Security automation for critical infrastructure protection: What is it? How can it help? How do I implement it?

Security automation is the use of technology that performs tasks with reduced human assistance in order to integrate security processes, applications, and infrastructure. This workshop will describe security automation, educate you on what you should you know about it. The workshop will also inform you about how security automation will help your organization, the important factors to consider, and the pros and cons for implementing it. And, more importantly, this workshop will describe an approach for implementing security automation in your organization.

Presentation Agenda

Introduction – Meet the teacher
What is Security Automation? What is SOAR? What is it not?
Security Automation Considerations
Benefits of Security Automation
Cons of Security Automation
Case Study Scenario
Proposed Implementation Roadmap
Q&A
Resources

Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop the student will:

1. Understand what security automation means
2. Learn how it can benefit their organization
3. Understand how it can improve your organization’s incident response program
4. Gain useful resources to continue your security automation learning journey

Fee: InfraGard Members – $59, InfraGard Patriots Circle Members – $53, All others – $79
InfraGard Members/Patriots Circle Members, check your email for your discount/coupon code

Christine Valencia is a Business Information Security Officer at TD Bank serving as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity and privacy risks for Platforms & Technology. Prior to joining TD, she spent over 20 years in cybersecurity and technology in the Financial Services industry and Big 4 advisory firms. She has led multinational cybersecurity projects in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. specializing in information security strategy, technology risk management, and data privacy.
Christine has an MSc in Technology Management from Columbia University with a concentration in Cybersecurity. She also obtained a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University. In the Fall of 2021, Christine returned to Fordham and served as Adjunct Professor in the MSc in Cybersecurity program. She is an avid soccer fan and supports animal welfare.

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