[AISWorld] AMCIS2015 Skill Development Workshop on Cybersecurity (13-15, August 2015) - You can still register

[Annette Mills]

Call for Participation

AMCIS Skill Development Workshops is a new initiative that offers a unique opportunity to engage in practitioner forums on key topics (e.g. in Cybersecurity, Big Data), and network with thought-leaders at the cutting edge of IS research and practice in their respective fields of specialisation. In 2015, the focus will be on Cybersecurity.

AMCIS 2015 Skill Development Workshop on Cybersecurity Call for Participation
"New Approaches to Assessing Cyber-Risk, Responding to Incidents, and Raising Awareness"

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This program examines key aspects of WEF and NIST frameworks for assessing and improving cybersecurity. Using case studies, the program builds on WEF/NIST principles focusing on risk evaluation, and guidelines for mitigating risks and improving incident response plans. Best practices and practical techniques for raising awareness of cybersecurity are addressed. The sessions will be led by renowned experts at the cutting edge of research and training in this field.

For further details and module descriptions see: http://amcis2015.aisnet.org/skills-development-workshops

PROGRAM DATES: 13th - 15th, August 2015
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEE: US$290
For further details and registration, see: http://amcis2015.aisnet.org/registration
LOCATION: El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico
CEUs: 1.0
* To attend the workshop, persons must have registered also for the AMCIS conference
PROGRAM STRUCTURE: The Skill Development Workshop consists 4 sessions and 3 workshops (as follows). Attendees are also invited to attend the main AMCIS conference and social events.
Thursday, 13th August 2015
Session #1: Assessing Cyber-Risk using Emerging Frameworks
Workshop #1: Risk Evaluation Techniques using Case Studies
Session #2: Enhancing Incident Response Capabilities
Workshop #2: Incident Response Table Top Exercise (TTE)
AMCIS Welcome Reception
Friday, 14th August 2015
Session/Workshop #3: Raising Cybersecurity Awareness
AMCIS Keynote/Optional Workshop: Open Forum
Session #4: Information-sharing Challenges and Benefits
AMCIS Conference Dinner
Saturday, 15th August 2015
See AMCIS Conference Program from details.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
To receive a Certificate of Participation, attendees must actively participate in all the PD workshops and seminars.  The Certificate of Participation will be awarded by: The Center for Information Security Education (CISE), Kennesaw State University.
EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)
Participants who attend all the workshops and seminars in the SDW are eligible to receive 1.0 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). CEUs are a recognized means of recording non-credit educational experiences. They are awarded as evidence of competence and professional development and are accepted by many employers and professional associations.
One CEU = 10 hours of participation in an accredited program.

PROGRAM FACILITATORS:
[Herb Mattord]

Herbert J. Mattord, Kennesaw State University, hmattord at kennesaw.edu<mailto:hmattord at kennesaw.edu>


[Michelle M. Ramim, Ph.D.]

Michelle M. Ramim, Middle Georgia State College, michelle.ramim at mga.edu<mailto:michelle.ramim at mga.edu>


[2013-11-11 Elste Headshot - LRG]

James R. Elste, Cognitive Extension, Inc., elste at inqiri.com<mailto:elste at inqiri.com>



For more information contact:
David Croasdell, davec at unr.edu<mailto:davec at unr.edu>
Annette Mills, annette.mills at canterbury.ac.nz<mailto:annette.mills at canterbury.ac.nz>




WHY THE AMCIS SKILL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS?
AMCIS Skill Development Workshops offer a unique opportunity to engage in practitioner forums on key topics (e.g. Cybersecurity, Big Data), and network with thought-leaders at the cutting edge of IS research and practice in their respective fields of specialisation. AMCIS is one of two preeminent IS conferences associated with the Association of Information Systems (AIS). With over 3500 members across 99 countries, the AIS aims to advance knowledge and promote excellence in practice and study of Information Systems (IS), and is the premier association of individuals and organisations who lead in research, teaching, practice and study of IS worldwide.



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