The IEEE Virtual Speakers Bureau, co-sponsored by IEEE Young Professionals, presents the following free livestream event:
23 September, 11:30 am EDT
Speaker: Scott Schober
The presentation will cover the following topics:
- How to spot a ‘phishing’ attack
- Importance of proper regular data backups
- Security is achieved in layers…enable two-factor authentication
- Only use trusted/secure networks- do not use public Wi-Fi networks
- Install a secure VPN
- Question & Answer period to follow the presentation
If you can't attend live there will be a recording of the event available to view on the IEEE.tv IEEE Students Channel.
The presenter, Scott Schober, will also be presenting livestreams in October and November.
- October – Demystifying the Dark Web
- November – Wireless Threats
Speaker Bio:
Scott Schober is the author of three best-selling security books: Senior Cyber, Hacked Again, and Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business. He has dedicated himself to educating as many people as possible by telling his own stories of being hacked with the hope that others can learn from his mistakes. In addition to his writing prowess, Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, cybersecurity for consumers, and small business. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks.
Scott Schober is the author of three best-selling security books: Senior Cyber, Hacked Again, and Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business. He has dedicated himself to educating as many people as possible by telling his own stories of being hacked with the hope that others can learn from his mistakes. In addition to his writing prowess, Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, cybersecurity for consumers, and small business. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks.