PM Insights Foster City Virtual Meeting: Managing cyber security projects with ease
PM Insights Foster City -
Managing cyber security projects with ease
The presentation begins with an introduction to the role of a project manager in an information security organization and highlights the significance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) as the foundational principles of information security. It further explores the importance of IAAA - Identification, Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability - in securing information systems. The speaker's extensive experience in the industry is showcased through a detailed exploration of the expectations from a successful project manager. Technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills are identified as critical attributes necessary for overseeing security-related projects. The presentation delves into project planning and execution, risk management, compliance, vendor and stakeholder management, budgeting, and resource allocation, as well as incident response and business continuity. A significant portion of the presentation is dedicated to the salient features of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. Attendees gain insights into the risk-based approach, improved supply chain risk management, integration of privacy and data protection, self-assessment methodology, emphasis on authentication and identity management, and enhanced metrics and measurement provided by CSF 2.0.
In summary, this presentation serves as a comprehensive guide for PMP certified project managers, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in managing security-related projects within information security organizations. By combining technical acumen, leadership qualities, and adherence to industry frameworks such as CSF 2.0, project managers can effectively protect organizational assets and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
- Successful project managers in information security organizations require a unique combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication abilities.
- Understanding the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) and IAAA (Identification, Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability) concepts is crucial for ensuring secure access and protection of information assets.
- The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 provides a flexible and customizable framework for managing cybersecurity risks and aligning security efforts with business objectives.
- Project managers should prioritize risk-based approaches, improved supply chain risk management, integration of privacy and data protection, self-assessment methodologies, and emphasis on authentication and identity management as highlighted in CSF 2.0.
- Continual learning, keeping up with industry trends, and promoting a culture of security awareness are vital for project managers to adapt to evolving threats and ensure the success of security projects in information security organizations.
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About the Instructor:
Abhishek Bansal
Abhishek Bansal is a highly experienced Identity and Access Management thought leader with more than 11 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Overall he has 14 years of professional experience. He is a well-accredited global leader in the cybersecurity industry with established experience in building and scaling cybersecurity related enterprise products and professional teams globally.
Abhishek is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He is an engineer turned product manager who is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. He has a strong focus on trust and reliability, and has domain expertise in Identity Governance and Compliance in heavily regulated sectors such as fintech, healthcare, insurance, and technology.
Abhishek started his IAM journey at an IGAaaS startup as an early-stage product manager. He served there for almost eight years, during which time the company grew from a valuation of $5 million to $750 million. He then moved to a Fortune 137 company to serve as the Director of Product Management, Identity Governance, Administration and Compliance.
Abhishek has delivered enterprise security architecture design and implementation at more than ten Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 publicly traded companies from all sectors.
Abhishek is a highly respected leader in the IAM community. He is also a contributing member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Cloud Security Alliance, Information Systems Security Association and Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA). He is extremely passionate about ethical use of artificial intelligence, zero trust architecture, principle of least privileged access control, identity governance, cyber security mesh architecture, security architecture of decentralized identities, policy-based access controls and role-based access controls.
Abhishek has a deep understanding of the latest IAM technologies and best practices, and has a proven track record of GTM success in delivering complex IGA products and features.
Meeting Leader: Greg Hood
PDU Info: Ways of Working, 2.0 PDUs
Online Registration
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $5.00
Non-Members: $5.00
Veterans: FREE (Contact Meeting Leader for discount code.)
Cancellation Policy
This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 07-26-2023 6:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 07-26-2023 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 07-25-2023 11:55 pm |
| Individual Price | 5.00 |
| No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 2.0 |