TAI Cybersecurity Intern Series

The TAI Cybersecurity Intern Series is back for a second year, providing technology interns at member companies an opportunity to learn from and engage with CISO’s and cybersecurity experts. The content will be focused on cybersecurity, though all technology interns are welcome to attend.

The four-session series will highlight the variety of roles within information systems/cybersecurity and feature speakers at all career stages. Professionals ranging from Chief Information Security Officer to Cybersecurity intern will share emerging security practices and technology used to understand threats, prevent cyber-attacks, and defend their organizations. Interns will also participate by sharing what they are building and contributing during their internship. The final session will focus on recruiting tips and networking.

Interns are encouraged to attend at least three of the four live sessions to receive a certificate of completion for the series.

View the series sessions and register for free! Remember to register for each session.

Session One: A Typical Day in Cybersecurity
The first session of the Cybersecurity Intern Series is June 18, from 1 – 2 p.m., and will feature multiple speakers, sharing what a typical day in their role looks like. Roles will include SOC, Risk Assessment, Application Security, and a Pen Tester. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.

Speakers include Abbie Williams, Security Engineer, Threat and Vulnerability Management at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Ben Meader, Assistant Director – IT at Principal Financial Group; Reginald Michel, Principal Security Engineer at Hy-Vee Inc.; and Steve Healey, Chief Technology Officer at Pratum.

This presentation is moderated by Renee Langeness, Director – IT at Principal.

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Session Two: Emerging Cybersecurity Trends
The second session is Friday, July 9, from 1 – 2 p.m. The second session of the Cybersecurity Intern Series will highlight emerging trends in cybersecurity technology.
Hear from Benjamin Blakely, Director of Information Security at Dwolla who will discuss the security implications with machine learning, and Jim Sherlock, Director of Information Security & Technology Implementation at Pearson, about cloud security at scale. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session.

This presentation is moderated by Mike Perin, Information Security Manager at Telligen.

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Session Three: Cybersecurity Internship Takeaways
The third session is Friday, July 23, from 1-2 p.m., and will feature current information security interns sharing experiences and takeaways they already have. Attendees are encouraged to participate in Q&A.

This presentation is moderated by Benjamin Blakely, Director of Information Security at Dwolla.

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Session Four: Interviewing and Networking Tips
The fourth and final session of the TAI Cybersecurity Intern Series is Friday, August 6, from 1 – 2 p.m., and will focus on interviewing and networking tips. Hear from internal security hiring managers as well as a professional recruiter offering recommendations and best practices from resume prep to making a good first impression at interviews and networking events. Attendees are encouraged to participate in Q&A.

This presentation is moderated by James Boyd, Vice President of Information Security at SHAZAM.

Register for Session Four