Detroit Next Stop for Cyber Awareness Luncheon Conference Series

Contact: Lauren Leeds, 517-335-3783

Agency: Technology, Management & Budget


June 4, 2014

As one of the fastest-growing cities for tech jobs and startups, it's no surprise that Detroit is the next
stop for the 2014 Michigan Cyber Awareness luncheon conference series hosted by the Michigan
Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB).
"These luncheons are a fantastic way for citizens, educators, and leaders in business and industry to
receive updates to Michigan's Cyber Initiative," said Dan Lohrmann, Michigan's chief security officer.
"Attending one of the luncheons is a great way to get updates on the latest topics in today's cyber
security industry."
The event is set for Wednesday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:40 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott at the
Renaissance Center, located at 400 Renaissance Drive.
Anyone interested in attending can register online at
events.esd.org/CyberAwarenessLuncheons.aspx.
Attendance is $25, although students and members of the following organizations can attend for the
discounted price of $20 per person:
Information Systems Security Association;
InfraGard;
West Michigan Cyber Security Consortium;
Information Sharing and Analysis Center;
Michigan Information Sharing and Analysis center;
Michigan Government Management Information Science; and
Washtenaw County Cyber Citizenship Coalition.
According to Lohrmann, the presentations will focus on a comprehensive, forward-looking blueprint
to enhance safety and allow for Michigan to reap the economic benefits of the growing cyber security
industry. Panel discussion topics include: "Cyber Security and Global Threats: Are We Ready?" and
"Hot Issues in Cyber What it Means to Businesses and Education," as well as an interactive
session titled "Let's Talk Cyber: Is Privacy Dead?"
The Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Conference Series serves as a follow up to the sold out
Michigan Cyber Summit hosted last fall by Gov. Rick Snyder.
"The State of Michigan continues to view cultivating public/private partnerships as a top priority when
it comes to addressing cyber security for its residents," said David Behen, DTMB director and
Michigan's chief information officer. "I encourage anyone interested in learning more about cyber
security to sign up to attend one of the luncheons."
Other luncheons in the series are scheduled for Traverse City on Aug. 12 and Kalamazoo on Sept.
8.
For more information about the Michigan Cyber Awareness Luncheon Conference Series, contact
Leslie Smith at (248) 353-0735, extension 152 or by email at: lsmith@esd.org.