Learn How To Keep Your Computer Safe At Ransomware Symposium

Union, NJ - The Cybersecurity Center at Kean University and the Union County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host a free ransomware symposium on Monday, June 20 at Kean’s STEM auditorium, 1075 Morris Avenue from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

New Jersey Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick will deliver the keynote address. 

Speakers will include representatives from the FBI and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. Jim Drylie, Ph.D., executive director, Cybersecurity Center at Kean University, will lead a panel discussion on ransomware risk mitigation at the event.  

The program will include breakfast, expert speakers, two panel discussions and valuable networking opportunities.

Ransomware is a type of computer malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, forcing victims to pay an online ransom in order to regain access to their data. 

 Small businesses are especially vulnerable to this kind of attack.

"Ransomware and other cybersecurity threats are wreaking havoc on small businesses that rely upon computers to operate their business, but are too small to have a formal IT infrastructure,” said New Jersey SBDC at Kean University director David Margulies.  “New Jersey’s Small Business Development Centers are committed to educating business owners and helping them to avoid and mitigate this escalating threat.” 

To register for the symposium, visit bit.ly/ransomwaresymp. For more information, contact the SBDC at Kean University at sbdc@kean.edu or (908) 737-4220.

-- By Danielle Ford

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