2025 Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium + RMUG

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.