First Friday

Welcome to Cybersecurity First Friday! This month's sponsor and keynote presenter is PeopleTec!

PeopleTec's cybersecurity and intelligence team are top experts in their fields, which includes Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), cyber training and exercise support, cyber threat modeling, Computer Network Defense (CND), and space operations, servicing our nation's defense community in support of the Warfighter.

 Cybersecurity - Protecting Todays Digital Environments and Assets Around the Globe 

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Vincent (Vinnie) Persichetti
Stephen Treanor
Dr. Shawn P. Murray
Steven Spry
Patrick Pendergest

Who you will hear from

Event Speakers

Vincent (Vinnie) Persichetti

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

Stephen Treanor

Director, PeopleTec

Dr. Shawn P. Murray

Murray Security Services

Steven Spry

Co-founder, Vice President and CTO of Spry Squared, Inc

Patrick Pendergest

Sr. Cybersecurity Systems Integrator at PeopleTec, Inc.

Robert (Bob) McLaughlin

Executive Director, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center

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Event Details

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Hello Everyone!

It’s Cybersecurity First Friday!

Welcome back to our August event!

Remember that you are required to register for the event and check in once you get to the NCC.

We will hear from COL, (USA Retired) Robert "Bob" McLaughlin, Executive Director at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center about their services and community impact. 

Vinnie Persichetti, Vice President of Administration at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC will provide an update on the much anticipated D.C. Fly-in next month! 

Steven Spry, Co-founder, Vice President and CTO of Spry Squared, Inc. will provide an update about his company and what they are contributing to the ecosystem.   

Finally, we will hear from Patrick Pendergest, Sr. Cybersecurity Systems Integrator at PeopleTec, Inc. who is this month's sponsor! They provide emerging technologies, engineering solutions, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and mission operations and program support to the Department of Defense and Civilian Federal sectors

This month's food truck is a community favorite!: For the Love of Frybread https://fortheloveoffrybread.com/

We will have updated community announcements and other event dates as well and we will have some additional Cybersecurity First Friday merchandise.

August's First Friday will be held at the National Cybersecurity Center and Exponential Impact and is co-hosted by the Murray Security Services and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com

Please create an account and/or register for August's Cybersecurity First Friday on our website!

So, grab your favorite beverage and join us. 

Hope to see you there!

Shawn & Vinnie

National Cybersecurity Center (NCC)
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