Sentinel Events

UWIC is the premier event for cybersecurity professionals and aspiring practitioners. Connect with a vibrant, diverse community focused on emerging global trends, technological advancements, and workforce development. Regulation as an effective safeguard against cyber threats - is it a carrot or stick approach? Regulatory compliance is a critical component of modern industry operations, but navigating the regulatory landscape can be fraught with challenges. An expert panel representing varied professions and sectors will discuss whether current and emerging regulations act as a "carrot" by incentivizing compliance or as a "stick" by imposing punitive measures. The session will also cover increased incident reporting requirements and the lessons learned from the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) applicable to both federal and commercial organizations. Topics Include: Challenges posed by existing and trending regulations. The impact of regulation on industry compliance and supply chain security. The role of increased incident reporting in regulatory frameworks. Lessons learned from the implementation of CMMC and its implications for federal and commercial entities. https://thecyberguild.org/uniting-women-in-cyber-2024/