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Secure Delaware 2023

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We are pleased to announce Delaware’s 14th Annual Cybersecurity Workshop will be held on October 24th as an in person event in order to better encourage networking and a strong learning environment! The conference continues to provide superior Cybersecurity training for Delaware’s citizens, businesses, students, and government employees.

Thank you for joining us!

Solomon Adote Standing at a speaker's podium

University of Delaware
Clayton Hall
100 David Hollowell DR
Newark, DE 19716

The 2023 Secure Delaware Cyber Workshop is an opportunity to come together for an informative full-day session focusing on cyber security. During this in-person event, industry experts on Cyber Security will present information on a variety of current cyber trends and topics.

The conference will include two keynote speakers along with additional unique cyber topics for the smaller group breakout sessions. Topics will range from the 2023 Cyber Security Threats and Trends and How-to Workshops to information on current legal and Insurance implications in the world of cyber! This conference offers opportunities to network and collaborate across all lines of government, business, and citizens, with the goal of strengthening our readiness and response posture.

Our 14th annual workshop will offer a great opportunity to learn from a lineup of expert speakers and will be the PREMIER Cyber Security Event happening in Delaware for 2023!

The workshop is brought to you by the Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Delaware League of Local Governments, Delaware Small Business Development Center, and the University of Delaware.

Keynote Speakers

Stories from the Field

Presenter: Sean Ebeling
Presentation: Stories from the Field

Women in Technology Panel Discussion

Presenters: Zakiyyah Ali
Maria Thompson
Deborah Blyth
Anahi Santiago

Anatomy of Ransomware

Presenter: Mark Lance
Presentation: Anatomy of Ransomware

Breakout Session 1

Purple Teaming 301 – Free Attack Simulation and Alarm/Control Validation

Presenter: Jason Wright
Presentation: Purple Teaming 301 – Free Attack Simulation and Alarm/Control Validation

The Threats Cybersecurity Poses to Physical Security

Presenter: Shreeya Parekh
Presentation: The Threats Cybersecurity Poses to Physical Security

Cybersecurity Insurance: What is Involved?

Presenter: Larry Josefowski
Presentation: Cybersecurity Insurance: What is Involved?

Breakout Session 2

The Art of Deceiving: How Deception Technology Enhances Cybersecurity

Presenter: Fernando Cruchaga
Presentation: The Art of Deceiving: How Deception Technology Enhances Cybersecurity

How to Use Building Engineering Specs for OT Cyber Supply Chain Security

Presenter: Timothy P. Mullen
Presentation: How to Use Building Engineering Specs for OT Cyber Supply Chain Security

Breakout Session 3

How to Create a Home Lab for Fun and Profit: Security Edition

Presenter: David Quartarolo
Presentation: How to Create a Home Lab for Fun and Profit: Security Edition

The Threats Cybersecurity Poses to Physical Security

Presenter: Dr. James B. Fraley
Presentation: ChatGPT Cyber Attacks

Driving Cybersecurity Excellence in e-Government: Protecting Delaware’s Critical Systems

Presenter: Sam Pickles
Presentation: Driving Cybersecurity Excellence in e-Government: Protecting Delaware’s Critical Systems

Photos of the Event

To view photos of the 2023 event, view our flickr album.