2025 Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium + RMUG: Full Schedule

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7:00am MDT

Breakfast

Wednesday June 18, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

8:00am MDT

RMCS Conference Welcome and Event Logistics

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am MDT

LH Gym

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:00am - 8:10am MDT
LH Gym

Welcome

8:10am MDT

GeoINT Mastery: A pixel is worth a thousand words

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:10am - 9:00am MDT

LH Gym

After this interactive talk, you will never see images the same way again. This enlightening session explores the dynamic realm of GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence), a captivating subset of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) that unlocks a wealth of hidden insights within images and videos. From identifying objects, landscapes, and aircraft to interpreting symbols, shadows, and reflections, we'll go deep into the art of imagery analysis. Learn how to decode the language of trees, signs, text and logos, and uncover the strategic implications behind seemingly mundane details using common browser tools. This talk promises to equip you with mind-blowing skills that you can easily learn as I take you through multiple demos.

Speakers

Mishaal Khan

Wednesday June 18, 2025 8:10am - 9:00am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS - Technical Track

9:10am MDT

The Fraud Crisis in the US

Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:10am - 9:50am MDT

LH Gym

In this session, learn about the scope and evolving nature of fraud, and its impact on older adults. You will hear about transnational organized crime rings behind these crimes, the technological revolution that generative artificial intelligence has presented to the criminals, and you will learn about some of the most concerning types of scams targeting Americans. You will also walk away with concrete actions each of us can take to shore up our defenses against fraud criminals.

Speakers

Kathy Stokes

Director, Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network

Kathy Stokes is a nationally recognized leader in the fraud arena. As Director of Fraud Prevention Programs with the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Kathy leads AARP’s social mission work to educate older adults on the risks that fraud represents to their financial security. Since 2019... Read More →

Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:10am - 9:50am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS

9:50am MDT

Break

Wednesday June 18, 2025 9:50am - 10:00am MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

10:00am MDT

Quantum Reckoning: The Coming Day When Quantum Computers Break Cryptography

Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am MDT

LH Gym

Quantum computing is getting ready to break all traditional public key crypto, like RSA and Diffie-Hellman, and every secret it protects. This means that digital certificates, PKI, TLS, VPNs, Wi-Fi networks, and even most crypto-currencies are left unprotected in an instant. The only question is when it will happen. Many experts think it’s sooner than you think.

Speakers

Roger Grimes

Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4

Roger Grimes is KnowBe4’s Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, is a 36+-year computer security consultant, instructor, holder of dozens of computer certifications and an award-winning author of 15 books and over 1,500 magazine articles on computer security. He now serves as the Data-Driven... Read More →

Wednesday June 18, 2025 10:00am - 10:55am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS

11:10am MDT

Revolutionizing Decision-Making: Empowering Critical Thinking in World of Manipulation

Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT

LH Gym

In today’s hyper-connected world, we are constantly bombarded with persuasive messages — emails, texts, social media posts, phone calls, even face-to-face conversations — each designed to tap into our instincts and vulnerabilities. Fraudsters, scammers, and malicious actors are masters at using psychological tactics like authority, fear, likeability, scarcity, and reciprocity to manipulate our decisions, often leading to identity theft, financial loss, and privacy breaches.
This keynote dives deep into the need for a fundamental shift in how we approach decision-making. Peter Warmka will guide attendees through real-world examples and expert insights, teaching how to recognize manipulation tactics, strengthen critical thinking skills, and adopt a "verify, then trust" mindset. Attendees will leave empowered with practical strategies to safeguard themselves and their organizations from deception — turning heightened awareness into everyday action.

Speakers

Peter Warmka

Founder, Counterintelligence Institute

Peter Warmka is a former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA having over 20 years of experience in breaching the security of target organizations overseas. He is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University's Masters in Cybersecurity Program, Founder of Orlando, Florida-based firm... Read More →

Wednesday June 18, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
LH Gym

RMCS

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

1:15pm MDT

Book Signing Hour, Vendor Visits, and One-on-One Vendor Time

Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm MDT

LH Gym

Sponsered by Mark Peterson

Technical
Mishaal Kahn - The Phantom CISO: Time to step out of the shadow
Peter Warmka - Confessions of a CIA Spy: The Art of Human Hacking
Roger Grimes - Taming the Hacking Storm: A Framework for Defeating Hackers and Malware
Roger Grimes - Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing

Awareness
Peter Warmka - WHY ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?: Senior Survival Guide on Fraud, Privacy, and Security
Ben Halpert The Savvy Cyber Kids at Home - Three Book Collection - https://amzn.to/4fJwQ2V
Ben Halpert & Jennifer Dylan - Mothers Against Cyber Crime
Ben Halpert & Jennifer Dylan - Digital Parenting by the Ages

Speakers

Ben Halpert

Savvy Cyber Kids

Ben Halpert is a man on a mission: to educate and empower today’s digital citizens in the workplace, at schools, and at home.By day, he is a Fractional CISO and Cybersecurity Advisor for multiple companies building, running, and optimizing cybersecurity programs. By night, he champions... Read More →

Roger Grimes

Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4

Peter Warmka

Founder, Counterintelligence Institute

Mishaal Khan

Wednesday June 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm MDT
LH Gym

RMCS

2:00pm MDT

Cybersecurity Awareness 101: Protecting Yourself at Home

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

LH174

How do you best protect yourself at home from today's growing cyber threats? Join us for a practical, easy-to-understand session on personal cybersecurity. We’ll cover essential tools like password managers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and simple techniques to spot phishing attempts, including vishing (voice phishing). We’ll also discuss how your personal information (PII) can leak online, the risks of using public Wi-Fi, and what you can do to stay safer in an increasingly connected world. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or just want a refresher, this session will give you straightforward steps to boost your defenses at home.

Speakers

Wilson Stewart

Systems Administrator, Casper College

Daniel Payne

Desktop Support Technician, Casper College

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

2:00pm MDT

Designing Resilient Open-Source Storage Architectures for Security-Conscious Organizations

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 4:50pm MDT

LH Gym

The session will explore best practices for building on-premises data infrastructure using open-source components—including Ceph, ZFS, and 45Drives' Storinator and Houston Command Center software. Hall will provide a deep dive into how these systems can serve as the backbone for cybersecurity-conscious enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions seeking to reduce attack surfaces, avoid vendor lock-in, and retain full data sovereignty.

Speakers

Dallen Griffith

Enterprise Data Coordinator, Casper College

Mitch Hall

Chief Architect, 45Drives Ltd

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
LH Gym

RMCS - Technical Track

2:50pm MDT

Break

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

Wednesday June 18, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

Food, Break

3:00pm MDT

Protecting Wyoming’s Critical Infrastructure: Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) Team

Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT

LH174

Join us for an insightful session on Wyoming’s Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) Team, dedicated to protecting the state’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Learn how state emergency management, law enforcement, and IT professionals collaborate with federal, local, tribal, and private sector partners to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. Discover best practices in preventative monitoring, threat intelligence sharing, and scalable mitigation strategies that keep Wyoming’s institutions secure. This is a must-attend session for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, and emergency response teams looking to enhance resilience against cyber threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts from WOHS, WIAT, ETS, CISA, and more as they discuss real-world strategies for cybersecurity preparedness and response.

Speakers

Timothy Walsh

Cybersecurity State Coordinator, Wyoming, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Mikki Munson

Cybersecurity Advisor, Wyoming CISA-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security

Anthony Ramirez

Critical Infrastructure Program Analyst, CyberSecurity Specialist, Wyoming Homeland Security

Brian Erickson

Critical Infrastructure Program Analyst, Wyoming Homeland Security

Wednesday June 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

4:00pm MDT

Implementing a cybersecurity focused employee community volunteer engagement program for youth

Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT

LH174

Did you know that doing good for others is scientifically proven to boost happiness? Savvy Cyber Kids has a community volunteer engagement program focused on educating young children (starting at 3 years old!). Join us to learn step-by-step how to get your upper elementary, middle school, high school, and college students out into their local elementary school’s Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade classroom using the volunteer materials from Savvy Cyber Kids.

Speakers

Ben Halpert

Savvy Cyber Kids

Wednesday June 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

7:00pm MDT

CNFR

Wednesday June 18, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT

Ford Wyoming Center

@ Ford Wyoming Center - 1 Events Dr, Casper, WY 82601
We have a cap of 50 tickets per night. Please sigh up to get your tickets at the registration table in Doornbos Lounge.

Champions are made in Casper! For over 25 years, Casper, Wyoming has proudly hosted the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)—the premier event for college rodeo athletes and their incredible animals.
🏆 Event Highlights:

Elite competition featuring the nation’s top college athletes in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Over 400 competitors from more than 100 colleges and universities across the country.
National team championships awarded to both men’s and women’s teams.

The CNFR isn’t just a rodeo—it’s a celebration of western tradition and athletic excellence. Don’t miss the chance to witness the best of the best as they compete for the title of National Champion!
Experience the excitement, tradition, and heart-pounding action of CNFR—this is an event you’ll never forget!

CNFR Info

Wednesday June 18, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Ford Wyoming Center 1 Events Dr, Casper, WY 82601

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