Cyber Huntsville upcoming events

Tech Tuesday Breakfast with Karlo Arozqueta of Google (Tuesday, May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Join

Cyber Huntsville

AI Huntsville

for our continuing Tech Tuesday Breakfast Series!

May 5, 2026 at 7:30AM

Hudson Alpha Atrium at – 601 Genome Way

Breakfast Provided

Topic: From Intelligence to Implementation: Closing the Detection Loop with Google Threat Intelligence and MSV

In the modern SOC, the bottleneck isn't a lack of data—it’s the gap between knowing a threat exists and knowing if your specific environment can stop it. This session demonstrates a high-fidelity "Intelligence-to-Validation" workflow. We begin with Google Threat Intelligence (GTI), exploring the massive scale of Mandiant, VirusTotal, and Google’s frontline research. We will showcase how Gemini AI transforms this vast intelligence into actionable insights via natural language, allowing any analyst to perform deep malware analysis without leaving the console.

The conversation then pivots from "knowing" to "doing." Using the Vawtrak banking trojan as our case study, we will move into Mandiant Security Validation (MSV). Attendees will see a live emulation of Vawtrak’s multi-stage attack lifecycle—from initial delivery across a next-gen firewall to the resulting telemetry in Splunk.

The core value of this session lies in the "Last Mile" of defense: Tuning. We will demonstrate how to use MSV’s evidence-based results to identify exactly where signatures are firing (or failing) and how to refine both firewall policies and Splunk correlation rules. This process directly attacks the #1 problem in the SOC: high false-positive rates. By the end of this presentation, attendees will understand how to leverage AI-driven intel and automated validation to move from noisy, generic alerts to a hardened, verified security posture.

Karlo Arozqueta is a 26-year veteran of the information security field who has done every job from running ethernet cable to running the Computer Incident Response team for 7 years in a 24x7 Security Operations center for a DHS Agency. In addition to being a security practitioner, he is an accomplished public speaker, having spoken at hacker and security conferences both large and small all over the US. He is currently a Senior Solutions Architect over the Federal market at Google Public Sector (formerly Mandiant) where he has spent the last ~8 years evangelizing the many benefits of the Mandiant/Google Security portfolio.

Cyber Huntsville 2026 Advisory Council Meeting (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us at our next Advisory Council Meeting

May 11th, 2026, 11:00 AM, at City Hall

Advisory Council Members,

Cyber Huntsville's Advisory Council Meeting on May 11. This is your forum to provide inputs into what Cyber Huntsville can do for you in the next twelve months. Please plan on attending or send your leadership representative. If you know of other stakeholders in your organization in the Greater Huntsville area who might provide valuable insights into Cyber Huntsville's strategy and direction, please pass this invite along to them.

Agenda:

1100 - 1130 Buffet Lunch

1130 - 1140 Introductions

1140 - 1200 Summary of Last Year's Changes and Events

1200 - 1230 Discussion of Cyber and AI Huntsville's Partnership

1230 - 1300 Open forum

INSA Common Threads Huntsville - May 13! (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For six years, INSA's Common Threads has served as a vital gathering for Huntsville’s intelligence and national security professionals. This May, we return to this essential hub of space and missile defense to address the technical risks facing our most critical orbital assets: Cyber Threats to Space.

As foreign capabilities evolve, securing ground infrastructure and satellite networks is a strategic necessity. Join us to examine the operational risks, technical vulnerabilities, and public-private partnerships required to maintain our advantage in the ultimate high ground.

Agenda

Tuesday, May 12 | 3:00-7:30 pm CT
Career Conversations, Welcome Reception and Keynote

Note: This event requires a separate registration via the ClearanceJobs platform.

Location:
The Westin Huntsville
6800 Governors W
Huntsville, AL 35806

Agenda:
3:00-5:00 pm CT Career Conversations
5:00-6:00 pm CT Welcome Reception
6:00-6:05 pm CT Welcome Remarks by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle
6:05-6:45 pm CT Keynote Remarks
6:45-7:30 pm CT Dessert Reception

Parking:
Gratis onsite parking

Dress Code:
Business professional or Service Dress/Class A

Wednesday, May 13 | 8:00-10:00 am CT
Classified Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Secret Clearance Required!

Location:
Leidos
1002 Explorer Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35806

Agenda:
8:00-8:45 am CT Registration & Breakfast Reception
8:45-9:25 am CT Keynote Remarks
9:25-10:15 am CT Panel Discussion
10:15-10:30 am CT Closing Remarks & Networking

Parking:
Gratis onsite parking

Dress:
Business professional or Service Dress/Class A

Monthly Board Meeting (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Monthly Board Meeting

Cyber Huntsville Members are welcome to attend

Max guest capacity 30

Location: ECS

1525 Perimeter Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

1st Floor

(first door to left of the front door)

Open Parking

2026 National Cyber Summit (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Are you ready to register for this year's 2026 National Cyber Summit? It is scheduled for September 22^th-24^th and we anticipate over 3,000 attendees. We have several sponsorships and booth opportunities still available. For members of Cyber Huntsville, we extend a $100 Discount for an Industry rate.

Registration for the National Cyber Summit is open. Visit the website to view the full agenda and our keynote speakers, https://www.nationalcybersummit.com. Plan to join us for Cyber Week as there are many NCS events and activities scheduled all week long. Looking forward to seeing you there!

To Register https://www.nationalcybersummit.com/Register

2027 Forces of Cyber Gala - Feb 13, 2027 (Saturday, February 13, 2027)

Sun, 14 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Forces of Cyber Gala 2026!

February 13, 2027

Scholarships, Awards, Dinner, Dancing, Black Tie Optional

Join Us for the Forces of Cyber Gala 2027!

Cyber Huntsville is proud to host the 2027 Forces of Cyber Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the high acheiving student, leaders, innovators, and visionaries driving the future of cybersecurity.

When: Saturday, February 13, 2027, at 6:00 PM CST

Where: USSRC Davidson Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805

Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at this prestigious event. Connect with industry experts, government leaders, and cybersecurity professionals in the heart of Huntsville.

Why Attend?

Network with top minds in cybersecurity
Celebrate achievements in cyber innovation
Enjoy an elegant evening at the iconic Davidson Center

Let’s come together to honor the Forces of Cyber! #CyberHuntsville #ForcesOfCyberGala #Cybersecurity #Networking #Innovation