Top Five for Small Business: Things to Know About Securing Your Data
This Top Five monthly series focuses on issues small businesses face daily. Each month features a topic such as human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and others. The featured speaker from each event in the series will introduce five key takeaways that will help your small business be successful. This month, we'll cover the top five things to know about securing your data.
Businesses continue to seek new ways to protect their data and mitigate cybersecurity risk. However, insuring your organization is secure can be overwhelming and create obstacles for a productive workforce. Join Jack Schroeder, Vice President of IT at Aureon, to learn about five key areas of focus to help your business enhance its cybersecurity posture. Key takeaways include:
- Strategies to reduce data breach risk and improve business continuity.
- Securing your network and users.
- Creating an internal culture of security awareness.
- Trends in cyber threats, ransomware, spoofing, and phishing attacks (among others).
Jack Schroeder, Vice President, IT, is responsible for the strategic, operational and financial performance for Aureon IT. Schroeder has extensive experience in computers and system integration, as well as development and implementation of comprehensive strategic technology initiatives.
The PACE Alliance has arranged these events to be simulcast live each month at the Graham Annex at Central College from 12-1 pm. There is no fee to attend the group simulcast. If you would like a box lunch from Central Catering they are available for $10 (box lunch RSVP's need to be made to the Alliance office by 9 am the day of event by registering above or calling our office 628-2626).
You may also watch at your desk by registering for the simulcast here (there is a $10 fee). The Top 5 for Small Business is presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Simulcast live from 12 - 1 pm
For those ordering box lunch they will be available at 11:45 am
Location
Graham Annex
Central College
Parking available on south side of University Street.
Fees/Admission
Simulcast is free to attend
$10 for box lunch (must be reserved by 9 am morning of event by calling the PACE Alliance office 641-628-2626.