CyberSecurity and Fraud Awareness Seminar

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Join the Erie and Lafayette Chamber for a Seminar on Cybersecurity and Fraud Awareness

We invite you to participate in an essential discussion regarding a critical topic that impacts businesses of all sizes: cybersecurity. In an era characterized by ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated digital threats, it is imperative for organizations, especially small businesses, to fortify their defenses against cybercriminals. Contrary to common misconceptions, small businesses are not immune to these risks; in fact, they often serve as prime targets due to perceived vulnerabilities.

During this seminar, we will delve into the following key areas:

• Importance of Cybersecurity Measures: Understanding how cybersecurity measures can mitigate business risks, including fraud.
• Prevalence of Cybercrime: Examining the prevalence of fraud through email and other cybercrime methods, highlighting the various tactics used by cybercriminals.
• Basic Steps for Risk Prevention: Exploring fundamental steps businesses can take to prevent risks and prepare for inevitable cyber threats, including implementing robust security protocols and procedures.
• Employee Training: Emphasizing the significance of employee training in establishing a "human firewall" to mitigate risks. Empowering staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to safeguard the company and themselves against cyber threats.

Date: April 16th, 2023
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Location: Erie Social Club - 105 Wells St. Ste. 120, Erie

We believe that this seminar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture. Your participation is crucial in addressing these pressing concerns and strengthening our collective resilience against cyber threats.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. The cost is $5.00 and will include a light breakfast. 
We look forward to your active participation in this important seminar.

Presenter:

Mark Searls (Owner & President) - TeamLogicIT
Mark’s background includes a 30-year career in IT that started with Cessna Aircraft Company as a programmer/analyst soon after earning his B.S. in Computer Science from Wichita State University. He then joined IBM in Boulder in the late 90s where he led various IT infrastructure service delivery teams supporting some of the largest companies in the world. He is a senior technology leader with expertise in IT strategy, service management, infrastructure, process improvement, governance and service delivery. Mark also holds a Master of Management Information Systems from Friends University in Wichita, KS.
Now Mark focuses his expertise and experience on bringing a world class customer experience to small and medium sized businesses in the Denver-Boulder Metro area with his TeamLogic IT Business. Companies rely on TeamLogic IT’s managed IT services for proactive IT management to help increase productivity throughout their organization while also gaining better ROI from their technology investments. Solutions are designed to meet client needs while helping them build an IT platform for future growth. TeamLogic IT also provides networking services, security services, data services, email services, telecommunications, Virtual CIO services, and hardware and software products for business owners and managers seeking to outsource their IT needs.
“Due to our nationwide presence and hundreds of technicians around the country, we can offer businesses here more proactive services than most IT services companies. All of our services are designed to meet business technology needs and help our clients focus on their business while we provide peace of mind and confidence in their IT infrastructure and technology decisions.”

Presenter:

Cheryl Knight (Information Security Officer) -Blue Federal Credit Union
My career in the credit union industry expands over 25 years. During the 25 years, I have always worked within the Information Technology Departments; managing host systems, security, and networks. My current position is the Information Security Officer at Blue Federal Credit Union, and I am a Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA). As the Information Security Officer (ISO), I oversee information security, cybersecurity, IT risk management programs, and staff security awareness training. I am privileged to collaborate with a team of experts within Blue’s Risk and IT Departments and to serve our Blue membership of over 120,000 members.