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Cybersecurity in North Carolina is a critical issue facing organizations and citizens in today's digital age.
The state's public and private sectors are under increasing pressure from evolving cyber threats due to the proliferation of connected devices and an increasingly interdependent online ecosystem. As such, organizations in North Carolina must ensure the security of their data and networks.
In response to these modern challenges, the state has implemented several initiatives and programs to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and promote best practices for IT security.
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (DIT) Security Compliance and Innovation Office coordinates the efforts to ensure the highest possible cybersecurity standards in the state. DIT also provides training and certifications for government and private sector workers. In addition, the state has established the North Carolina Cybersecurity Task Force to monitor and assess the current and emerging threats and develop effective strategies to combat them.
The State of North Carolina has taken part in several cybersecurity conferences and events in recent years. The NC Cyber Security Conference, organized by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology is a key annual event. Held in Raleigh in January, this conference brings together government and industry professionals to discuss the current trends in cybersecurity and discuss best practices.
Furthermore, several other organizations regularly host cybersecurity events in the state. NC Tech Association organizes several cyber events throughout the year, including the NCC!T Security Summit in June and the NC Tech Summit in October. Cyber events held by The Grovo Company and the Research Triangle Park (RTP) are also important programs to look out for in the calendar.
Given the state's efforts to increase cybersecurity awareness and proficiency, North Carolina today is a leader in the implementation of strong security practices. Organizations and businesses in the state are generally well protected against cyber threats, although there is still room for improvement.
The large pool of IT professionals and the active community of private sector organizations dedicated to the development of cyber defense initiatives ensures that North Carolina remains at the cutting edge of cybersecurity technology.
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Physical - Not Free
This event was curated by and for the Charlotte Leadership Board, a group of local leaders committed to the idea that national security and critical infrastructure resiliency are strengthened through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversity, and leadership development. Their collective insights and recommendations influence every aspect of this program including speakers, topics, and technology partner participation.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Physical - Not Free
FutureCon Events are composed of a dozen of events each year that bring high-level Cyber Security Training that discovers cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce. Join other cybersecurity professionals as they discuss with a panel of C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks. The events are organized to educate C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers) on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build Cyber Resilient organizations. Attending these events will also give you the most recent knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from advanced Cyber Threats. Demo the newest technology, interact with the world’s security leaders, and gain other pressing topics of interest to the information security community. The FutureCon community will keep you updated on the future of the Cyberworld and allow you to interact with your peers and the world’s security leaders.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Hybrid (both) - Not Free
BSides Charlotte 2024 will be held on September 14th and 15th in Charlotte, NC. Join us for talks, competitions, villages, training, capture the flag, and more! A call for papers, volunteers, and sponsorship opportunities will be posted on our website as preparations for the conference are made. Be sure to join us on Discord or follow on X/Mastodon as well for the most up to date information. Our mission is to serve the information security community in and around Charlotte, NC by primarily holding an annual BSides Charlotte Security Conference which offers learning opportunities through talks, activity villages, and capture-the-flag competitions. From time-to-time BSides Charlotte may put on training opportunities and partner with other organizations to bring value added content to the community.
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Online - Free
CarolinaCon will be held later in the year moving forward! Please join us the weekend of November 1st-3rd, 2024. Like always the talks and CTF will be free, no need to give us your email. To watch live, just tune into the livestream on our Youtube Channel.
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Physical - Not Free
Join hundreds of your fellow marketers in Raleigh for the upcoming Digital Summit on November 4-5! Experience two days of invaluable digital marketing tactics, best practices, and insights impacting your current strategy. Choose from 25+ sessions led by the industry's leading experts on topics like SEO, Data & Analytics, Social Media, Email, AI, Branding and much more!
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