First Friday

Welcome back to the New Year!

Buchalter LLP is a full practice national law firm with a Denver office and attorneys in the Colorado Springs market. Buchalter is sponsoring Cybersecurity First Friday to announce its growing cybersecurity, AI, incident investigations, and technology practice areas, as well as capabilities in national security law and government contracting. Doug DePeppe and Daniel Pietragallo are recognized in Colorado for their cybersecurity and AI law experience, and have been longstanding supporters of Cybersecurity First Friday events. 

Brian Mathay is attending for the first time and is a recent FBI special agent with extensive background in national security investigations. Together, Brian, Daniel and Doug are sponsoring the January event to showcase the unique national security, cybersecurity and AI capabilities at Buchalter. 

Registration is for this event is not available at this time.

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Dr. Shawn P. Murray
Vincent "Vinnie" Persichetti
Daniel Pietragallo
Brian Mathay
Douglas DePeppe

Who you will hear from

Event Speakers

Dr. Shawn P. Murray

Murray Security Services

Vincent "Vinnie" Persichetti

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

Daniel Pietragallo

Special Counsel at Buchalter

Brian Mathay

Associate at Buchalter

Douglas DePeppe

Special Counsel at Buchalter

Robert B. Hinckley Jr.

Denver Office Managing Shareholder at Buchalter

Christian Dalton

Founder, Cyber Fox Team

Dr. Omar Ortega

Vice President, ISSA - Colorado Springs Chapter

Russ White

President, ISC2 Pikes Peak Chapter

What you need to know

Event Details

About
Hello Everyone!

It’s Cybersecurity First Friday!

Welcome back to the new year!

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

This month we focus on the associations that contribute to professional development and networking in our ecosystem. 

AFCEA are global leaders in cyber, defense, intelligence and technology, the Rocky Mountain Chapter is located in our community.

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is the oldest membership organization in our industry. The Colorado Spring Chapter is one of the largest in the world!

ISC2 is another global association that is also an internationally recognized certification body for information and cybersecurity. They have membership chapters as well! The Pikes Peak Chapter is located in Colorado Springs!

We will hear from Christian Dalton, founder of the CyberFox Team, which is a non-profit organization that assists in identifying criminals and victims associated with human trafficking.

Finally, our keynote presenter and this month's event sponsor is Buchalter LLP, a full practice national law firm with a Denver office and attorneys in the Colorado Springs market. Buchalter is sponsoring Cybersecurity First Friday to announce its growing cybersecurity, AI, incident investigations, and technology practice areas, as well as capabilities in national security law and government contracting. Doug DePeppe and Daniel Pietragallo are recognized in Colorado for their cybersecurity and AI law experience, and have been longstanding supporters of Cybersecurity First Friday events. 

This month's food truck is a CFF favorite, RJ Foodies!

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

Be sure to attend because we will be giving away free cybersecurity training subscriptions to a handful of participants!

January's First Friday is co-hosted by the Murray Security Services and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

Become a member now! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com

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

So, grab your favorite beverage and join us!

Hope to see you there!

Shawn & Vinnie

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