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SUMMARY:Third Annual Financial Services Symposium:  Innovation\, Regulation and Risk in 2026
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE RSVP \nOVERVIEW\nJoin George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC)\, the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, the Donald G. Costello College of Business\, the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\, and the Women in Housing and Finance (WHF) on March 19th in Arlington\, Virginia and online / hybrid for the Third Annual Financial Services Symposium: Innovation\, Regulation and Risk in 2026. \n21st Century markets are increasingly challenging an aging system of financial oversight created nearly 100 years ago. Whether it is the speed at which money now moves\, the explosion of cryptocurrencies and digital assets\, the impact of artificial intelligence\, or decades-old agency overlaps that impact efficiency and effectiveness of regulation\, the system needs modernization if it is to prevent major financial crises in the future. \nSPEAKERS\n(click image to see bios) \nSCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Chairs: \n\nDr. Jean-Pierre Auffret\nDirector\, Research Partnerships\, Costello of Business\, GMU; Director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, College of Engineering & Computing\, GMU. \nThomas Vartanian\nExecutive Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\nAuthor\, 200 Years of American Financial Panics; The Unhackable Internet \nRobert Ledig\nManaging Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center \nHeidi S. Wicker\nPartner\, Stinson LLP\nPresident\, Women in Housing and Finance \n8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Overview \n8:40 – 9:10 a.m. Breakfast Fireside Chat: Mortgages\, Madoff and Other Financial Disasters \nThomas Vartanian\nStephen Harbeck\nFormer President and CEO\, Securities Investors Protection Corporation \n9:10 – 10:00 a.m. PANEL 1 – Is Bank Regulation Antiquated and How Do We Remake It in The Digital Age? \nRichard Alexander\nOf Counsel\, Arnold & Porter\, former Managing Partner & Chair\nJohn Court\nEVP & General Counsel\, Bank Policy Institute\nPaul Saltzman\nChief Legal Officer\, EagleBank\nMargaret Tahyar\nPartner and Head of Financial Institutions\, Davis Polk \n10:00 – 10:20 a.m. In Person Exclusive: Faculty/Audience Donut Networking Break \n10:20 – 11:20 a.m. PANEL 2 – How & When Should Consumer Protection Regulation Be Reconstructed? \nRodrigo J. Alba\nSenior Vice President\, Mortgage Finance & Regulatory Counsel\, American Bankers Association\nBrad Blower\nPrincipal\, Inclusive-Partners LLC\nKelvin Chen\nSenior Executive Vice President\, Head of Policy\, Consumer Bankers Association\nAdam Rust\nDirector of Financial Services\, Consumer Federation of America \n11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. PANEL 3 – Reimagining Financial Stability Regulation\, Deposit Insurance & Central Banking in a Digital World\n\nAlex Pollock\nSenior Fellow\, Mises Institute\nAuthor\, Finance and Philosophy – Why We’re Always Surprised; Surprised Again! – The Covid Crisis and the New Market Bubble\nPaolo Saguato\nProfessor of Law\, GMU Scalia Law School\, Executive Director of the Program on Financial Markets\nRichard Wald\nVice Chairman\, Emigrant Bank \n12:20 – 1:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch \n12:45 – 1:20 p.m. Fireside Chat: Financial Stability\, Regulation and the Fed \nThomas Vartanian\nRandal Quarles\nChairman\, Cynosure Group\, former Vice Chair for Supervision\, Federal Reserve Board \n1:30 –  2:45 p.m. PANEL 4 – How Stablecoins\, Cryptocurrency\, Tokenized Deposits Will Change Markets and Banking \nCoy Garrison\nDeputy General Counsel\, Crypto\, Robinhood\nRick Geloff\nChief Innovation Officer\, Bank of North Dakota\nSarah Jane Hughes\nUniversity Scholar and Fellow in Commercial Law\nMaurer School of Law\, Indiana University\nAmy Ledig\nVice President\, Safety and Soundness Regulatory Counsel\nIndependent Community Bankers of America\nPeter Wayner\nTechnology Consultant\, Journalist\, Author\, Disappearing Crypotography \n2:45 – 3:00 p.m. In Person Exclusive: Faculty/Audience Donut Networking Break \n3:00 – 4:05 p.m. PANEL 5 – FinTechs\, Trust Charters\, Skinny Master Accounts – Fads or the Future?\n \nMichele Alt\nCo-Founder and Managing Director\, Klaros Group\nAngelena Bradfield\nHead of Policy\, Financial Technology Association\nCaitlin Long\nFounder & CEO\, Custodia Bank\nIan Moloney\nChief Policy Officer\, American Fintech Council \n4:05 – 5:20 p.m. PANEL 6 – The Evolving Financial Services Ecosystem: How AI\, Quantum Computing & Cybercrime Will Impact How We Regulate \nJohn Carlson\nSenior Vice President\, Cybersecurity Regulation and Resilience\, American Bankers Association\nMichael Hsu\nVenture Partner\, Core Innovation; former Acting Comptroller of the Currency\nMargaret Paulsen\nSenior Legal Group Manager\, Markets\, Data & Technology\, Citi\nBrian Peretti\nAdvisory Board Member\, Billington CyberSecurity; former Chief Technology Officer\, U.S. Department of Treasury\nGary Rinkerman\nHonorary Professor of US Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University School of Law\, London; Partner\, Pierson Ferdinand LLP \n5:20 – 5:30 p.m. Closing Audience Comments \n  \nABOUT US\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Mason’s Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) was founded in November 2023. The Center of Excellence serves as a strategic partner in federal\, state and local government cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. CRC translates state-of-the-art research into practice\, provides executive education and convenes workshops and conferences on current government cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges\, disseminates best practices\, and fosters cybersecurity and IT modernization organizational capacity within federal\, state and local governments. For more information\, please visit crc.gmu.edu \nThe College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu \nThe Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia\, and is located near Washington\, D.C.\, in Arlington and Fairfax\, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon\, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs\, inclusive entrepreneurship\, modular education\, experiential learning\, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu \nThe Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center® is a non-profit organization that brings together financial services professionals\, regulators\, trade association representatives\, consumer group representatives\, counsel and advisors to discuss\, debate\, and advocate in regard to financial technology and cybersecurity issues and their regulation.  It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the Center and to sign up to hear about future events and projects visit fintsc.org \nWomen in Housing & Finance: For over 40 years\, WHF has been a premier\, non-partisan association of women and men in Washington\, D.C. which actively promotes its members in the fields of housing and financial services while retaining a focus on its women members. WHF presents topical and timely programs\, offering opportunities for members to engage with a wide range of public policymakers and private sector leaders\, as well as professional development and leadership enrichment opportunities. Learn more at whfdc.org
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LOCATION:Fuse at Mason Square\, 3401 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22226\, United States
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SUMMARY:CIOs\, AI and the Outlook for IT Modernization Conference
DESCRIPTION:CIOs\, AI and the Outlook for IT Modernization Conference\n\n\nOn the 20th Anniversary of the Founding of the International Academy of CIO \nAI and Society Focus Sessions: AI and Healthcare\, AI and Government\, AI and Education\, AI and Financial Services \nGlobal Emerging Technology Demo and Showcase Chaired by International Academy of CIO \n\n-=-=-=-=-=-=-\n\n\nJoin George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC)\, the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, the Donald G. Costello College of Business\, the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\, and the International Academy of CIO (IAC) on December 9th and 10th in Arlington\, Virginia and online / hybrid for the CIOs\, AI and the Outlook for IT Modernization Conference. \nAI is providing a new foundation and invigoration to IT Modernization initiatives worldwide and correspondingly is having major impacts on workforces and careers. \nThe conference brings together government and private sector executives and academia to review and discuss the latest IT Modernization possibilities\, impacts and challenges and project the outlook for the coming years. The discussions will include CIO and leadership and governance considerations; policy and regulation philosophies\, alternatives and ramifications; and society\, workforce and career dynamics. \nThe conference is going to include focus sessions on AI and financial services\, AI and government\, AI and education and AI and healthcare / medicine. \nThe conference also brings together speakers and participants from U.S.