GRF Cyber Symposium

December 10, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual Event
$100

Are you a GRF staff member or client? Contact Darren Hulem to register.

Estimated 3 CPE credits are available for this event.

Insight for what keeps you up at night.

GRF’s second annual Virtual Cyber Symposium provides 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!

Agenda:

TIME (ET) TOPIC/SPEAKER
12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Welcome from GRF
Ricardo, Trujillo, Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors
12:05 pm – 12:40 pm Data Privacy: A Scalable Approach to Integrating Strategy and Compliance
Jodi Daniels, Founder & CEO | Red Clover Advisors
12:40 pm – 1:30 pm Navigating the Modern Risk Landscape: Best Practices in Cybersecurity, IT General Controls, and Third-Party Risk Management
Ricardo, Trujillo, Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Thomas Brown, Senior Analyst Risk & Advisory Services | GRF CPAs & Advisors
Derek Symer, Partner | The Baldwin Group
1:30 pm – 1:35 pm Break
1:35 pm – 2:25 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
2:25 pm – 2:50 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 | Internal Audit Manager, IT and Data Analytics
Orion Reynolds | IT Program Manager | NASAA
2:50 pm Closing Remarks
Ricardo Trujillo Partner | GRF CPAs & Advisors