Ballroom.
• 11:00 am – 11:45 am:
  • Keynote: Harnessing the Power of AI for Cybersecurity presented by Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer at Winslow Technology Group
  • Session descriptions are below.
• 11:45 am – 1:00 pm:
  • Lunch will be served. The partner exhibit area is open.
• 1:00 pm – 4:30pm:
  • Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, and Partner Perspective Sessions
  • Session descriptions are below.
• 5:00 pm:
  • Hors D’Oeuvres, Cocktails, and Dinner at Mingo Point!
  • Join us at the entrance of West Beach Conference Center for shuttle transportation to Mingo Point.
    • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Hors D’Oeuvres and Cocktails
    • 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Dinner, Dessert, and More!

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

11:00 am – 11:45 am:

• Keynote: Harnessing the Power of AI for Cybersecurity
  • Presented by Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer at Winslow Technology Group
  • DESCRIPTION: With the increasing complexity of cyber threats, AI has become an important tool for enhancing security measures. In this session, we’ll discuss the application of AI in security analytics to strengthen threat detection, anomaly detection, and incident response including some success stories from organizations utilizing AI today. We’ll step through easy practical applications for AI that you can use in your own environment to reinforce overall cybersecurity posture without adding expensive products or services.

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm:

• Embrace the Breach: Maximizing Cybersecurity Resilience through Risk Management
  • Presented by Matt Kozloski, Vice President of Professional Services and Cybersecurity at Winslow Technology Group
  • DESCRIPTION: This session is designed to empower technologists to effectively communicate their needs for cybersecurity investments using risk principles. Learn the mechanics of risk, how to articulate business impact, and how to prepare a clear and data-driven case to decision-makers. Also, hear from one of our customers as to how they drive cybersecurity investments by intent and with purpose.

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm:

• Navigating the DR Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Innovative Solutions
  • Presented by Brad Alexander, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at DartPoints
  • DESCRIPTION: Our disaster recovery expert will give a deep dive into technology-centric strategies that safeguard your business during crises. From infrastructure resilience to virtualization and security, we’ll cover key considerations, common pitfalls, and automated recovery solutions. Learn from real-world cases, explore monitoring tools, and tackle challenges head-on to fortify your disaster recovery plan. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to disaster recovery, you’ll gain actionable insights to ensure business continuity in the face of adversity.

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: BREAK

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm:

• Partner Perspectives: Separating the Signal From the Noise
  • Moderator: Rick Gouin, Chief Technology Officer at Winslow Technology Group
  • Guest Speakers:
    • David McMillan, Vice President, Business Value Services at Darktrace
    • Dan Hodge, VP – Global Partner APEX & Multicloud at Dell Technologies

DESCRIPTION: The U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60 percent of small companies are unable to sustain their businesses over six months after a cyber-attack. Some companies will inevitably fail due to cyber threats. Everyday, these businesses are confronted with new data points, threats, risks, and regulations, while managing their internal data sources and alerting. All of that noise can make it difficult to weed out what really matters. In this session, we will discuss comprehensive security solutions and review challenges, how to orchestrate a response, and more to build a stronger posture that will help you separate the signal from the noise.

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm:

• Cybercrime: Engaging the FBI
  • Presented by: Michael Freed, Intelligence Analyst at the FBI
  • DESCRIPTION: What do you do if you find yourself a victim of a cyber-attack despite all the controls and processes you already have in place? What steps will the FBI take to help and what is the victim-centric approach? FBI Intelligence Analyst, Michael Freed will discuss what you can do to protect yourself from cyber criminals, how to bring in the FBI, and what to expect from them if a serious cyber-crime happens.

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