Cybertech Brings Cyber & Innovation to the Forefront in Indiana

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JOURNEY TO THE MIDWEST:
CYBERTECH BRINGS CYBERSECURITY TO THE FOREFRONT IN INDIANA ON OCTOBER 23RDWITH A DEBUT KICK-OFF EVENT
Cybertech Midwest 2018 to launch debut event featuring keynote speakers from the region and around the world, Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, VP Mission Support and Modernization Intelligence, Information and Services for Raytheon, Todd Probert, CISO for Eli Lilly and Company, Wafaa Mamilli, and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Israel Electric Corporation, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yiftach Ron-Tal.

Top sponsors include Indiana University, Raytheon, Salesforce, and Purdue University.

(Indianapolis, October 10, 2018) – Known for its success in igniting critical dialogue in the cyber arena, Cybertech is at it again with a debut kick-off event in Indiana featuring government decision makers, top industry leaders, start-ups and key experts from the industry. On October 23, 2018, participants will attend Cybertech Midwest 2018 as the company brings pivotal players from the cyber industry to the forefront, together with the state of Indiana—creating an open platform to facilitate business networking opportunities for the strongest players in cyber.

“We’re thrilled to host the first ever Cybertech Midwest conference in our capital city, welcoming leaders from the public and private sectors across the Midwest and around the world to identify opportunities in solving 21st Century challenges,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Now one of the world’s largest cybersecurity conferences, Cybertech got its start in Israel – a global hub for innovation and information technology – and I’m pleased to welcome our partners, showcasing Indiana’s best and brightest, after working to strengthen our international partnerships in Israel in May.”

Living in the age of digital transformation, we are constantly surrounded by the growth of innovative technology. With this growth, solutions and strategies are necessary in the cyber ecosystem, which is always vulnerable to attack. “Revolution is about the infrastructure of technology and it is like oxygen in the air: you cannot do without it. We need to create a more resilient environment and be more prepared: encourage new ideas, create money, support startups” Amir Rapaport, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Cybertech Midwest, comments. “Cybertech Midwest is a strategic and unique stage to meet Cybersecurity gurus and the key protagonists. Indiana is the right place to link together Institutions, private and public sectors to reach a common and shared vision.”

The conference will host sessions led by key executives from the region, the U.S., and around the world—among them representatives from leading places such as Indiana University, Raytheon, Salesforce, Purdue University, FireEye, CyberArk, Kinney Group, Western Governors University (WGU), BKD, Pondurance, Rook Security, Israel Electric Corporation, and many more. In line with recent trends, session topics include:

  • The Human Factor: Securing the Cybersecurity Workforce
  • IoT/CyberMed Simulation
  • Cybersecurity for Elections
  • Cybersecurity for States: Case Studies & Lessons Learned from around the U.S. (featuring participants from Indiana, Colorado, Wisconsin, and more)
Cybertech Midwest 2018 will be held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis on October 23, 2018. For more information or to register for the event, please visit: http://midwest.cybertechconference.com/