• Event Recap: Cybersecurity Trends You Need to Know

    October 18, 2021
    October is the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    The world of cybersecurity can change in a nanosecond. At our recent Hawaiian Telcom University event we were discussing what the experts are seeing out there right now and – even more importantly – what you urgently need to know to protect your business. 

    Missed the event or want a recap? The recordings of all three sessions are now available.

    Timed to coincide with National Cybersecurity Month, this special Hawaiian Telcom University webinar featured a general session followed by two workshops.

    Topics of discussion:

    Top ways cyber criminals are infiltrating businesses 
    Tips on defending against cyber attacks 
    Compliance frameworks – What are they and why are they important?
    General Session: Cybersecurity Trends Today

    Cyber threats are happening more frequently, and Hawaii business are not immune. During the general session we have covered cybersecurity trends we are seeing and discussed how your business can be better prepared.

    Workshop 1: What is CMMC and How to Prepare for It
    https://youtu.be/zsa1DMr29Js
    For companies that do business with the Department of Defense, we held a special workshop on CMMC. During this session we covered the new CMMC framework, what it means for the defense industrial base, and how your business can prepare for it. This will be a requirement for any business that works with the DoD.
     
    Workshop 2: Protecting Your Business Against Cyber Attacks
    Cyberattacks have wide reaching impacts to local organizations ranging from monetary loss, supply chain disruption, brand reputation damage, and identity fraud. We took a look at real world examples of incidents that have impacted organizations and discussed steps your business can take to improve your security posture to address today’s cybersecurity threats.  


    About Hawaiian Telcom University

    Hawaiian Telcom University is an ongoing educational series with topics ranging from consumer technology trends to solutions for complex business issues. Hawaiian Telcom University’s aim is to help customers as well as the broader local community better understand technology and how it can be leveraged to improve business process and everyday lives.