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Fairfield University School of Engineering Hosts Webinar
Cybersecurity webinar"Phishing, Smishing, and Ransomware Prevention" will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3
With ever-evolving cybersecurity threats growing at an unprecedented rate, businesses are more vulnerable to cybercriminals than ever. Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, finding new ways to breach security, stealing information like social security numbers or credit card data, and even shutting down entire computer networks. These growing threats make the study of and investment in cybersecurity more important than ever.
Fairfield University School of Engineering Webinar: Phishing, Smishing, and Ransomware Prevention, Aug. 3
(July 29, 2022 - Fairfield, CT) With ever-evolving cybersecurity threats growing at an unprecedented rate, businesses are more vulnerable to cybercriminals than ever. Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, finding new ways to breach security, stealing information like social security numbers or credit card data, and even shutting down entire computer networks. These growing threats make the study of and investment in cybersecurity more important than ever.
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Tune in at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3 for the School of Engineering’s virtual Zoom webinar entitled “Phishing, Smishing, and Ransomware Prevention.” This virtual lecture is free and open to the public.
During the virtual webinar, panelists will discuss how phishing, smishing, and ransomware scams occur, and will share best practices for avoiding these types of attacks.
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Panelists include Fairfield University’s Chief Information Security Officer Henry Foss, Chief Technology Officer of Kontxt Michael Bordash, and Vice President, Investigations at BNY Mellon Eric Anahory.
Registration is required for this event. To register, visit Phishing, Smishing, and Ransomware Prevention Webinar.
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