\, Asia\, Europe\, Africa and South America on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the International Academy of CIO. \n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP\n\n\n\n\n-=-=-=-=-=-=- \n\nGeorge Mason’s Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) was founded in November 2023. The Center of Excellence serves as a strategic partner in federal\, state and local government cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. CRC translates state-of-the-art research into practice\, provides executive education and convenes workshops and conferences on current government cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges\, disseminates best practices\, and fosters cybersecurity and IT modernization organizational capacity within federal\, state and local governments. For more information\, please visit crc.gmu.edu\n\n\n\n__________ \nThe College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu\n\n_________ \nThe Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is a leading business school located in the dynamic Northern Virginia and Washington\, D.C. region. The college is dedicated to providing students with a career-focused\, experiential education through strong partnerships with public\, private\, and academic organizations. With AACSB accreditation\, the college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs\, including concentrations in business analytics\, finance\, and marketing. A major gift from entrepreneur Donald G. Costello has further strengthened its commitment to innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and preparing a diverse student body to succeed in a global business environment. For more information\, please visit business.gmu.edu \n__________ \nThe Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center® is a non-profit organization that brings together financial services professionals\, regulators\, trade association representatives\, consumer group representatives\, counsel and advisors to discuss\, debate\, and advocate in regard to financial technology and cybersecurity issues and their regulation.  It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information about the Center and to sign up to hear about future events and projects visit fintsc.org\n\n__________ \nThe IAC or International Academy of CIO was founded in 2006 in Japan by co-founders including Japan\, USA\, Indonesia\, Philippines\, Switzerland and Thailand. The IAC members\, partnerships and alliances now span all regions with participation from over 50 countries and partners with NGOs and multilateral organizations such as APEC\, OECD and ITU.\n\nThe IAC promotes and facilitates CIO and IT Executive leadership education and education standards; government CIO and IT governance policies and institution building related to CIOs and CIO Councils; and application and innovation of ICT such as AI\, quantum computing\, and IoT in areas including ICT and ageing society\, smart cities\, and ICT and natural disasters. \nThe IAC publishes the annual Waseda University – IAC Digital Government Rankings now in its 19th year! The IAC also partners with IOS Press on a Global E-Governance book series. In education\, the IAC accredits CIO master’s degree programs and provides CIO certificates to graduates as well as directly partners in training on topics including CIO\, AI\, and cybersecurity. The IAC hosts an annual conference and partners on conferences and workshops with governments and NGOs such as APECTEL\, OECD and U.N. For more information\, please visit iacio.org
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/cios-ai-and-the-outlook-for-it-modernization-conference/
LOCATION:Fuse at Mason Square\, 3401 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22226\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Tech War: Can We Optimize Innovation\, Regulate AI\, Protect Children and Address Social Media Content at the Same Time?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center (Center) and George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC)\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, the Donald G. Costello College of Business\, and a host of experts for a pivotal discussion on the urgent challenges of AI and internet governance. \n\nOur expert panel will delve into the dynamic landscape of AI regulation\, exploring recent state and federal initiatives\, including those in New York and California. We’ll examine the operational policies of the current administration\, the progression toward Artificial General Intelligence\, and the critical need for governance to ensure human oversight. The discussion will also cover national security concerns\, the hypothetical point of singularity\, and the complex issues of AI and intellectual property. \nIn the second half of the summit\, we will shift focus to the ongoing debate over internet content and the protection of children. Our panel will analyze recent state-level actions on social media\, including age verification\, parental consent\, and design standards. We will also discuss legal challenges to content moderation policies and the use of deepfakes in elections\, as well as how U.S. policy is influenced by international actions on internet speech. \nThis event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of technology\, policy\, and society. \n-=-=-=-=-=- \nThe Great Tech War:\nCan We Optimize Innovation\, Regulate AI\, Protect Children and Address Social Media Content at the Same Time?\n\nCo-Chairs: \nDr. Jean-Pierre Auffret\nDirector\, Research Partnerships\, Costello College of Business\, George Mason University; Director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, College of Engineering & Computing\, George Mason University \nThomas P. Vartanian\nExecutive Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center®\nAuthor\, 200 Years of American Financial Panics\, Crashes\, Recessions and Depressions\, And the Technology That Will Change It All; The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Create Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse\n\nRobert H. Ledig\nManaging Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center® \nAgenda: \n9:00 – 9:10 a.m.  Welcome and Overview\n\nCo-Chairs \n9:10 – 10:30 a.m.  Regulating AI\n\nLena Cohen – Staff Technologist\, Electronic Frontier Foundation\nPeyton Hornberger – Communications Director\, The Alliance for Secure AI\nTommy Jones – Visiting Associate Professor\, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business; Chief Scientist\, Foundation\nJess Miers – Visiting Assistant Professor of Law\, University of Akron School of Law\nGary Rinkerman – Honorary Professor of US Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University School of Law\, London; Partner\, Pierson Ferdinand \n10:30 – 10:40 a.m.  Audience Questions\n\n10:40 – 10:50 a.m.  Break \n10:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regulating the Internet\n\nAri Cohn – Lead Counsel\, Tech Policy\, FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\nMary Anne Franks – Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property\, Technology\, and Civil Rights Law\, George Washington University Law School\nJustin (Gus) Hurwitz – Senior Fellow; Academic Director of the Center for Technology\, Innovation & Competition\, University of Pennsylvania\, Penn Carey Law\nRyan Proctor – Consovoy McCarthy PLLC; previously Judicial Law Clerk\, Justice Clarence Thomas\nPaul Taske – Co-Director NetChoice Litigation Center \n12:00 – 12:15 p.m. Audience Questions\n\n-=-=-=-=-=- \nThere is no charge to attend the program. Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. \n\n\n\nThe Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center® is a non-profit organization that brings together financial services professionals\, regulators\, trade association representatives\, consumer group representatives\, counsel and advisors to discuss\, debate\, and advocate in regard to financial technology and cybersecurity issues and their regulation.  It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  For more information about the Center and to sign up to hear about future events and projects visit https://fintsc.org/. \nGeorge Mason’s Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) was founded in November 2023. The Center of Excellence serves as a strategic partner in federal\, state and local government cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. CRC translates state-of-the-art research into practice\, provides executive education and convenes workshops and conferences on current government cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges\, disseminates best practices\, and fosters cybersecurity and IT modernization organizational capacity within federal\, state and local governments. Fore more information\, please visit crc.gmu.edu \nThe College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu \nThe Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is a leading business school located in the dynamic Northern Virginia and Washington\, D.C. region. The college is dedicated to providing students with a career-focused\, experiential education through strong partnerships with public\, private\, and academic organizations. With AACSB accreditation\, the college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs\, including concentrations in business analytics\, finance\, and marketing. A major gift from entrepreneur Donald G. Costello has further strengthened its commitment to innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and preparing a diverse student body to succeed in a global business environment. For more information\, please visit business.gmu.edu
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/the-great-tech-war-can-we-optimize-innovation-regulate-ai-protect-children-and-address-social-media-content-at-the-same-time/
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SUMMARY:Virginia State & Local Government Cybersecurity Partnering Workshop
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URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/virginia-state-local-government-cybersecurity-partnering-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Virginia War Memorial\, 621 S. Belvidere Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Balancing AI Innovation and Risk: How are the US and France addressing?
