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You can view recordings of our webinars below. Please also check out Ideal's new Cyber Security Feed. Read through hundreds of articles updated daily with the latest security news and receive weekly email updates.
As part of our Cyber Security Awareness initiative, we want to shed light on the rising issue of elder abuse. It’s crucial to recognize the signs and take action to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your friends from exploitation. Our goal is to educate you on how to identify these warning signs and provide practical steps to prevent or stop this troubling crime.
1-hour presentation on cybersecurity by a financial fraud and scam expert at the MN Dept of Commerce, Marty Fleischhacker - Senior Financial Fraud Ombudsman.
Event topics included:
How online scams work and how to recognize them
How to stay safe on social media
Online financial security
How to avoid phishing scams
Tips for creating strong, secure passwords
Essential online security best practices and more!
On Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, Ideal CU held a live Q&A webinar hosted by Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Alisha Johnson with cyber security expert Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security, as he shared his insights on the latest cyber security risks.
Event topics included:
Learning how to keep your mobile device safe from hacks and threats
Working from home: understand the biggest risks around remote attacks
How the top trends in phishing attacks work and who is being targeted
Hear what criminal hackers are doing on the dark web with stolen data
Other trending & top cyber threats
About the Speaker:
Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security
Jim Stickley is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years in the industry. He is a published author and a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show. Stickley can be seen throughout the United States and other countries where he speaks at corporate events and security related conferences and has been involved in thousands of security services for financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, healthcare facilities, legal firms and insurance companies.
On Thursday, March 17th, 2022, Ideal CU held a live Q&A webinar hosted by Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Alisha Johnson with cyber security expert Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security, as he shared his insights on the latest cyber security risks.
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Ideal CU held a live Q & A session with cyber security expert Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security, as he shared his insights on the latest cyber security risks that organizations and their customers are facing as the world continues to adapt to the new normal.
Event Topics Included:
Advanced malware
Cyberattacks
Social engineering
New risks created with working from home
About the Speaker:
Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security
Jim Stickley is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years in the industry. He is a published author and a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show. Stickley can be seen throughout the United States and other countries where he speaks at corporate events and security related conferences and has been involved in thousands of security services for financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, healthcare facilities, legal firms and insurance companies.
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Ideal CU held a live Q&A webinar hosted by Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Alisha Johnson featuring nationally recognized speaker Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security. During the webinar, Jim discussed the latest scams to be aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on personal security.
Event Topics Included:
Attacks through browser extensions
Detecting malicious websites
The main types of phishing attacks and who is most at risk
How criminals use the Dark Web regarding stolen data
Working from home: Biggest risks and how organizations can protect themselves from remote attacks
Keeping your mobile device safe from cyber threats
About the Speaker:
Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security
Jim Stickley is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years in the industry. He is a published author and a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show. Stickley can be seen throughout the United States and other countries where he speaks at corporate events and security related conferences and has been involved in thousands of security services for financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, healthcare facilities, legal firms and insurance companies.
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Ideal CU held a live Q&A webinar hosted by Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Alisha Johnson featuring nationally recognized speaker Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security. During the webinar, Jim discussed the latest scams to be aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the more advanced measures business owners need to take to keep employee and customer information secure.
Event Topics Included:
Why Risk Management/Cyber Security programs are essential
DNS spoofing: What it is and how it can impact your business
Key threats/attacks used to obtain intellectual property and personal information
Proactive technologies organizations’ can use to detect and prevent threats
How criminals use the Dark Web regarding stolen data
What industries are top targets
Best practices for sending/sharing files over the internet
About the Speaker:
Jim Stickley, CEO of Stickley on Security
Jim Stickley is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years in the industry. He is a published author and a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show. Stickley can be seen throughout the United States and other countries where he speaks at corporate events and security related conferences and has been involved in thousands of security services for financial institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, healthcare facilities, legal firms and insurance companies.
New Cyber Security Resources
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