Personal Security 101

NOON to 1 PM, September 11th, 2020

Part of Create Appalachia's Arts@Work Professional Development Series for Creatives

REGISTRATION DETAILS: Admission is by donation.

Program Overview

Online security is more important than ever as our lives are increasingly interconnected by smart phones, AI, and more. Regretfully, there is a lot of (mis)information out there and sorting through it all is literally a full-time job for the people who get it. This class is a quick guide to cut through the bull and help you feel confident in your personal security posture.

Who Should Attend?

• Creators and Influencers
• Beginers to personal security
• Those intersted in cutting through random things online
• Online workers

Key Themes

• Feeling safe and confident online
• Knowing what is real v. what could be harmful online
• Quick and easy guide to personal security online

What Participants Will Learn

• How to decern what is safe and what is harmful online
• Protecting yourself in the online world
• Confidence in personal security

Presented by Connor Peoples, CTO

INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY Connor Peoples is a CTO and Founder focused on bringing safe and impactful technology solutions to businesses around the world. He has been working with security systems for several years as a developer, business leader, and consultant. Beyond his work in the AI space, Connor is a musician and DJ and lives in the Tri-Cities with his family.

Create Appalachia strives to make our region a better place to live and work by supporting innovation and creative entrepreneurship. Our goal is to incubate new businesses, increase employment opportunities for creatives, and highlight the key role that creativity plays in the region’s economic vitality. Donations are requested because we're a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and we reinvest all money collected from fees and donations back into serving creatives in our region. We'd appreciate a donation of what you feel you can afford.