--- title: VIRGINIA CYBER CONVENTION & EXPO OCTOBER 6, 2016 VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER description: VIRGINIA CYBER CONVENTION & EXPO OCTOBER 6, 2016 VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER --- # VIRGINIA CYBER CONVENTION & EXPO OCTOBER 6, 2016 VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER [Undersea Broadband Cables](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/undersea-broadband-cables), [Vendors](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/vendors), [Cyber Insurance](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-insurance), [Dfars](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/dfars), [Cyber Criminals](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-criminals), [Cyber Educational Opportunities](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-educational-opportunities), [Cyber Security](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-security), [Cyberspace](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyberspace), [Kevin Mitinick - Keynote Speaker](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/kevin-mitinick-keynote-speaker), [Key Industry Stakeholders](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/key-industry-stakeholders), [Networking](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/networking), [Scott Schober](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/scott-schober), [Legislation On Cybersecurity](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/legislation-on-cybersecurity), [Make Your Home Hacker Resistant](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/make-your-home-hacker-resistant), [Robert Cochran](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/robert-cochran), [Senator Mark Warner](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/senator-mark-warner), [Virginia Cyber Convention & Expo](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/virginia-cyber-convention-expo), [Admiral Bill Gortney](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/admiral-bill-gortney), [Cyber Attack](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-attack), [Cyber Leaders](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/cyber-leaders), [Dr. Lance Hayden](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/dr-lance-hayden), [Personal Data](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/personal-data), [Heather Engel](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/heather-engel), [Kevin Mitnick](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/kevin-mitnick), [Mitnick Books](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/tag/mitnick-books) [ Mitnick Security| ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/author/mitnick-security) 08.23.2016| 1 MIN READ TIME The **2016 Virginia Cyber Convention & Expo** on October 6 will explore numerous challenges and opportunities in cyberspace.   This major industry event is expected to draw over 500 cyber leaders in the private sector, military and government; elected officials; academia and other key industry stakeholders. The exhibition hall can occupy up to 175 vendors with over eight hours of networking time scheduled.   **Kevin Mitnick**, the “***Worlds Most Famous Hacker***,” is slated to be our keynote speaker. Kevin will provide a unique presentation on techniques cyber criminals use to gain access to your personal data.   Other invited and confirmed speakers include: US Senator Mark Warner, Admiral Bill Gortney, USN, Retired (confirmed), Dr. Lance Hayden (confirmed), SSA Robert Cochran (confirmed), Scott Schober (confirmed), Heather Engel (confirmed) and many others in the cybersecurity industry! #### Topics to be discussed include: - Cyber Threats - Cyber Educational Opportunities in Virginia - Cyber Insurance...Do you need it? - New Legislation on Cybersecurity - New contracts languages regarding cybersecurity in DFARs - New undersea broadband cables are coming to Virginia.  Are you ready? - How hackers get into your networks - How to make your home hacker resistant - GENERAL ADMISSION PRICE: $200 - GOVERNMENT & ACADEMIA: $150 - Government or university ID credentials required at registration. - STUDENTS: $100 - Proof of full-time enrollment in the fall 2016 semester (12+ credit hours) in a qualified program required at online registration. Students must use an .edu email address when registering. Limited to first 100 students. ####  AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 - 7:30  –  9:00am      Exhibit Hall Open/Light Breakfast Served - 8:30  –  9:00am      Welcome/VIP Introductions - 9:00  – 10:00am     Opening Speaker: Admiral Bill Gortney, USN, Retired, State of Cyber - 10:00 –11:30am     ** Keynote Speaker: Kevin Mitnick, “The World’s Most Famous Hacker” - Art of Deception: How Hackers and Con Artists Manipulate You and What You Can Do About It** - 11:30 – 12:30pm     Networking/Exhibits Open - 12:30 – 2:00pm      Lunch and Panel Speakers: TBA, Defense Sector Cyber Experts - 2:00  –  5:00pm      Exhibits Open - 2:15   – 3:00pm      Four concurrent Break-Out Sessions - 3:15  –  4:00pm      Four concurrent Break-Out Sessions - 4:15  –  5:00pm      Four concurrent Break-Out Sessions Source: [Cyber protection](http://https://www.cprcv.org/cpr--virginia-cyber-convention---expo.html) # Related Resources [![](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-08-14%20at%203.48.55%20PM.png?width=350&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-08-14%20at%203.48.55%20PM.png) by Mitnick Security | 08.16.2019 | 1 min #### Advice from Kevin Mitnick Featured in the Wall Street Journal Op-Ed Kevin Mitnick was interviewed by Mr. Maniloff who is an attorney at White and Williams LLP in Philadelphia and an adjunct professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. Continue Reading Knowbe4, Cybercrime, Kevin Mitnick, Wsj, Op-ed ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/advice-from-kevin-mitnick-featured-in-the-wall-street-journal-op-ed) [![](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Events/In%20The%20News/kevin-ku-w7ZyuGYNpRQ-unsplash.jpg?width=350&name=kevin-ku-w7ZyuGYNpRQ-unsplash.jpg) by Mitnick Security | 12.12.2018 | 3 min #### 12 Ways to Defeat Two-Factor Authentication Everyone knows that two-factor authentication (2FA) is more secure than a simple login name and password, but too many people think that 2FA is a perfect, unhackable solution. It isn't! Continue Reading Speaking Engagements, Tw-factor Authentication - Roger A. Grimes, Chief Hacking Officer, Data-driven Defense Evangelist, Security Awareness Training, Knowbe4, Simulated Phishing Platform, 2Fa Solution, Kevin Mitnick ](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/in-the-news/12-ways-to-defeat-two-factor-authentication) [![](https://www.mitnicksecurity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Events/In%20The%20News/simon-abrams-k_T9Zj3SE8k-unsplash.jpg?width=350&name=simon-abrams-k_T9Zj3SE8k-unsplash.jpg) by Mitnick Security | 11.26.2018 | 1 min #### We Need to Talk About NIST’s Dropped Password Management Recommendations Passwords and their protection are among the most fundamental, essential aspects of enterprise data security. They also make up the bane of most users’ relationships with their enterprise devices, res... 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