NJ Society for Information Management

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-07-08
2024-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Are you in transition? Are you thinking of changing positions? Is your company hiring? Then register for our meeting! This meeting is open and complimentary to all members, whether you are looking for a new position or want to help your colleagues.
Let us know if you are currently in transition so that we may keep you apprised of potential opportunities as we hear about them. Email Mark Beatty or Giacomo Mascillaro, the hosts of the meeting.

More information is available on the MIT message site and our information page. Also, check out SIM National’s database of I.T. executive jobs, at careers.simnet.org.
Meetings will be held every other Monday. Schedule permitting, we will be joined at most meetings by Dan Counts, Certified Career Coach and co-leader of the West Coast SIM MIT chapter.

To register, select your complimentary ticket below.

SIM Digirisk: "Enhancing Organizational Resilience Through Effective Risk Management, Part 1"
2024-07-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
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About the Session:
Join us for an insightful 3-part webinar on Risk Management, designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks within your organization.
This session will begin with foundational concepts, defining risk and exploring what constitutes effective risk management. With your hosts Daniel Gorecki, Caren Shiozaki and Blake Holman, we’ll have an interactive dialog, providing you with the opportunity to engage with our experts and peers, enhancing your ability to implement effective risk management strategies.
In this first session we will delve into the role of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), emphasizing its importance in both value creation and protection. Our experts will outline the Risk Management Life Cycle, guiding you through the stages from risk identification to assessment, response, monitoring, and reporting.
A critical aspect of this webinar is addressing the questions that Boards should ask around risk management to ensure robust oversight and governance. We will explain the Three Lines of Defense model, illustrating how organizations can structure their risk management functions to ensure accountability and transparency.

Moving beyond theory, we will discuss practical applications and share insights on cultivating a strong Risk Culture within your organization. This involves fostering an environment where risk awareness and proactive risk management are ingrained in everyday operations. Additionally, we will guide you through the process of selecting the appropriate Risk Management Framework tailored to your organization’s needs.
Join us this July, August and September to strengthen your risk management capabilities and enhance your organization’s resilience in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
Register Here for the July webcast on Wed, July 10 at 12:30pm ET
Register Here for the August webcast on Wed, August 14 at 12:30pm ET
Register Here for the September webcast on Wed, September 11 at 12:30pm ET
About the Speakers:

Daniel Gorecki is the Principal Advisor and Consulting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at NGC Risk LLC, a cybersecurity advisory and consultancy firm. With extensive leadership experience spanning startups to Fortune 200 companies like Ascot Group Limited, Aramark, and Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Dan excels in navigating the dynamic and constantly changing sea of cybersecurity, risk management, and information technology. Dan recently enhanced his expertise by completing the Chief Risk Officer and Executive Education Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. A dedicated professional, Dan holds CISSP and CDPSE certifications and actively participates in non-profit boards and advisory roles. Dan’s academic foundation is rooted in his Computer Engineering degree from Stony Brook University, and leadership training from SIM’s Rising Leadership Forum further amplify his credentials.

Blake Holman
Chief Administrative Officer / CIO, BBG Inc.
SIM DigiRisk SIG Co-Chair

Caren Shiozaki
Partner, Fortium Partners
SIM DigiRisk SIG Co-Chair
COST TO ATTEND:
Free for SIM Members.
$30 for non-members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email digirisk@simnet.org for a promo code to register.

Volunteer Event With Npower: "Words of Wisdom"
2024-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
This opportunity is open to all SIM members. During the Words of Wisdom event, you will:

Engage with other SIM members in small group discussions, answering questions and prompts like making the most of an internship, how to overcome challenges, successful self-promotion, etc. Responses will be anonymously shared with NPower trainees to support them on their journey from trainee to intern to full-time employee, making a meaningful impact on their lives.

Hear from SIM NY Metro member, Herb Hoffman, about his experience as an NPower volunteer.

Learn about NPower’s efforts to integrate young adults from underserved communities and military- connected adults into the technology sector.

NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. Training programs in Tech Fundamentals, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing provide critical skills for the next generation of technology leaders and strengthen the IT talent pipeline.
Contact Erin McCord at emccord@simnet.org with any questions about this volunteer opportunity.

Click here to register for this volunteer event.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-07-22
2024-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Women Webinar: "Media And Crisis Communication," by Kathryn Lancioni
2024-07-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
SIM Women is a network inside the SIM national association that promotes mentorship, communication, and career development amongst the female members of SIM. We are excited to host our next webinar on Wednesday, July 31st at 3pm ET, when Kathryn Lancioni will take us through “Media & Crisis Communication.”

