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 on Friday, March 22nd, 2024)

Where: Kiawah Island Golf Resort, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 (The event will take place at the West Beach Conference Center – 2 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC 29455)

*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. (please 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.*

This will be an informative, educational, and memorable experience! In addition to the full-day event, we invite you for a complimentary stay in a Villa at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Thursday night, March 21st. Please specify your need for a room on the registration form to the right of this page. Thank you!

AGENDA

  • 10:00 am:
    • Join us for a Networking Breakfast in the Partner Exhibit Hall!
      • 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 Attack: 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: BREAK. Snacks and refreshments available in the partner exhibit area.

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. Every day, 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 infrastructure and security solutions. We review challenges, discuss 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.

THIS EVENT IS FULL.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORING PARTNERS! 

Dell Technologies
Darktrace
Nutanix
Rubrik
Adlumin
Automox
Cisco
Crowdstrike
Dartpoints
Secure Network Technologies
Winslow Financial Services