The MIIS Cyber Security Initiative (MIIS CySec) and the student-run Cyber Security Student Working Group (CSWG) jointly host a regular speaker series.
We invite academics and professionals whose expertise relates to a facet of how the digitized twenty-first century impacts international affairs to present on unique topics and current issues pertinent to their field. For additional information on a speaker or their organization, please click on the bold items in the events list below.
As a part of our interdisciplinary efforts, we are pleased to be the first institution to prepare students in Translation and Interpretation for a the modern realties of the information age. All of our MIIS CySec speaker series are available to MIIS students for their Practicum Course Interpretation requirements.
Although this speaker series is intended primarily for MIIS students, staff, faculty and affiliated organizations, it is open to the public unless noted otherwise. If you are interested in joining our events list or in speaking, kindly send an email with your contact information to cysec [at] miis [dot] edu
Click here for videos of past speaker presentations.
Upcoming
| TBD – February 2015 |
Brian Steckler, Director of Hastily Formed Networks (HFN) Research Group, Associate Chair for Special Programs and Lecturer of Information Operations and Wireless Networking Technologies, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Red Cross “Heroes” award recipient for work as a “Military Hero” in Hurricane Katrina, 2006 Topic: “Hastily Formed Networks (HFNs) for Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief“ TIME AND ROOM TBD MIIS Campus, Monterey, CA 93940 Addresses the issues arising in emergency response to crises such as the 9/11 attacks and natural disasters such as the Indian Ocean tsunami, Pakistan earthquake and Hurricane Katrina. |
Past
| 20 November 2014 |
Kenneth Carter, Counsel at Cloudflare Topic: Project Galileo: Defending Free Speech on the Internet 12:15 pm-1:50 pm, McGowan Building room 102 MIIS Campus, 411 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 Abstract: CloudFlare created Project Galileo to protect politically and artistically important organizations and journalists against attacks that would otherwise censor their work. As part of the project, CloudFlare provides its state-of-the-art DDoS mitigation technology—for free—to any qualified vulnerable public interest website. If a website participating in Project Galileo comes under attack, CloudFlare will extend full protection to ensure the site stays online—no matter its location, no matter its content. |
| 11 November 2014 |
Matthew Myrick and John Donaldson, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Topic: “A Glimpse into the World of Cyber Security at LLNL” 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, Casa Fuente Building CF 452 MIIS campus – 450 Pacific Street, Casa Fuente Building, Monterey CA, 93940 Abstract: For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. LLNL’s mission is broader than stockpile stewardship, as dangers ranging from nuclear proliferation and terrorism to energy shortages and climate change threaten national security and global stability. This presentation will give an introduction into the types of cyber incidents that LLNL endures on a regular basis. Additionally, there will be a discussion on their defense strategies, methodologies and some work projects for the future Short bio: Matthew Myrick is the Security Architect and senior member of the Computer Incident Response Team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He started his career at LLNL as an intern and has worked there for over 17 years. His research interests include network defense, incident response, reverse engineering, penetration testing and forensic analysis. He is a frequent speaker and advocate of computer security throughout the Department of Energy, Defense Industrial Base, and was a guest lecturer at NPS. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from California State University, Chico and holds a handful of professional certifications. |
| 4 November 2014 |
Adam Sedgewick, Senior Information Technology Policy Advisor at the National Institute of Standards for Technology (NIST) Topic: “Government, Technology and NIST” 12:00 pm-2:00 pm V499 MIIS campus – 499 Van Buren Street, Videoconference Room, Monterey CA, 93940 |
| 28 October 2014 |
John Crain, Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 12:00 pm-2:00 pm McGowan 102 Topic: “Governing the Internet: How Does Governance Change in the Information Age“ MIIS campus – 411 Pacific Street, McGowan Building, Monterey CA, 93940 |
23 October 2014 |
