First Annual Michigan Cybersecurity Industry Summit
Merit Network and the Michigan Cyber Range are pleased to invite you to the first annual Michigan Cybersecurity Industry Summit. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Ann Arbor.
The event, with the theme Building Michigan's Cybersecurity Industry, will feature expert speakers from government and industry. In addition, a demonstration of the Michigan Cyber Range will introduce attendees to the educational, training and testing capabilities that will help launch Michigan's cybersecurity industry to the forefront of the global marketplace.![]()
Speakers will include:
- David Behen, CIO of the State of Michigan, on the governor's vision for cybersecurity and what the state is doing to expand the IT industry in Michigan.
- Dug Song, founder of Duo Security, on how to successfully train a skilled cybersecurity workforce.
- Craig Labovitz, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Deepfield, on current Internet trends and the evolution of the cloud and cybersecurity.
- Speaker Biographies & Presentation Abstracts »
Registration is $50.00 per person and you can register to attend now.
Location and Lodging Information![]()
Sheraton Ann Arbor offers Merit guests the special rate of $104 per night for a standard room (Club Level rooms for $124). That rate is limited by availability and may not be offered at all times. Request the special price by calling the hotel and asking for the Merit Network rate (corporate code 384860), or by registering online.
Sheraton Ann Arbor
3200 Boardwalk Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI
Map and directions for the Sheraton Ann Arbor.
Restaurants are located nearby.
If you have questions about the Michigan Cybersecurity Industry Summit, please email cyberrange@merit.edu
Other courses available at the Michigan Cyber Range.



