The Alabama Cyber Now Conference, hosted by TechBirmingham, The Central Alabama Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (CAISSA) and the InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance, was quite a hit. With over 500 attendees, two keynote speakers, and over 20 breakout sessions, it was a conference filled with education and growth. We also added 3 training sessions, requested by many of our attendees from last year, and our “Birds of a Feather” sessions which allowed attendees to collaborate with other like-minded cybersecurity individuals.
The morning of ACN began with a wonderful keynote speaker session. Sadik Al-Abdulla, Director of Security Solutions, CDW, spoke about the state of security from his many security assessments while we enjoyed breakfast sponsored by Bradley Law Firm. From there, our attendees were able to attend one of the many breakout sessions and browse the vendor booths to learn about cutting-edge solutions and best practices in the industry. We came together again for lunch, where Tina Meeker, Owner & Principal of Beacon Information Security, LLC, spoke about how the diversity gap hurts the cybersecurity field as a whole. After more breakout sessions and education opportunities, we finally wrapped our day with our Birds of a Feather sessions, allowing for networking and conversation amongst our attendees.
As the evening came to a close, we were pleased to hear from many that this conference was “one of the largest and most educational” resources out there for those in the cybersecurity sector. We fully anticipate an even larger event next year with more educational opportunities, speakers, and resources.
This event could not have been possible without the contribution of so many sponsors, who we have had the honor and privilege of working with. To learn more about who sponsored this event, visit our sponsors page.
