The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) - Southwest Chapter, Arizona InfraGard/Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), AFCEA - Tucson, and the AZ Cyber Initiative are collaborating to organize the 9th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium. This event will be held at the UA Tech Park Event Center in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

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The main objective of CSW 2024 is to further enhance Arizona's prominence as a national leader in cybersecurity. The symposium will gather government and defense industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will share their knowledge and insights on various aspects of cybersecurity, including cyber threats, cyber defense, cyber risk mitigation, and current remediation strategies.

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One of the highlights of CSW 2024 will be the exhibits,  providing an excellent platform for companies to showcase their cyber products and capabilities. This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with over 200 professionals from the military, federal government, city government, contractors, academia, and industry.

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By participating in CSW 2024, your company can connect with key stakeholders in the cybersecurity field, gain visibility, and demonstrate your expertise and offerings. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important event that focuses on cybersecurity advancements and collaboration in the Southwest region. 

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NEW THIS YEAR! There will also be a Southwest “CYBER/HIRE” Career Fair held in conjunction with Cyber Southwest on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. If your company is seeking to hire graduating college seniors or experienced cyber professionals in Arizona, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with these individuals. For potential candidates, seize the chance to engage with employers, discover available roles, and gain insights into the recruiting companies in Arizona.

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Sample Attendee Job Titles from the 8th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium:

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Commander, Chief Information Security Officer, Information Technology Chief, Director of Cyber Forces, Division Chief Cyberspace Plans & Ops, Director of Security Operations, Sr. Security Technology Technician, Information Assurance Officer, Manager Information Security and Compliance, Information Security Analyst, Cloud Engineer, Regional Cybercrime Program Coordinator, Flight Chief, Plans and Programs, Security Services Division Chief, Director of Information Security, Cyber Lead, Cybersecurity & Systems Support Manager,Lead Software Engineer, Sr Cyber Defense Technologist, Chief Technology Officer, Technical Operations Director, Threat Response Engineer. 

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Sample Attendees Organizations from the 8th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium: 

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AFCEA Tucson, NDIA Southwest, ACTRA, InfraGard, USAF, 12th Air Force, 355th Communications Squadron, 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309 AMARG), Army, Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), Raytheon (RTX), University of Arizona, City of Tucson, US Dept of Health & Human Services, Pima County, Defense Information Systems Agency, Lockheed Martin, Aerospace Corporation, State of Arizona, DHS, FBI, Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency, University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). 

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Community Partners: (will have booths, and will be promoting the event):  

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• ISACA Tucson Chapter 

• ISC2 Southern Arizona Chapter 

• The University of Arizona Applied Research Corporation

• University of Arizona College of Applied Science & Technology 

• University of Arizona Cyber Operations Program 

• & More

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