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• Cyber Physical Security Open House (#6517)

  Idaho State University College of Technology is holding an open house to ... More Idaho State University College of Technology is holding an open house to inform area employers, governments and students about ISU's role in defending the computers and networks that control manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment from cyber incidents. Tentative Schedule - 1/24/2018 8:30am - 9:00am Breakfast 9:00am - 9:50am Sean McBride Presents "Building the Industrial Cyber Workforce" 10:00am - 10:50am Panel Discussion 11:00am -12:00pm Cyber Physical Security Program Tour Location ISU Rendezvous Complex - Conference Rooms A-C1111 Martin Luther King WayPocatello, Idaho 83201 As coordinator of Idaho State University’s Cyber Physical Systems Security progam, Sean McBride prepares industrial technicians to defend computer systems that operate electric generating stations, oil refineries, and manufacturing facilities.Before joining ISU, Sean pioneered the multidisciplinary field of threat and vulnerability intelligence for industrial environments. At the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) he instituted and led the vulnerability analysis and situational awareness reporting elements foundational to the DHS ICS-CERT. In 2009 he co-founded Critical Intelligence to help organizations that own and operate critical infrastructure to understand threats to the industrial processes they operate. His company was acquired by iSIGHT partners in 2015. After iSIGHT's incorporation into FireEye, Sean developed FireEye's ICS security business strategy. 

• Cyber Security 101 (#1662)

  Being digitally secure is more important now than ever before. Learn how ... More Being digitally secure is more important now than ever before. Learn how to secure your desktop, laptop, and cell phone to recognize email scams and ‘phishing’ schemes. Learn how to lower your risk of credit card and identity theft, how often you should back up your information (and what platforms to use for backups), user accounts, and how to transfer data securely.

• Cyber Security for Small Business (#1616)

  We know about passwords, virus scanning, etc. but have you thought about ... More We know about passwords, virus scanning, etc. but have you thought about your business’ information being transported and stored securely?  This class will discuss:  backups – how often and what platform to use; user accounts – do each of your employees have their own or do they share; and, telecommuting – if your employee works from home, is the data secure that is transferred back to the office? Learn about protecting your process and procedures, as well as recovering from a security breach. 

• Cyber Security in the Home (#1615)

  We’ve all heard the frightening stories of electronic theft.  Learn to proactively ... More We’ve all heard the frightening stories of electronic theft.  Learn to proactively secure your home computer, personal laptop and cell phone to recognize email scams and ‘phishing’ schemes You will also learn how to lower your risk of credit card and identity theft.  This course covers the following topics: securing your home computer/network, wireless devices, and cell phones; securely surfing the internet; the concept of Defense in Depth; and how to recover from a security breach.

• Cyber Security Management 101 (#1191)

  Cybersecurity Management 101 for your personal privacy and your small business? For ... More Cybersecurity Management 101 for your personal privacy and your small business? For personal privacy, we will discuss how to protect your identify, finances, public records, social media, etc. For business, we will discuss the fundamentals of cybersecurity management and the importance of threat intelligence to prioritize where to start first. 

• Idaho Ag Technology Boot Camp (#6514)

  IDAHO AG TECHNOLOGY BOOT CAMP January 4-5, 2018, Idaho State University, Roy ... More IDAHO AG TECHNOLOGY BOOT CAMP January 4-5, 2018, Idaho State University, Roy F. Christensen Bldg #48, Pocatello, ID JANUARY 4, 8 AM– 5 PM $45—Jan. 4 seminar only Join us on the Idaho State University campus for a day full of presentations on the newest technology available to the world of agriculture. $65—two day (seats limited to 25) (9-noon)On the second day of the bootcamp we will relocate to the Bannock County Extension Office at the Fairgrounds for a hands-on, intensive drone training. PRESENTERS Brent Hillman, Progressive Crops, Shelley, ID - Understanding the Ag Technology landscape & preparing for the future Kris Poulson, Sentera, Minneapolis, MN - Leveraging real time data to bolster return on investment Nephi Harvey, Fort Supply Technologies, Kaysville, UT - Ultra-high frequency ear tags for livestock management  Dr. Howard Neibling, University of Idaho Extension Irrigation Engineer, Kimberly, ID & Jeff Bulkley, United Distributors, Twin Falls, ID - Using irrigation sensors to save water and money Mark Davis, Simplot SmartFarm Regional Manager - Making variable rate fertilizers pay on the farm Dr. Howard Neibling & Ben Eborn, UI Ag Economist, Montpelier, ID - Economics of Low Elevation Spray Applications (LESA) Sean McBride, ISU cyber-security instructor, Pocatello, ID - How to keep your data safe from hacking SPONSORS

• Industrial Control Systems for Cybersecurity Professionals - Hands-on (#6003)

  This course presents the fundamentals of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational ... More This course presents the fundamentals of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) to cybersecurity professionals. Students receive hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, sensors/transmitters, calibrators, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and more – helping students understand not just how industrial control systems work, but how OT professionals view the world. Presented against a light backdrop of cybersecurity, it is an ideal course for security analysts, intelligence analysts, cybersecurity managers, and IT professionals. Learning objectives: Describe the basic history of industrial automation Describe basic control theory Identify common industrial processes Identify various components of industrial control systems Identify various types of I/O Recognize various operating principles for industrial sensors Identify various industrial lifecycles Identify the roles and responsibilities of industrial environments Recognize the application of cybersecurity concepts to OT systems Hands on activities: Wire a PLC Interface with PLC programming software Program a PLC using ladder logic Calibrate a transmitter Describe control variable types Create SCADA diagram Create a control loop Tour an industrial facility

• Teens and Tech - 5 Things Every Parent Should Know (#1946)

  Our hyper-connected world is fraught with real dangers to students and their ... More Our hyper-connected world is fraught with real dangers to students and their families: mobile phone addiction, loss of meaningful relationships, bullying, and exposure to undesirable content. We are excited to offer this 2 hour experience- led by a team of professionals in cybersecurity and student empowerment- to our community. This course will provide a toolset for ensuring that technology improves rather than impedes your child’s development. Intended audience: Parents of teens and pre-teens. Principals, teachers, counselors, and support staff should look for a similar course geared specifically for professionals.