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here \nPlease join INSEEC Grande École\, Paris\, France\, the Center of Excellence for Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) and the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE) for a vibrant discussion of how the U.S. and France are balancing AI innovation and risk. What are considerations for economic competitiveness\, intellectual property and privacy? How do existing legal and policy frameworks such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and U.S. state privacy laws impact the policy development and outlook for AI policy and regulation? How do France’s policies align with the European AI Act? What are the main tenets of the White House AI Action Plan of July 23rd\, 2025? What are the international bilateral and multilateral considerations of differing laws\, policies and jurisdictions? \n-=-=-=-=-=- \nSpeakers \nFRANCE \n* Caroline Gans Combe \nUSA \n* J.P. Auffret \n-=-=-=-=-=- \nABOUT CAROLINE \nCaroline Gans Combe is an associate professor at INSEEC @ OmnesEducation\, where she works on new paradigms of innovation and value creation\, and teaches courses on data science\, monitoring and impact indicators and related ethical issues. She is an independent expert for the European Commission in various fields such as health\, ICT\, data security\, SME financing and ethics. In this respect\, she chaired a working group on best practices in the use of data in research (ethical guidelines on data protection and privacy) and was appointed to the expert group assessing the growth potential of SMEs benefiting from the EU’s dedicated instrument. \nABOUT JP \nJ.P. Auffret is director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing\, co-director\, Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience and director\, Research Partnerships in the Costello School of Business at George Mason University\, USA. Auffret is also co-founder and current president of the International Academy of CIO (IAC)\, an NGO headquartered in Tokyo. \n-=-=-=-=-=- \nABOUT INSEEC \nINSEEC Grande École is a prestigious French business and management school\, renowned for its Master’s degree program accredited by AMBA and its membership in the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. As a leading institution within the OMNES Education group\, INSEEC is committed to a multi-disciplinary approach\, blending theoretical knowledge with extensive professional experience. The school’s mission is to prepare adaptable\, responsible\, and globally-minded managers and consultants through a strong emphasis on international immersion\, a vast network of over 158 partner universities\, and a highly professionalized curriculum. With campuses in major French cities like Paris\, Bordeaux\, and Lyon\, as well as international locations\, INSEEC Grande École provides a dynamic and multicultural environment that prioritizes career readiness and the development of skills for the jobs of tomorrow. \nABOUT CRC \nGeorge Mason’s Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC) was founded in November 2023. The Center of Excellence serves as a strategic partner in federal\, state and local government cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. CRC translates state-of-the-art research into practice\, provides executive education and convenes workshops and conferences on current government cybersecurity and IT modernization challenges\, disseminates best practices\, and fosters cybersecurity and IT modernization organizational capacity within federal\, state and local governments. Fore more information\, please visit crc.gmu.edu \nABOUT CARE \nThe College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/balancing-ai-innovation-and-risk-how-are-the-us-and-france-addressing/
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SUMMARY:GMU CyberAI Summit – AI\, Careers and IBM
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students\, researchers\, and industry experts for a one-day event exploring how AI\, cybersecurity\, and enterprise infrastructure are shaping the future of technology. \n\nWhy Attend?\nExpand Your Network\nConnect with IBM experts\, university researchers\, and fellow students in the tech industry \nExplore Career Paths\nLearn about emerging roles in cybersecurity\, AI\, and enterprise computing through real-world career talks \nGain Industry Insights\nHear directly from IBM experts about the technologies shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape \nReceive an IBM Digital Badge \n\nWhat You ‘ll Learn:\n\nHow AI and cybersecurity intersect in modern enterprise systems\nAbout career paths in AI and cybersecurity\nCapability of IBM LinuxONE and real world applications in secure\, scalable environments\nHands-on demos and interactive sessions with IBM technology\n\n\nFree to attend – Register today!\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA\n\n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\n\n\n10:00 AM\nWelcome\n\n\n10:15 AM\nKeynote: The AI Takeover – Why Cybersecurity Will Never Be the Same – Jeff Crume\n\n\n10:55 AM\nDr. Owain Kenway – IBM and  AI/ML Powered Medical Imaging\n\n\n11:15 AM\nDonna Dillenberger – IBM and AI and University Projects\n\n\n11:45 AM\nDr. Analtoliy Gruzd – LinuxONE for Social Media Sentiment Analysis\n\n\n12:05 PM\nLunch + Demo Booths\n\n\n1:00 PM\nThe Current Cybersecurity Landscape\n\n\n1:30 PM\nCommunity Cloud: Launch Your Own AI Model\n\n\n2:00 PM\nStudent Panel: AI Use Cases\n\n\n2:45 PM\nClosing
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/gmu-cyberai-summit-ai-careers-and-ibm/
LOCATION:1201 Merten Hall\, 4441 George Mason Blvd\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Debate: How to Modernize Financial Regulation and Create Economic Stability in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Join George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center (Center)\, GMU’s School of Business\, and a host of experts for a wide ranging discussion of what a financial regulatory structure equipped to deal with the realities of today’s financial services sector should look like.\n\n\nThe Great Debate:  How to Modernize Financial Regulation and Create Economic Stability in a Digital Age\n\nCo-Chairs: \nDr. Jean-Pierre Auffret\nDirector\, Research Partnerships\, Costello College of Business\, George Mason University; Director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, College of Engineering & Computing\, George Mason \nThomas P. Vartanian\nExecutive Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\nAuthor\, 200 Years of American Financial Panics\, Crashes\, Recessions and Depressions\, And the Technology That Will Change It All; The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Create Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse\n\nAgenda: \n8:30 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Overview\n\n8:40 – 9:10 a.m. Why Don’t We See Financial Sector Crises Coming & How Do We Make Supervision Work Better?\n\nKeynote Remarks:\nElizabeth McCaul\nFormer Member Supervisory Board\, European Central Bank\nFormer Chair\, New York State Banking Board and Superintendent of Banks \n9:10 – 10:10 a.m. Panel:\n\nGreg Baer\nPresident & CEO\, Bank Policy Institute\nGary Gorton\nProfessor Emeritus of Management & Finance\nYale School of Management\nAuthor\, Misunderstanding Financial Crises: Why we don’t see them coming\nElizabeth McCaul\nAlex Pollock\nSenior Fellow\, Mises Institute \n10:10 – 10:35 a.m. In Person Exclusive: Faculty Donut Networking Break\nfeaturing Elizabeth McCaul\, William Isaac\, Randal Quarles \n10:35 – 11:25 a.m. Time to Regulate Cryptocurrency? Investments\, Money or Both?\n\nJohn Reed Stark\nJohn Reed Stark Consulting LLC\nFormer Chief\, SEC Office of Internet Enforcement\nCoy Garrison\nPartner\, Steptoe LLP\nFormer Counsel to SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce \n11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Regulation of Nonbank Financial Institutions and FinTechs\n\nMichele Alt\nCo-Founder and Managing Director\, Klaros Group\nDan Swislow\nDirector of Policy and Government Affairs\, Mercury\nCaitlin Long\nFounder & CEO\, Custodia Bank \n12:25 – 1:40 p.m. Buffet Lunch\n\n12:40 – 1:20 p.m. Fireside Chat\n\nRandal Quarles\nChairman & Founder\, The Cynosure Group\nFormer Vice Chair for Supervision\, Federal Reserve Board\nThomas Vartanian\n\n1:40 – 2:40 p.m. Building a New Regulatory Model\n\nElizabeth McCaul\nTodd Zywicki\nGeorge Mason University Foundation Professor of Law\nGeorge Mason University\, Antonin Scalia Law School \n[Additional panelist to be announced]\n\n2:40 – 3:05 p.m. In Person Exclusive: Faculty Donut Networking Break\nfeaturing Robert Ledig\, Elizabeth McCaul\, Todd Zywicki\n\n3:05 – 3:40 p.m. Rethinking Deposit Insurance – Uninsured Deposits and other Threats to Financial Stability\n\nKeynote Remarks:\nWilliam Isaac\nChairman\, Secura/Isaac Group\nFormer Chairman FDIC \n3:40 – 4:30 p.m. Panel:\n\nRobert Ledig\nManaging Director\, Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\nAlison Touhey\nSVP\, Bank Funding Policy\, American Bankers Association\nRichard Wald\nVice Chairman\, Emigrant Bank \n4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Leveraging AI to Improve Financial Regulation\n\nJo Ann Barefoot\nCEO & Cofounder at Alliance for Innovative Regulation\nAuthor\, The case for placing AI at the heart of digitally robust financial regulation\nDr. Jon Danielsson\nDirector of the Systemic Risk Centre\, London School of Economics\nAuthor\, The Illusion of Control: Why Financial Crises Happen and What We Can (and Can’t) Do About It \n[Additional panelist to be announced]\n\n5:15 – 5:30 pm Wrap Up\n \n\nThere is no charge to attend the program either in person or via webinar. Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. \n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Mason’s College of Engineering and Computing hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering Center (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu \nThe Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings together financial services professionals\, regulators\, trade association representatives\, consumer group representatives\, counsel and advisors to discuss\, debate\, and advocate in regard to financial technology and cybersecurity issues and their regulation. For more information about the Center and to sign up to hear about future events and projects visit fintsc.org \n\n  \n[CLICK HERE TO RSVP]
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/the-great-debate-how-to-modernize-financial-regulation-and-create-economic-stability-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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SUMMARY:How are States and Local Governments Developing AI Policy?
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP HERE to join the Science & Technology Ethics Policy (STEP) Collaborative Launch Event! \n  \n\n  \nThe STEP Collaborative\, operating under the GMU Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, strives to be the leading resource for research-based\, unbiased information for policymakers and citizens in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The STEP Collaborative collects\, analyzes\, curates\, and communicates knowledge on important developments in science and technology that impact citizens and policymakers making decisions about the future of individuals and society. STEP collaborators provide objective and unbiased information on new technologies and applications to aid decision making about legislation and regulation. \nThe launch of the Science & Technology Ethics Policy (STEP) Collaborative will provide an introduction and overview of the STEP Collaborative. The panelists and presenters will discuss the core issues in Artificial Intelligence that impact society\, particularly at the state and local levels\, and the related public policy issues. Topics to be emphasized include AI in cybersecurity\, provenance\, regulation\, education\, and the workforce. The launch will emphasize AI policy work currently being done in different governmental organizations and feature potential collaborations and partnerships. \nABOUT LARRY\n\nSTEP Director Larry Medsker is presently Chair of the ACM US Technology Policy Committee\, Affiliate Faculty at GMU\, Research Professor of Physics at the University of Vermont (UVM). He is also Research Professor in the Human-Technology Collaboration Lab at George Washington University (GWU)\, and Founding Director of the university’s Master’s Program in Data Science. Medsker serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of AI and Ethics\, Associate Editor of Neural Computing and Applications\, and Policy Officer for ACM’s Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence (SIGAI). He is the author of four books and over 100 publications on neural networks and AI. He is the author of four books and over 100 publications on neural networks and AI. \nABOUT J.P. \nJ.P. Auffret is director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing\, co-director\, Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience and director\, Research Partnerships in the Costello School of Business at George Mason University\, USA. Auffret is also co-founder and current president of the International Academy of CIO (IAC)\, an NGO headquartered in Tokyo. \nABOUT FARHANA\n \n\nFarhana Faruqe is a data scientist\, researcher\, and entrepreneur; her research focuses on trustworthy AI\, human-centered design\, and AI acceptance. She is active in the Trustworthy AI community. Farhana is a founding editorial board member for the AI and Ethics Journal (Springer)\, actively shaping ethical discourse within the AI domain. Recognizing the need for equity within the tech realm\, she has founded AI4Equity\, a non-profit initiative that empowers young women to elevate their AI knowledge and skills. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Data Science. Before joining UVA\, Farhana had a diverse career in industry and academia\, including as a data scientist at the Children’s National Health System. Farhana also served as an adjunct lecturer at GWU and as a Research Programmer in Bangladesh. \nABOUT ANTHONY \n\nDr. Anthony J. Rhem is a recognized thought leader\, author and consultant in Artificial Intelligence\, Knowledge Management\, Big Data\, Information Architecture\, and Innovation. Since 1990 has served as CEO/Principal Consultant of A.J. Rhem & Associates Inc. (AJRA)\, a system integration consulting\, training & research firm specializing in Knowledge Management (KM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with offices in Chicago\, Il\, and Charlotte NC. Anthony consults with Fortune 1000 companies\, Federal and State agencies\, delivering technology solutions\, strategies\, governance\, and architectures in the areas of AI and KM. In addition\, Anthony works with corporate boards\, venture capitalist and investment firms providing thought leadership in the areas of emerging technology innovations\, best practices\, and trends in AI and KM. \nABOUT AMARDA \nAmarda Shehu is an accomplished administrator\, teacher\, and scholar. She currently serves as George Mason’s Inaugural VP and Chief AI Officer in which capacity she also continues to provide leadership for the Institute of Digital InnovAtion (IDIA) for which she served as Associate Vice President for Research during 2022 and 2024. Shehu also serves as an Associate Dean for AI Innovation in the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC)\, where she is also a tenured Professor in the Department of Computer Science. \nShe is a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and a member of the Virginia Academy of Science\, Engineering\, and Medicine (VASEM). Shehu has received numerous awards\, including the 2022 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia\, the 2021 Beck Family Presidential Medal for Faculty Excellence in Research and Scholarship\, the 2018 Mason University Teaching Excellence Award\, the 2014 Mason Emerging Researcher/Scholar/Creator Award\, the 2013 Mason OSCAR Undergraduate Mentor Excellence Award\, and the 2012 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/how-are-states-and-local-governments-developing-ai-policy/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Digital Forensics of Deep Fakes: From Research to Practice
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URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/digital-forensics-of-deep-fakes-from-research-to-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience":MAILTO:crc@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:2024 Global Cybersecurity: Leadership Top Ten Challenges & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Gregory A. Garrett\, Chief Operating Officer\, REI Systems\, and moderated by J.P. Auffret\, Co-director of Center for Energy Science and Policy\, Co-director of CRC\, George Mason University. \nPlease click here for a white paper written by Gregg for more background on this topic. \n\n\nABOUT GREGG \n\n\nHe has been recognized as one of the “7 Major Cybersecurity Leaders in the U.S.” by Executive Biz Magazine and one of the “Top 10 Most Dynamic Cybersecurity Leaders” by Executive Gov Magazine. He has been selected for the prestigious “U.S. Cyber Defenders Award” by Meritalk in both 2023 and 2024. In the past 25 years\, he has served as the President and General Manager of three IT and Cyber companies\, served as a CIO\, Global CISO\, Head of Global Cybersecurity\, and Vice President of Cybersecurity for three Fortune 500 companies (Peraton\, BDO International\, and Lucent Technologies). He is the best-selling author of 24 published business and technology books\, including “Cybersecurity in the Digital Age.” He also serves on the Advisory Board for the George Mason University Government Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. \n\nABOUT JP\n\n \nJ.P. Auffret is director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computing\, co-director\, Center of Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience and director\, Research Partnerships in the Costello School of Business at George Mason University\, USA. Auffret is also co-founder and current president of the International Academy of CIO (IAC)\, an NGO headquartered in Tokyo.