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The IT Hot Topics Conference, hosted by Carolina Advanced Digital and industry partners, is one of the most unique technology and security events in the area. An event that started as a technical user group in 2002, the IT Hot Topics Conference has blossomed in to a full-featured conference, with internationally-recognized speakers, trainings, and technical content unparalleled in the area.
This fun and intimate event brings together a few hundred IT and security professionals from across North Carolina, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, and offers hand-picked content based on attendee requests, exceptional peer networking, and technical content that transcends sales-driven conferences and seminars.
Carolina Advanced Digital is involved with the SoT planning committee and will be attending the event.
In today’s technology-dependent world, the importance of Cyber Security continues to come to the forefront. Cyber attacks are a threat at all levels, from individuals, to government agencies, to businesses of all sizes and industries. At NC TECH’s 2019 State of Technology Conference, we will explore Cyber Security and how it impacts all facets of our lives, and look to future trends and how we can prepare ourselves.
More than 600 security, IT and business leaders from across sectors and functional roles will gather May 10 at our flagship tech conference for a day of engaging keynotes, interactive panel discussions, a fast paced pitch competition from tech startups and an exhibit showcase. A pre-conference reception will be held the evening prior, on May 9.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Artificial Intelligence + Cyber Security – How to use AI to Prevent, Detect & Contain Threats?
- Cyber Security Readiness – Is Your Business Cyber Resilient?
- Data Breaches Are a Matter of When, Not If – Lessons Learned from Real Cyber Attacks
- From the C-Suite to the Front Lines – Is Cyber Security a Priority for Your Organization?
- Human Risk + Vulnerability – Can You Close the Human Gaps in Your Security Plan?
- The Cyber Security Talent Gap – Can You Find the Right Security Team?
STARTUP SHOWCASE
NC TECH will incorporate a STARTUP SHOWCASE by selecting 6 tech startup companies with innovative security technologies to present on stage. Selected companies will be given a 5 minute timeslot to present to general attendance, 2 complimentary registrations, exhibit space and lots of visibility leading up to the event. Event attendees will vote to select one startup to win a prize package consisting of cash and in-kind services.
Date and Time
Thursday, May 9
Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, May 10
Conference
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
IT Hot Topics Conference 2020 is being rescheduled due to COVID-19.
The IT Hot Topics Conference, hosted by Carolina Advanced Digital and industry partners, is one of the most unique technology and security events in the area. An event that started as a technical user group in 2002, the IT Hot Topics Conference has blossomed in to a full-featured conference, with internationally-recognized speakers, trainings, and technical content unparalleled in the area.
This fun and intimate event brings together a few hundred IT and security professionals from across North Carolina, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, and offers hand-picked content based on attendee requests, exceptional peer networking, and technical content that transcends sales-driven conferences and seminars.
Call for Speakers – https://www.papercall.io/itht2020
Aruba AOS CX-Edge Hands-on Virtual Workshop
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual AOS-CX Edge Workshop.
Learn how to install CX in the Access Layer with step-by-step training on common switch config, port security scenarios and policy enforcement with Aruba Clearpass. We’ll also dive into NetEdit switch discovery & fundamental configuration management.
Class registration is limited – we’ll have a small group to make sure you get the most out of the workshop. All that’s required to participate is a laptop/computer with a browser and Internet access.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Aruba CX Switches Core Workshop & Lunch (virtual)
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba!
Aruba AOS-CX is a platform that can scale from complex multi-tier topologies all the way down to the edge with the same operating system. This is possible with the Aruba 6300s and 8325s switches.
Switches still create the foundation of modern networks, yet their role has moved beyond purely providing high-performance wired connectivity. Switches must now offer high-performance Wi-Fi aggregation and also act as an IoT gatekeeper for everything from surveillance cameras to medical devices – all while delivering uninterrupted 24×7 network availability.
Aruba’s next-gen CX switching portfolio is purpose-built for today’s digital world, satisfying the most demanding use cases from the access layer, to the core, and to the data center. Built on cloud-native principles, our portfolio gives IT the flexibility to deploy a single platform from edge access to the data center that includes intuitive management tools and distributed analytics that transform the IT network operator experience.
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual CX Core Fundamentals Workshop, and realize the benefits of the CX switch series.
Topics
During the workshop you’ll experience first-hand the following CX features :
- CX Collapsed Core Topology
- VSF Stacking
- VSX Fabric
- VRF
- Interface Groups
- L2/L3 Protocols
- Link Aggregation
- Live Upgrade
- NetEdit Introduction
- Step by step installation of a collapsed core network
- Workshop closes with a live upgrade
Lunch will be provided.
