2015 CMS Security Control Oversight and Update Training (CSCOUT)

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Security Control Oversight Update Training conference, known as CSCOUT, is a technical forum attended by 150-200 information systems security and privacy professionals from both CMS and its contractor community nationwide.  The CSCOUT forum is unique in that it provides an opportunity for open discourse to address ground breaking topics in cyber security, information privacy, best practices and current CMS initiatives.   This conference has been taking place on a semi-annual basis since 2001.

CSCOUT will take place on February 3-5, 2015.   A new addition this year are tabletop displays from prime contractors and small businesses to allow information exchange and networking on one day of the forum.  The exposition will take place on Wednesday, February 4^thonly.   Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities will be available on a first come, first serve basis.   Select sponsorships include the exclusive opportunity to lead a formal focus group moderated by a professional facilitator.  Limited to 20 targeted attendees!  Ask your FBC Account Representative for details!

Topics from past conferences have included:

• CMS Security Program Updates
• RSA Archer / CFacts
• Continuous monitoring
• Penetration testing
• Emerging security threats
• Meeting regulatory compliance
• Managing Risk
• Internet of Everything
• Fundamentals of identity management systems
• Ask CMS – Questions for CMS Leadership

Participants include CMS employees and contractors nationwide.  Past attendee job titles include:  Security Analyst, Security Specialist, Division Director, Information Systems Security Officer, Information Security Privacy Officer, Health Insurance Specialist, Client Advocate, Enterprise Architect, Chief Information Security Officer and IT Specialists.