Cybersecurity Webinar

In today's increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. As cybercriminals and scammers become more sophisticated, staying informed is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your personal information, and your finances. 

Guest presenter Tara Ambrose, Senior Financial Fraud Ombudsperson with the Minnesota Department of Commerce, focuses on cybersecurity, financial fraud prevention, and scam awareness. Learn about the latest fraud trends, how to recognize warning signs, and practical steps you can take to safeguard yourself and those you care about.

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.

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

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

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

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