Cybersecurity: State of the Nation and Ransomware

Cybersecurity: State of the Nation and Ransomware – What you Need to Know to Keep Your Organization Safe

Keeping current on the trends in cybersecurity is not only important, we believe that it is an obligation you have to your stakeholders. For example, in March 2023, did you know that ransomware attacks increased by a whopping 91%? If you were to become a victim, would you weather the storm? While ransomware is on the rise, so are many other threats. In this two-hour session, we will discuss the most current and common threats likely to affect you and provide some guidance on how to mitigate these threats.

This session will focus on the most common threats, ransomware, and how to mitigate the threats through managerial, technical, and physical controls. Finally, Michael will be available to answer your specific questions.

Topics will include:

• Understanding the current threat landscape.
• Understanding the general nature of various types of attacks.
• Ransomware.
• Apply multiple methodologies to address the risks in YOUR organization with an emphasis on:
  1. Risk assessment
  2. Training
  3. Technical controls
  4. Managerial controls
  5. Physical controls
• Understand the concept of a risk-based approach to cybersecurity to gain assistance from your administration.

About the Speaker:

Michael Meline is an innovative, strategic, operationally efficient, and results-oriented information security executive with detailed knowledge of all security and security leadership aspects. His attention to risk management and strategic planning led to executive decisions that ensured appropriate information security and regulatory compliance. Mike delivers a balanced understanding of cybersecurity risk in a manner that ensures that the presented material is suited to the specific audience.

As a former law enforcement officer and United States Marine, and having been in a wide range of IT Security roles, including Chief Security Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Lead Auditor, Ethical Hacking Consultant, and many more. Mike is adept at leading a risk-based approach to security that ensures unacceptable risks are prioritized and managed while working to keep the user experience positive. This approach minimizes costs and maximizes value. Mike holds a Master of Science in Information Assurance and teaches cybersecurity from basic workshops to graduate degree programs.

Registration:

• Advance registration is required to participate
• Cancellation is required at least 1 day prior to the training.