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North America CACS 2020

Join us at North America CACS 2020, Tuesday, 12 – Thursday, 14 May in Baltimore, Maryland, and be a part of the top conference for IS audit and security professionals!

Firetalks is a series of talks that happens after the main ShmooCon program is finished. Six speakers are given 15 minutes to dive right into the core of their content and present their ideas. Topics for Firetalks are rather open ended. It’s up to the submitter to convince us why their presentation is interesting.

27th USENIX Security Symposium (CFP MD, USA)

The 27th USENIX Security Symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, system administrators, system programmers, and others interested in the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks. The Symposium will span three days, with a technical program including refereed papers, invited talks, posters, panel discussions, and Birds-of-a-Feather sessions. Co-located workshops will precede […]

8th USENIX Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet

The 8th USENIX Workshop on Free and Open Communications on the Internet (FOCI ’18) will bring together researchers and practitioners from technology, law, and policy who are working on means to study, detect, or circumvent practices that inhibit free and open communications on the Internet.

2018 USENIX Summit on Hot Topics in Security

Please join us in Baltimore for the 2018 USENIX Summit on Hot Topics in Security. Researchers across computer security disciplines convene at HotSec to discuss the state-of-the-art, with emphasis on future directions and emerging areas.

12th USENIX Workshop on Offensive Technologies

Please join us in Baltimore for the 12th USENIX Workshop on Offensive Technologies. WOOT presents a broad picture of offense and its contributions. Offensive security today is a large-scale operation managed by organized, capitalized actors, and software used by millions is built by startups less than a year old. In the field’s infancy, offensive security […]

27th USENIX Security Symposium

The 2018 USENIX Advances in Security Education Workshop (ASE ’18) is co-located with the 27th USENIX Security Symposium, and intended to be a venue for cutting-edge research, best practices, and experimental curricula in computer security education.

Fourteenth Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security

The Fourteenth Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security (SOUPS 2018) will bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers and practitioners in human computer interaction, security, and privacy. The program will feature technical papers, including replication papers, workshops, a design-a-thon, a poster session, and lightning talks.

BSidesCharm (CFP MD, USA)

It’s that time of year again. Once you have all the candy, it’s time to get serious and get to work on those talk and training ideas.

Data Connectors Baltimore (Cybersecurity)

The Baltimore Cyber Security Conference features 40-60 vendor exhibits and 8-12 educational speaker sessions discussing current cyber-security issues such as cloud security, email security, VoIP, LAN security, wireless security & more. We give away numerous prizes including cash and gift cards up to $100, the latest tech gadgets and much more! You’ll come away with […]

Security Professionals Conference 2018 (CFP MD, United States)

The Security Professionals Conference is the premier forum for connecting with higher education information security and privacy professionals. The comprehensive program will include a diverse array of presenters, perspectives, professional experience, and a variety of institutional types—giving participants a chance to network and discuss current trends and issues within information security and privacy.

Fifteenth IACR Theory of Cryptography Conference (TCC) 2017

The Fifteenth Theory of Cryptography Conference (TCC 2017) will be held in Baltimore, USA, from Nov. 12 to Nov. 15, 2017, and it will take place at Charles Commons Conference Center, Johns Hopkins University.

MILCOM 2017

The conference allows industry the opportunity to hear and understand the requirements, pace of change and state of play in a variety of C4ISR markets serving the military, federal agencies and multinational entities.

2017 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS)

The 2017 3CS will be preceded by a student job fair on June 28th from 9:00-11:30 am. Students enrolled in Information Security, Computer Science, and Information Technology degree programs will be offered the opportunity to speak with potential employers who have openings for skilled technicians in a wide array of IT and security-related positions. Resume-toting […]

NRF Protect 2017

NRF PROTECT is the largest, most important retail and restaurant loss prevention event in North America. The conference is especially for those who protect retail brands, assets, people and profits. NRF PROTECT features 2 ½ days of compelling educational sessions, newsworthy keynotes, networking opportunities and an innovative EXPO Hall. We also salute LP professionals who […]

AFCEA Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium

The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency’s new operational role in the cyber domain as network defender creates a formal relationship between DISA, U.S. Cyber Command and the command’s military service components. The goal is to improve security, but a successful strategy depends on a matrix of participating organizations adapting technical solutions and adopting enterprise management […]

