Defense Horizons - Cyber Security Educational Sessions 2025

Defense Horizons

The 2025 Cyber Resilience Series
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What is Defense Horizons?

Cyber threats are evolving, and staying ahead requires more than just reactive measures—it demands a strategic, proactive approach. Defense Horizons is a 5-part webinar series designed to empower IT leaders, cybersecurity managers, and decision-makers with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen their organizations' cyber defenses. Through expert-led sessions, real-world insights, and actionable strategies, this series will guide participants through the critical stages of cybersecurity—from assessment to optimization. By attending, you'll gain practical skills to protect your business, prepare your teams, and ensure resilience in the face of ever-changing threats.

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Defense Horizons 5-Part Series

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Part 1: Introduction to the Cyber Defense Matrix

Matrix Networks CTO, Jeremy Ness will introduce the Cyber Defense Matrix and its application to an organization's cybersecurity strategy. This hour-long overview will cover foundational concepts, the framework’s five core functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover), and how to align them to your business needs.

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Part 2: "Identify and Protect" Understanding and Securing Your Assets

Join trusted partner Avertium to learn how to assess your assets, determine their value, and prioritize protection. Avertium's expertise lies in the evaluation and maximization of the Microsoft 365 Security Suite - this is a session you won't want to miss!

March 19 @ 10:00 AM PST
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Part 3: "Detect and Respond" Tools, Roles, and Keys to Success

Join trusted partner Arctic Wolf to learn best practices for detecting cyber threats and responding effectively. This session covers key tools, critical roles, and steps to create a response plan that minimizes impact. Topics include threat detection, incident response planning, and tools to enhance your detection and response capabilities.

April 16 @ 10:00 AM PST
Recover

Part 4: "Recover" Start with the End in Mind

Join trusted partner Blue Team Alpha to learn how to plan for recovery by identifying what needs to be backed up and determining how quickly systems should be restored. This session covers backup strategies, recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs), and building a resilient recovery plan.

May 14 @ 10:00 AM PST
James Circle

Part 5: "People Planning" Prevention and Preparation for Breaches

Join James Morrison, former FBI Cybersecurity Officer, for an engaging session on building the ultimate defense against cyber threats. Learn how to prevent breaches by putting the right people and processes in place, applying proven frameworks like NIST, ISO, and MITRE ATT&CK, and preparing teams for rapid, effective responses. Key topics include building and training your cybersecurity team, applying leading frameworks, and process mapping for breach prevention and response. Don’t miss this insider’s perspective on staying ahead of evolving threats!

June 11 @ 10:00 AM PST
Security Lock

We’re thrilled to bring you Defense Horizons, a cybersecurity webinar series designed to empower, educate, and prepare IT leaders like you for the evolving challenges of cyber defense. At Matrix Networks, we’ve always strived to evolve as a technology partner, and this series is a reflection of our commitment to delivering not just solutions, but the knowledge and strategies our clients need to succeed. With insights from trusted partners and industry experts, we’re ready to help you take the next step in defending your business. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient cybersecurity strategy to protect what matters most.