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Special Edition InfoSec Seminar

Posted on: Nov 9, 2023

The Information Systems Security and Assurance Management (ISSAM) department in Mihalcheon School of Management proudly invites you to a special edition InfoSec Seminar. The seminar is open to anyone who is interested in security research and technologies, not only to Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) members. 

Date: Wednesday, November 29

Time: Noon to 1 p.m. MST (Edmonton, Alta. time)

The co-hosts for this event are Dr. Eslam AbdAllah and Hyma Pandyaram of ISC2 Alberta.

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Talk Description: The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023


Get insights to better manage the risk of a data breach The Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, now in its 18th year, delivers essential insights to help security and IT teams better manage risk and limit potential losses.

Among the top results in this year’s research, conducted by Ponemon Institute and analyzed by IBM Security, you will find:

  • How breaches are identified: whether by an organization’s own security team, a benign third party such as law enforcement, or the attacker
  • How security AI and automation reduced cost and response times
  • The financial and time impact of involving law enforcement in responding to a ransomware attack.
  • The effects on cost and time of resources including security information and event monitoring, attack surface management and threat intelligence.
  • and more!

This is your opportunity to get the most up-to-date information on the financial implications of data breaches, including by industry and geography, and learn how to safeguard your organization’s reputation and bottom line.

About the Speaker: Kat Metrick, IBM Security


Kat Metrick is a cybersecurity expert with a rich background in threat intelligence. She joined IBM in 2022 as part of the X-Force Threat Intelligence team. Prior to this role, Kat made significant contributions to a cyber threat intelligence team in the financial sector and gained research experience at FireEye (Mandiant). Her areas of expertise encompass strategic intelligence and the analysis of cybercriminal activity. Kat is a respected authority in the field and a trusted voice in cybersecurity. Her insights have played a pivotal role in safeguarding organizations and critical infrastructure. Kat’s presence as a speaker at the CODB Webinar promises invaluable knowledge sharing.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this panel, please contact Shawn Thompson or Eslam G. AbdAllah, MISSM, Mihalcheon School of Management at shawn.thompson@concordia.ab.ca, eslam.abdallah@concordia.ab.ca