Month: June 2015

Birmingham InfraGard Meeting

July 14th 2015

Event: Birmingham InfraGard July Meeting

Date: Tuesday, July 14th  2015

Meeting Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Topic:  Protecting Universities in an Era of State-Sponsored Attacks

Presenter: 

Curtis A. Carver Jr., Ph.D.

Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dr. Carver was named Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer in June 2015, following a national search. In this role as servant leader and enabler of others, he leads a team of dedicated professionals who support UAB’s mission by providing world-class IT solutions with a focus on innovation, agility, and cost efficiency.

A senior leader in higher education information technology, Carver came to UAB from his position as vice chancellor and chief information officer for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, having previously held key leadership positions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Carver earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and his master’s degree and doctorate in computer science from Texas A&M University. Throughout his career, he has received numerous national and international honors and awards for military, teaching, and research excellence. Carver is a frequent keynote speaker and has published extensively.

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Location: The Conference Center at Brasfield & Gorrie

Parking:  There are two visitor parking lots and ample, free street parking.

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Birmingham InfraGard Meeting

June 9th 2015

Event: Birmingham InfraGard June Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

Coffee: 8:30am

Meeting Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Topic: The Future of Data Assurance

Many industry leaders state that it is time to move away from the traditional “castle and moat” mentality and transition towards self-protecting, self-governing data.  In this discussion, we will explore the why there is such a need, how that new approach might look, and what the benefits would be to both corporations and consumers.
Presenter: Bradley Lide, SertintyONE

Bradley Lide is a security professional with over 35 years of management and field experience in both the IT and physical security industries, in both enterprise and retail environments.  As Director of Business Enablement for SertintyONE, he is responsible for understanding the client’s critical data requirements and providing innovative solutions to maintain control and integrity of that data.

Bradley is also a Fellow at the Ponemon Institute, which provides both the private and public sectors with a clearer understanding of the trends, perceptions and potential threats that will affect the collection, management and safeguarding of personal and confidential information.

Bradley is a long-time member of InfraGard, having served as President of his local InfraGard chapter as well as on InfraGard’s National Board of Directors.

Location:  The Conference Center at Brasfield & Gorrie, 3021 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.  There are two visitor parking lots and ample, free street parking.

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