CyberMINDS - Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Resilience Summit 2025

Join us at the Broward Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Resiliency Summit to learn how to protect our community from cyberattacks.

About this Event

CyberMINDS Research Institute Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Resiliency Summit 2025

Welcome to the ultimate gathering for cybersecurity enthusiasts! Join us at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation for a day filled with insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn from top experts in the field and gain valuable insights to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to stay ahead of the cybersecurity curve!

Theme: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across Critical Infrastructure Sectors

Why Attend?

This full-day summit brings together Broward County's critical infrastructure communities with cybersecurity experts from CISA, the FBI, community partners, and local agencies to strengthen cyber resilience across aviation, utilities, healthcare, port, and government sectors. The event features keynote updates from CISA, panel discussions, an interactive demonstration of a cyber incident, and breakout sessions on risk management and OT security. Attendees will gain actionable insights and enhance cross-sector collaboration and information sharing at the County level, and connect with other cybersecurity professionals to better protect Broward County’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Summit Key Objectives:

• Share best practices for cyber resilience and incident response
• Strengthen public-private partnerships
• Facilitate networking among federal, state, and local stakeholders
• Promote actionable strategies to defend essential services from cyber risks

Conference Discounts

• Attendees from Broward County (Cities, Towns, Departments, and other municipalities should register with their official email address to be eligible for a discounted cost.
• Please reach out to the conference organizers at Y29uZmVyZW5jZXMgfCBjeWJlcm1pbmRzaW5zdGl0dXRlICEgb3Jn to get your discount code.

Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast

Info: • Check in and network with coffee/light breakfast.

• Meet local, state, and federal partners.

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

Info: Host: Broward County & CyberMINDS Research Institute

🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Keynote: Cyber Risk Landscape & Homeland Security Enterprise Initiatives

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel: Strengthening Cyber Resilience in Critical Infrastructure

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break & Networking

🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
CISA Update: Cyber Resilience in the Southeast Region
Host: CISA Region 4 Advisors – Matt Frost /Micheal Hastings

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Securing the Chain: Cyber Resilience in Critical Supply Networks
Host: Chase Fopiano (Privacy and Cybersecurity Officer (FLL)

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Keynote: Cyber Resilience by Anticipating Threats: Proactive Assessmen
Host: Dr. Frederick Hicks, CyberMINDS Research Institute

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Fireside Chat: Cyber Resilience for Local Government Leadership
Host: Dr. Tina Honey, CyberMINDS Research Institute

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Breakout Sessions: Deep Dives into Cybersecurity Resilience

Info: 1. Protecting OT & SCADA Systems from Cyber Threats (For utilities, transportation, and energy sectors)

2. Cyber Risk Management for Public & Private Critical Infrastructure (Risk assessment, third-party security, and insurance considerations)

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Break & Networking Session

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Incident Response & Recovery: Lessons from Real Cyber Attacks
Host: Dr. Edvard Joseph, CyberMINDS Research Institute

Info: Panelists:

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Session: Action Plan & Next Steps
Host: Dr. Fredrick Hicks &, CyberMINDS Research Institute Team

Info: • Facilitator: TBD

• Discuss key takeaways, next steps, and commitments from attendees to improve regional cybersecurity resilience.

Networking Reception & Vendor Exhibits

Info: • Opportunity to connect with cybersecurity solution providers, local officials, and industry experts.

• Additional Considerations:

• Target Audience: Public and private sector leaders from aviation, maritime, utilities, healthcare, emergency management, and law enforcement.

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