Join the ISSA MotorCity and ISC(2) Greater Detroit for a joint holiday meeting. Topic: “Will we create the Metaverse, or is it already here? And what does it mean for IT Security Professionals? “
Date: December 9
Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Register to receive the meeting invite.
Special Activity: Gift Card Drawing
Speaker and Topic Information
Speaker: Tim Bates
Bio: Tim is the Technical Fellow at General Motors. He has 40+ years of Information Technology experience with first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities related to implementing digital solutions in today’s enterprises. He is passionate about pursuing innovation, solving problems that make a difference along with educating and inspiring others to do the same. Tim’s skills strike a unique balance between technology visionary and pragmatic business leader. His work has made the difference between failure and success of programs for many Fortune 500 companies across several decades. Tim has an uncanny ability to quickly comprehend highly technical topics and communicate them in a way that aligns business and technical objectives to achieve success. He is a collaborative and charismatic leader that knows how to build high performing teams. At his core, Tim is a passionate and relevant technologist that has experience in delivering technical programs.
Continuous Areas of Studies: XR, 3D Volumetric Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technologies, Gamification Development/Strategy, Game Development, IT Security Operations, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Security Architecture, Policy Technical Standards
Speaker: John Fowler
Topic: Cyber liability insurance is an insurance policy that provides businesses with a combination of coverage options to help protect businesses from the high-cost of a data breach or malicious software attack.
Bio: John Fowler has dedicated 20-years to information security across a variety of industries. Currently holding the position of Deputy Information Security Officer for Henry Ford Health System. His approach to security is collaborative, transparent, positive, and strategic. He also serves as the Executive Vice President and Board member for the Michigan Healthcare Cybersecurity Council, Inc (mihcc.org). He has served on conference panels and has been published in various security journals providing insight and guidance on topics ranging from cloud security to predictions for future in the industry. He holds a Master of Science in Information Assurance and is both CISSP and HCISPP certified.