Journal of Business & Technology Law

Upcoming Symposium

"Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Information in a Digital Age"
Journal of Business & Technology Law Spring Symposium

Friday, March 30, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Ceremonial Moot Court Room, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

This symposium seeks to explore emerging issues in cybersecurity that impact business, government, and the public. Distinguished speakers from federal agencies, companies, and law firms will participate on panels that will discuss topics such as national security concerns, cybersecurity legislation, and public-private sector partnerships. Recognized speakers include Dennis Bartko, Director's Special Assistant for Cyber at the National Security Agency; Professor Michael Hicks, Director of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center; Valerie Abend, Managing Director, Information Risk Management at BNY Melon; and Randy Sabett, Counsel at ZwillGen.

RSVP HERE or reply by email to ngrim004@umaryland.edu.

Tentative Symposium Schedule

(This schedule reflects speakers confirmed as of March 22, 2012)

9:30 – 9:30 a.m.	Participant check-in and continental breakfast, Law School Lobby
9:30 – 9:35	Welcome from JBTL members, Ceremonial Moot Court Room
9:35 – 10:20	Introduction to the technical issues involved in cybersecurity by Professor Michael Hicks, Director of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center, University of Maryland, College Park
10:20 – 11:50	Government/National Security Panel Moderator: Professor Patricia Campbell, Associate Professor, University of Maryland Carey School of Law and Director, Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center Sean Farrell, Assistant General Counsel, National Security Law Branch, FBI Office of General Counsel Linda Brandt, Senior Legislative Attorney, Office of General Counsel, National Security Agency Adrian Wilairat, Associate Director, Center for Health & Homeland Security
12:00 – 1:30pm	Lunch, Krongard Board Room Keynote Speech: Dennis Bartko, Director’s Special Assistant for Cyber, National Security Agency
1:30 – 1:45	Break, return to Ceremonial Moot Court Room Remarks: Tina Williams, Cybersecurity Policy Advisor, Dependable Global Solutions
1:45 – 3:15	Private/Public Sector Panel Moderator: Shannon Kellogg, Senior Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, EMC Corporation Valerie Abend, Managing Director, Information Risk Management, BNY Mellon Cheri McGuire, Vice President for Global Government Affairs and Cybersecurity Policy, Symantec Corporation Randy Sabett, Counsel, ZwillGen Shane McGee, General Counsel & Vice President Legal Affairs, MANDIANT
3:15 – 3:30	Closing Remarks: Professor Patricia Campbell, Associate Professor, University of Maryland Carey School of Law and Director, Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center