Lunch & Learn - Data Breach Awareness: Data Privacy & Security for Businesses
Date and Time
Monday Mar 19, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Monday, March 19, 2017
12-1 PM
Location
Lester Public Library
(Community Room)
1001 Adams St.
Two Rivers
Fees/Admission
Free to Chamber members
Contact Information
Abbey Quistorf
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Lunch & Learn - Data Breach Awareness...
Description
“Data Breach Awareness: Data Privacy & Security for Businesses”
Presented by: Laura Fay, Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
There were 1,579 reported data breaches in 2017 – approximately 180 million records exposed.
Understanding the common causes of data breaches and identifying data security risks within your business is the first line of defense in protecting your company and valued customers.
The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection offers a presentation on data security and data breach awareness. We will look at recent data breaches, common causes and why small to medium size businesses are targeted. We will discuss ways to identify risks within your company and how to minimize them. We will review best practices for setting data privacy and security policies for your business. You will also be given helpful resources to take with you, including a guide for small businesses.
Biography
Laura Fay is the Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. As the Agency Liaison, Laura travels around the state to educate the public, businesses and law enforcement on the importance of privacy protection and data security. Laura is a graduate of the University of Washington-Seattle with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, and has a Masters of Public Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Laura’s background in financial education and identity theft began while working as a Financial Specialist for UW Credit Union.