For the first portion of the presentation, we’ll discuss the different types of media outlets and their motivations, and how media perception can impact an organization during a crisis. Then, we will explore points for responding to a crisis, including identifying and formulating key messages and talking points for various crisis scenarios, and speaking to the media (techniques for delivering clear and concise messages under pressure). As social media also plays a role in crisis, it is important to understand that role in crisis communication. We’ll discuss tips for managing online conversations and addressing misinformation, as well as ideas for creating an effective social media crisis communication plan. We will wrap up with a conversation on the dos and don’ts of media interviews during a crisis.
Kathryn Lancioni is an internationally recognized expert in the field of communications. Recently named to PR News’ “People of the Year” in 2023, her expertise lies in the intersection of communication, leadership, and personal branding. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Lancioni has a unique appreciation and understanding of its dynamic landscape working as a journalist, public relations executive, communications strategist, and college professor.

Ms. Lancioni has helped companies discover their competitive edge since her earliest days in the field. She has empowered start-ups to realize unexpected target markets, developed insightful growth-minded strategies for beleaguered brands, constructed out-of-the-box communication programs for global powerhouses and helped global multi-nationals successfully navigate unimaginable crises. She has worked for some of the world’s leading PR agencies, including Edelman, Ogilvy, and Weber-Shandwick, as well as with numerous global corporations, including ADP, Creditsafe, IBM, NCR, PanAmSat, and UPS.

Register for this complimentary midday event by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-08-05
2024-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Digirisk: "Enhancing Organizational Resilience Through Effective Risk Management, Part 2"
2024-08-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-08-19
2024-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-09-03
2024-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SIM Digirisk: "Enhancing Organizational Resilience Through Effective Risk Management, Part 3"
2024-09-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar

S.I.M. "Work 4.0" S.I.G.: "Change Management Mastery" (first in a series of classes)
2024-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Location: Videoconference
Cost: SIM Member $2,000 / Non-SIM Member $2,500
Dates:

September 13, 2024

October 4, 2024
November 22, 2024
December 13, 2024
January 17, 2025
February 7, 2025

MASTER THE ART OF LEADING YOUR TEAM / ORGANIZATION THROUGH CHANGE
IN THIS INTERACTIVE, ONGOING WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Dig deep to uncover the real issues around change.
Understand the ways that changing situations affect brain chemistry and processes.

Use proven tools and skills to understand and predict people’s responses to changing situations.

Successfully guide a team through change.

Uncover the strategy to successfully anticipate, plan and execute change announcements.

Implement ongoing techniques / practical skills to help you and your team become more change-resilient today and tomorrow.

Facilitators

Anna Baldwin
Principal – DoorTwo
Anna Baldwin is an award winning Operations Strategist with 20-plus years of professional experience. She is a Principal at SSCA. As the Chief Operating Officer at Innovative Dining Group and Native Foods Café, Anna was responsible for providing the strategic and tactical operational leadership to leverage the passion and culture to achieve sales, earnings and growth targets. She is grounded in systemic processes to refocus, reinvent and move sales and performance to the highest level.

Mike Kritzman
CEO, SkillNet
Mike is the Founder and CEO at SkillNet and a thought leader on skill management and skill-based learning. Earlier in his career, Mike held leadership roles at Oracle and Ernst and Young where he used spreadsheets to inventory skills of his people. Years later, Mike founded SkillNet to offer a cloud service for skill and certification tracking. One of the most powerful aspects of the SkillNet platform is that the technology identifies individual skill gaps and uses them to construct personalized development plans. SkillNet helps F100 and smaller firms become skill-based organizations. The firm provides expert consulting services that feature carefully designed skill taxonomies.
Mike collaborates with other thought leaders to create skill-based, micro-learning programs that fully utilize SkillNet’s features to deliver a rapid return on investment for clients.

Register for this seminar by clicking this link.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-09-16
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-09-30
2024-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2024-10-10
2024-10-10 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-11-10
2024-10-10 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-10-14
2024-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-10-28
2024-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-11-11
2024-11-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2024-11-14
2024-11-14 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-11-25
2024-11-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-12-09
2024-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2024-12-23
2024-12-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-1-6
2025-01-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-01-09
2025-01-09 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-1-20
2025-01-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

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2025-02-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar

SLI Leadership Series - Tissa Richards Author - No Permission Needed
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Come join us as we explore transformative ideas in leadership and personal growth with Tissa Richards, CEO and Author of “No Permission Needed”

