Cybersecurity – How Pleasanton Small Businesses Can Mitigate Threats and Survive
Despite the Current Threat Environment – The Cybersecurity Threats are REAL
Presented by Dave Thompson, TeamLogic IT
Synopsis
If you are a Pleasanton small business owner, this timely and useful seminar will give you an excellent overview on the on-going Cybersecurity threats and attacks that occur daily with increased frequency. Strategies and tactics to combat these threats will be discussed and you will become educated on Cybersecurity best practices identifying and correcting your network and computer vulnerabilities.
The rapid adoption of computer technology by all businesses today can be viewed as a twin edged sword. On the one side tremendous gains in productivity, operations, sales, marketing and customer service are fueled by the rapid adoption of new computer technology. The other dark side of this technology proliferation is the exploding increase of cyberattacks by bad actors who are attacking businesses at an alarming rate with the intent of holding their businesses for ransom and exfiltrating their most valuable customer and proprietary business information
As a Pleasanton small business owner, your business may be at risk of a catastrophic cyber attack. This seminar will provide you with the information to understand the nature of these attacks, how they are one of the biggest threats to on-going business continuity. You will also learn about some of the best IT security practices that you need to implement to protect your computers and networks.
You will also learn how the Cyber threats are ever evolving and that a systematic on-going program employing proven cyber-defense methods and technology is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of a catastrophic cyber attack.
Other Cybersecurity topics that will be covered include:
Ransomware
Securing Confidential Information
Dual Factor Authentication
Data loss
Policy Development
Security Assessments
Password Management
Business Continuity
Back-ups (as an insurance policy for programs and data)
Social Engineering
USB Data Drives
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About the Presenter
Dave Thompson, TeamLogic IT
David Thompson brings many years of experience both in small business and the corporate world to TeamLogic IT. After earning his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Santa Clara University he has worked for such companies as ASI Controls, CommAir, Rational Software and IBM. He is dedicated to providing his clients with the right IT solutions to meet their needs — from simple solutions to the most complex. Dave and his team are committed to providing outstanding customer service to small- to mid-sized business clients throughout the California East Bay Area. His company is focused on applying technology in a meaningful and successful manner. In addition to his business activities, Dave is active in the San Ramon community. He teaches robotics to elementary and middle school students and chairs robot tournaments of various levels at California High School. He volunteers as a coach and small group leader at his church. He also enjoys leveraging his professional skills through volunteering with the Taproot Foundation; providing project management expertise to non-profit organizations needing technical project help. Dave is a member of the ITT Professional Advisory Committee helping to develop a practical curriculum for wanting IT professionals.
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 5, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Location
At the Pleasanton Chamber
777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton
Fees/Admission
No cost