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Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Top Cybersecurity Challenges for Gaming and Hospitality Operations
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS101
Secure data is critical to a Tribe’s gaming and hospitality operations. Data security breaches or inaccessibility to this data from ransomware threats can have a devastating effect on patrons and employees, leading to reputational damage and a lasting financial impact on Tribes. Therefore, it is critical for IT departments, gaming... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr.  Troy Hawes CISSP, CISM, CISA, PCI QSA, CCSFP
Senior Director of Cybersecurity Consulting
Moss Adams LLP
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Single Presenter

Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Emergency Action Plan: Preparing Your Casino for Natural Disasters and Other Unforeseen Events
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS102
This panel will address the protocols and emergency action plans that are needed during a power outage or natural disaster. We will talk about the importance of Tribal Governments in developing an action plan and communications strategy for your community, local emergency services, including fire, police, water treatment facility and... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Mr  Andrew Hofstetter
Tribal Government Affairs, TGPN Chairman
BlueBird, CPAs,
Panelist
Donald Molloy
Vice President
Tribal First
Panelist
Mr.  Eddie Ilko
Safety Manager/Chairman NICSA
Sycuan Casino/National Indian Casino Safety Association
Panelist
Jason Ramos
Chairman
Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission
Panelist
Zach Carillo
Fire Chief
Sycuan Casino Resort
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Hackers, Crooks and Thieves: Are You Protected?
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS103
With rapid advances in technology, your approach to security and surveillance has to stay ahead of the game. From A.I., facial recognition, and many other threats, protecting your tribe and its assets has become more crucial than ever. Join us as we explore security and surveillance from a regulatory perspective,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Frances Alvarez
Vice President of Professional Services/TGPN Secretary
Merydyan Technology/Tribal Gaming Protection Network
Panelist
Jason Gonzalez
Director
Knightscope
Panelist
Kalvin Lee
Solutions Engineer
Omnigo Technology
Panelist
Randy David
Senior Consultant
Bo-Co-Pa & Associates
Panelist
Mr.  Ronald Flores CSP
Commissioner
Pechanga Gaming Commission
Tracks:
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Facial Recognition: The Dawn of a Technological Epoch
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS104
With the adoption of neural networks, trained by billions of online photos, facial recognition is nearing the accuracy of fingerprinting. The burden of information: What new FinCen requirements are on the horizon with this technology? We will explore the full potential of facial data that is stored over the course... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr  Malcolm Rutherford
EVP of Strategic Operations
eConnect, Inc.
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Single Presenter

Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

The Evolution of Law Enforcement & Intergovernmental Tribal Relationships
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS105
As sovereign nations, Tribes operate a multi-billion dollar industry with a variety of issues and concerns that involve multiple state and federal law enforcement agencies and the IRS. As issues and concerns arise, having collaborative intergovernmental relationships is imperative for all parties involved to seek resolutions. In this session we’ll... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Mr  Andrew Hofstetter
Tribal Government Affairs, TGPN Chairman
BlueBird, CPAs,
Panelist
Mr.  John Kucera
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Central District of California
Panelist
Paul Camacho
VP of AML Compliance
Stations Casino
Panelist
Mr.  Tyler Burtis, MA, CFCS
Special Agent in Charge
California Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation

Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Looking at the Essential Elements of Event Security at your Entertainment Venue
  • Room: 16B - Mezzanine Level
  • Session Number:SS106
This panel will cover the necessary elements needed for event security at your property. We will examine case studies at various event security situations, identify solutions and protocols to maintain safety for your guests, staff, casino and tribe....
Speaker(s)
Presenter
Mr.  Boyd Long
VP Security & Transportation
Valley View Casino & Hotel
Presenter
Mr.  Dave Vialpando
Chairman
San Ysabel Gaming Commission
Tracks:
  • Appropriate for Everyone
  • Panel Presentation
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