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Oct 29-30

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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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Day 0 (Oct. 28)
Day 1 (Oct. 29)
Day 2 (Oct. 30)
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Registration
7:00AM - 9:00AM
Registration and Breakfast: Fuel up for a full, productive opening day at Protect 2024. Breakfast will be served in the Innovation Hub area from 7:00 am until the opening general session begins at 9:00 am.
9:00AM - 10:45AM
Opening Keynote: Human-Centric Cybersecurity View abstract
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Protect People & Defend Data - Roadmaps and Innovations View abstract
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Lunch: Enjoy a casual lunch as you engage with the Proofpoint community in the Protect 2024 Innovation Hub.
12:00PM - 4:45PM
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/Certification
Partner Exclusive
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Tuning your Proofpoint Environment to Stop More Threats View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Discovering, prioritizing, and securing your vulnerable digital identities in collaboration with CyberArk View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Using Proofpoint Identity Protection to Detect, Investigate, and Respond to Account Takeovers and Identity Exploits View abstract
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Human Risk Management Reimagined: A Strategic Roadmap for Success View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Operationalizing Human Risk Awareness: Tools and Real-World Tactics View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
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:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
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:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
Migrating to Modern DLP in 5 Sure Steps View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Practical Takeaways for Managing Insider Risk View abstract
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Gotta Catch Em All: Hunting and Defending Against Evasive Malware View abstract
1:45PM - 2:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
The Lifecycle of DEaTH: Strengthening Detection, Forensics, and Intelligence View abstract
2:45PM - 3:00PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Detecting Elusive Malware and Fortifying Defenses at Scale View abstract
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Hands-On Lab: Strengthen Identity and Security View abstract
3:00PM - 3:15PM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
3:15PM - 5:00PM
Hands-On Lab: Empower Your People View abstract
12:00PM - 4:45PM
Training Lab for Analysts & certification exams View abstract
12:15AM - 12:45PM
Partner Welcome and Keynote View abstract
12:45AM - 1:00PM
Digital Transformation in the Channel with Ingram Micro View abstract
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Maximize Customer Retention with Services View abstract
2:00PM - 2:45PM
SE Lab | Mastering Proofpoint’s Demonstration Center: Advanced View abstract
3:00PM - 3:45PM
SE Lab | Identifying Customer Security Gaps with Email, Data, and Identity Protection Assessments View abstract
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Proofpoint Power Series: The Ever Evolving Threat Landscape View abstract
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Evening Offsite Event Join us for an unforgettable night at Tao Chicago--where you'll enjoy an evening filled with specially curated Asian cuisine, signature cocktails, and live entertainment at one of Chicago's premiere night clubs and restaurants. Don't miss this chance to relax, celebrate, share ideas, and build valuable connections in a uniquely vibrant and memorable setting.
7:00AM - 8:45AM
Breakfast: Get ready for day 2 at Protect 2024 with a delicious meal. Breakfast will be served in the Innovation Hub area from 7:00 am until our Day 2 opening keynote begins at 8:45 am.
9:00AM - 9:10AM
Attackers and Defenders: Separated at Birth? View abstract
9:10AM - 9:30AM
Linking Human and Identity Security to Stop Attackers View abstract
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Break: Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
9:45AM - 11:45AM
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/Certification
Partner Exclusive
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Dealing with DMARC in a Post Google/Yahoo World View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Getting Started with Third-Party/Supplier Incident Investigation & Remediation View abstract
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Three Objectives That Can Transform Your Security Culture View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Barrier Breakers - Human Risk Practitioner's Guide to Win View abstract
9:45AM - 10:30AM
A Defender's Practical Guide to the Realities of AI View abstract
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Countering Cred Phish with the Emerging Threats Ruleset View abstract
10:30AM - 10:45AM
Break:
Grab a snack and enjoy a quick break as you move to your next session or activity.
10:45AM - 11:30AM
Attackers Paradise: An In-Depth Review of the 2024 Cloud Threat Landscape View abstract
9:45AM - 11:45aM
Hands-On Lab: Combat Data Loss and Insider Risk View abstract
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Exam:
Training Lab for Analysts & certification exams
View abstract
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Partners Certification Exams
11:45AM - 12:30PM
State of the Hack View abstract
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Grab-and-Go Lunch: Enjoy a quick grab-and-go lunch before you leave Protect 2024 and travel home.
Speakers

Featured Speakers

Rob Joyce

Rob Joyce

NSA Cybersecurity Director (2021-2024)

Former Special Assistant to the President & Acting Homeland Security Advisor

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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Elite Resources and
Networking in One Place

Protect 2024 Venue Convene Willis Tower interior hall view

Convene Willis Tower

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

Hotel

Canopy by Hilton  - $309
226 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606 (5 min)

Note: Reservations can be secured during registration. If you have already registered, you can go back and modify your registration to request hotel accommodations. Contact Protect@proofpoint.com if you have any questions. 

More than a conference

Learn more about Protect 2024, Proofpoint’s cybersecurity conference, think tank, and idea launchpad

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