ALIGN

2020

A Virtual Conference

APRIL 1, 2020

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Cyber Security
Compliance
& Collaboration

CYBER TRACK

Compliance Track

Collaboration Track

Cyber Security

Why there are no April Fools with Cyber-Security & Threat Management

9:00 AM

Corey Nachreiner, CTO
WatchGuard Technologies

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A rare opportunity to listen to Corey Nachreiner, CTO of Watchguard Technologies, as he discusses the not so common failings of IT infrastructures that put organizations like yours at risk. Cyber criminals are getting smarter by the day, and a layered approach to threat management and cyber security prevention works best. Obtain practical ideas on how to manage for cyber threats, and understand what it takes to enable a comprehensive strategy that is still simple to manage for your organization.

eDISCOVERY AND COMPLIANCE

The Business Case for In-House eDiscovery

9:00 AM

Greg Smith, VP Service Delivery
Messaging Architects

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Quickly finding information is critical for productivity, litigation, and compliance.

Through the use of affordable, advanced, eDiscovery tools, you can save your organization from compliance risks such as fines and sanctions and/or costly litigation when data is missing or lost.

Team with Messaging Architects and learn how to find out what’s in your data quickly and cost effectively.

COLLABORATION

Digital Collaboration with Microsoft Teams

9:00 AM

Bryan Antepara, Cloud Engineer
eMazzanti Technologies

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See first-hand how Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration.

In this new Covid-19 remote-work landscape that everyone is trying to navigate, our team will demonstrate how the service integrates with the Microsoft Office 365 subscription office productivity suite and features extensions that can integrate with non-Microsoft products.

Microsoft Teams is a competitor to services such as Slack and is the evolution and upgrade path from Microsoft Skype for Business. Join us to see it in action.

Cyber insurance 101

Leveraging Cyber Insurance to Mitigate Cyber Risk

10:00 AM

Christine Marciano, President
Cyber Data Risk Managers

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A ransomware attack and the following business interruption can be catastrophic to any organization. Cyber-insurance is designed to mitigate the risk, and support you in these challenging situations. In this presentation, you will understand how cyber insurance compliments an incident response plan. You’ll be advised on what is covered and more importantly what is not covered. You will also receive expert advice on how to prepare effectively for the insurance process and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Business Strategy

The FCCRA & CARES Acts: What you need to know for YOU and Your Business.

10:00 AM

Chris Schiffer, Senior Vice President
Wealth Enhancement Group
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, (FFCRA) responded to the health and economic crises with provisions for paid sick leave, free testing and expanded unemployment benefits. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 trillion economic relief plan which includes direct payments to Americans, strengthened unemployment insurance, loans to businesses, and increased health-care resources.

In this session you’ll hear from Wealth Management Advisor, Chris Schiffer, who will provide information on this legislation and other relief now made available during the COVID-19 crisis.

Microsoft Business Central

Upgrade To Business Central:
A Modern Scalable Cloud Platform

10:00 AM

Dominick Zappia, Partner, VP of Sales
Admiral Consulting Group
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Learn how you can streamline your processes, make smarter decisions, and accelerate growth with Dynamics 365 Business Central—a comprehensive business management solution from Microsoft. See how you can access everything you need to do your job in a single platform, with all your data, applications, workflows, reports, and dashboards connected and readily accessible from your Office 365 dashboard. Leverage your existing investment in Microsoft technologies and give your employees the tools they need to gain deeper insights into your data with mobile access, integrated productivity tools, custom apps, and Power BI integration.

Cyber Security

Why there are no April Fools with Cyber-Security & Threat Management

11:00 AM

Corey Nachreiner, CTO
WatchGuard Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

A rare opportunity to listen to Corey Nachreiner, CTO of Watchguard Technologies, as he discusses the not so common failings of IT infrastructures that put organizations like yours at risk. Cyber criminals are getting smarter by the day, and a layered approach to threat management and cybersecurity prevention works best. Obtain practical ideas on how to manage for cyber threats, and understand what it takes to enable a comprehensive strategy that is still simple to manage for your organization.

COMPLIANCE

The importance of Compliance in your Infrastructure.

