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Protect 2024 is more than a cybersecurity conference. It's a summit, a think tank, and a launchpad for bold ideas.

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Engage directly with Proofpoint experts, partners, and researchers as they explore the threat landscape in a casual, open and fun environment that promotes connection and collaboration.

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Gain exclusive, firsthand insights into the latest Proofpoint solutions, innovations and roadmaps—and how they solve the human risks that impact you the most.

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Training and Certification /

Sharpen your Proofpoint skills and credentials with onsite training and certification.

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Working Together /

Join a vibrant, face-to-face gathering of Proofpoint practitioners, threat analysts, partners and business leaders—all working together to understand and overcome today’s top human risks.

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Expand your network while discussing expertise, experiences and emerging trends. Purchase your Protect pass at the exclusive 2024 pricing of $695.

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Agenda

Chicago Agenda /

Sign up for an immersive two-day event that drives
meaningful collaboration with fellow defenders.
Day Zero (Oct. 28)
Day One (Oct. 29)
Day Two (Oct. 30)
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration and Welcome Reception
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Registration and Breakfast
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Opening Keynote Protect People, Defend Data and Mitigate Human Risk View abstract
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Break & 45-minute Lunch for Specialty Tracks
11:45PM - 4:00PM
Content Tracks Attend breakout sessions that interest you and get the most out of your Protect 2024 experience. Click to view by theme or event type:
Protect People
Wisdom - Human Risk Management
Defend Data
ThreatCon
Discovery: Hands-On Lab
Training Lab
Partner Exclusive
11:45PM - 12:15PM
Village Experiences and Lunch
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Protect People - Roadmap and Innovations View abstract
12:45PM - 1:00PM
Break
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Tuning your Proofpoint Environment to Stop More Threats View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Prevent Identity Compromise and Stop Account Takeover View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Using Identity Protection to Detect, Investigate, and Respond to Account Takeovers and Identity
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Break
11:45PM - 12:15PM
Village Experiences and Lunch
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Protect People - Roadmap and Innovations View abstract
12:45PM - 1:00PM
Break
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Human Risk Mitigation Reimagined: A Strategic Roadmap for Success View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Operationalizing Human Risk Awareness: Tools and Real-World Tactics View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Staying Ahead of the Curve: How Threat Intel Can Fuel An Impactful Security Awareness Program View abstract
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Break
11:45PM - 12:15PM
Village Experiences and Lunch
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Defend Data - Roadmap and Innovations View abstract
12:45PM - 1:00PM
Break
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Solving the #1 DLP Issue, Misdirected Emails and Email Exfiltration, with an Adaptive Approach View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Migrating to Modern DLP in 5 Sure Steps View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Practical Takeaways for Managing Insider Risk View abstract
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Break
11:45PM - 1:00PM
Village Experiences and Lunch
1:00PM - 1:45PM
How Effective Are Takedowns? View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Bridging the Threat Visibility Gap View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break
3:00PM - 3:45PM
The Evolution of TA4903 View abstract
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Break
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Hands-On Lab: Hands-On Lab - Combat Data Loss and Inisder Risk View abstract
2:15PM - 4:00PM
Hands-On Lab: Empower Your People View abstract
12:00PM - 2:15PM
Certification: Training Lab for Analysts View abstract
2:15PM - 2:45PM
Break
2:45PM - 4:45PM
Exam
Analyst Certification provided by Certiverse
11:45AM - 12:15PM
Partner Welcome and Keynote View abstract
12:15PM - 1:00PM
Maximizing Customer Success View abstract
1:00PM - 1:45PM
SE Lab | Mastering Proofpoint’s Demonstration Center: Foundational View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break
2:00PM - 2:45PM
SE Lab | Mastering Proofpoint’s Demonstration Center: Advanced View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Identifying Customer Security Gaps with Email, Data, and Identity Protection Assessments View abstract
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Power Series Live: Latest with the Threat Landscape View abstract
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Special Activity and Dinner
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Ecosystem Partners: Better Together to Fight Cyber Crime View abstract
9:30AM - 11:45AM
Content Tracks
Protect People
Wisdom - Human Risk Management
Defend Data
ThreatCon
Discovery: Hands-On Lab
Training Lab
Partner Exclusive
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Break
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Dealing with DMARC in a Post Google/Yahoo World View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Getting Started with Third-Party/Supplier Incident Investigation & Remediation View abstract
11:30AM - 11:45AM
Break
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Break
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Three Objectives That Can Transform Your Security Culture View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Human Risk Practitioner's Guide to Win View abstract
11:30AM - 11:45AM
Break
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Break
9:45AM - 10:30AM
A Defender's Practical Guide to the Realities of AI View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Tuning your Proofpoint Environment to Stop More Threats View abstract
11:30AM - 11:45AM
Break
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Break
9:45AM - 10:30AM
APT Threat Landscape View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM - 11:30AM
An In-Depth Review of the 2024 Cloud Threat Landscape View abstract
11:30AM - 11:45AM
Break
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Hands-On Lab: Strengthen Identity Security View abstract
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Exam
Analyst Certification provided by Certiverse
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9:30AM - 11:45AM
Partners Certification Exams View abstract
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Closing Keynote Speaker: External speaker
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Grab Lunch and Go
Speakers

Chicago Speakers /

Sumit Dhawan
Sumit Dhawan

Chief Executive Officer, Proofpoint

Ryan Kalember
Ryan Kalember

Chief Strategy Officer, Proofpoint

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Venue
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Convene Willis Tower

233 South Wacker Drive
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: +888-730-7307

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