Understanding the Basics of Cyber Risk*

Woodstock Employees-Only Session
February 4, 2020 (Afternoon session)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Check-in begins at 12:30 PM

Learning Objectives

*This training session qualifies for three (3) educational hour in Organizational Development towards CCMO certification.

According to experts, local public entities are often specifically targeted for cyber attacks due to the vulnerable and open nature of their operations. Cyber attacks, data theft, ransomware, spoofing, and phishing incidents are escalating in type, number, and creativity -- with cyber criminals exploiting human nature as much as the technical vulnerabilities of hardware and software systems.

Fortunately, municipalities and public school staff don't have to be cyber experts to implement an effective cyber risk management program, just prepared and alert. With 63% of confirmed data breaches* involving weak, default or stolen passwords, implementing basic password protocols and other cyber security policies is a significant step towards protecting your organization. If an event does take place, having response protocols in place will significantly reduce the disruption to your operations.

This CIRMA risk management and education program guides attendees through the fundamentals of cyber security practices and response planning. Topics include:

System security readiness and response.
Who to contact in the event of a breach.
Testing the plan.
System backup protocols.
Cyber hacking -- cyber crime.
Best Practices to protect data: passwords and practices
Trends and emerging cyber threats

Cyber security is every employee's responsibility. Developing cyber security awareness and good practices within your organization is a crucial part of your defense against these threats.

*Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report.

*BECOME A CERTIFIED CONNECTICUT MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL (CCMO)!

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Audience

Municipal leaders
IT professionals
Police & Fire Chiefs
School leaders
School business managers
HR Directors

Location

WOODSTOCK TOWN HALL
415 Route 169
Woodstock, CT 06281

Instructor

Stephen Pendl
Senior Risk Management Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services

Stephen Pendl brings years of emergency and risk management experience to CIRMA. Stephen was most recently the Chief of the Cromwell Fire Department. During his time as Chief, Stephen was a member of the CIRMA Risk Management Advisory Committee, and had professional relationships with the State of Connecticut Emergency Management Services Advisory Board, the Middlesex County Fire Chiefs Association, and the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association. Stephen studied business management at SUNY Sullivan College.

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