Learn How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Crime
We are offering an outreach program to help the community avoid being the victims of cyber criminals.
These Seminars are free to attend and open to the public. They are led by Aurelia Addams, Director of Cybersecurity at Vanguard Intelligence and Security Group.
There have been BIG increases in cyber crime that is targeting individuals and small businesses in our community and we want to reach out and give people information they need to be more aware and stay safer.
2 FREE SEMINARS!
PUBLIC WELCOME!
BRING YOUR LAPTOPS, IF YOU WOULD LIKE!
Online Security for Intermediate to Advanced Internet Users
(Cybersafe for Individual Internet Users)
Saturday, April 5 from 1:00PM to 2:00PM
In today’s digital world, even experienced internet users can fall victim to sophisticated cyber threats. This program is designed for tech-savvy individuals who want to take online security and privacy to the next level. We go beyond basic advice, offering semi-advanced strategies to protect your data, privacy, and digital identity.
Participants will learn:
-How hackers work, what they’re looking for, and how to be less of a target.
-How to protect yourself against identity theft.
-Protecting financial accounts to prevent loss, theft and fraud.
-How to set up truly safe passwords and use an encrypted password vault (and why you should NEVER store your passwords in your browser).
-How to remove your data from information brokers and call lists.
-How credit freezes work and why you need them.
-Safer use of credit cards online and in person.
-How to check if files have viruses on them before you open them.
-How to check if your accounts have been compromised.
Online Security for Small Business Owners:
Protect Your Business, Protect Your Future
(Cybersafe for Small Business Owners)
Saturday, April 5 from 3:00PM to 4:00PM
Small business owners are the top target for cyber criminals right now. They have more to steal than individuals and most companies do not have a strong security posture, making them appealing targets. Most small businesses that are attacked go out of business within 3 months. Learn how to protect your company from digital threat actors while being empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure the safety of your company’s sensitive data and banking information.
Participants will learn about:
-Who is attacking small businesses, why, and how they do it.
-How to protect yourself against these kinds of attackers and what to look for.
-How to set up your network in your business to keep it safer.
-What is a security patch, and why it’s important.
-Why training your employees is the most important safeguard against hackers.
-Data exfiltration and protection against it.
-And more!
About the Seminars:
These Seminars are free to attend and open to the public. They are led by Aurelia Addams, Director of Cybersecurity at Vanguard Intelligence and Security Group.
Ms. Addams is hosting these events as a service to the public to help educate others so that they can better protect themselves against cyber crimes.
Please RSVP for this event with the links above so we can prepare the appropriate number of handouts.