October 2025 Lunch N Learn

This event will be both educational and informative. Attendees are eligible to earn ISC2 and ISACA CPE credits by providing their membership numbers. Certificates for ISC2 and ISACA CPEs will be issued following the event.

Speaker:

G. Mark Hardy is the President of National Security Corporation and has been a trusted provider of information security expertise to government, military, and commercial clients for over 30 years. A long-standing industry veteran, he has led the information security consulting firm he founded in 1988.

G. Mark is the author of the Information Security Handbook for Enterprise Computing and the Client/Server Security Handbook, and he is a contributing author to Network Security Secrets. He has served on three ANSI committees responsible for developing security standards for the financial and e-commerce industries.

A retired Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve, G. Mark is the former President of the 20,000-member Association of the United States Navy and has served in command nine times throughout his distinguished military career.

Event Sponsors:  &

Title of Event: The Great IAM: How to Succeed at Identity and Access Management

Event Summary:

Join us at Charley’s as G Mark Hardy takes us into the evolving world of Identity and Access Management (IAM)… one of the most critical pillars of cybersecurity today.

This session will cover essential IAM concepts and best practices, including user registration, identity proofing, directory services, identity federation, credential issuance, and more. You will also hear about the latest innovations such as proximity-based multi-factor authentication and behavioral biometrics.

G Mark will share why IAM is foundational to protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency. Through real-world examples and practical takeaways, you will leave with a better understanding of how to strengthen your IAM strategy and support a secure digital environment.

The event will also feature our sponsors Palo Alto and Vectra as they explore how their cutting-edge solutions are shaping the future of cybersecurity, making work more secure for customers by reducing workloads and enhancing efficiency.

Agenda: (Agenda time may be changed or updated – Lunch will be served during the presentation)

11:00 – 11:25        Registration

11:25 – 11:40         Welcome and Introductions

11:40 – 12:00        Palo Alto Presentation

12:00 – 12:20        Vectra Presentation

12:20 –  12:50       G Mark Presentation

12:50 –  1:00         Q & A / Presentation Conclusion