October 2017 Meeting

Speaker

Our October Speaker is MAJ Jonathan Poarch, Commander, 175th Cyber Protection Team, Alabama Army National Guard. MAJ Poarch has earned an Associates Degree in Computer Science from Jefferson State Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Masters Degree in Human Environmental Science from the University of Alabama. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and a CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP). MAJ Poarch is a recipient of the Southern Research Institute Technical Excellence Award, the Alabama Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal.

 

Houston Relief Fund

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The Houston and Galveston Texas area is experiencing the worst natural disaster in America’s history, as they battle Hurricane Harvey. Thousands have lost everything, and millions will be recovering from this disaster not for weeks or months, but for years.

Protecting our critical infrastructure and supporting the FBI mission is the foundation of InfraGard and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Together, as one family, we can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

The FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and the InfraGard Members Alliance family are teaming to bring some relief to our brothers and sisters in the affected area by setting up pathways for goods and monetary donations.

Our organizations are teaming with the City of Birmingham, Alabama to collect and deliver non-perishable goods like canned foods, canned dog and cat food, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and baby and adult diapers. Our goal is to fill two 53’ trucks starting today through Sunday, September 3 from 7am – 6pm. (shipments accepted from online retailers)

Donation Drop Off:
The Boutwell Auditorium
1930 Abraham Woods Boulevard,
Birmingham, Alabama, 35206

Bank Information:
Any Cadence Bank location or
FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association of Birmingham Alabama
PO Box 11815
Birmingham AL 35202
For electronic transfers please contact Andrew Smith
Andrew.smith@cadencebank.com

PayPal:
http://www.fbicaaa-bham.org/Houston-Hurricane-Relief

Designate all donations for Houston Relief Fund. Tax-deductible donations can be check, ACH, wire transfer, money order, or other electronic or paper donation. Cash is discouraged. Checks should be made out to the FBI Birmingham Citizens Alumni Association, in the memo line indicate “Houston Relief Fund.” The Salvation Army will receive 100% of the monetary donations.

Thank you,
Christine Karlson,
President
InfraGard
Huntsville
Members Alliance

Patrick Burch,
President
InfraGard
Birmingham
Members Alliance

Jonathan Kirby,
President
FBI Birmingham
Citizens Academy
Alumni Association

Andrew Smith,
National Director
FBI National
Citizens Academy
Alumni Association

InfraGard Cyber Forensics Camp Overview

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: Christine Karlson, current InfraGard President and National South East Regional Representative.
Sector: All

A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (must show receipt).
Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by September 4th at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.

City of Huntsville Update

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: Harrison Diamond, City of Huntsville Business Relations Officer
Sector: All
Mr. Diamond is the liaison to the business community and the Mayors DEO, Cyber, Energy, and Broadband Initiatives, including efforts to attract Google to Huntsville.
A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (must show receipt).
Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by July 31st at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.

Current Local Events (FLASH Report topics)

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: FBI SAC Stanton, Birmingham Division
Sector: All

A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (Ted’s BBQ)

Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN APRIL 28 (to verify memberships).

Coming apart over DFARS compliance requirements?

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: J. Chandler Hall, Cybersecurity Evangelist, Sentar, Inc
Sector: All
Chandler is a Cybersecurity Evangelist for Sentar, Inc and has been a marketing technologist, as well as holding Board of Director, Board of Technical Advisor and consultant roles over the past twenty years. He is a successful entrepreneur of several computer and network security companies, an Internet of Things networking company, a 911 call-taking software company, and a Biotech firm. Chandler graduated with honors and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Science from Jacksonville State University.
A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (Rosie’s Mexican Cantina)

Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by April 3rd at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.

Public Corruption Overview

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: Deen Abbott, FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Public Corruption
Sector: All
A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (Walton’s Southern Table)

A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (must show receipt).
Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by March 6th at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.

Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments and Fusion Center Overview

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: Michael Waters, Protective Security Advisor; U.S. Department Homeland Security
Sector: All
A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (Ted’s BBQ)

A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (must show receipt).
Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by February 6th at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.

Cybersecurity Awareness

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Our Continuously Connected Lives:

What’s Your ‘App’-titude? With compounding growth of connected technologies – cars, household appliances, finances, healthcare, and more being increasingly managed by smart devices – we are confronted with the need for increased awareness to secure cutting-edge, technical innovations.

How is cybersecurity being built into advanced technology along with areas of opportunity for individuals to operate securely in a digital society?

Read this IT Security Tip to find out more.

Sector Chief Program

ALL attendees must RSVP (with or without lunch).

Note: Our host request we park at the rear of the building. There is ample parking available.

Speaker: Jeremy Blevins, InfraGard Huntsville Member Alliance Sector Chief Coordinator
Sector: All
Topic: The presenter for our December meeting is Jeremy Blevins, chapter Critical Infrastructure Sector Coordinator, who will be updating us on the InfraGard National Sector Chief Program (INSCP) Goals and Guidance. Highlights of this presentation will include: changes to the program, which sectors are most represented in our chapter, introduction of our current Sector Chiefs, and which Sectors warrant the appointment of a Chief.
Jeremy Blevins is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional with over 15 year’s experience in the defense sector. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Faulkner University, a Graduate Certificate in Project Management and a Master of Science in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is currently completing a Master of Professional Studies in Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis at Utica College.
A Holiday buffet lunch is offered for $20 (Walton’s)

A buffet lunch is offered for $20 (must show receipt).
Earn 1 hour continuing education unit.

Make sure your RSVP by December 5th at 8:00am and don’t forget to mark you lunch order.