KOSBE Presents: "Shields Up! Are You Prepared for a Cyber Attack on Your Business?" Webinar

As a precursor to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began earlier this year, the modern day equivalent of this type of disruption began … Cybersecurity attacks. These Russian, state level attacks focused initially on government and banking websites and networks to disable communication and cause increased confusion and disruption. In March, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Security Agency (CISA), a division under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an advisory that there will potentially be spillover to U.S. companies and commerce of these attacks (see below). As the U.S. and other companies ramp up sanctions against Russian interests, there is the potential that Russia will increase their cyber-attack efforts directed at U.S. organizations.

One of the initial, pre-invasion tactics an invading army will take is to disable the enemy’s ability to communicate. Thus, during WW II, one of the tactics of French insurgents was to cut the phone lines prior to the Normandy invasion, limiting the communication ability of the Germans. Prior to our movement into Iraq and Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War I in January of 1991, our cruise missiles and bombing focused initially on command and control (including communication) targets within Iraq.

As of now, each of us need to be aware there is an increased cyber threat and we need to be mindful of good cybersecurity hygiene, to include the basics: Using a digital password manager with increased complexity to usernames and passwords, integrating multi-factor authentication into as many sites as possible, having strong backups of data and using a VPN.

This virtual workshop will cover the steps organizations can take immediately to ensure that:

• The likelihood of a damaging cyber intrusion is reduced
• A potential intrusion is quickly detected
• An organization is prepared to respond if an intrusion does occur, and;
• An organization has maximized their resilience in the face of a destructive cyber incident

Who should attend:

Every U.S. organization (for profit and nonprofit), including federal agencies.

Presented by:

Eric Carlson, CEO, President & Co-Founder at Blue Sky Cyber Inc.

Carlson has over 30 years of professional experience in the US DoD, US Government and Business sectors as a leader, engineer and entrepreneur. He is a former SEAL Team operator and a current Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the US Navy Reserve. Carlson has a passion for technology, product development and solving hard problems.