Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce Kevin Jones as the honored guest and keynote speaker for the Forces of Cyber Gala. This annual event will be held on February 15^th, 2025 at the US Space and Rocket Center.

Kevin Jones serves as the Section Chief of the FBI’s Enterprise Cybersecurity Section within the Information Technology Applications and Data Division, overseeing the defense of the FBI from cyber threats.  In this capacity, Mr. Jones manages the internal cybersecurity operations of the FBI, including the 24/7 Security Operations Center, engineering and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and networks, change management processes, and consolidated logging efforts. 

Mr. Jones joined the FBI in 2012 as a Business Analyst in the FBI’s Internal Advisory Group (IAG).  He served as an internal consultant supporting a wide variety of enterprise projects improving FBI operations, reducing administrative burden, and deploying investigative technical tools.  In 2015 as a Project Manager, Mr. Jones led two FBI Priority Initiatives to develop and deploy new IT services to facilitate intelligence sharing across the FBI and Intelligence Community.  In 2018, Mr. Jones was promoted to Supervisor in IAG where he managed a portfolio of strategic projects and team of analysts.  While in this role, he led the multi-year Field Office Size and Structure initiative, an effort to develop and implement a model and repeatable process for allocating personnel resources across all 56 FBI field offices, for which he received the National Intelligence Professional Award for Human Capital.  In 2019, Mr. Jones was promoted to be Unit Chief of the FBI’s Resource Analysis Unit where he was responsible for overseeing the FBI’s $6 billion compensation and benefits budget, enterprise-wide personnel allocation, and key staffing initiatives.  In May 2021, Mr. Jones transitioned to the FBI’s new headquarters campus in Huntsville, AL after being selected as the Unit Chief of the Budget Formulation and Analysis Unit within the Finance and Facilities Division.  He was responsible for the creation, submission, and guidance of the FBI’s budget requests from internal formulation through external approval and Congressional enactment.  In 2023, Mr. Jones secured the largest single-year appropriation in the FBI’s history.  He was selected for his current role in Enterprise Cybersecurity in October 2022.

Cyber Huntsville Announces New Board Members and Promotions!

Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce our 9 new board members and 6 promotions for 2025!

The Cyber Huntsville Board’s mission is to promote the advancement of cyber and technology in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley. Cyber Huntsville is a 501c6 non-profit organization made up of industry, government, and academic institutions, whose collective technical expertise and leadership help solve local, regional, and national cyber challenges.

Executive Committee:

Nichole O'Brien, Executive President – Promotion

Ian Clark, Executive Vice President – Promotion

Marc Sachs, Senior Vice President of Operations – Promotion

Brianna Fannin, Vice President of Outreach (Events/Marketing/Membership/Advisory/NCS)

Nisheeth Agrawal, Vice President of Community Development (Education/Exercises/Workforce Dev/Economic Dev/Gov't Affairs)

Isabel Fulda, Vice President of Finance – Promotion

Eva Aubel, Secretary – New!

Directors:

Shelly Amanik, Director Events

Portia Waite, Director Marketing – Promotion

Andrew Carlson, Director Membership

Chance Hill, Director of Advisory Council

James Gatewood, Director Exercises

Matt Osborne, Director Workforce Development

Scott Larkin, Director Government Affairs – New!

Cindy Kamheih, Director Economic Development – New!

Claudette Owens, Director Education – New!

Steve Pratt, Director National Cyber Summit – Promotion

Deputy Directors:

Alex Hazy, Deputy Exercises – New!

Darren Waldrep, Deputy Workforce Development

Alex Hose, Deputy Economic Development – New!

John Solanto, Deputy National Cyber Summit – New!

Paul Bloomer, Deputy Education – New!

Jason Fickett, Deputy Advisory Council

Sheila McFerran, Deputy Events

Andrew Blackwell, Deputy Membership

Philomena Compton, Deputy Marketing

Chad Odell, Treasurer – New!

Calling all middle schoolers and high schoolers! Registration now open through June 7th!

Register at:  https://calhoun.edu/cybercamps

Summer 2024 Cyber Camp Schedule

Summer 2024 Cyber Camps Information

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm each day
Location: Decatur campus, Noble Russell, https://calhoun.edu/visit/
Lunch: Provided each day
Cost: $30 non-refundable fee per participant per camp (Partial scholarship available based on financial need)
Information: Sherry Adams

CyberPatriot Standard Camp

Standard camps are designed to teach beginner students the basics of cybersecurity. No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required. Basic computer skills are required.
Sample overview of the week:

Monday	Introduction to the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, introduction to cybersecurity & careers, cyber ethics, online safety, how computers work, virtual machines, and cyber threats.
Tuesday	Cybersecurity principles, basic Windows security policies and tools, account management, windows file protections, and auditing and monitoring.
Wednesday	Introduction to Linux, Ubuntu 18 terminology and concepts, basic GUI security, and intro to CLI.
Thursday	Basic command line security and intermediate Ubuntu security.
Friday	CyberPatriot competition day. Students will compete against their fellow campers on Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18 competition images.

