In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, this session is your guide to understanding threats, defenses, and compliance. Whether you're an experienced IT professional or someone looking to bolster your understanding of the digital security landscape, this session promises to equip you with the knowledge and strategies essential for navigating the complexities of cybersecurity.

After this session, attendees will:

• Understand cybersecurity jargon, threats, and threat actors.
• Identify cybersecurity risks and what is at stake.
• Review cybersecurity basics and where to start.
• Understand cybersecurity defense strategies.
• Understand compliance and regulation standards, and their implications for your business.

Russell Emig, CMMC-AB, RP & CCP CISO, Hoop5 Networks

As Chief Information Security Office (CISO), Russ provides strategic guidance and security consulting to Hoop5 customers by working to align business objectives with technology solutions. Russ works to meet the unique needs of each client by developing IT Security strategies with a focus on DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, & NIST compliance.

Russ has over 18 years of IT and industry experience including procurement developer with a focus in security for SDG&E, and as a government contractor. Russ’ technical training and background include:Microsoft, VMware, Duo, Webroot, InTune, Meraki, Barracuda, Perception Point, SentinelOne, and Arctic Wolf. Russ has earned his CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) and Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) certifications.