The internet can be a spooky place, but cybersecurity doesn’t have to be scary! This fast-paced webinar uses short, Halloween-themed segments to break down common cyber threats, overlooked risks, and practical ways to protect your organization. Learn how to spot scams and other tricks, manage access and vendors, uncover hidden technology risks, strengthen backups, and prepare for when something goes bump in the network.
By attending this webinar you will:
- Identify your organization’s most critical services and the technology, data, vendors, and the people they depend on, as well as regularly review who can access these important systems.
- Recognize common technology risks such as outdated systems, forgotten devices, unmanaged remote access, and unnecessary internet exposure.
- Explain what makes a backup reliable and how regular restore testing supports successful recovery.
- Distinguish common phishing, impersonation, and fraud tactics and apply simple verification and reporting practices to reduce risk.
- Recognize the first management and technical priorities needed to contain a cyber incident, maintain essential services, communicate effectively, and begin recovery.
Register for the Free Cyber Scaries webinar
Date and Time
Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 9 – 10 a.m.
Fee
Free
Audience
City administration, department heads, and finance staff
Moderator
Matt Nelles, IT member consultant, League of Minnesota Cities
Presenter
Christian Torkelson, cybersecurity and loss control field consultant, League of Minnesota Cities
