The Oregon Cybersecurity Conferences are held regularly throughout the year and are excellent opportunities for both individual practitioners and organizations to learn more about the cybersecurity landscape in the state. Conference schedules often feature hands-on training sessions, industry keynote speakers, and discussion panels related to the most important cyber and information security topics.
Cybersecurity, computer security, and information security are becoming increasingly important in the State of Oregon as businesses and governments alike store more valuable information digitally. The State of Oregon and the state government have been actively recruiting seasoned IT security professionals to design and implement secure information systems and protocols to protect sensitive data from a wide range of malicious actors.
The Oregon Cybersecurity Conferences are held regularly throughout the year and are excellent opportunities for both individual practitioners and organizations to learn more about the cybersecurity landscape in the state. Conference schedules often feature hands-on training sessions, industry keynote speakers, and discussion panels related to the most important cyber and information security topics.
Cyber events are prevalent and accessible in Oregon.
These events have become an important source of insight, support, and innovation for Oregon’s growing IT security community. Events are often organized by universities and public organizations to provide networking opportunities, career coaching, and technical advice for attendees.
In general, the Oregon government is taking proactive measures to ensure the security of digital infrastructure. It currently funds the Oregon Cybersecurity Institute, which provides advanced training and support in cyber technology. It also runs several cyber security grant programs to enhance the infrastructure of public and private organizations. Oregon organizes the Cyber Oregon Security Summit every year in November for the cybersecurity and IT Security communities.
The National Guard of the State of Oregon recently announced its Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection Unit, which will work with organizations to assess their cybersecurity vulnerabilities and implement effective cybersecurity protocols. The state’s IT Security Symposium at the University of Oregon is a premier destination for in-depth conversations among industry experts.
The regional information security community is connected and actively engaged in security issues, with meet-ups, seminars, and other opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing. Oregonians are very aware of the threats to their IT systems and overall have placed a strong emphasis on staying informed and up-to-date on the latest security measures and conferences in the region.
Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) 2023