We’re thrilled to have with us a true catalyst for change in the professional world – Tissa Richards, the author of the Amazon best-selling and multi-award-winning book “No Permission Needed.”
Tissa is not just an author, but a TedX and keynote speaker, a repeat software founder and CEO, and a trusted advisor to global F500 companies and fast-growing startups. Her philosophy of asking “so what” about everything has revolutionized how organizations approach leadership development, driving tangible outcomes in revenue, innovation, and productivity.
Tissa will share insights from her book and her extensive experience, challenging us to pursue our goals without waiting for external validation. Whether you’re aiming for a board seat, contemplating a career pivot, or seeking to amplify your leadership impact, this session promises to equip you with the mindset and strategies to move forward on your own terms.
Please register at the following link: Society for Information Management

SIM DigiRisk SIG: Predictions and Perspectives
2025-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Webinar
About the Session:

Join Us for the 2025 SIM Digirisk Webinar: Predictions and Perspectives

What does the future hold for cybersecurity in 2025? Silent Sector has made bold predictions, and our panel of CISOs will share their insights and experiences on these transformative trends. From the rise of AI as a cyber weapon to preparing for post-quantum cryptography, we’ll explore the challenges and opportunities shaping cybersecurity’s future.

Panelists:

Daniel Gorecki is the Principal Advisor and Consulting Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at NGC Risk LLC, a cybersecurity advisory and consultancy firm. With extensive leadership experience spanning startups to Fortune 200 companies like Ascot Group Limited, Aramark, and Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Dan excels in navigating the dynamic and constantly changing sea of cybersecurity, risk management, and information technology. Dan recently enhanced his expertise by completing the Chief Risk Officer and Executive Education Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University. A dedicated professional, Dan holds CISSP and CDPSE certifications and actively participates in non-profit boards and advisory roles. Dan’s academic foundation is rooted in his Computer Engineering degree from Stony Brook University, and leadership training from SIM’s Rising Leadership Forum further amplify his credentials.

Eric is an experienced global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 25 years of expertise across FinTech, Cloud Security, Federal, AI, Blockchain, Big Data, and Manufacturing starting his career in large companies at HP and IBM. He is particularly adept in SWIFT global payments security compliance redesign and has spearheaded FedRAMP authorization initiatives from inception to completion, including building and leading FedRAMP authorization of the first security SaaS approved for Government. Throughout his career, Eric has led global teams across diverse environments, ranging from enterprise data center consolidation to midsize firms and small startups. Eric enjoys leading security teams in domains such as Fintech, FedRAMP government cloud, and other technology-driven enabling businesses.

Lauro Chavez developed an aptitude for computers & electronics at a young age. By age 10, he was experimenting with BASIC on an old Atari and, by age 15, managing his own Windows NT domain at home. In high school, he assisted teachers and students as a part of the computer help desk team. After high school, Lauro joined the U.S. Army, obtaining more technical training in signal communications, cryptography, computer/network engineering, and automation. During this advanced training, Lauro found he had an aptitude for identifying security flaws and stress-testing applications and systems to validate integrity. Lauro provided system/network engineering and cybersecurity support to U.S. Army base-level communications networks and for sensitive missions during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After eight years of active duty and an honorable discharge, Lauro began working for the Department of Defense. He supported “black” projects like the Joint Strike Fighter and other highly sensitive endeavors being developed by the U.S. Air Force and NASA. His twenty-plus years of experience spans the system/network engineering, architecture, and GRC spaces. He is a founding partner of Silent Sector and a privacy advocate.

Zach Fuller has built businesses in industries including website design, information marketing, ecommerce, real estate investment, private equity, and cybersecurity. He served as Green Beret in the U.S. Army, conducting highly sensitive combat operations in Afghanistan. Zach was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and other decorations for his actions overseas. He later went into real estate investment, building an investor relations team and systems for a private equity company, holding the role of Executive Vice President. Zach and his team raised over $300,000,000 in private capital to fund residential and commercial real estate investments, achieving the designation of an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company in America. Zach is a founding partner of Silent Sector, where his mission is to protect mid-market and emerging companies, the backbone of the American economy and our way of life.

Don’t miss this compelling discussion on the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Register now to secure your spot!

COST TO ATTEND:

Free for SIM Members.
$30 for Non-Members.
Employees of SIM Members are welcome to attend for free – please email digirisk@simnet.org for a promo code to register.

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ATTENDEE SUPPORT:
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If you require special assistance of any kind, please call us at 800.387.9746 or email us at digirisk@simnet.org.

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) In-Person Meeting - 2025-02-13
2025-02-13 20:30 - 21:00 | Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United States

Members In Transition (M.I.T.) Meeting - 2025-02-17
2025-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
