Cybersecurity Conferences in Maryland

SANS Stay Sharp: Sept 2025 (September 8-10, ET) offers short courses designed to equip you with cybersecurity training you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goal.

View the line-up of courses below, and register now to get targeted training designed to help you build specialized skills you can start using the same week you take the training.

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Unlock the full potential of your cybersecurity career at SANS DC Metro Fall 2025 (September 29 - October 4, ET). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Immerse yourself in a learning environment that features industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises, all geared towards practical application in your professional endeavors. Seize the opportunity to hone your skills during bonus sessions and activities, backed by SANS unwavering commitment to excellence and expertise.

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INSIDER THREAT INVESTIGATIONS & ANALYSIS TRAINING COURSE W/ LEGAL GUIDANCE FROM ATTORNEY™ Insider Threat Investigator / Analyst Certificate - Credential Offered By: Insider Threat Defense Group, Inc.

DATES / TIMES / LOCATION October 1-2, 2025 (8am-5pm) / Classroom - Virtual Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland (Classroom Or Virtual)

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTION Can’t attend in person? This course is also offered virtually, providing the same expert instruction and training materials as the classroom experience. Course materials will be available for download ahead of time, ensuring you’re fully prepared. The training will be delivered live via Go To Meeting, allowing for real-time interaction, questions, and engagement.

COST $1,595 Per Student

Complete Details / Registration (Money Back Training Guarantee) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/insider-threat-investigations-analysis-training-course-w-legal-guidance-tickets-1554976660049

TRAINING OVERVIEW This 2 day comprehensive training course will ensure that the Insider Risk Program Manager Manager, Insider Threat Investigator / Analyst or anyone supporting the program, have the core, advanced knowledge, skills and resources for conducting Insider Threat Investigations, from a non-technical and technical perspective.

Other individuals supporting the IRMP (FSO, CSO, CISO, Human Resources, CIO – IT, Network Security, Counterintelligence Investigators, Mental Health / Behavioral Science Professionals, Legal Etc.) will greatly benefit from this training.

Employee investigations require a structured and repeatable approach that is legally sound and hold can hold up to legal scrutiny in court. This training course will provide expert legal guidance for Insider Threat Investigations from A to Z, covering reporting, case management, confidentiality, documentation, policies and procedures, data sources (Collection & Use), employee monitoring, evidence chain of custody, interviewing and more.

This training deep dives into the many complexities and interconnected cross departmental collaboration components that are required for comprehensive Insider Threat Investigations.

This training will provide students with the critical thinking skills and in-depth knowledge needed to collect, correlate and analyze various data sources to generate accurate employee risk and threat profiles to identify potential or actual Insider Threats, using proven analytic principles and methodologies. Critical Data Sources Covered : Internal Technical & Non-Technical, External Non-Technical Data Sources.

The co-instructor for this training (Mr. Shawn Thompson, Esq.) is a licensed and recognized attorney with extensive experience in Employment Law, Insider Threats and Insider Threat Program’s (ITP's). He will provide legal guidance on the collection, use and sharing of employee information, computer user activity monitoring and conducting legally sound investigations. Mr. Thompson built and led Google’s Global Insider Risk Management Service.

Mr. Thompson's career includes tenure as a Senior Special Agent and Litigation Counsel at the National Security Agency, where he authored core policies under Executive Order 13587 and received the Director of National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation. At the FBI, he led legal strategy during the prosecution of Russian spies under the Illegals Program and played a critical role in the Snowden and WikiLeaks investigations. As a federal prosecutor, he successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases in high-pressure courtrooms.

