Description:
This workshop provides the basics for protection of data and hardware/software systems that all small businesses who don't have an Information Security person need to know. It covers patching computers, ensuring routers are secure, password management utilities, using a VPN when traveling, how malware is spread via email, etc.
Speaker Biography
Norman Smit is an award winning media professional who has worked as a communications executive. He has started up and helped market several economic and workforce development initiatives. His clients include the Canadian Government, statewide economic development organizations, federal Department of Labor workforce development initiatives, a pan-African leadership development organization and other consortiums. His company, Integrated Media Strategies, helps small businesses by providing coaching, training, and technology and communications support. Small business clients include authors, life coaches, seed growers, construction companies, associations, chambers of commerce, churches, ecommerce businesses and others.