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Secure360 is the premier conference for risk management and security pros in the Upper Midwest. http://www.secure360.org
06/17/2026
Since 2018, payment technology has quickly evolved. As of 2025, roughly 95% of card-present transactions in the U.S. use EMV chip technology, up from around 88% in 2023.
Today's options for electronic payment include magnetic stripe swipe, contactless cards (tap), EMV chip, and mobile wallet.
What's the riskiest? The most secure?
Find out in our newest blog 👉 https://umsafoundation.org/dip-swipe-tap-or-phone/
06/15/2026
The moments may be over, but the memories are just a click away. 📸
Conference photos from Secure360 2026 are available, courtesy of Coppersmith Photography. Relive your favorite sessions and moments or see what you might have missed.
View the photo gallery here 👉 https://coppersmithphotography.passgallery.com/-2026secure360/gallery?inviteToken=AAAAAPcAAAC0ZE_lAqEo8wXCUZBaTFDHgQ
2026 Secure 360 Coppersmith Photography,2026 Secure 360,
06/11/2026
100% of post-conference survey respondents said Secure360 2026 met their expectations.
Our Net Promoter Score? +62, nearly double the industry benchmark for cybersecurity conferences.
That's not a stat we take lightly. It's a reminder of why we do this work every year.
Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, sponsored, and supported Secure360 2026. 💙
💬 "How do we ride this roller coaster that is AI and effectively defend our organizations?"
AI is changing cybersecurity faster than ever, and that was the focus of the Secure360 session, "The AI-pocalypse," led by Tim Crothers of CounterMeasure Security.
Sessions like this are why Secure360 continues to bring together practitioners and leaders for timely discussions on the issues shaping the future of cybersecurity.
06/04/2026
Hundreds of cybersecurity, risk management, IT, compliance, and physical security professionals gathered at Mystic Lake Event Center on May 13-14 for the 21st Annual Secure360 Conference.
How have attendees reflected on their experience? Which sessions were the most popular?
📸 Let's discover the highlights and stats:
🔗 https://umsafoundation.org/secure360-2026recap/
Breaking into cybersecurity is one challenge. Building a long, successful career is another.
At , Conan Sandberg of Platform Science shared practical advice on career growth, adapting to change, avoiding burnout, and building a meaningful career in cybersecurity.
Watch this quick takeaway from his session:
From Practitioner to Leader: Building Resilient Cybersecurity Careers in a Rapidly Evolving World
05/28/2026
🎓 “This award means the world to me and that I can attend my dream school.” - Kara Briggs, 2026 UMSA Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Behind every scholarship recipient is a story of hard work, perseverance, and big goals for the future. This year’s UMSA Foundation Scholarship recipients are pursuing certifications, cybersecurity research, AI and threat detection projects, leadership opportunities, and careers dedicated to protecting organizations and communities.
From balancing full-time work with coursework to pursuing Security+ certifications and cybersecurity leadership roles, these students are building the future of the industry one step at a time. 👏
Read the full blog to meet the 2026 recipients and learn more about the paths they’re pursuing. 👉 https://umsafoundation.org/2026-scholarship-recipients/
Many organizations are rushing into AI adoption before fully understanding their data environment.
At , David Kim of Technology Management Corporation discussed how security teams can use data posture security management (DPSM) strategies to better classify, govern, and protect sensitive data in AI workflows.
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