Information Security 101 for Non-Techs (2016)

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<H2>IT Security 101 for Non-Techs (2016)</H2>
"Because everyones position description should include IT security"
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<H3>What</H3>
With Cyber Crime Costs Projected To Reach $2 Trillion by 2019, Cyber Crime today is indestingishable from just 5 years ago.  IBM's President, Ginni Rometty, recently said that cyber crime may be the greatest threat to every company in the world.
 
Cyber crime has gone Pro and its no longer just the responsibility of IT to secure your systems. It is now the responsibility of everyone in the company to have good IT security practices, no matter what level of the organisation they are.
 
By participating in this workshop you will gain;
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An understanding of the business of cyber crime. How do criminals make money breaching security?
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Why antiviruses aren't working like they used to.
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What is Ransomware and how does it work
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Top ways businesses are getting breached and why.
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An understanding of the focus areas of security in 2016 including encryption, Password Hygene, Cloud Authentication, 2FA explained in plain english.
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Real life stories that explain security concepts in a meaningful and memorable way.
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Business Resources that will help you identify issues and improve your own IT security.
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Q&A session to address any specific questions you have about IT security
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<H3>Who</H3>
Most Benefit: Owners/CEO's looking to understand and protect the IP and customer data of their company.
Will Benefit: Employees, Contractors who do not understand their role in IT Security.
 
This is aimed at end users and business leaders, not IT professionals. This workshop does not cover the technical ins and outs. This is about empoweing workers and business leaders to keep their company data safe.
 
 
<H3>Why</H3>
SMB's have now become the biggest targets to cyber criminals for a number of reasons.
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SMBs are generally less secure and are more likely to pay a ransom than big business.
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SMBs rarely have tested backups meaning they can't always fall back on a backup
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There are much more SMBs than large businesses, thus more businesses, more chances for the bad guys to win.
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Its not all doom and gloom though, With some simple steps, you can build in better security for better business risk management.
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FAQs
 
What should I bring to the event?
Bring yourself, Bring your staff. There is no need to bring a laptop or tablet device
 
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No
 
Can I get a refund?
Yes, up to 48 hours before the event.
 
If you attended and didn't get any value from the event, please let us know and we will immediately refund your ticket.

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