BALTIMORE, Sept. 11, 2014 — North Star Group, LLC today announced it is co-sponsoring with Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering and Information Security Institute a senior executive focused cyber security conference. This event is designed for non-technical and technical executives who seek to gain a deeper understanding of not just the technical aspects of data breach prevention, but also the important role that insurance, crisis management, legal and human resources play. Speakers include Dr. Ed Schlesinger, Dean of Johns Hopkins University’sWhiting School of Engineering, Dr. Andy Ozment, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, Department of Homeland Security, and Mr. Eric Joost, Chief Operating Officer, Willis North America. The agenda will cover a variety of topics to include:
- The Rapidly Evolving World of Cyber Security
- Emerging Trends in Data Breach Insurance
- Global Threat Analysis and the Role of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) in the Private Sector
- Developing a Comprehensive Cyber Security Ecosystem
- Data Breach Legal, Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
- The Gordon-Loeb Model for Investing in Cyber Security
- The Role of Cyber Insurance
- Data Breach Crisis Management and Training
- Trends in Cybercrime
“We are very excited to co-sponsor this event with Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering and Information Security Institute. This event will provide executives with the knowledge across all areas of their organization that will enable them to develop an effective cyber security ecosystem regardless of their current level of knowledge,” said Robert Olsen, North Star Group Chief Executive Officer.
The event will be held October 30-November 1 on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Baltimore. Early bird registration ($100 off regular price) ends on September 15.
About North Star Group, LLC
North Star Group is a veteran-owned professional services firm offering cyber security, program management, and technical services to the commercial, government, and not-for-profit sectors. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about providing our clients with high quality, cost effective technical consulting expertise. We accomplish this by listening to our clients’ unique needs and developing solutions that assist them with achieving their objectives.