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

The premier gathering of security, risk management and business continuity management leaders,Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2017 delivers the insight you need to guide your organization to a secure digital business future. The comprehensive agenda addresses the latest threats, flexible new security architectures, governance strategies, the chief information security officer role and more. It’s […]

Data Connectors Baltimore Tech-Security

Data Connectors will be hosting the Baltimore Tech Security Conference on Thursday, May 4th. The event will start at 8:15 AM with a check-in and opening introductions before presentation sessions begin at 8:45. Between the educational sessions that go throughout the day, there will be time to visit vendor booths to obtain information regarding product […]

Maryland Cybersecurity Awards Celebration

Join the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. to find out who will ‘Bring Home the Bacon’ at the inaugural Maryland Cybersecurity Awards Celebration. Help to celebrate the best and brightest of the Maryland cybersecurity community as CAMI honors the companies, organizations, and individuals that have protected businesses and government agencies with their cutting-edge technologies; thwarted […]

Maryland State Lawmakers, ACLU Consider Legislation To Regulate Police Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett September 15, 2016 8:51 pm Categories: Legal, Legislation. Tags: ACLU, legal, Legislation, Maryland, police surveillance.

Maryland state lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are considering legislation that would regulate police surveillance programs —and require public disclosure— after the Baltimore Police Department ran a secret aerial surveillance program over the city for months. The head of the city’s delegation to the Maryland House of Delegates said the public should know where such technology is used, how the information is kept and the costs involved. The lawmaker, Del. Curt Anderson, is looking at proposing regulations in the next General Assembly session that all Maryland police departments would have to follow to do any kind of surveillance.

Son of a Salesman

For a lot of us who have made the jump to starting our own business, there’s a foundation of knowledge that came from those who mentored us before our journey began. When reflecting my own journey in the alarm industry, it’s abundantly clear that my foundation is my father. I’m the proud son of an alarm salesman. My dad sold alarm systems door to door, and he sold a lot of them. Aside from being a very personable guy, Dad knocked on more doors, walked into more papered storefronts, and chased more U-Hauls than anyone else I know. He hustled hard and he built lasting relationships along the way. It was not only a recipe for success, but also an example of s stick-to-itiveness for me and my siblings to follow. As kids, we would sometimes watch from the backseat as Dad “walked up deals” whenever a new family or business moved into the neighborhood. He’d walk right up and introduce himself, and would always smile and listen along with caring, thoughtful eyes. It never seemed like a salesman pitching to prospects. It was like he was talking to new friends. When he was invited to go inside the business or home, we would wait in the car with anticipation. More often than not, he returned with a signed contract in hand and the whole family cheered for his victory. It wasn’t uncommon for us to run into those same folks at the local grocery store, church, or a restaurant and he would go out of his way to greet them warmly--never missing the opportunity to introduce us kids with a proud smile. His interactions with his customers outside of their normal business dealings were always returned with warmth—there were lots of hugs, back pats, and double-handed handshakes. Not only were they his customers, but more importantly to him they were friends, too. Our favorite restaurants who were also his clients always welcomed our family on Friday and Saturday nights. Dad often paid the check with gift cards the restaurateurs traded for their alarm system and cameras. He was always sure to tip the waiter separately in cash. Over the years, Dad sold thousands of alarm systems and along the way, he demonstrated to me how to build a successful business through strong relationships, extraordinary service, and an outstanding reputation. Dad also taught me that doors open for those who knock. Throughout the years, the lessons he taught me about persistence, integrity, and relationship-building have helped me in my own career. While I long ago decided not to join the family alarm business, I did become an alarm salesman. Today, I own a national security distribution company where we sell alarm systems to thousands of alarm dealers nationwide. Like my dad with his customers, many of mine have become great friends, some of which I consider family. When people ask me why I didn’t join the family business, I explain that if I was to stand any chance of selling more alarm systems than my old man, I knew I’d have to sell them wholesale! Jake is the Founder and President of SS&Si Dealer Network, an independent distribution company that offers competitive pricing, private labeling, fast shipping, marketing support, vendor programs, and funding options. He also serves as the Associate Director for the Integrators Association of Florida (IAF) as well as the on the Marketing and Communications Committee for The Monitoring Association(TMA). He completed his Bachelors of Arts from Rollins College.

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