Cybersecurity Best Practices | Apr. 10, 2025

When: Apr 10, 2025 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Cyber threats are more advanced than ever, and public sector organizations remain top targets. How can your organization stay ahead? Join SSI’s Mike Brenner and cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter as they outline 9 cybersecurity best practices to protect your systems, secure sensitive data, and reduce your cyber risk.

With 30+ years of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, and government leadership, Dave brings a unique perspective to this critical discussion. He has designed and deployed 200+ software solutions, taught cybersecurity as an adjunct professor, and currently serves as Mayor of Fort Wright, KY—giving him firsthand insight into the challenges public sector agencies face.

Dave holds top cybersecurity certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, and ITIL, and has been a trusted expert for major media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also a cybersecurity consultant at IntrustIT, a preferred partner of SSI.

Key Takeaways:

• How to assess and secure your hardware and software inventory
• The importance of patching your systems & software
• Why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is critical
• The power of Advanced Anti-Virus
• Implementing a Zero Trust security model
• Best practices for data protection, backup, and encryption
• Gaining visibility into your security posture
• Managing third-party risk
• The role of security education & awareness in stopping cyber threats
• Developing a recovery plan

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is perfect for public sector professionals, including finance directors, IT administrators, HR managers, and city/county leaders who want to protect their organizations from cyber threats.

Format:

Expert Presentation with interactive format – Dave will discuss methods to assess your current risk factors and provide tips to make improvements to your overall security. Throughout the presentation, Mike will be jumping in with poll questions and questions from the audience.