ACFE DC & ISACA GWDC’s
2025 IT Fraud Conference
Date: March 27, 2025 (Thursday); 0800-1700 ET (up to 8 NASBA CPEs)
Location: 1801 K St. NW Washington, DC 20036 (KPMG Conference Rooms)
Breakfast and Lunch included.
ACFE DC Members: $100
ISACA GWDC Members: $100 (contact registration@isaca-gwdc.org if you have yet to receive registration details)
Non-Members: $150
Incidents of information technology being maliciously exploited reduce confidence and trust in the attacked organization’s security and operations. In November 2024, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance noted that scammers siphoned more than $1 trillion globally in the past 12 months. In addition, Recorded Future’s Annual Payment Fraud Intelligence Report noted that 269 million card data and 1.9 million stolen bank checks were posted on the dark web in 2024. Join the Washington Metropolitan Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE DC) and ISACA Greater Washington DC (ISACA GWDC) in their 2025 IT Fraud Conference
Who Should Attend?
Fraud and cybersecurity professionals, IT advisory or audit professionals, Business executives, students or professionals interested in learning more about IT fraud.
Agenda and Topics (More to Follow):
0800-0830: Breakfast, Networking and Event Housekeeping
0830-1230: Panels and Presentations
1230-1300: Lunch and Networking
1300-1700: Panels and Presentations
0830-0930 (Session 1)
The FBI Fighting Fraud for Americans
Panelists: Carlye Campagna (FBI), Jeff Pearson (FBI) and Gregory Settducatti (FBI); Moderator: Klaas Hinderdael
Learning objectives include:
The FBI is dedicated to protecting the American public from the growing threat of IT fraud, investigating and disrupting cybercriminals who exploit technology for illegal gain. This panel will delve into its mission of safeguarding Americans from criminals.
- Identify emerging trends and techniques in IT fraud that impact businesses and individuals.
- Explain the FBI's strategies and tools for investigating and mitigating IT fraud.
- Evaluate practical steps organizations can take to strengthen their defenses against cybercrime.
0930-1030 (Session 2)
Cybersecurity: Federal Agencies Need to Address Key Weaknesses
Presenters: Gretta Goodwin (GAO) and Lee McCracken (GAO)
GAO's report "Cybersecurity: Federal Agencies Need to Address Key Weaknesses" highlights persistent challenges in federal cybersecurity efforts. This presentation will provide insights into the report's findings and practical strategies for mitigating IT-related fraud risks in federal systems.
Learning objectives include:
- Evaluate how federal agencies collect and report data on cybercrime, including the similarities, and differences of their processes.
- Identify the distinction between cybercrime and cyber-enabled crime, and how agencies classify and define cybercrime.
- Discuss how agencies can collaborate with each other to enhance efficiency and addressing cybersecurity threats.
1030-1130 (Session 3)
Fraud Waste and Abuse
In this session, panelists will discuss how to assess organizational vulnerabilities, utilize data analytics tools, monitor compliance, and promote ethical culture.
Learning objectives include:
– Understand the common vulnerabilities in organizational processes and how to mitigate them.
– Explore the use of predictive analytics to proactively identify and address potential fraud risks.
– Understand the importance of continuous monitoring and compliance checks to ensure program integrity.
– Discuss strategies for promoting an ethical culture within the organization to deter fraudulent behavior.
1130-1230 (Session 4)
Digital Identities: Getting to Know the Verifiable Digital Credential Ecosystem
Presenter: Ryan Galluzo (NIST)
Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of digital identities, focusing on the verifiable digital credential ecosystem. This presentation will explore the standards, technologies, and best practices that are shaping the future of secure and verifiable digital credentials.
Learning objectives include:
- Understand the fundamental components and terminology of the verifiable digital credential (VDC) ecosystem.
- Identify the security, privacy, and usability challenges associated with implementing VDCs in various organizational contexts.
- Explore the standards and best practices recommended for the adoption and deployment of VDCs.
1300-1400 (Session 5)
Best Practices for Managing Data in a Risk-Driven World
Presenter: Celine LaFrance (EY)
In this session, Celine LaFrance will explore the essential principles of information governance and how they impact modern practices across key domains such as records management, security, and privacy.
Learning objectives include:
- Understand the core principles of information governance, and how key domains (records management, information security, legal holds, privacy, and data governance) shape modern IG practices
- Recognize why information governance is important, by hearing how it can prepare an organization to efficiently respond to fraud events, privacy incidents, and other emerging risks
- Learn best practices for effectively managing information in today’s complex technology environment
1400-1600 (Session 6)
Demystifying the Dark Web (two hour session)
Presenters: Nicholas Lessard-Chaudoin (GAO), Angel Zollicoffer (GAO), and Mark MacPherson (GAO)
While not its only purpose, the Dark Web provides a degree of anonymity that appeals to fraudsters looking to engage in illicit activities. Under a cloud of obscurity, fraudsters use the Dark Web as a networking platform and marketplace. In this session, we will discuss and define the multiple layers of the internet (Surface, Deep and Dark web). Explore the various purposes and uses of the Dark Web to include how fraudsters communicate, learn, and victimize. We will also demonstrate how to access and search the Dark Web.
Learning objectives include:
- Define the Surface, Deep, and Dark Web and describe how the various layers are interwoven
- Understand how fraudsters use the internet to communicate, make transactions, and participate in fraud schemes
- Demonstrate how the Dark web is utilized in fraudulent and non-fraudulent activities.
Key Takeaways: Understanding what the Surface, Deep, and Dark Web is, how to access the Deep Web, its various uses of the Deep Web to include how fraudsters use it when planning and conducting illicit activity.
Field of Study: 8 Specialized Knowledge
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
For attendees eligible for NASBA CPEs, CPE certificates will be administered by ACFE DC.
Cancelation Policy:
Full refunds are available anytime when requested prior to 3 days of the event. No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a “No Show” is a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program). A registered person may elect to transfer the registration to another person at any time. Cancellations can be made only by email at chapter@acfedc.org. Payments can be electronically made any time prior to the event starts. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate "pay at the door" or payment by checks or cash.
The Washington Metropolitan Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE DC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization with nearly 85,000 members with the mission of reducing the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime. The Washington Metropolitan Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE DC) aims to promote fraud detection and deterrence through educational training programs in the National Capital Region.