2022 Conference

NICE 2022 Program Book

Monday, June 6th, 2022Tuesday, June 7th, 2022Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

Time	Event
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Conference Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Pre-Conference Workshop Session 1
	Best Practices for Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity - Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida - Raquel Hill, Spelman College - Tobi West, Coastline College - Randy Pestana, Florida International University Using NICE Framework Competencies to Build a Better Cybersecurity Workforce - Susana Barraza, NICE at NIST - Karen Wetzel, NICE at NIST - Zoe Fowler, Norwich University - Tony Bryan, CyberUp - Vincent Nestler, CSUSB - Jeff Welgan, CyberVista - Brad Wolfenden, US Cyber Games - Erin Weiss Kaya, Booz Allen Hamilton - Katie Boudreau, Mastercard The Impact of Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Other Emerging Technologies on the Cybersecurity Workforce - Austin Cusak, CISA - Jason Hite, Xcelerate Solutions - Roozbeh Aliabadi, ReadyAI - Kristi Rice, 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity High School Teacher - Athit Kao, Raytheon Blackbird Technologies, Inc. SANS \| GIAC Interactive Cyber Talent Workshop: How to Build a A-Team in Cybersecurity - Brian Correia, SANS - Kevin Garvey, SANS - Michael Edie, Department of Defense - Stephynie Velez, Nobilis - Darlene Hardie, Booz Allen Hamilton
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Networking Break
3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference Workshop Session 2
	Best Practices for Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity - Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida - Raquel Hill, Spelman College - Tobi West, Coastline College - Randy Pestana, Florida International University Using NICE Framework Competencies to Build a Better Cybersecurity Workforce - Susana Barraza, NICE at NIST - Karen Wetzel, NICE at NIST - Zoe Fowler, Norwich University - Tony Bryan, CyberUp - Vincent Nestler, CSUSB - Jeff Welgan, CyberVista - Brad Wolfenden, US Cyber Games - Erin Weiss Kaya, Booz Allen Hamilton - Katie Boudreau, Mastercard The Impact of Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Other Emerging Technologies on the Cybersecurity Workforce - Austin Cusak, CISA - Jason Hite, Xcelerate Solutions - Roozbeh Aliabadi, ReadyAI - Kristi Rice, 2021 Presidential Cybersecurity High School Teacher - Athit Kao, Raytheon Blackbird Technologies, Inc. SANS \| GIAC Interactive Cyber Talent Workshop: How to Build a A-Team in Cybersecurity - Brian Correia, SANS - Kevin Garvey, SANS - Michael Edie, Department of Defense - Stephynie Velez, Nobilis - Darlene Hardie, Booz Allen Hamilton

Time	Event
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.	Conference Welcome - Brian Fonseca, Florida International University - Kenneth Jessell, Florida International University
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	NICE Conference Welcome - Rodney Petersen, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.	NICE Community Coordinating Council: Working Together to Create an Integrated Ecosystem - Jon Brickey, Mastercard - Bridgett Paradise, Tenable
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	Sector-Based Approaches Cybersecurity Education, Training and Workforce Development - Robert Grillo, Florida International University - Jennifer Kutz, Victoria Secret’s & Co - Lonnie Harris, Equifax - Moderator: Marian Merritt, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Conference Overview - Raquel Hill, Spelman College - Austin Cusak, CISA - Brian Correia, SANS
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Exhibit Hall Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*Building and Sustaining a Statewide Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Ecosystem* - Rebecca Michael, University of Cincinnati - Ryan Moore, University of Cincinnati The Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative - Thaier Hayajneh, Fordham University - Amelia Estwick, Fordham University *Innovation Pilot of HBCU Apprenticeship Cohorts* - Girish Seshagiri, Apprenticeship Implementation Solutions, Inc. - Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University - Diana Elliott, Urban Institute Talent Mobility: An Essential Defense Against Great Reshuffling - Joseph Thompson, Booz Allen Hamilton - Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida - Stephanie Keith, Office of Information and Technology (VA) - Mark Smith, Booz Allen Hamilton
11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*Breaking Bread: A Recipe for Standing Up and Entry-Level Cyber Talent Program* - Clarence Williams, Department of Veterans Affairs - Sarah Scholl, Booz Allen Hamilton - Sharon McPherson, VA Cyber Workforce Management *A Holistic Approach to Developing the Next Generation of Diverse Cybersecurity Professionals with Multi-Organizational Partnerships* - Maxwell Shuftan, SANS Institute - Caitlin Boyce, Dragos, Inc. *IT and Cybersecurity Degree Apprenticeship Cohorts at HBCUs* - Katie Adams, Safal Partners - Laura Jones, Prairie View A&M University - Debbie McLeod, McLeod Information Systems *Going for Gold! Insights and Lessons from Coaching the First ever US Cyber Games Team* - TJ O'Connor, Florida Tech - Dane Brown, U.S. Naval Academy - Dr. Suzanna Schmeelk, St. John's University
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	ThriveDX Lunch Presentation - Roy Zur, ThriveDX SaaS
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Western Governors University Lunch Presentation - Paul Bingham, Western Governors University
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Break
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Birds of a Feather
	K12 Cybersecurity Education - Thomas Trevethan, Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy NICE Framework Users Group - Karen Wetzel, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education *Apprenticeships in Cybersecurity* - Tony Bryan, CyberUp Cybersecurity Skills Competition - Dr. Davina Pruitt-Mentle, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Break - SANS TECH Showcase: Fixing the Gap(s) in the Cyber Workforce
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*Investigating Disparities in K12 Cybersecurity Education: Case Study and Approaches* - Johanna Jacob, University of Texas at San Antonio - Gregory White, University of Texas at San Antonio *Defining Diversity in Cybersecurity within the Spectrum of Career Categories* - Amanda Joyce, Argonne National Laboratory - Nate Evans, Argonne National Laboratory - Kenneth Kass, kenkass.com *CASCADE Apprenticeship Programs and Cyber Career Map* - Jo Marie Diamond, San Diego East County Economic Development - Teana Fredeen, synED - Judy Steingass, Journeysmap *Emerging Tech Cybersecurity Myth Smackdown: Perspectives from the Field* - James Stanger, CompTIA
3;45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Information Operations are a Cybersecurity Problem: Toward a New Strategic Paradigm to Combat Disinformation - Renee DiResta, Stanford University
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Evening Reception