11:00 AM

Ariel Perez, Solution Architect
eMazzanti Technologies

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There is an old saying “you cannot manage what you cannot measure.” This applies to your IT infrastructure that is not monitored or has not been patched or updated will always be at risk for threats. Keeping all your digital surfaces up to date provides you with a level of compliance, should you be attacked. Learn how eCare eMazzanti’s Network Monitoring application can provide you with an under the hood capture of your entire network so you can manage what you can measure.

COLLABORATION

Digital Collaboration with Microsoft Teams:

11:00 AM

Bryan Antepara, Cloud Engineer 
eMazzanti Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

See first-hand how Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration.

In this new Covid-19 remote-work landscape that everyone is trying to navigate, our team will demonstrate how the service integrates with the Microsoft Office 365 subscription office productivity suite and features extensions that can integrate with non-Microsoft products.

Microsoft Teams is a competitor to services such as Slack and is the evolution and upgrade path from Microsoft Skype for Business. Join us to see it in action.

8:30 AM 

OPENING REMARKS

Carl Mazzanti, President

CYBER TRACK

Cyber Security

Why there are no April Fools with Cyber-Security & Threat Management

9:00 AM

Corey Nachreiner, CTO
WatchGuard Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

A rare opportunity to listen to Corey Nachreiner, CTO of Watchguard Technologies, as he discusses the not so common failings of IT infrastructures that put organizations like yours at risk. Cyber criminals are getting smarter by the day, and a layered approach to threat management and cyber-security prevention works best. Obtain practical ideas on how to manage for cyber threats, and understand what it takes to enable a comprehensive strategy that is still simple to manage for your organization.

Cyber insurance 101

Leveraging Cyber Insurance to Mitigate Cyber Risk

10:00 AM

Christine Marciano, President
Cyber Data Risk Managers

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

A ransomware attack and the following business interruption can be catastrophic to any organization. Cyber-insurance is designed to mitigate the risk, and support you in these challenging situations. In this presentation, you will understand how cyber insurance compliments an incident response plan. You’ll be advised on what is covered and more importantly what is not covered. You will also receive expert advice on how to prepare effectively for the insurance process and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Cyber Security

Why there is no April Fools with Cyber-Security and Threat Management

11:00 AM

Corey Nachreiner, CTO
WatchGuard Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

A rare opportunity listen to Corey Nachreiner CTO of Watchguard Technologies as he discusses the not so common failings of IT infrastuctures that put organizations like yours at risk. Cyber criminals are getting smarter by the day, and a layered approach to threat management and cybersecurity prevention works best. Obtain practical ideas on how to manage for cyber threats, and understand what it takes to enable a comprehensive strategy that is still simple to manage for your organization.

Compliance Track

eDISCOVERY AND COMPLIANCE

The Business Case for In-House eDiscovery

9:00 AM

Greg Smith, VP Service Delivery 
Messaging Architects

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Quickly finding information is critical for productivity, litigation, and compliance.

Through the use of affordable, advanced, eDiscovery tools, you can save your organization from compliance risks such as fines and sanctions and/or costly litigation when data is missing or lost.

Team with Messaging Architects and learn how to find out what’s in your data quickly and cost effectively.

Business Strategy

The FCCRA & CARES Acts: What you need to know for YOU and Your Business.

10:00 AM

Chris Schiffer, Senior Vice President
Wealth Enhancement Group
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, (FFCRA) responded to the health and economic crises with provisions for paid sick leave, free testing and expanded unemployment benefits. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2 trillion economic relief plan which includes direct payments to Americans, strengthened unemployment insurance, loans to businesses, and increased health-care resources.

In this session you’ll hear from Wealth Management Advisor, Chris Schiffer, who will provide information on this legislation and other relief now made available during the COVID-19 crisis.

COMPLIANCE

The importance of Compliance in your Infrastructure.

11:00 AM

Ariel Perez, Solution Architect
eMazzanti Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

There is an old saying “you cannot manage what you cannot measure.” This applies to your IT infrastructure that is not monitored or has not been patched or updated will always be at risk for threats. Keeping all your digital surfaces up to date provides you with a level of Compliance, should you be attacked. Learn how eCare eMazzanti’s Network Monitoring application, can provide you with an under the hood capture of your entire network so you can manage what you can measure.

