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Hack Proof - Safeguard your Business
Oct 02, 2024 05:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time - Oct 02, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Event Overview:
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their often weaker security and valuable data. These vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches and be used in larger attacks.
Join our seminar to demystify cybersecurity. Learn how hackers think and discover simple, actionable steps to protect your organization’s data no technical expertise required. Connect with fellow leaders, share concerns, and strengthen your defenses together.
Cost: Free
Refreshments included:
- Canapés provided by Vittoria Trattoria
- Beer, Wine, and non-alcoholic beverages
Who should attend:
- Small business leaders and executives looking to protect their organization’s data and reputation
- IT decision-makers in small business with limited resources
- Non-technical leaders who want simple, effective ways to safeguard their business
Hosted By: Kenny Crandlemire, CFA, Investment Advisor, The Mestern Group, CIBC Wood Gundy Ottawa
Speakers:
Sergey Poltev - "The Friendly Hacker", CEO and Founder at CAPITALTEK.
A seasoned Cyber Risk Advisor and author of Hack Proof: A Guide to Cybersecurity for Your Business. Sergey, a tech enthusiast since the age of 12 and the founder of the award-winning IT companies, will share easy-to-understand advice on protecting your organization from cyber threats.
Sergey’s story is a unique. Very rarely do we hear of Russian hackers, going legit and this is that story. Sergey Poltev grew up in Russia and was heavily involved in the IT space. With prospects limited with growth in IT, Sergey quickly turned to life on the wrong side of the tracks. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Sergey realized his true was calling was helping people and after landing in Canada he started his own IT Business.
At first working on a break fix model he slowly transitioned (over the years) into a managed service (MSP model) with a focus on Cyber Security. From one of the only people to see both sides of the cybersecurity world, Sergey brings an extremely unique perspective on how to help small businesses improve their cyber-hygiene and impart you with the knowledge, you can use today to make a difference with your business. From insights and tips to solutions that actually work, his talks are always unique given his background. Now a published author, he brings over 30 years of cyber-knowledge to the forefront in this engaging talk.
Miles Walker, Multi-award winning speaker, Channel Development Manager at Kaseya
Miles is a multi-award winning speaker and international sales and marketing professional. After 15 years working with partners in London and Toronto he joined the Kaseya team in 2020, bringing a wealth of international relationship building experience. Based in Vancouver (where his career started in radio) Miles spends his days (mostly) out on the road talking about all things technology and business, often with an emphasis on cybersecurity. You can catch Miles posting video’s on LinkedIn, evangelizing Kaseya’s products and helping MSP partners grow their business.
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