Cyber Security - Threat Landscape & Safety Recommendations
Cyber Security - Threat Landscape & Safety Recommendations
The threat of cyber attacks to both large and small businesses alike is a consequence of increased technological efficiency and optimization. Is your business prepared to tackle the challenges that arise from a potential attack on your data or infrastructure?In this hour-long, interactive panel conversation, hear from San Diego business leaders about how you can mitigate cyber threats to your business and employees:
- Threat landscape
- Areas of focus to secure business and employee interests
- Recent cyber security experiences
- General safety recommendations
- And, much more!
Moderator
Dan Roberts Owner Business Bridging Solutions |
Panelists
Scott Starost President SDTEK Scott Starost is the President and founder of SDTEK. Since 2007, SDTEK has been providing Technology Consulting & Support services in San Diego. Recently, SDTEK has opened a satellite office in Denver. Scott earned his masters of science 2004 from the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University. Before founding SDTEK Scott was a Cisco certified Voice and network engineer. He founded SDTEK to partner with local businesses, helping them align technology to meet their business goals. Scott and his team are responsible for the daily IT support, Cyber Security protection, digital disaster recovery planning, phone systems and cloud services for many businesses and nonprofits in San Diego & Denver. Scott enjoys reading business books, watching and playing hockey, anything related to self improvement and continuously learning how to be healthier through a holistic approach. |
Mike Teays Chief Information Security Officer County of San Diego Michael Teays is the CISO for the County of San Diego where he held this position for the past 15 years. He received his B.S.E.E. from the University of Michigan 1981. After a twenty-year career in information technology systems engineering, telephony, and information technology program management, Mr. Teays redirected his career objectives to the new and evolving IT security management discipline. Mr. Teays is now responsible for the oversite and IT security management of the County of San Diego that is comprised 48 unique departments, over 400 applications, employs over 13,000 employees and a current IT budget that exceeds $130 million annually. He enjoys the outdoors, especially hiking, photography and the study of mathematics. He can be contacted at mike.teays@sdcounty.ca.gov. |
Sergeant Mark Varnau Supervisor, Computer and Technology Crime High-Tech Response Team San Diego County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Mark Varnau is a 31-year veteran of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. For the past five years he has been assigned within the District Attorney's Office as the Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Computer And Technology Crime High-tech response team known as CATCH. Sergeant Varnau directs the efforts of task force investigators specializing in computer and on-line cybercrimes. He also supervises the computer forensic specialists within the CATCH computer lab. Prior to CATCH, Sergeant Varnau supervised the Sheriff's Financial Crimes and Elder Abuse units for more than five years. |
Date and Time
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST
Thursday, January 18
Agenda:
7:30 - 7:55 am = Networking / Coffee & light refreshments
7:55 - 8:00 am = Welcome & Introductions of Panelists
8:00 - 9:00 am = Panel Discussion
9:00 - 9:15 am = Q&A and Closing Remarks
9:15 - 9:30 am = Adjourn & Networking
Location
North San Diego Business Chamber
10875 Rancho Bernardo Rd., Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92127
Fees/Admission
Complimentary for Chamber Members
*limited to 25 individuals (one representative per member company)
If you do not have a Member login account, please contact the Chamber at (858) 476-1767 for assistance
Contact Information
Jeff Meyer
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