Workshop
December 10, 2024
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
virtual
50

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GRF Cyber Symposium

Register before November 22 to take advantage of our early bird rate of $50.

Are you a GRF staff member or client? Contact Darren Hulem at dhulem@grfcpa.com to register.

Estimated 3 CPE credits are available for this event.

GRF’s second annual Virtual Cyber Symposium is designed to provide a 360-degree overview of the latest strategies for improving cybersecurity and operational IT functions at any size organization. The Symposium will cover key topics including:

  • Overview of current landscape and best practices with focus on cybersecurity, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and Third Party Risk Management (TPRM).
  • Understanding National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (NIST CSF) and the convergence of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
  • An insurance perspective on IT and cybersecurity.
  • The importance of external or internal audits for continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend:

The GRF Cyber Symposium is designed for anyone interested in learning about best practices in securing data and achieving operational excellence. Attendees will include:

  • Business Leaders: CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Board Members, and other executives who aim to understand the strategic importance of IT & cybersecurity for operational success.
  • IT Professionals: Network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, and IT managers seeking to enhance their knowledge of data security.
  • Internal Audit & Risk Management Professionals: Experts focused on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity and operational risks within their organizations.
  • General Enthusiasts: Anyone with an interest in cybersecurity, data protection, and operational excellence!

Preliminary agenda:

TIME TOPIC/SPEAKER
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Welcome from GRF
Ricardo, Trujillo, Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors
12:05 pm – 12:55 pm Navigating the Modern Risk Landscape: Best Practices in Cybersecurity, IT General Controls, and Third-Party Risk Management
Melissa Musser, Partner and Director Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Ricardo, Trujillo, Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Darren Hulem, Manager Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Thomas Brown, Senior Analyst Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
12:55 pm – 1:05 pm Break
1:05 pm – 1:55 pm Integrating NIST CSF 2.0 into Enterprise Risk Management: A Unified Approach to Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Melissa Musser, Partner and Director Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Darren Hulem, Manager Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Thomas Brown, Senior Analyst Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
1:55 pm – 2:45 pm Fireside Chat – The Role of Internal and External Audits in Enhancing Cyber and Operational IT Risk Resilience
Mac Lillard Senior Manager Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Ronald McLean | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Jason Thomas | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
2:45 pm Closing Remarks
Ricardo Trujillo Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors

Speakers

Ricardo Trujillo, CPA, CITP, CISA

Partner, Audit and Assurance

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Melissa Musser, CPA, CIA, CITP, CISA

Partner and Director, Risk & Advisory Services

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Darren Hulem

Darren Hulem, CISA, CEH, Security +

Risk & Advisory Services Manager

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Mac Lillard, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRISC, CITP

Senior Manager, Risk & Advisory Services

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GRF - Tom Brown

Thomas Brown, CISA, CIA, Security+, CAPM

Senior Analyst, Risk & Advisory Services

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Ronald McLean Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Ronald McLean

Internal Audit Manager, IT and Data Analytics - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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Jason Thomas Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Jason Thomas

Senior Director, Technology Security, Governance, & Risk - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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