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/2024-global-cybersecurity-leadership-top-ten-challenges-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Energy\, Data Centers and Regulatory Sandboxes – Potential\, Possibilities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here \nIn partnership with the George Mason Center for Energy Science & Policy\, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. \n\nNorthern Virginia has the greatest concentration of data centers and in the world and data center development is further expanding to Richmond and Southside and other areas in Virginia. With new data center needs including from artificial intelligence applications\, projections are for increases in the number of Virginia data centers and associated power consumption from 2.67 gigawatts in 2022 to 10 gigawatts in 2035 (Dominion 2023). \nThere is potential energy and data center legislation and regulation at the local level including with zoning\, land use and building permits; Commonwealth of Virginia level related to energy efficiency and taxation and authorized study by a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission; and national level with grid and transmission regulation. Energy industry development\, technology innovation and industry evolution uncertainty in combination with regulatory uncertainty poses challenges for energy industry participants\, regulators and citizens. \n\nOther industries including energy\, fintech and insurance are also characterized by rapidly changing technologies\, uncertain future industry and development scenarios and potential for innovation in business models\, policy and regulation. Countries and states have experimented with regulatory sandboxes as a means to undertake short term trials and experiments with regulation and business models as a means to ascertain innovations that might work well in these industries. \nRegulatory sandboxes have increasing traction internationally and in the U.S. with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) in the U.K. and also Singapore\, Switzerland\, Italy and Spain; many U.S. states including Utah which has a general (industry agnostic) regulatory sandbox; and the Consumer Finance Trade Commission. \nThe objective for the workshop is to explore motivations for regulatory sandboxes in general and for energy in particular; discuss international experiences; understand current status of U.S. state regulatory sandboxes\, legal foundations and trends; discuss specific project experiences; categorize and explore regulatory sandbox design considerations (such as project initiators\, regulatory derogations and timeframes\, administration); consider the potential of regulatory sandboxes for energy innovation and competitiveness and regulatory learning / insight; and review regulatory sandbox effectiveness\, risks and concerns.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/energy-data-centers-and-regulatory-sandboxes-potential-possibilities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Virginia State & Local Government Cybersecurity Partnering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here \nJoin us for the 2024 George Mason – NSF Virginia state and local government cybersecurity partnering workshop at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. \nThe program includes: \n\nArtificial intelligence and local and state government\nZero Trust in State and Local Government\nFostering risk management culture in local government administration\nLocal government cyberinsurance update\nDiscussion of recent Virginia ransomware attacks and associated incident response\nWater utility cybersecurity and associated new regulations\nOther (please send suggestions to jauffret@gmu.edu)\n\nNo cost to register / attend – Lunch provided. \nWho should attend: State and Local Government Administrators\, IT and Cybersecurity Administrators\, K-12 IT and Cybersecurity Administrators and Police and Emergency IT Managers \nFor more information: jauffret@gmu.edu \nHosts and Organizers: George Mason University and the National Science Foundation. \nThe workshop is part of the George Mason-National Science Foundation Cybersecurity City and County Cross Jurisdictional Collaboration project\, having the goal of strengthening U.S. city and county cybersecurity governance including by developing foundations and policies that enable and foster city and county cybersecurity partnerships.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/virginia-state-local-government-cybersecurity-partnering-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virginia War Memorial\, 621 S. Belvidere Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zero Trust
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URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/zero-trust/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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SUMMARY:AI and Local Government
DESCRIPTION:Click here to RSVP\nAI has been increasingly adopted by local governments in recent years and the development of ChatGPT and related models has resulted in an increased focus on the possibilities and risks.    Local governments are looking to AI to enhance public services and citizen interactions and also to further decision making and planning in areas such as law enforcement and public benefits distribution.   Risks include potential bias\, loss of privacy and fraud as well as risks to the public perception of and connection to local government administrators by citizens.   Local governments are developing policies and guidelines for AI use as well as passing legislation on local government AI governance. \nPlease join on May 14th for a webinar focusing on the possibilities and challenges of AI and local government featuring Jeff Crume\, IBM and Alan Shark\, George Mason University. \nfeaturing Jeff Crume\, Ph. D.\, CISSP \n\nDistinguished Engineer\, CTO Americas Security Technical Sale\, IBM Master Inventor\, IBM Security\nJeff Crume is a Distinguished Engineer and CTO for IBM Security North America as well as an Assistant Professor at NC State University. He is an IBM Master Inventor with a PhD in Cybersecurity and is the author of a book entitled “Inside Internet Security: What Hackers Don’t Want You To Know” as well as a contributing author to the “Information Security Management Handbook.” Jeff is a member of the inaugural class of the NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame and has served on the school’s Strategic Advisory Board. He currently serves on the editorial board for the “Information and Computer Security” research journal and is a member of the IBM Academy of Technology. He holds CISSP and ISSAP professional IT Security certifications as well as Distinguished Chief IT Architect credentials from The Open Group. Jeff lived in Beijing on assignment in 2006 and has worked with clients in more than 40 countries. \nand Dr. Alan R. Shark\nAssociate Professor\, Schar School of Policy and Government at GMU; Executive Director of Public Technology Institute (PTI)\nNavigating AI’s Pitfalls and Opportunities in Local Government\nDr. Alan R. Shark is an associate professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. His focus has been technology leadership\, emerging technologies\, governance\, civic engagement in government. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities\, Shark serves as the executive director of Public Technology Institute (PTI) a nonprofit now headquartered in Minneapolis\, MN (See www.pti.org.) \nAmong his more recent work\, he is the author of Artificial Intelligence-A Primer for State & Local Government: Everything You Need to Know Since Yesterday\, the textbook Technology & Public Management Second Ed.\, 7 Trends That Will Transform Local Governments through Technology\, and CIO Leadership for CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties: Emerging Trends and Practices. His work has been supported by the Sloan Foundation\, the U.S. Department of Energy\, the United Nations\, OECD\, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Shark was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration\, where he serves as co-chair for the NAPA Standing Panel on Technology Leadership. \n 
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/ai-and-local-government/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Race to Regulate the Internet: Should States or the Federal Government Set the Rules for Website Content\, Child Protection and Personal Data Control
