2020 Webinars

Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 12:00 pm CST
Main Points Covered:
  • Examine HITRUST CSF and NIST Cybersecurity Framework fundamentals.
  • Review core concepts including maturity levels and maturity ratings.
  • Step through the key steps to achieve NIST and HITRUST CSF certification.

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 11:00 am – 11:29 am CST
In this fast paced, fact based brief, we will:
  • Step through how COVID-19 is exploited by malicious cyber actors.
  • Walk thru COVID-19 cyber-attack vectors such ransomware and phishing.
  • Learn about best practices for remote home workforce members and business.
  • Review application of the NIST cybersecurity framework for a credible cyber defense.
  • Examine important steps to build a COVID-19 ready cybersecurity program.

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm CST
In this fast-paced, fact-based Webinar, you will learn:
  • Discuss how a Cybersecurity Assessment differs from a Pen Tests
  • Review how to align a cybersecurity assessment with a risk assessment
  • Examine key steps to build a credible incident response plan
  • Determine approach for remediation of identified cyber gaps

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CST
During these one-day events, participants will benefit from the opportunity to engage, collaborate and network with peers to discuss the challenges, best practices and lessons learned in effectively implementing a risk management program and improving cybersecurity practices by leveraging the HITRUST CSF, and other HITRUST programs.
Key Topics of Discussion:
  • Considerations regarding and implementing the HITRUST CSF
  • Leveraging the HITRUST CSF to implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • How to align information risk management and cyber insurance programs
  • Journey to certification
  • Differentiating your organization in the marketplace

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11:00 am CST
In this fast-paced, fact-based Webinar, you will learn:
  • Examine HITRUST CSF fundamentals
  • Review core concepts including maturity levels and maturity ratings
  • Step through the key steps to achieve HITRUST CSF Certification
  • Understand how to successfully organize a HITRUST engagement

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 12:29 pm CST
Dozens of global and American standards are integrated within the HITRUST CSF, including the ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and many others. In this updated Webinar, we will:
  • Explain how HITRUST CSF establishes a credible risk management framework for your organization
  • Describe the organization of the HITRUST CSF standard
  • Step through HITRUST CSF concepts such as Domains, Controls and more
  • Walk thru how to successfully achieve HITRUST CSF Certification

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CST
During these one-day events, participants will benefit from the opportunity to engage, collaborate and network with peers to discuss the challenges, best practices and lessons learned in effectively implementing a risk management program and improving cybersecurity practices by leveraging the HITRUST CSF, and other HITRUST programs.
Key Topics of Discussion:
  • Considerations regarding and implementing the HITRUST CSF
  • Leveraging the HITRUST CSF to implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • How to align information risk management and cyber insurance programs
  • Journey to certification
  • Differentiating your organization in the marketplace

Register Here
For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 11:00 am - 11:29 am CST
In this webinar, you will how to:
  • Optimize your compliance management
  • Effectively manage changing regulatory requirements
  • Ensure adequate protection from escalating security risks

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 11:00 am - 11:29 am CST
The HIPAA mandates are completely integrated within the HITRUST CSF standard. In this Webinar, we will:
  • Describe how the HITRUST CSF standard supports the HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules
  • Step through HITECH Breach requirements supported by the HITRUST CSF
  • Understand how an organization can establish a successful HIPAA compliance program by achieving HITRUST CSF Certification

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 1:29 pm CST
In this fast-paced, fact-based webinar, you will learn:
  • Latest in HIPAA enforcement by OCR and State AG's
  • GDPR Settlements: Key Deficiencies
  • Aligning HIPAA compliance with NIST and HITRUST standards

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Monday, September 21, 2020 from 1:00 pm - 1:29 pm CST
The GDPR, CCPA, and 23 NYCRR 500 and dozens of other mandates are completely integrated within the HITRUST CSF standard. In this Webinar, we will:
  • Describe how the HITRUST CSF standard supports the GDPR mandate
  • Step through CCPA and its support within the HITRUST CSF
  • Understand how an organization can establish a successful GDPR and CCPA compliance program by achieving HITRUST CSF Certification

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 12:29 pm CST
44 Authoritative Sources are completely integrated within the HITRUST CSF standard. In this Webinar, we will:
  • Describe the seven key steps to achieve HITRUST CSF Certification
  • Step through important initial steps to establish a foundation for HITRUST CSF Certification
  • Understand how an organization address compliance mandates including HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and more by achieving HITRUST CSF Certification

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 11:00 am - 11:29 am CST
The HIPAA Final Rule raised the bar for compliance with HIPAA for business associates. If your organization executes a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) then this Webinar will be of significant value to learn how to establish a credible, evidence-based HIPAA compliance program.
The focus of this Webinar is on Business Associates, such as IT firms, law firms, and others that must comply with the HIPAA mandates. In this Webinar, we will:
  • Describe how your organization can address HIPAA mandates by basing their program on the HITRUST CSF
  • Step through key areas for HITRUST CSF Certification, including policies, procedures and implementation
  • Understand key requirements to achieve HITRUST CSF Certification

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For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com

Past Webinars

In this fast-paced, fact-based Webinar, led by CEO Ali Pabrai, you will learn:
  • Terms, definitions and key facts about GDPR
  • Impact of GDPR on organizations
  • Obligations for data controllers and processors
  • Rights of data subjects
  • Steps an organization must take to address GDPR mandates

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
A prescriptive security standard. Comprehensive requirements. Addresses a multitude of regulations, including state mandates. In this brief,
  • Review components of the HITRUST CSF standard
  • Step thru the MyCSF application
  • Examine how to organize a HITRUST engagement

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
An industry neutral cybersecurity standard. Understand how to apply NIST to address HIPAA and HITECH mandates. In this brief,
  • Step thru fundamental NIST Cybersecurity Framework concepts
  • Examine how to implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Get started with a NIST Cybersecurity Framework assessment checklist

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com  
OCR audits. Rising enforcement. Comprehensive HIPAA and HITECH mandates. So how does an organization establish a credible HIPAA compliance program? In this brief,
  • Examine how to perform a comprehensive risk analysis exercise
  • Walk thru a self-assessment checklist for encryption implementation
  • Step thru seven best practice recommendations for HIPAA compliance

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com  
Addresses mandates of HITRUST CSF & provides web-based solution for accessing the CSF. In this brief,
  • Getting Started with HITRUST CSF
  • About MyCSF and its Scope
  • Step thru the Factors & Domains

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Analyze how to implement Information Security Management Policies, Procedures & Implementation of HITRUST. Determine the maturity levels of each requirements. In this brief,
  • Analyze the scope of HITRUST Maturity Levels
  • How to manage security for information by identifying policies, procedures.
For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Understand HITRUST CSF v9 framework & significant changes of CSF Controls. In this brief,
  • Examine HITRUST CSF v9 & expanded framework which enables NIST Cybersecurity
  • Walk thru about added & removed CSF Controls
  • Review the introduction of HITRUST CSF v9.1

For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com
Establishing the organizational requirements to determine the scope and structure of the assessment & project management tools. In this brief,
  • Review the methodology of CSF Assessment
  • Determine the Process Flow of 9 Steps Assessment

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


For more details, please contact Kris.Laidley@ecfirst.com

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Thought Leadership

Ali Pabrai, MSEE, CISSP (ISSAP, ISSMP), HITRUST Certified CSF Practitioner (CCSFP) is the chief executive of ecfirst, an Inc. 500 business. He is a highly regarded information security and regulatory compliance expert.