Thursday, October 7, 2021
7:30 am-6:30 pm
Pinery at the Hill
775 W Bijou St
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
$10
Join us for our 4th Annual Cybersecurity Summit for Small Business!
Throw out the intimidation – the summit is meant to educate and support your business and questions. Leave with takeaways to immediately implement in your business. You will also have the opportunity to hear from recognized keynote speakers , access to cybersecurity consultants for free one-on-one consulting and a host of cyber for small business resources and exhibitors. This event is IN PERSON with interactive sessions for all levels of business and industries throughout the day. Choose from workshops that best fit your needs. Already an expert? The new “Techie Track” is made just for you, featuring intimate, one-on-one roundtable discussions with our keynote speakers.
Some of the tracks include:
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Cyber for Small Business/Cyber Simplified
- Cyber Insurance
- Data/Asset Classification
- “Techie Track” – fireside chat with the keynotes!
SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE:
Presenting $5,000
Gold: $3,000
Networking Sponsor: $2,000
Small Business Sponsorship: $500
Contact Aikta Marcoulier, Executive Director at aiktamarcoulier@elpasoco.com or 719.667.3821 for more information.
Daniel EliotDirector of Education & Strategic Initiatives, National Cyber Security Alliance
Daniel Eliot is director of education & strategic initiatives at the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). In this role, he’s responsible for NCSA’s educational portfolio, and helms one of NCSA’s most successful initiatives, CyberSecure My Business, which is a national program designed to help organizations of all sizes learn to be safer and more secure online. Mr. Eliot assembles the federal government, state and local governments, academia, and the private sector to discuss cutting-edge issues and create and implement high-quality, large-scale education and awareness efforts. Daniel is an accomplished speaker and champion when it comes to cybersecurity, and regularly speaks at events across the country and collaborates on regional and national cybersecurity initiatives.
Prior to his tenure at NCSA, he worked both within and in an advisory capacity to small businesses. Most recently, Daniel worked at the University of Delaware in their Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships as the manager of technology business development. While there, he developed specialty programs to help small businesses start and scale. One such effort was Delaware’s small business cybersecurity program–one of the first state-wide cybersecurity awareness programs in the country focused on the small business community. This program is designed to help Delaware’s small businesses identify threats; develop cybersecurity readiness plans and processes; detect breaches; and respond to and recover from successful cyberattacks. Because of his efforts, Delaware became one of the national leaders in small business cybersecurity education and outreach. In 2018, Daniel received a letter of commendation from Governor John Carney’s Cyber Security Advisory Council for his efforts addressing cybersecurity awareness and education across Delaware.
Outside of cybersecurity, Daniel has taught at Temple University in their Center for Social Policy and Community Development and managed a portfolio of technology-based projects for the National Center for College Costs, a technology start-up out of DePauw University.
Daniel holds a B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Prior to his tenure at NCSA, he worked both within and in an advisory capacity to small businesses. Most recently, Daniel worked at the University of Delaware in their Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships as the manager of technology business development. While there, he developed specialty programs to help small businesses start and scale. One such effort was Delaware’s small business cybersecurity program–one of the first state-wide cybersecurity awareness programs in the country focused on the small business community. This program is designed to help Delaware’s small businesses identify threats; develop cybersecurity readiness plans and processes; detect breaches; and respond to and recover from successful cyberattacks. Because of his efforts, Delaware became one of the national leaders in small business cybersecurity education and outreach. In 2018, Daniel received a letter of commendation from Governor John Carney’s Cyber Security Advisory Council for his efforts addressing cybersecurity awareness and education across Delaware.
Outside of cybersecurity, Daniel has taught at Temple University in their Center for Social Policy and Community Development and managed a portfolio of technology-based projects for the National Center for College Costs, a technology start-up out of DePauw University.
Daniel holds a B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington.
George KoklanarisAssociate Administrator of the Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
George Koklanaris joined the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as Associate Administrator of the Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in April 2019. In this role, Koklanaris oversees 63 SBDC lead centers and more than 900 service centers across the United States and its territories. SBDCs provide America’s small businesses with the support and resources necessary to help them succeed.
Prior to his appointment, Koklanaris was a strategy and management consultant at the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, where he specialized in national security, Army, joint operations, intelligence and logistics.
Koklanaris previously served at the SBA from 2002-2007 as a special assistant and the assistant administrator of the Office of Field Operations and director of the Office of Strategic Alliances. From 2007-2009, he served as the chief of staff at the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Prior to his federal service, Koklanaris was a legislative and press aide for members of the Virginia House of Delegates and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
A colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Koklanaris has served in the Army and Army Reserve for over 28 years. He deployed twice in support of the Global War on Terror and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior assignments include tours with Theater Sustainment Commands, the Defense Logistics Agency and the Joint Staff. His current reserve assignment is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the National Defense University’s National Security Course and the Joint Forces Staff College.
Koklanaris has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, a Master of Public Administration from Georgia State University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He also has a graduate certificate in Change Management from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Prior to his appointment, Koklanaris was a strategy and management consultant at the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, where he specialized in national security, Army, joint operations, intelligence and logistics.
Koklanaris previously served at the SBA from 2002-2007 as a special assistant and the assistant administrator of the Office of Field Operations and director of the Office of Strategic Alliances. From 2007-2009, he served as the chief of staff at the U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Prior to his federal service, Koklanaris was a legislative and press aide for members of the Virginia House of Delegates and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
A colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Koklanaris has served in the Army and Army Reserve for over 28 years. He deployed twice in support of the Global War on Terror and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior assignments include tours with Theater Sustainment Commands, the Defense Logistics Agency and the Joint Staff. His current reserve assignment is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the National Defense University’s National Security Course and the Joint Forces Staff College.
Koklanaris has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, a Master of Public Administration from Georgia State University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He also has a graduate certificate in Change Management from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
James SaundersSBA CISO | Information Security Division Director, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
James serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the U.S. Small Business Administration. Prior to his selection as CISO he was the SBA's Chief Cybersecurity Architect. During his time at SBA, he led cybersecurity modernization initiatives which helped elevate the agency as a leader in cloud centric cybersecurity. He also led 2 interagency projects in partnerships with DHS CISA, proving how cloud native technologies could be used to achieve Federally mandated security policies and requirements. Currently, James focuses on continuous modernization and growth of SBA’s Cybersecurity Program.
Prior to joining SBA, James supported Healthcare.gov at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Social Security Administration (SSA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Security Exchange Commission (SEC). During those stints James worked in Project Management, Security Operations, Security Engineering, and Malware Reverse Engineering. His areas of expertise include Security Engineering, Incident Response & Management, and Project Management. James holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from UMUC and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell. He retains multiple industry standard certifications, including CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, and PMP
Prior to joining SBA, James supported Healthcare.gov at Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Social Security Administration (SSA), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Security Exchange Commission (SEC). During those stints James worked in Project Management, Security Operations, Security Engineering, and Malware Reverse Engineering. His areas of expertise include Security Engineering, Incident Response & Management, and Project Management. James holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from UMUC and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell. He retains multiple industry standard certifications, including CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, and PMP
Agenda
9:00-10:00 am — Welcome & Key Note Address
10:00-11:00 am — Breakout Sessions #1
11:00 am-12:00 pm — Breakout Sessions #2
12:00-12:30 pm — Lunch Break
12:30-1:30 pm — Chamber Connect: Cybersecurity Panel
1:30-2:30 pm — Breakout Sessions #3
2:30-3:00 pm — Closing Remarks
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