DESCRIPTION:[CLICK HERE TO RSVP] \n\n\nJoin Mason’s Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center (Center)\, Mason’s School of Business\, and a group of experts to discuss potential transformative changes in how the Internet operates and who regulates it. \nThirty years after the Internet became an everyday part of life a battle has erupted over who has the right to set the rules for Internet activities. Should individual states be able to impose their standards on activities occurring in their locales\, or should the Federal government set the rules for a nationwide medium? The program will address a series of state initiatives that raise major First Amendment\, state police power and privacy issues: \n\nFlorida and Texas laws intended to impose content-neutrality mandates on large social media platforms\, which were the subject of oral argument before the Supreme Court in late February.\nMany states have\, or may\, enact laws intended to protect children from adverse effects of social media or access to adult websites through parental consent or age verification requirements.\nCalifornia in October 2023 set a course to empower its residents to generally prohibit data brokers from using data collected on them by making a single click on a delete button.\n\nThis battle is also playing out on a global basis as the U.K.\, E.U. and other international authorities seek to protect their citizens in a manner they consider appropriate. \n\n\nThere is no charge to attend the program either in person or via webinar. Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Race to Regulate the Internet:\nShould States or the Federal Government Set the Rules forWebsite Content\, Child Protection and Personal Data Control \nMay 8\, 2024\n12:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern)\nLive – George Mason University\nVan Metre Hall\, Arlington\, Virginia\nand via Webinar \nOver the last several years\, state governments\, which had largely taken a hands-off approach to seeking to regulate Internet operations on a state-by-state basis\, now\, in many cases\, have moved to impose significant prohibitions and restrictions on Internet platforms and users.  This program will examine the strong views either favoring or opposing such state action either on legal or policy grounds and the implications that state level regulation may have on a national-wide medium.\n \n\nCo-Chairs\nDr. Jean-Pierre Auffret\nGeorge Mason University’s Director\, Research Partnerships\, School of Business; Director\, Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE)\, College of Engineering & Computing \nThomas P. Vartanian\nExecutive Director of the Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center\nAuthor\, The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Create Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse\n \n\nAGENDA\n\n12:30 – 12:45 p.m. Welcome and Overview \n\n12:45 – 2:15 p.m.   State Requirements Regarding Social Media Platform Contents    \nActing on allegations that large social media platforms were engaging in viewpoint-based content discrimination\, Florida and Texas have enacted laws that restrict their choices about whether and how to present user-generated content to the public\, and to require individualized explanations of particular content-moderation decisions to affected persons.  In late February the Supreme Court held oral argument in cases considering these laws.  The Court will be considering the First Amendment rights of social media platforms to decide what and how they may decide to present user-generated content to the public\, against arguments that the market power of these platforms warrants state government viewpoint nondiscrimination requirements to protect the public’s First Amendment rights\, or that important state interest regarding the protection of minors\, the protection of individual privacy interests and combatting illegal activity require states to be given reasonable leeway to regulate large social media platforms.         ​​​​      \n\nMichael Cheah – Advisor\, The Internet Works\nJosh Divine – Missouri Solicitor General\nStephanie Joyce – Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President\, Computer & Communications Industry Association \nJohn Morris – Principal\, U.S. Internet Policy and Advocacy\, Internet Society\n\n\n2:15 – 2:25 p.m.  Break\n \n\n2:25 – 3:55 p.m.  State Age Verification and Parental Consent Requirements  Intended to Protect Children; Federal Development; View from the UK \nThe impact of social media and other websites on the mental health of minors has been receiving increasing attention by public officials\, researchers and the public at large. Over the last two years\, numerous states have either enacted or are considering laws that would either (i) require age verification for access to adult content websites\, or (ii) require parental consent for minors’ access to social media platforms.  This process is raising concerns regarding the impact of such laws on the First Amendment rights of adults and children\, as well as the technical feasibility and privacy implications of available online verification protocols.  It also appears increasingly likely that Congress may pursue legislative efforts to protect children from harmful impacts of internet activity. \n\nRobert Coles – Head of Security Strategy\, D S Smith\, Former Chief Information Security Officer – Merrill Lynch\, National Grid\, GlaxoSmithKline\nJulia Mahoney – John S. Battle Professor of Law\, University of Virginia School of Law\nMichael McKell – Utah State Senator\nCarl Szabo – Vice President & General Counsel of Net Choice\n\n\n3:55 – 4:05 p.m.  Break\n                                                                                   \n4:05 – 5:20 p.m.  State Restrictions on Data Broker Use of Consumer Information \nA California law enacted in October 2023 has put a spotlight on potential restrictions on data brokers’ ability to assemble and sell information on individuals.  Under the new law California residents will ultimately be able to click a single online delete button that would direct all covered data brokers to delete information regarding an individual who takes such action.  Information about individuals obtained from data brokers plays a large role in how the internet ecosphere functions and widespread opt-outs could broadly impact current industry operations.  This development could lead to further similar state actions or spur legislative or regulatory action at the federal level.  \n\nAlysa Hutnik – Partner\, Kelly Drye\nChristopher Oswald – Executive Vice President\, Head of Law\, Ethics & Government Relations\, Association of National Advertisers \nMichael Signorelli\, Partner\, Venable LLP\nHayley Tsukayama – Associate Director of Legislative Activism\, Electronic Frontier Foundation \n\n  \n5:20 – 5:30 p.m.   Conclusion and Audience Comments \n\nMason’s College of Engineering and Computing hosts the Center for Assurance Research & Engineering Center (CARE).  CARE’s multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity encompasses the fields of technology\, policy\, business and leadership. Through partnerships with government and private industry\, innovative research is translated into practices and policies used in real-world settings. Research includes security for distributed systems\, mobile apps/devices\, industrial control systems\, and new technologies such as networked medical devices\, as well as policies development for securing critical infrastructure and guidance for cybersecurity leadership/governance. For more information\, please visit care.gmu.edu \nThe Financial Technology & Cybersecurity Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings together financial services professionals\, regulators\, trade association representatives\, consumer group representatives\, counsel and advisors to discuss\, debate\, and advocate in regard to financial technology and cybersecurity issues and their regulation.  For more information about the Center and to sign up to hear about future events and projects visit fintsc.org
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/the-race-to-regulate-the-internet-should-states-or-the-federal-government-set-the-rules-for-website-content-child-protection-and-personal-data-control/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20230526T151028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T151028Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia State & Local Government Cybersecurity Partnering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/virginia-state-local-government-cybersecurity-partnering-workshop/
LOCATION:Virginia War Memorial\, 621 S. Belvidere Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230720T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20230526T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T151214Z
UID:3213-1689845400-1689868800@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:West Virginia Local and State Government Cybersecurity Partnering Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/west-virginia-local-and-state-government-cybersecurity-partnering-workshop/
LOCATION:Days Inn Conference Center\, 350 Days Drive\, Sutton\, WV\, 26601\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20230501T044534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T044741Z
UID:3196-1684143000-1684254600@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the New CIO Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/artificial-intelligence-ai-and-the-new-cio-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20230303T145519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T142253Z
UID:3108-1683205200-1683221400@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Escalating Cyber Threats to U.S. Financial System Conference – In person and virtual
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/escalating-cyber-threats-to-u-s-financial-system-conference-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20230201T150251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T142307Z
UID:3085-1681308000-1681315200@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Meet the Tech Exec Event: Featuring Paul Hong and Kevin Donohue\, AWS Cloud Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Tech Exec: Amazon Cloud Security Assurance & Careers Event\nFeaturing Paul Hong and Kevin Donohue\, AWS Cloud Assurance\nWednesday\, April 12th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nJohnson Center Cinema at George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus\nPlease RSVP: https://MasonAmazonCareerNetworkingApril12.eventbrite.com \nMeet with business leaders from Amazon Web Services and learn about the field of Cloud Security Assurance and careers at Amazon Web Services from Paul Hong and Kevin Donahue\, AWS. \nPaul Hong\, CISSP\, CPA\, Security Assurance Training and Education Lead \nPaul develops and delivers cloud security and compliance trainings for regulated industries\, including the US government. Paul’s work also includes enabling public sector and regulated industry adoption of the AWS Cloud. Prior to joining AWS\, Paul spent his career as an IT security professional working directly with Fortune 500 companies auditing or consulting on IT process\, security\, and risk projects. Paul is a CISSP\, CEH\, and CPA\, and holds a Masters of Accounting Information Systems and a Bachelors of Business Administration from James Madison University\, Virginia. \nKevin Donohue\, CISSP\, Senior Customer Enablement Manager\, Global Regulatory Operations\, AWS Security \nKevin has been with AWS since 2019 and is currently a senior manager in the Security Assurance org. He leads security and compliance initiatives for various government and commercial certifications and helps customers understand the shared responsibility model. He holds CISSP\, AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect Associate certifications. Before joining AWS\, Kevin worked in the commercial cybersecurity practice at PwC and prior to that\, the U.S. State Department. Originally from New Jersey\, Kevin now lives with his wife and daughter in Alexandria\, VA. \nMore information about the Johnson Center Cinema. \nFor more information\, please contact: jauffret@gmu.edu or cbatchel@gmu.edu. \nThis event is hosted by Mason’s College of Engineering and Computing‘s Center for Assurance Research & Engineering (CARE)\, the Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA) and School of Business. \n 
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/meet-the-tech-exec-event-featuring-paul-hong-and-kevin-donohue-aws-cloud-assurance/
LOCATION:Johnson Center Cinema\, Johnson Center\, 4400 University Drive\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20221005T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T150534Z
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SUMMARY:Mason CyberSecurity Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the George Mason University Cybersecurity Forum. \nThe Forum will consist of a series of 15-20 minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a Q&A. There will be complimentary refreshments. The focus of the events is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation\, technology\, metrics\, and lessons learned. \nMason’s Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Adds “Fuse at Mason Square” as New Location \nRecently announced\, George Mason University’s Arlington Campus is now Mason Square\, an urban destination of learning\, collaboration\, and economic development. \nFuse at Mason Square is a first-of-its-kind facility bringing together the public and private sectors in a collaborative alliance to solve grand challenges. Fuse houses faculty and students working with the Institute for Digital Innovation (IDIA) and their partners\, and graduate programs from Mason’s new School of Computing. Designed to support digital innovation\, active learning\, cutting-edge research\, business entrepreneurs\, and tech incubators alongside education and policymakers\, the new space offers nearly 350\,000 square feet designed for the needs of the next generation of Northern Virginia’s technology workforce. \nFor a map of Vernon Smith Hall and information about public transportation and location\, please go to: https://arlington.gmu.edu. \nThe Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is generously supported by Accenture. \nGeorge Mason University’s (GMU) College Engineering and Computing’s Center for Assurance Research & Engineering and School of Business sponsor the events. \nFollow us on Twitter @MasonCyber for more up-to-date discussions on cybersecurity and innovation. \nTweets by MasonCyber \n 
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/mason-cybersecurity-innovation-forum-5/
LOCATION:Fuse at Mason Square\, 3401 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22226\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20220331T152223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T150507Z
UID:2822-1650481200-1650488400@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:George Mason University CyberSecurity Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Cybersecurity Innovation Forum \nPlease join us for the George Mason University Cybersecurity Forum. The Forum will consist of a series of 15-20 minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a Q&A. The focus of the events is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation\, technology\, metrics\, and lessons learned. \nFollow us on Twitter @MasonCyber for more up-to-date discussions on cybersecurity and innovation. \nGeorge Mason University’s (GMU) Volgenau School of Engineering’s CARE Center and School of Business sponsor the events. \nThe Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is generously supported by Accenture.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/george-mason-university-cybersecurity-innovation-forum/
LOCATION:VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20211103T135432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135432Z
UID:2650-1635926400-1635958800@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Local Government Cybersecurity Partnering Awards
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please go to: https://care.gmu.edu/first-annual-local-government-cybersecurity-partnering-awards/
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/local-government-cybersecurity-partnering-awards/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20211103T135234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135234Z
UID:2648-1635926400-1635958800@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:West Virginia Local and State Government Cybersecurity Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please go to: https://wvlocalstategovcyberworkshop.eventbrite.com
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/west-virginia-local-and-state-government-cybersecurity-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20211103T134915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T135044Z
UID:2645-1635926400-1635958800@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:IAC Mini Conference
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please go to: https://iac2021miniconference.eventbrite.com
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/iac-mini-conference/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201027T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20200910T164355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T164355Z
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SUMMARY:George Mason University CyberSecurity Innovation Forum Set for October
