DETROIT, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Top automotive executives and government representatives will detail the latest cybersecurity threats and best safety practices at the second Billington Automotive Cybersecurity Summit on Aug. 3 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
Speakers include General Motors President Dan Ammann, Sen. Gary Peters, former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, FBI Assistant Deputy Director Paul Abbate, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Heidi King and speakers from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Cummins, Daimler AG, Toyota, Cruise and Ford Motor Company.
In the age of connected and autonomous cars, cybersecurity is a top priority for automakers and their suppliers. General Motors President Dan Ammann will speak at the opening of the Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit, highlighting the importance the industry places on having cyber-secure cars. Former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff will base his keynote on his new book out this month, "Exploding Data: Reclaiming our Cybersecurity in the Digital Age."
Thirty speakers (latest list below) will address the cybersecurity issues surrounding the rapidly evolving global automotive and mobility landscape and highlight cybersecurity best practices. See the agenda at the Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit.
"The auto sector is undergoing unprecedented disruption and innovation with autonomous vehicle deployments on the horizon," said Thomas K. Billington, CEO, Billington CyberSecurity. "We are honored that 30 decision-makers will address how cybersecurity must be a cornerstone for autonomous and connected vehicle safety."
Attendees shared exceptional feedback after attending the first auto cybersecurity summit.
Kristen Judge, Director of Special Projects at the National Cyber Security Alliance, said that the first "Automotive CyberSecurity Summit was truly the most useful cyber event I have ever attended."
Bradford Wernle from Automotive News wrote that "If the 500-strong crowd at the Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit here today is any indication, cybersecurity now has the automobile industry's undivided attention."
At this year's summit, gain solutions and insights from 30 cybersecurity thought leaders. Plus:
View the complete Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit agenda at www.billingtoncybersecurity.com.
Register today and secure a seat today at this breakthrough summit. (Government officials receive complimentary admission, but must register.)
Government Speakers
Industry Speakers
To sponsor, contact Peggy Holland at peggy@billingtoncybersecurity.com or call 301-641-4150.
The Premier Sponsor of the Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit is General Motors Company and the Knowledge Partner is Booz Allen Hamilton.
Platinum sponsors include The Chertoff Group, Cloakware by Irdeto, EY, Symantec and Toyota.
Gold Sponsors include Deloitte and Security Mentor.
The Exhibitor is Intrepid Control Systems.
Billington Global Automotive Cybersecurity Summit is proud to receive the support of several associations: AutoMobilityLA, Auto-ISAC, ISSA Michigan, InfraGard Michigan , NAIAS , NDIA and PCI.
For more information, visit http://www.billingtoncybersecurity.com.
PRESS CONTACTS
Sandy Nuwar, Billington CyberSecurity, Sandy@billingtoncybersecurity.com
Jake Serwer, Espresso Public Relations LLC, Jake@espressopublicrelations.com
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