CyberPatriot Advanced Camp

Advanced camps are designed to teach students who have participated in the Standard camp advanced cybersecurity topics.
Sample overview of the week:

Monday	Cyber Ethics Module Windows 10 Graphical Utilities, Command Line
Tuesday	Windows 10 Command Line, Sysinternals Suite Ubuntu 18 Init Systems, Advanced Command Line
Wednesday	Ubuntu 18 Processes and Scheduled Tasks Ubuntu 18 Security Policies and PAM, Networking
Thursday	Cisco Networking
Friday	CyberPatriot competition day. Teams of students compete against each other on advanced Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18 images.

Partners & Sponsors

UAH student cyber team wins national championship

https://256today.com/uah-student-cyber-team-wins-national-championship/

Sponsor	Cyber Huntsville (venue and coffee)
Event Name	SANS Cyber Engagement
Location	655 Discovery Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Date/Start Time of Training Event	April 16th 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost	$0.00 (zero)
Prerequisites & Laptop Requirement	None
Classification	Unclassified
Target Audience	Cyber Community in Huntsville and Surrounding Areas

REGISTER NOW

Read about the course and instructors

GEOResilience Summit

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and GEOHuntsville will co-host the GEO Resilience Summit and Career on 3 April 2024 at the Jackson Center from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm CST.  NGA's Director, Ms. Tonya Wilkerson is the keynote speaker.  Ms. Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, INSA President is the Moderator.  Topics discussed will include:

• How GIS Developments are Strengthening U.S. Resilience

• How GEOINT Can Map Changes in Human Health

• Geospatial Roles in Disaster Response and Climate Change

• Expanding into Outer Space

• Preparing for a Career in the Geospatial Industry

A student Career Fair will be held in conjunction with the Summit.

Register At:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/georesilience-summit-tickets-829209266237

Registration Fees

Unclassified Program - Gratis for All! (Advance registration required)

Classified Program (Secret clearance required!)

INSA BoD/AdCom/Cyber Huntsville BoD: Gratis!

INSA Members/Cyber Huntsville Members: $135

Nonmembers: $175

Gov't/Mil: Gratis!

INSA returns to Huntsville on April 17-18 for the 5th Common Threads Huntsville program, featuring both classified and unclassified sessions. Supported by Auburn University’s McCrary Institute, ClearanceJobs.com, Cyber Huntsville, GEO Huntsville, and University of Alabama in Huntsville, this year’s program focuses on Space, Defense, and Strategic Challenges. Program Highlights April 17: Welcome Reception & Keynote Join us at the Jackson Center for a GRATIS welcome reception featuring keynote remarks by Janice Glover-Jones, Director for Mission Services, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will also deliver brief remarks. April 18: Classified (secret) Breakfast and Panel Discussion Kick off Thursday morning with a CLASSIFIED (Secret) breakfast and panel discussion on “Space and Counterspace: The Emerging Battlefield.” Confirmed Panelists: Kimberly King, Director, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, DIA Michael C. Monteleone, III, Director, Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing/Space Cross-Functional Team, U.S. Army Futures Command Jason Gallaspy, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace Systems, Defense Systems Sector, Leidos MG Barb Fast, USA (Ret.), President/CEO, BGF Enterprises Inc. (moderator) Additional Speakers TBD View full program details and speaker bios!

New This Year: Career Conversations Networking/Career Fair Join INSA and ClearanceJobs.com for an exciting addition to this year’s event—a GRATIS networking/career fair on Wednesday April 17, from 4:00-6:00 pm CT. Don't miss out on this terrific chance to explore potential career paths, network with industry professionals, and discover employment opportunities with leading organizations! Get details and secure your spot today!

Contact Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg at swheckenberg@insaonline.org for sponsorship details.

Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce our 8 new board members and 8 promotions for 2024!

The Cyber Huntsville Board’s mission is to promote the advancement of cyber and technology in Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley. Cyber Huntsville is a 501c6 non-profit organization made up of industry, government, and academic institutions, whose collective technical expertise and leadership help solve local, regional, and national cyber challenges.