Collaboration Track

COLLABORATION

Digital Collaboration with Microsoft Teams

9:00 AM

Bryan Antepara, Cloud Engineer 
eMazzanti Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

See first-hand how Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration.

In this new Covid-19 remote-work landscape that everyone is trying to navigate, our team will demonstrate how the service integrates with the Microsoft Office 365 subscription office productivity suite and features extensions that can integrate with non-Microsoft products.

Microsoft Teams is a competitor to services such as Slack and is the evolution and upgrade path from Microsoft Skype for Business. Join us to see it in action.

Microsoft Business Central

Upgrade To Business Central:
A Modern Scalable Cloud Platform

10:00 AM

Dominick Zappia, Partner, VP of Sales
Admiral Consulting Group
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Learn how you can streamline your processes, make smarter decisions, and accelerate growth with Dynamics 365 Business Central—a comprehensive business management solution from Microsoft. See how you can access everything you need to do your job in a single platform, with all your data, applications, workflows, reports, and dashboards connected and readily accessible from your Office 365 dashboard. Leverage your existing investment in Microsoft technologies and give your employees the tools they need to gain deeper insights into your data with mobile access, integrated productivity tools, custom apps, and Power BI integration.

COLLABORATION

Digital Collaboration with Microsoft Teams:

11:00 AM

Bryan Antepara, Cloud Engineer 
eMazzanti Technologies

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

See first-hand how Microsoft Teams is a unified communication and collaboration platform that combines persistent workplace chat, video meetings, file storage (including collaboration on files), and application integration.

In this new Covid-19 remote-work landscape that everyone is trying to navigate, our team will demonstrate how the service integrates with the Microsoft Office 365 subscription office productivity suite and features extensions that can integrate with non-Microsoft products.

Microsoft Teams is a competitor to services such as Slack and is the evolution and upgrade path from Microsoft Skype for Business. Join us to see it in action.

The Conference Speakers

Corey Nachreiner

WatchGuard Technologies

Chief Technology Officer

Session:
Why there is no April Fools with Cyber-Security and Threat Management

Recognized as a thought leader in IT Security, Nachreiner spearheads WatchGuard technologies vision, and direction. Previously, he was the Director of Strategy and Research at WatchGuard.

Christine Marciano

Christine Marciano

Cyber Data Risk Managers

President

Session:
Cyber Insurance 101:
Leveraging Cyber Insurance to Mitigate Cyber Risk

Christine has over 20 years of experience working in various roles within the Insurance and Financial Services industry.  She has held positions at CIBC Oppenheimer, Axa Advisors, and Allstate Insurance Company.

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Chris Schiffer

Wealth Enhancement Group

SVP, Financial Advisor

Session:
The FCCRA & CARES Acts: What you need to know for YOU and Your Business.

Wealth Enhancement Group is an independent financial planning firm with a team approach to comprehensive planning and a commitment to long-term client relationships.

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Dominick Zappia

Admiral Consulting Group

PARTNER, VP of SALES

Session:
Upgrade To Business Central:
A Modern Scalable Cloud Platform

Admiral combines innovative thinking with the latest Microsoft technology and a commitment to process improvement and operational excellence – to deliver results and value. 

Greg Smith

Messaging Architects

VP Service Delivery

Session:
The Business Case for In-House eDiscovery

VP Service Delivery with Messaging Architects, has been involved in information governance, data transformation and eDiscovery for the past 15 years. He has been helping customers navigate various regulatory and legal obstacles such as GDPR and advising customers on best practices in retention and information management.

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Bryan Antepara

eMazzanti Technologies

Cloud Engineer

Session:
Digital Collaboration with Microsoft Teams

Bryan is an experienced Cloud Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in Office 365 cloud solutions, Business Process, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Customer Service possessing. Strong program and project management skills.

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Ariel Perez

eMazzanti Technologies

Solution Architect

Session:
The importance of Compliance in your Infrastructure.

Ariel is responsible for all Network Management services at eMazzanti Technologies. He is a Solution Architect and a firm veteran for over 8 years. He manages eMazzanti’s eCare team and is a graduate of the University of Phoenix. He holds certifications Microsoft, Watchguard, and Hewlett Packard. And additionally, he has been certified in ITIL, Lean Six Sigma process and is a PCI QIR.

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