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Barry Mathis, CCP, CDMS, Principal, PYA, P.C.

Barry has over three decades of experience in the information technology (IT) and healthcare industries as a CIO, CTO, senior IT audit director, and IT risk management consultant. He has planned and managed complicated HIPAA security reviews and audits for some of the most sophisticated hospital systems in the country. Barry is a visionary, results-oriented, senior-level healthcare executive with demonstrated experience in planning and implementing information technology solutions. He is adept at strategic development, project and crisis management, and negotiation. Barry’s strong technical capabilities combined with outstanding presentation skills have made him a sought-after speaker at many conferences and events.

Moderator

Tom Tharp, CISA, CIA, Senior Director, Internal Assurance, Banner Health

Tom Tharp is Sr. Director of IT Audit at Banner Health. He has more than 20 years’ experience assessing IT risks in Healthcare Provider and Payor organizations.

Webinar Description:

This presentation offers a compelling exploration into the shadowy realm of the dark web, revealing the hidden networks that fuel a thriving underground economy. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of:

• What the Dark Web Is: A primer on its structure, how it differs from the surface and deep web, and how users access it via tools like Tor.
• Illicit Marketplaces: A deep dive into the most common trades—narcotics, weapons, counterfeit currency, stolen data, and human trafficking.
• Cryptocurrency’s Role: How digital currencies like Bitcoin enable anonymous transactions and sustain illegal commerce.
• Law Enforcement Challenges: The technological and jurisdictional hurdles that make policing the dark web complex.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of major takedowns and ongoing investigations.
• Societal Impact: The broader consequences for privacy, cybersecurity, and public safety.
  Future Outlook: Emerging trends and predictions for how dark web activity may evolve—and how global efforts are adapting to confront it.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Structure and Function of the Dark Web Participants will be able to explain the differences between the surface web, deep web, and dark web, and describe how anonymity tools like Tor facilitate access to hidden marketplaces.
2. Identify Key Illicit Trades and Their Societal Impact Attendees will recognize the major categories of illegal goods and services traded on the dark web and assess their implications for cybersecurity, privacy, and public safety.
3. Evaluate the Challenges and Strategies in Dark Web Enforcement Attendees will better understand the obstacles law enforcement faces in monitoring and disrupting dark web activities and explore with the presenter emerging technologies and policies aimed at countering these threats.
   
   

Cost: 

 

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Program Level: All

Field of Study: Information Technology

Prerequisites: None

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

CPE Credits: 1.5 CPE credit

 

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