Summary

The world’s infrastructure is under attack! Recent ransomware hacks of private and public entities are requiring organizations to prioritize the safeguarding of their assets and customers, as well as educating employees on cybersecurity risks.

“How a Leaky Password Shut Down a Pipeline” provides an overview of the Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity attack while also calling attention to the dangers of hacking organizations, such as DarkSide, on the world’s vital businesses.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

•Summarize the history and explain the basics of ransomware,

•Describe how Colonial Pipeline was hacked,

•List hacker types,

•Recognize the vulnerabilities that hackers target, and

•Name practical recommendations to help your organization protect itself from hackers.

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Date: December 15, 2021

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST*

Format: Virtual

Instructor: Rick Roybal

CPE: Earn 2 CPE

Cost: $15  **Discounts for signing up 3 or more attendees.  

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Rick Roybal