Keynote speakers - 2017 ND Cyber Security Conference

[Theresa Semmens <theresa.semmens () NDSU EDU>]

This is a great opportunity to visit Fargo and earn CPEs.  Students attend for free!  Please share with anyone who 
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Keynote speakers announced for 2017 ND Cyber Security Conference

There is a growing lineup of experts who will share their strategies, best practices and innovative solutions at the 
2017 ND Cyber Security Conference<https://www.ndsu.edu/conferences/cybersecurity/>.

The one-day conference serves as the annual gathering for information security professionals in the region. This year's 
event is set for Thursday, March 16, on North Dakota State University's main campus in Fargo.


Register for the Conference:

Registration is open. The 2016 event was a sold out conference with more than 300 attendees. Save your seat at the 
conference today<https://www.ndsu.edu/conferences/cybersecurity/register/>!

The full conference registration fee for professionals is $125, and college students are eligible for discounts. 
In-state professionals can take advantage of this learning and networking opportunity to save on out-of-state travel 
costs.


Meet the Keynote Speakers:

Chris Laping is an author, speaker and founder of People Before Things. Chris brings 25 years of information technology 
and business transformation experience to his newly launched effort, People Before Things, which includes a 
recently-released, best-selling book focused on change leadership. Chris enjoyed 14 years as a chief information 
officer across three different brands, and the work of the teams he led has been spotlighted in the Wall Street 
Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, and CIO Magazine among others. His book, People Before Things: Change Isn't an End-User 
Problem, explores the connection of the human experience to the outcomes of change and transformation initiatives and 
the role leaders play to pave success.

Kris Evans is a professional speaker, entertainer, and nationally recognized expert on identity theft. Kris is a 
certified identity theft risk management consultant with Harvard Risk Management Corporation. He has worked in this 
industry for over 15 years, completing numerous trainings, seminars, and certifications. His blend of humor with his 
knowledge on the subject matter has made Kris one of the most sought-after speakers on this topic. He has received 
countless speaking and training awards, been featured in multiple news publications, and consulted with numerous 
associations and government organizations, as well as spoken with thousands of individuals nationwide about the 
devastating effects of identity theft and how to protect their private information.

View more information about the keynotes and other experts who will present at the 2017 
event<https://www.ndsu.edu/conferences/cybersecurity/speakers/2017_speakers/>.


The conference is hosted by North Dakota State University in partnership with the North Dakota Education Technology 
Council, EduTech and the North Dakota Information Technology Department. For more information, visit 
https://www.ndsu.edu/conferences/cybersecurity/.



Theresa Semmens, CISA
NDSU Chief Information Security Officer
Director, Records Management
Office: 210D Quentin Burdick Building
Mail: NDSU Dept 4500
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
P: 701-231-5870
F: 701-231-8541
E: Theresa.Semmens () ndsu edu<mailto:Theresa.Semmens () ndsu edu>
www.ndsu.edu/its/security


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