Time	Event
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Innovative Approaches to Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development - Safa Shahwan Edwards, Atlantic Council - Willie Henderson, CYBER.ORG - Lien Diaz, Georgia Tech - Michael Prebil, New America
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	CAE Designation Ceremony - Lynne Clark, National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program Office
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*The Impact and Role of Academia in Government's Cybersecurity Strategies* - Rita Doerr, NSA *Accelerating to Victory! Leveling the Playfield in Information Security through an Accelerated Training Program* - Jasmine M. Jackson, The Walt Disney Studios - Bryson Payne, University of North Georgia *Using the Apprenticeship Model to Develop Cyber Talent* - James Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary, US Department of Labor - Carolyn Renick, US Department of Labor - Jarrod D. Benjamin, Florida International University *Signature Pedagogy in Cybersecurity: An Emerging Perspective* - Ashley Gess, Augusta University - Michael Nowatkowski, Augusta University
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Exhibit Hall Break - NIST & CompTIA TECH Showcase: What does CyberSeek Data Tell Us About the Challenge and Opportunity Ahead.
11:30 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*Youth-to-Retirement Approach to Build a Cybersecurity Workforce* - Lynne Clark, National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program Office *A Diverse Cyber Academy for Diverse People* - Adam Bricker, Montreat College - Jeannie Ross, Director of Workforce Development, Workforce Innovation Hub *From the Classroom to the Cyber Ops Center: Collegiate Workforce Development through Hands-on Application* - Stephanie Travis, Virginia Tech *Attracting Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Talent Today* - Tambre Paster, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Addressing the Cybersecurity Workforce Needs of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - Deborah McLeod, McLeod Information Systems - Zachary Hodges, Cyber Security Solutions Inc. - Mark Lupo, University of Georgia SBDC - Roy Hadley Jr., Adams and Reese LLP
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Break
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Networking Breaks
	*Promote Center Discovery* - Roland Varriale II, Argonne National Laboratory *Modernize Talent Management* - Lynsey Caldwell, Leidos - Dr. Melissa Woo, Michigan State University *Transform Learning Process* - Mike Morris, Western Governors University
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
	*Designing a Sustainable Workforce Development Model through Customizable Upskilling and Reskilling Pathways* - Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida - Tirthankar Ghosh, University of West Florida - Guillermo Francia III, University of West Florida *The Role of Cybersecurity Leaders as Educators: Unconventional Approaches to Cybersecurity Talent Development and the Scarcity of Skill* - Jeff Welgan, CyberVista *Cyber4Work: Growing the Cyber Workforce in Mississippi* - Sarah Lee, University of Southern Mississippi *Integrating Emergency Principles into Cybersecurity Education* - Markus Rauschecker, University of Maryland - Ben Yelin, University of Maryland - Netta Squires, University of Maryland
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Accelerating the Future of Computing and Cybersecurity - Sethuraman Panchanathan, U.S. National Science Foundation