ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) says the 23rd annual NYS Cyber Security Conference, held June 8-9, attracted more than 1,300 cybersecurity professionals. Those attending the virtual event were part of state and local government, academia, and the private sector. They discussed “emerging developments” in the industry and […]
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ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) says the 23rd annual NYS Cyber Security Conference, held June 8-9, attracted more than 1,300 cybersecurity professionals.
Those attending the virtual event were part of state and local government, academia, and the private sector. They discussed “emerging developments” in the industry and best practices designed to improve the security of New York State, ITS said in a June 8 news release.
ITS describes the conference as “New York’s premier cyber security event.” The conference sought to focus on New York’s “longstanding commitment” to protect New Yorkers and businesses from cyber threats and improve the safety and security of the State.
ITS hosted the event in partnership with the University at Albany School of Business and the New York State Forum, Inc.
“In this digital age, cyber security is of paramount importance,” Angelo (Tony) Riddick, New York State’s chief information officer, said. “Industry partners at the New York State Cyber Security Conference help us keep pace with the trends in cyber security. We must all work together to keep New York safe from cyber threats.”
The 2021 conference featured more than 50 sessions, many of them including interactive discussions led by subject-matter experts in government and the private sector. FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, whose company discovered the Solar Winds hack, delivered the opening keynote address.
The University at Albany says the conference is key to broadening the knowledge base of cyber threats and solutions.
“This conference is instrumental in improving awareness of challenges and new developments in the field to a broad audience. Now, more than ever we need to train and educate a new generation of cyber security professionals to protect national secrets and intellectual property from our determined and tenacious adversaries who are constantly probing our defenses for vulnerabilities,” Sanjay Goel of the School of Business at the University at Albany, said. “We are thrilled to cosponsor the premier cyber security event in the Northeast and work towards our collective goal of making New York and our nation safer.”
Mario Musolino, executive director of The NYS Forum, Inc., added, “Every day there are countless cyberattacks, aimed at government, industry and individuals,” “It is important that we understand what is happening and make sure that we are protecting our valuable assets. This conference is a unique opportunity for all of us to learn from each other regardless of our level of expertise.”