Executive Committee:

·        Larry Burger, Executive President – Promotion

·        Nichole O'Brien, Executive Vice President - Promotion

·        Ian Clark, Senior Vice President of Operations (Exercises/Econ Dev/Govt Affairs) – Promotion

·        Brianna Fannin, Vice President of Outreach - Promotion

·        Nisheeth Agrawal, Vice President of Education/Workforce Development

·        Marc Sachs, Vice President of Advisory Council - Promotion

·        Judy Darwin, Vice President of National Cyber Summit

·        Chris Patty, Vice President of Finance/Treasurer

·        Courtenay Marra, Secretary

Directors:

·        Shelly Amanik, Director Events (Outreach) – Lateral Move

·        Rachel Smith, Director Marketing (Outreach) – Promotion

·        Andrew Carlson, Director Membership (Outreach) – New!

·        Chance Hill, Director of Advisory Council - New!

·        James Gatewood, Director Exercises (Ops) - Promotion

·        Matt Osborne, Director Workforce Development

·        Rodney Robertson, Director Government Affairs (Ops)

·        Kris Lamb, Director Economic Development (Ops) - Promotion

·        Darren Waldrep, Director Education

Deputy Directors:

·        Forrest Carver, Deputy Exercises (Ops) – New!

·        Greg Gaddy, Deputy Workforce Development

 ·       Joe DiNoto, Deputy Government Affairs

·        Keil Oliver, Deputy Economic Development – New!

·        Stephen Pratt, Deputy National Cyber Summit – New!

·        Philomena Compton, Deputy Education

·        Jason Fickett, Deputy Advisory Council - New!

·        Sheila McFerran, Deputy Events (Outreach)

·        Andrew Blackwell, Deputy Membership (Outreach) - New!

·        Portia Waite, Deputy Marketing (Outreach) – New!

Cyber Huntsville is pleased to announce Julius “Jay” Gamble as the honored guest and keynote speaker for the Forces of Cyber Gala. This annual event will be held on February 17^th, 2024 at the Space and Rocket Center.

The Honorable Jay Gamble serves as the Regional Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).  He currently has responsibilities over Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) for the agency, which includes all critical infrastructure equities within the Tennessee Valley. He is CISA’s regional lead for federal cybersecurity as well as critical infrastructure security and resilience.  His leadership responsibilities include regional collaboration and partnerships to enable CISA’s layered mission intended to reduce risk to the nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. 

Please Join Us for

Black Hat, DEFCON Speaker

Max Kersten

Presenting

Wipermania

Sponsored by UAH Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education

3:00 – 5:00, October 26, 2023

UAH Chan Theater

Hors d'oeuvre Served

RSVP: ccre@uah.edu by October 17, 2023

Wipermania Abstract

In early 2022, Ukrainian companies were struck by multiple destructive wipers, attacking various companies in several sectors. This raised questions about the usage and impact of “digital weapons” within the security community, even though wipers themselves weren’t new. The infamous Shamoon wiper dates back more than a decade ago. How comes that wipers were as effective a decade ago, as they are in the present day? What has changed, and what remained the same? Based on the analysis of more than twenty recent wiper families, their trends, techniques, and overlap with other wipers will be discussed. Reusing code and techniques may link several wipers to the same actor, although the mere presence of such a link often leads to a hasty conclusion. This briefing is not the generic run-of-the-mill comparison of malware families, as it includes technical aspects of the analysed wipers, thus focusing on both the high- and low-level aspects of the destructive software.

The analysis does not only focus on the wipers used against Ukrainian victims, but also more generic wipers that were found in the wild around the same time. The parallels and differences between the targeted and generic wipers provide several interesting insights for the audience.

Throughout the conversation, there will be a focus on the analyst’s mindset, giving insight into my thoughts during the research. Including mistakes I made along the way, as well as assumptions that worked out better than I expected.

Biography

Max Kersten is a malware analyst, blogger, and speaker who aims to make malware analysis more approachable for those who are starting. In 2019, Max graduated cum laude with a bachelor's in IT & Cyber Security, during which Max also worked as an Android malware analyst. Currently, Max works as a malware analyst at Trellix, where he analyses APT malware and creates open-source tooling to aid such research. Over the past few years, Max has presented at international conferences, such as Black Hat (Arsenal) (USA, EU, MEA, Asia), DEFCON, Botconf, Confidence-Conference, HackYeahPL, and HackFestCA. Additionally, he has been a guest lecturer and has conducted workshops for several universities and private entities.