Small businesses have been one of the major targets of cyber-predators, comprising 71 percent of all ransomware attacks in 2018. Western Iowa Networks (WIN) has partnered with the Midwest Data Center, Farmer’s Telephone Company, Griswold Communications and Farmers Mutual Telephone Company to bring together area business and IT professionals and help arm them with the tools they need to prevent an attack and teach them how to recover if one should occur. The first annual Cybersecurity Conference will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Carrollton Conference Centre. There is no charge to attend, but registration is requested. This can be done through the contact point included below or it can be done from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the day of the conference. Speakers will begin presentations at 9:40 a.m., opening with WIN CEO, Jeff Roiland. Others scheduled throughout the day include: Brandon Knutson with Vantage Point Solutions; Vice President/Risk Advisor with United Insurance, Chris Danielson; WIN Director of Operations, Chris Neiland; COO of the Midwest Data Center, Troy Cook; CIO of Availa Bank, Kevin Rihner; Michael Hindman, Vice-president and CIO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy; and FBI Special Agent, Kenneth Schmutz. The sessions are expected to last until about 3 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
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To register: registration.westianet.com
