Description

There is an increasing threat of cyber-attacks, particularly ransomware, that can have an tremendous impact on small businesses. We will explore common entry points for cybercriminals, such as phishing emails and weak passwords, and discuss practical strategies to strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Attendees will gain valuable insights on risk assessment, employee training, data backup and incident response protocols, empowering them to proactively protect their small businesses from cyber threats and mitigate potential ransomware attacks.

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Speaker

• Nick Espinosa

  Security Fanatics

  An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa has consulted with clients ranging from small businesses up to the Fortune 100 level for decades. Nick founded Windy City Networks, Inc in 1998 at age 19 and was acquired in 2013. In 2015 Security Fanatics, a Cybersecurity/Cyberwarfare outfit dedicated to designing custom Cyberdefense strategies for medium to enterprise corporations, was launched. A internationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx Speaker, strategic advisor to humanID, regular columnist for Forbes, award winning co-author of a bestselling book “Easy Prey”, host of “The Deep Dive” nationally syndicated radio show, on the Board of Advisors for Roosevelt University’s College of Arts and Sciences as well as their Center for Cyber and Information Security, the President of The Foundation for a Human Internet and is the Official Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition. Nick is known as an industry thought leader and sought after for his advice on the future of technology and how it will impact every day businesses and consumers.