The training will use Insider Threat incident case studies and employee threat scenarios to help students identify / detect the various early warning signs / indicators that employees may generate, before an actual incident occurs. This will enhance the students’ abilities in identifying employee risks and threats, and for collaborating with key stakeholders to gather additional information that can help with investigating and responding to Insider Threats. TRAINING COURSE BROCHURE Complete details and additional information can be found on the link below. https://www.insiderthreatdefense.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Insider-Threat-Investigations-Analysis-Training-Course-Brochure.pdf

CLIENT SATISFACTION Since 2009, the ITDG has had a long standing reputation of providing our clients with proven experience, past performance and exceptional satisfaction. ITDG training courses and consulting services have empowered organizations with the knowledge and resources to develop, implement, manage, evaluate and optimize a comprehensive IRMP for their organization.

The ITDG has provided IRMP training courses to 1000+ students, who have received Insider Threat Program Manager / Insider Risk Program Manager and Insider Threat Investigator / Analyst Certificates -Credentials.

ITDG training and consulting services have been endorsed by our clients as the most affordable, next generation and value packed for IRM. Our client satisfactions levels are in the EXCEPTIONAL range. We encourage you to read the feedback from our clients on the link below. https://www.insiderthreatdefense.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/insider-threat-defense-group-client-evaluations-comments.pdf

COMPANY RECOGNITION The ITDG Has Provided IRM Program Training / Consulting Services To An Impressive List Of 700+ Clients: White House, U.S. Government Agencies, Department Of Defense, Intelligence Community Agencies, Defense Contractors, Department Of Homeland Security, TSA, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, DEA, Law Enforcement / Police Departments, Critical Infrastructure Providers, Universities, Microsoft, Verizon, Walmart, Home Depot, Nike, Tesla, Dell Technologies, Discovery Channel, United Parcel Service, FedEx Custom Critical, Visa, Capital One Bank, BB&T Bank, HSBC Bank, American Express, Equifax, TransUnion, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines and many more.

Complete Client Listing https://www.insiderthreatdefense.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/insider-threat-defense-group-client-listing.pdf

ON-SITE / VIRTUAL TRAINING SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION This training course can also be taught specifically to the IRM Program Manager and key stakeholders supporting the program for your organization. This will ensure that everyone supporting the program has a much broader and deeper understanding of the collaboration components and responsibilities required by key stakeholders, and the many underlying and interconnected components that are essential for a comprehensive program and conducting Insider Threat Investigations. This will ensure key stakeholders are universally aligned from an enterprise / holistic perspective to detect, investigate, prevent and mitigate employee risks / threats.

For Questions Please Contact:

Jim Henderson, CISSP, CCISO CEO Insider Threat Defense Group, Inc. Insider Threat Investigations & Analysis Training Course Instructor Founder / Chairman Of The National Insider Threat Special Interest Group FBI InfraGard Member james.henderson@insiderthreatdefense.us www.insiderthreatdefensegroup.com 561-809-6800

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Questions about the federal government’s security framework are top-of-mind for federal leaders and their civilian constituents.

Public Sector Network’s Government Cybersecurity Showcase convenes government and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in global cyber threats, emerging technologies, and strategies for enhancing organizational resilience.

Taking a strategic and high-level approach, join us as we convene cybersecurity leaders to discuss the following:

• The evolving global threat landscape and how to be proactive in addressing it
• How we can maximize the value of zero trust once it’s implemented
• Leveraging cybersecurity as a contributor to innovation and transformation

Registration is complimentary for Public Sector Network members. If you are not a member, create your account for free today!

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MSSP Alert Live 2025 is the go-to gathering for managed security service providers (MSSPs), managed service providers (MSPs), and cybersecurity professionals navigating the rapidly evolving security landscape. The event promises actionable insights on critical topics such as artificial intelligence in incident response, workforce optimization amid talent shortages, and evolving legal and insurance risks facing cybersecurity businesses.

Attendees will engage with forward-thinking strategies and business models, gaining clarity on emerging trends that are shaping the future of managed security services. Whether attendees are new to offering managed security or looking to scale their MSSP capabilities, this event delivers expert guidance, real-world use cases, and a collaborative environment to strengthen their roadmap through 2026 and beyond.

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