Workshop is offered two dates. Please pick the one best for you.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Aruba AOS CX-Edge Hands-on Virtual Workshop
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual AOS-CX Edge Workshop.
Learn how to install CX in the Access Layer with step-by-step training on common switch config, port security scenarios and policy enforcement with Aruba Clearpass. We’ll also dive into NetEdit switch discovery & fundamental configuration management.
Class registration is limited – we’ll have a small group to make sure you get the most out of the workshop. All that’s required to participate is a laptop/computer with a browser and Internet access.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Aruba CX Switches Core Workshop & Lunch (virtual)
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba!
Aruba AOS-CX is a platform that can scale from complex multi-tier topologies all the way down to the edge with the same operating system. This is possible with the Aruba 6300s and 8325s switches.
Switches still create the foundation of modern networks, yet their role has moved beyond purely providing high-performance wired connectivity. Switches must now offer high-performance Wi-Fi aggregation and also act as an IoT gatekeeper for everything from surveillance cameras to medical devices – all while delivering uninterrupted 24×7 network availability.
Aruba’s next-gen CX switching portfolio is purpose-built for today’s digital world, satisfying the most demanding use cases from the access layer, to the core, and to the data center. Built on cloud-native principles, our portfolio gives IT the flexibility to deploy a single platform from edge access to the data center that includes intuitive management tools and distributed analytics that transform the IT network operator experience.
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual CX Core Fundamentals Workshop, and realize the benefits of the CX switch series.
Topics
During the workshop you’ll experience first-hand the following CX features :
- CX Collapsed Core Topology
- VSF Stacking
- VSX Fabric
- VRF
- Interface Groups
- L2/L3 Protocols
- Link Aggregation
- Live Upgrade
- NetEdit Introduction
- Step by step installation of a collapsed core network
- Workshop closes with a live upgrade
Lunch will be provided.
Workshop is offered two dates. Please pick the one best for you.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Aruba CX Switches Core Workshop & Lunch (virtual)
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba!
Aruba AOS-CX is a platform that can scale from complex multi-tier topologies all the way down to the edge with the same operating system. This is possible with the Aruba 6300s and 8325s switches.
Switches still create the foundation of modern networks, yet their role has moved beyond purely providing high-performance wired connectivity. Switches must now offer high-performance Wi-Fi aggregation and also act as an IoT gatekeeper for everything from surveillance cameras to medical devices – all while delivering uninterrupted 24×7 network availability.
Aruba’s next-gen CX switching portfolio is purpose-built for today’s digital world, satisfying the most demanding use cases from the access layer, to the core, and to the data center. Built on cloud-native principles, our portfolio gives IT the flexibility to deploy a single platform from edge access to the data center that includes intuitive management tools and distributed analytics that transform the IT network operator experience.
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual CX Core Fundamentals Workshop, and realize the benefits of the CX switch series.
Topics
During the workshop you’ll experience first-hand the following CX features :
- CX Collapsed Core Topology
- VSF Stacking
- VSX Fabric
- VRF
- Interface Groups
- L2/L3 Protocols
- Link Aggregation
- Live Upgrade
- NetEdit Introduction
- Step by step installation of a collapsed core network
- Workshop closes with a live upgrade
Lunch will be provided.
Workshop is offered two dates. Please pick the one best for you.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Aruba AOS CX-Edge Hands-on Virtual Workshop
Join Carolina Advanced Digital and Aruba for a hands-on virtual AOS-CX Edge Workshop.
Learn how to install CX in the Access Layer with step-by-step training on common switch config, port security scenarios and policy enforcement with Aruba Clearpass. We’ll also dive into NetEdit switch discovery & fundamental configuration management.
Class registration is limited – we’ll have a small group to make sure you get the most out of the workshop. All that’s required to participate is a laptop/computer with a browser and Internet access.
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.
Our customer-favorite Crash Course event is back! We are hosting this FREE one-day event at Footnote (Foothills Brewing) in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, November 9th. Registration is limited to make sure you get the most out of the sessions. Carolina Advanced Digital will be joined by partners Arctic Wolf & Barracuda to bring you the newest industry updates in cybersecurity operations, web application security, and more.
Who should attend:
• Security analysts, engineers, directors
• Network and wireless admins and managers
• Technology Directors, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs
• Anyone with cyber security, networking, web application or other security projects
Date and location:
• Wednesday, November 9th @ Footnote (Foothills Brewing), Winston-Salem, NC
Registration
Free
Limited seats- Please email your account manager or sales (at) cadinc.com to request an invite.