Cybersecurity Summit | Western Michigan University

Oct. 23, 2024

�鶹��Student Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

View the schedule

Our Root Level sponsor is People Driven Technology, Inc.

Help make the event a success!

Registration is open!

It takes all members of the community to create a secure environment

The �鶹��Cybersecurity Summit seeks to inform participants of best practices for increasing individual cybersecurity awareness, learn more about cybersecurity in the educational setting, and serve as a networking opportunity within the West Michigan community.

When?

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Where?

�鶹��Student Center

The Cybersecurity Summit will take place in the �鶹��Student Center's second-floor ballroom, and rooms 2209, 2211, and 2213, on WMU's main campus. For directions and more information about the location visit wmich.edu/student-center

Who should attend?

IT directors, staff, and their supervisors
higher ed leadership and decision-makers
IT and business-focused instructors and students
K-12 educational partners
local and state security professionals

Schedule

Oct. 23, 2024, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change. We will make every effort to adhere to the planned agenda, but adjustments may be necessary to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

Morning schedule

Takes place primarily in Ballroom A/B

7:30 a.m. Exhibitor/Vendor/Sponsor Check-in (2nd floor)

Exhibitor, vendor, and sponsor check-in starts at 7:30 a.m.

8 a.m. Attendee Check-in (2nd floor)

Attendee check-in starts at 8 a.m.

8-9 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Networking Opportunity (Ballroom A/B)

A continental breakfast will be served from 8-9 a.m. the perfect opportunity to network and talk with your fellow attendees and cybersecurity aficionados.

9-9:30 a.m. Introduction to the Summit (Ballroom A/B)

Welcome to the morning and introduction to the summit from CIO, Andrew Holmes and Security and Privacy Officer, Charles Norton.

9:30-10:30 a.m. Key Note (Ballroom A/B)

People Driven Technology, Inc.

10:30-10:40 a.m. Break

10-minute break. Visit the Student Center website for building maps and amenities.

10:40-11:30 a.m. Speaker (Ballroom A/B)

Dell

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch

Grab a boxed lunch and explore the campus. Or, just grab your boxed lunch and hang out around the Student Center with your fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts.

Afternoon schedule

Takes place in Ballroom A/B and rooms 2209, 2211, and 2213. You can pick which session or speaker you want to attend.

12:30-12:45 p.m. Welcome back from lunch, expectations for afternoon

Welcome to the afternoon from CIO, Andrew Holmes and Security and Privacy Officer, Charles Norton.

12:45-1:35 p.m.

Speaker (Ballroom A/B)
TBD

Experience Room (Room 2209)
People Driven Technology, Inc.

Women in Security and Technology
Staff/Faculty Discussion Panel (Room 2211)
Moderator: Sarah Cheatham
Join us for a moderated panel featuring faculty and staff discussing the contributions and experiences of women in the security and technology fields. Everyone is welcome to bring their questions and participate in the discussion.

Cybersecurity Foundations and Career Paths
Student Discussion Panel (Room 2213)
Moderator: Caden Carr
A moderated panel featuring students from the Bronco Cybersecurity Club and Business Analytics and Information Technology (BAIT) registered student organizations. Bring your questions and discussions.

1:35-1:45 p.m. Break

10-minute break. Visit the Student Center website for building maps and amenities.

1:45-2:35 p.m.

Speaker (Ballroom A/B)
TBD

Experience Room (Room 2209)
People Driven Technology, Inc.

Staff/Faculty Discussion Panel (Room 2211)
Topic TBD
A moderated panel populated by faculty and staff, partnered with an expert to talk about the main topic and other cybersecurity topics. Bring your questions and discussions.

Student Discussion Panel (Room 2213)
A moderated panel populated by students, to talk cybersecurity, RSOs, technology, business, student life, work/life/school balance, and more. Bring your questions and discussions.

2:35-2:45 p.m. Break

10-minute break. Visit the Student Center website for building maps and amenities.

2:45-3:35 p.m.

Speaker (Ballroom A/B)
TBD

Experience Room (Room 2209)
People Driven Technology, Inc.

3:35-3:45 p.m. Break

10-minute break. Visit the Student Center website for building maps and amenities.

3:45-4:30 p.m. Closing remarks and wrap up (Ballroom A/B)

Closing remarks and wrap-up from CIO, Andrew Holmes and Security and Privacy Officer, Charles Norton.

Meet the speakers

Charles Norton (Chuck), �鶹��- Security and Privacy Officer

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over sixteen years of leadership, innovation, and a drive in the local government sector. Recently made the leap to higher education with a dedicated focus on security and privacy. Spends his days partnering with business leaders across the University to help guide and encourage the culture of security and privacy at the heart of everything we do.

Andrew Holmes, �鶹��- Chief Information Officer

An innovative, collaborative team builder and complex problem solver with more than 20 years of higher education administration and executive leadership experience. Relentless culture mechanic and proponent for positive, progressive change. Deeply values transparency and transformative thinking. Constantly seeks opportunities to empower people and teams to develop their talents and creativity, and utilize their experiences, diverse perspectives, and knowledge.

People Driven Technology

People Driven Technology, Inc is a customer-obsessed organization. We are a local, family-owned business that focuses on consumable outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes in a methodical manner.

Additional Speakers TBD

Exhibitors/Sponsors

�鶹��Office of Information Technology