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is Tuesday\, October 27\, 2020\, 7-9pm to be held Virtually. \nAs with previous events\, the Forum will consist of a series of 15-20 minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a Q&A. The focus of the events is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation\, technology\, metrics\, and lessons learned. \nFollow us on Twitter @MasonCyber for more up-to-date discussions on cybersecurity and innovation. George Mason University’s (GMU) Volgenau School of Engineering and School of Business sponsor the events. \nThe Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is generously supported by Accenture. \n——————————————————– \nCyberForum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://gmu.zoom.us/j/6909073924 \nMeeting ID: 690 907 3924 \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,6909073924# US (Germantown) \n+12678310333\,\,6909073924# US (Philadelphia) \nDial by your location \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) \n+1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) \nMeeting ID: 690 907 3924 \nFind your local number: https://gmu.zoom.us/u/aeD1DKRDL1 \nJoin by SIP \n6909073924@zoomcrc.com \nJoin by H.323 \n162.255.37.11 (US West) \n162.255.36.11 (US East) \n115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) \n115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) \n213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) \n213.244.140.110 (Germany) \n103.122.166.55 (Australia) \n149.137.40.110 (Singapore) \n64.211.144.160 (Brazil) \n69.174.57.160 (Canada) \n207.226.132.110 (Japan) \nMeeting ID: 690 907 3924
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/george-mason-university-cybersecurity-innovation-forum-set-for-october/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200928T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20191023T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T160149Z
UID:2304-1601280000-1601485200@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:15th Annual International Academy of CIO Annual Conference April 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 15th International Academy of CIO Annual Conference is set for April 2021 in Arlington\, VA U.S.. The conference is being held at a time of great technology related opportunity and risk. There is opportunity in new product and services that bridge time and space and enable greater access and speed in fields as diverse as government\, healthcare\, transportation and manufacturing and as part of broad visions such as Japan’s Society 5.0. And there are risks including in the fields of cybersecurity and privacy and also digital divide. \nAs with previous International Academy of CIO annual conferences\, the 15th Annual Conference will address the potential and challenge of new technologies and applications to major world challenges such ICT and natural disasters and major world trends including ageing society and urbanization. \nFor the 15th Annual Conference\, we are inviting research and practitioner papers and innovations related to the conference theme of “Driving Digital Government Transformation by Innovative Technologies” and encompassing: \nChallenges of ICT innovation\, governance and capacity building\nStrengthening leadership and institutions\nApplication of new technologies including blockchain and AI\nAssociated policy and policy development\nRisks including security\, privacy and digital divide. \nThe IAC Annual Conference brings together government\, private sector and academia participants to discuss and exchange ideas and best practices on ICT leadership and governance in light of rapidly changing technology. The conferences are research to practice oriented in that the talks and presentations include both strategy and practice talks and presentations by government leaders\, private sector executives and NGO leaders as well as research related talks by academics. \nIn addition\, the conferences focus on major world challenges and opportunities where ICT has the potential to contribute including the two topics of ageing society and natural disasters. The conferences are well attended by speakers and participants from around the world and are highlighted by active host government support and engagement.
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/15th-annual-international-academy-of-cio-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200225T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20191023T182318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T182319Z
UID:2302-1582657200-1582664400@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Mason CyberSecurity Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is set for Tuesday\, February 25\, 2020\, 7-9pm at the Country Club of Fairfax\, 5110 Ox Rd\, Fairfax\, VA 22030\, close to the George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. \nPlease RSVP Here –https://feb2020masoncyberforum.eventbrite.com \nAs with previous events\, the Forum will consist of a series of 15-20 minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a Q&A. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation\, technology\, metrics\, and lessons learned. \nFollow us on Twitter @MasonCyber for more up-to-date discussions on cybersecurity and innovation. \nGeorge Mason University’s (GMU) Volgenau School of Engineering’s CARE and School of Business sponsor the events. \nThe Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is generously supported by Accenture. \n___________________________________________________ \nDirections: The Country Club of Fairfax (http://www.ccfairfax.org)\n5110 Ox Rd\, Fairfax\, VA 22030 \nParking: There is ample FREE parking in the main parking lot. \nDirections link: http://www.ccfairfax.org/Default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=395920&ssid=318480&vnf=1
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/mason-cybersecurity-innovation-forum-4/
LOCATION:The Country Club of Fairfax\, 5110 Ox Road\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20191023T181735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T181735Z
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SUMMARY:Mason Cybersecurity Innovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is set for Tuesday\, November 12\, 2019\, 7-9pm at the Country Club of Fairfax\, 5110 Ox Rd\, Fairfax\, VA 22030\, close to the George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. \nThe speakers are:\nRick Howard\, CSO and Greg Herbold\, Director\, State/Local Government & Education\, Palo Alto Networks \nMalek Ben Salem\, Ph.D.\, Senior Manager\, Accenture Labs \nAshok Sankar\, Director\, Solutions Strategy\, Splunk \nPlease RSVP Here –https://nov2019masoncyberforum.eventbrite.com \nAs with previous events\, the Forum will consist of a series of 15-20 minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a Q&A. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation\, technology\, metrics\, and lessons learned. \nFollow us on Twitter @MasonCyber for more up-to-date discussions on cybersecurity and innovation. \nGeorge Mason University’s (GMU) Volgenau School of Engineering’s CARE and School of Business sponsor the events. \nThe Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Series is generously supported by Accenture. \n___________________________________________________ \nDirections: The Country Club of Fairfax (http://www.ccfairfax.org)\n5110 Ox Rd\, Fairfax\, VA 22030 \nParking: There is ample FREE parking in the main parking lot. \nDirections link: http://www.ccfairfax.org/Default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=395920&ssid=318480&vnf=1
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/mason-cybersecurity-innovation-forum-3/
LOCATION:The Country Club of Fairfax\, 5110 Ox Road\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Assurance Research and Engineering%2C George Mason University":MAILTO:care@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T031415
CREATED:20190909T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T185702Z
UID:2116-1570348800-1570899600@care.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:NATO SPS Senior Leadership Roundtable on Information-Related Hybrid Threats in South East Europe
DESCRIPTION:“This event aims to assess and share best practices on the information-related elements of hybrid threats\, including misinformation\, disinformation\, non-information\, and media (traditional or social). The target audience are senior government\, military\, academic\, and NGO members who are responsible for developing\, implementing and communicating policies to state leaders in SEE. The roundtable format will allow an exchange of knowledge\, thoughts and approaches to foster and strengthen regional and international expert networks that build trust and cooperation to more effectively address the fluid security dynamics impacted by information-related attacks.” \n*  NATO-country SPS director:   Prof./Dr. Itamara Lochard – United States \n*  NATO-invitee SPS co-director:   Prof./Dr. Metodija Docjinovski – North Macedonia \n*  NATO Partnership for Peace SPS co-director:   Prof./Dr. Nežad Korajlić  – Bosnia and Herzegovina \nContact: \nsps.info@hq.nato.int     \nilochard@gmu.edu
URL:https://care.gmu.edu/event/nato-sps-senior-leadership-roundtable-on-information-related-hybrid-threats-in-south-east-europe/
LOCATION:VA
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