Hubert Yoshida, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Vice President, Hitachi Data Systems “One of the Ten Most Impactful Tech Leaders” – Information Week, 2013 Topic: “Social Innovation, Security and Safety” 12:00 pm-1:30 pm MIIS campus – 499 Pierce Street, McCone Building, Boardroom, Monterey CA, 93940 |
7 October 2014 |
Raul Mejorado and Shawn Kumagai of Lingua Brava and MIIS CySec Senior Language Fellows Topic: Language Applications of Cyber 2.0 1:00pm – 2:00pm, McGowan 102 MIIS campus – 411 Pacific Street, McGowan Building, Monterey CA, 93940 |
12 September 2014 |
Dr. Linton Wells II, MIIS CySec Distinguished Senior Research Fellow and Visiting Distinguished Research Fellow – Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) at National Defense University; also former acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD NII) and U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (CIO). Topic: Humanitarian Aspects of Cyber, 2.0 How Information, Communications and Technology Impact Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Relief (HA/DR). 1:00pm – 2:30pm, V499 Seminar Room MIIS campus – 499 Van Buren Street, Seminar Room, Monterey CA, 93940 |
2 September 2014 |
Dr. Itamara Lochard, MIIS CySec Director Topic: Cyberspace and International Affairs Cyberspace Issues in Hard Security, Human Security, Crisis Management, International Law, International Organizations and Economics / Business. 1:00pm – 2:30pm, McGowan 102 MIIS campus – 411 Pacific Street, McGowan Building, Monterey CA, 93940 |
8 May 2014 |
Dr. Irving Lachow, Principal Cyber Security Engineer, The MITRE Corporation Topic: Hackback? Claptrap! An Active Defense Continuum for the Private Sector |
2 May 2014 |
Mr. Adam Meyers, Vice President of Intelligence, CrowdStrike, Inc. Topic: Identifying the Actors Behind Cyber Attacks and Malware |
11 April 2014 |
Don McKendrick, Lead Cyber Analyst, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) Topic: Cyber Threats and Information Sharing as a Force Multiplier |
4 April 2014 |
Mr. Michael Atkinson, System Engineer for RadWare and Private Penetration Tester Topic: The Policy Gap Between Scientists, Engineers and Analysts in Cyber |
25 March 2014 |
Mr. Hanni Fakhoury, Staff Attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Topic: The Law of Hacking: A Legal Perspective for the World of Cyber |
11 March 2014 |
Mrs. Nico Sell, Founder and Owner of Wickr and Organizer for DEFCON Topic: Protecting Your Privacy: Nico Sell and Wickr’s Mission of Personal Security |
5 – 9 March 2014 |
SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response Convention (DFIRCON) Night Classes. All MIIS students are eligible to attend with prior-approval from Cyber Security Working Group President. Topic: Digital Forensics and Incident Response |
6 March 2014 |
Mr. Shawn Kumagai, managing partner of Lingua Brava and preferred adviser at Gilfus Advisors Group Topic: Language Applications in Cyber |
14 February 2014 |
Dr. Linton Wells II, Director of the Center for Technology & National Security Policy (CTNSP) at the National Defense University and Sharing to Accelerate Research – Transformative Innovation for Development and Emergency Support (STAR-TIDES) Topic: The Humanitarian Side of Cyber A PREVIOUS PRESENTATION BY DR. LINTON WELLS II CAN BE FOUND HERE |
7 February 2014 |
Dr. Orion Lewis, Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College Topic: The Converage of Conflict: The Role of Media in Insurgencies and Conflict Resolution |
3 February 2014 |
Mr. Atif Mushtaq, Senior Scientist and Malware Researcher for FireEye; University Student Recruitment Fair for FireEye hosted by Ms. Fariha Naveed Topic: FireEye’s View of the World: Malware, Threats and Cyber Security |
28 January 2014 |
Mr. David Aucsmith, Senior Director of Microsoft’s Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments Topic: Government and the Private-Sector in Cyber A PREVIOUS PRESENTATION BY MR. DAVID AUCSMITH CAN BE FOUND HERE |
9 December 2013 |
Mr. Jaan Priisalu, Director General of the Estonian Information Systems Authority (RIA) and Head of the Estonia Cyber Defense League (Küber-Kaitseliit) Topic: Cyber Security in Estonia A PREVIOUS PRESENTATION BY MR. JAAN PRIISALU CAN BE FOUND HERE |
15 November 2013 |
Special Agent John Chesson, National Security Cyber Squad at the FBI San Francisco Field Office Topic: The FBI’s Cybercrime Mission |
8 November 2013 |
Dr. Dorothy Denning, Defense Analysis Distinguished Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School Topic: Active Cyber Defense A PREVIOUS PRESENTATION BY DR. DOROTHY DENNING CAN BE FOUND HERE |
7 November 2013 |
Mr. Mikhail Yakushev, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Center for Political Studies (PIR Center) in Moscow (co-hosted with the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies) |
24 October 2013 |
Mr. Jonathan Rieber, Chief Strategy Officer in the Office of Cyber Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense |