Forge Institute Cyber Summit Returns to Little Rock
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Forge Institute Cyber Summit Returns to Little Rock

The 5th Annual Forge Institute Cyber Summit, a cornerstone event in the cybersecurity calendar, is scheduled for October 7-8 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. This year, Forge Institute is pleased to announce that the Summit will be held in conjunction with the Arkansas Attorney General’s Cybersecurity Summit. This strategic alignment not only underscores the partnership between the Forge Institute and the Attorney General but also enriches the event's programming and extends its impact. By hosting the Summit alongside the Conference, Forge Institute continues to lead the way in cybersecurity innovation and education, while significantly expanding access to crucial cybersecurity knowledge and resources for defending our critical infrastructure.

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Understanding Device Compromise
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Understanding Device Compromise

The Arkansas Cyber Defense Center (ACDC) is dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity across the state, and offers crucial support and resources to organizations seeking to enhance their digital defenses. Understanding how to protect against device compromise is more important than ever. In this blog you can learn some of the methods threat actors use to compromise your organization’s devices and some proactive strategies to help protect your organization from these breaches.

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Acxiom & Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas join as sponsors of 2023 Forge Cyber Summit
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Acxiom & Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas join as sponsors of 2023 Forge Cyber Summit

Forge Institute announces Acxiom has joined as a Presenting Sponsor of the highly anticipated Forge Cyber Summit 2023, scheduled to take place Oct 4-5 in Little Rock. A global leader in data-driven marketing solutions, Acxiom’s continued commitment to cybersecurity excellence resonates with the Summit’s mission to foster innovation, collaboration, and advancements in the digital security landscape.

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Unleashing Cyber Insights: Trailblazing Keynotes by Dr. Dane Egli, Tere Brun, & Scott Shyne Await at the Forge Cyber Summit!
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Unleashing Cyber Insights: Trailblazing Keynotes by Dr. Dane Egli, Tere Brun, & Scott Shyne Await at the Forge Cyber Summit!

The annual Arkansas Cyber Summit is set to take place on October 4th-5th, showcasing the intersection of cybersecurity and the natural beauty of the region. Hosted less than 30 minutes from downtown Little Rock, this two-day event will feature insights, best practices and first-hand cyber defensive & AI experiences from national  industry professionals, government leaders, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.

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Forge Institute’s Annual Cybersecurity Summit Sparks Essential Collaborations 
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Forge Institute’s Annual Cybersecurity Summit Sparks Essential Collaborations 

The Arkansas Cybersecurity Summit, which was held in Central Arkansas, brings industry, critical infrastructure organizations, academia (researchers and students), state and local government, federal agencies and military together to discuss global cyber threat activity, workforce programs/needs, and to raise awareness of opportunities/programs that help Arkansas robust its cyber defenses and increase economic prosperity for our state. This year’s focus was “Developing Arkansas as the Cyber Defense State.”

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Forge announces world-renowned speakers for annual Cybersecurity Summit
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Forge announces world-renowned speakers for annual Cybersecurity Summit

Each year, Forge hosts the Arkansas Cyber Summit as a way to bring industry, critical infrastructure organizations, academia (researchers and students), state and local government, federal agencies and military together to discuss global cyber threat activity, workforce programs/needs, and to raise awareness of opportunities/programs that help Arkansas robust its cyber defenses and increase economic prosperity for our state. This year’s focus is on developing Arkansas as the Cyber Defense State. Topics include Securing the Defense Industrial Base to Grow Arkansas Jobs; Engaging State & Local Government in Cyber Defense; Trust Officer vs. CISO - What Do We Need Now; National Security Risks & Opportunities from Emerging Technologies; and so much more. 

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