IAMA Update: January, 2025

Welcome to our monthly update! We are excited to share the latest news, events, and initiatives from the InfraGard Atlanta Member’s Association (IAMA). Here’s what’s been happening, what will be happening, and how you can get involved:

The MITRE Engage Framework

Denial, Deception, & Adversary Engagement to Enhance Defense

.Join Maretta Morovitz, MITRE Engage Lead and expert in adversary engagement, malware analysis, and reverse engineering, for an insightful talk on how to launch and mature your adversary engagement program. A summa cum laude graduate of Tufts University School of Engineering and a founding member of MITRE’s Cyber Deterrence and Adversary Management team, Maretta has been shaping MITRE’s adversary engagement efforts for the past two years. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of AFCEA’s 40 Under 40 Awardees.

IAMA is excited to unveil an impactful lineup of programs for 2025, focused on empowering members with tools, techniques, and practices to protect critical infrastructure.

Program Highlights

• FBI Briefing: Threat Review Prioritization Process (TRPP)
  Exclusive insights into the FBI’s 2025 threat priorities.
• Drone Threat Mitigation Session with the FBI.
• AI Threat Mitigation Workshop
• Malicious Bot Detection & Remediation
• Two Tabletop Exercises: Spring and Fall sessions for hands-on preparation.
• Physical Security Series
• M&A Security Considerations

Special Events

• FBI Atlanta Cyber Camp: In partnership with Georgia Tech and FBI Atlanta’s Cyber Team, inspiring high school students to explore the cybersecurity industry through interactive sessions with FBI agents and industry experts.
• A-List Full-Day Conference and Holiday Party:
  This December, join us for a full-day conference featuring keynote speakers, cutting-edge discussions, and networking opportunities. End the day with a festive holiday party to celebrate the year!

Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, learning, and connection!

#IAMA2025 #CybersecurityEducation #CriticalInfrastructureProtection

Which program are you most excited about? Stay tuned for updates and registration!

Exciting News on Partner Programs

As we move into 2025, we will be partnering more with sister organizations that can help us promote the mission. This might include joint events and/or discounts for other training programs, like this one for the Atlanta Cybersecurity Summit on Jan 31.

We are approaching 900 members, our goal is 1000 by the end of the year. This will make us one of the largest and most productive chapters in the US. We need your help do to secure our nation’s CI. Here’s how:

• Follow IAMA, Post, like and share on LinkedIn. It’s a great way to stay informed and expand our collective impact.
• Give us your time. InfraGard Atlanta Members Alliance Executive Board needs your help with events, marketing, speakers, sponsors. etc.  

The Importance of Our Sponsors

Our sponsors play a crucial role in protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure.

IAMA is by members and for members. As we expand, expenses for websites, events, legal fees, tax filings, and more increase as well. We also honor our members’ privacy – unlike most other industry groups, we DO NOT provide member information to supporting vendors.

This makes our sponsors very special. They are not paying for leads; they are demonstrating support for our mission, and for that, they deserve our sincere thanks.

Here’s 3 specific things you can do to help:

1. Give sponsors an extra look and consideration. They are the kind that lead with service to their community and the customers and may make an excellent partner.
2. Join the fight while enhancing your personal or corporate brand, visit our sponsors page to learn more.
3. Ask your vendors to support IAMA and send them a link to the page.

Thanks to WWT, a Diamond and Sustaining Sponsor for all events!