cyber defense

Cybersecurity Update Launches On M2 TechCast

FERNDALE - Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann discuss the State of the States Cybersecurity report that lists Michigan as one of the top states in the nation for great cyber security practices. Stiennon and Luhrmann, two top cybersecurity experts, will be offering this new Cybersecurity Update segment on M2 TechCast on the PodcastDetroit.Com network. To

By |2015-12-02T12:57:51-05:00December 2nd, 2015|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

Baker College Of Jackson Upgrades Computer Technology

JACKSON - Baker College says it has upgraded the computer technology laboratory at its Jackson campus and created a “Business Solution Center” to provide resources for the growing number of students in its information technology programs. “In order to offer state-of-the-art IT training, upgrading technology is a constant,” said David Gomez, dean of business and

By |2015-11-18T19:12:07-05:00November 18th, 2015|ESD|

2015 Cyber Security Summit Presentations Now Online

DETROIT - If you missed the 2015 North American Cyber Security Summit on Oct. 26 at COBO Center in Detroit, hosted by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, you still can check out the presentations. They've been posted online. The presentations(for speakers who have authorized posting) are located at https://events.esd.org/CyberSummit/2015Presentations.aspx To read all about the Summit, click

By |2015-11-05T19:47:07-05:00November 5th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Jason Brown Selected As Merit’s 1st Chief Information Security Officer

ANN ARBOR - As part of an ongoing mission to strengthen Merit Network's infrastructure, data and Member institutions from potential cyberattack, the non-profit organization announces the appointment of Jason Brown as its first Chief Information Security Officer. Merit plays a key role in cyber defense for its Members, comprised of Higher Ed, K-12, community colleges,

By |2015-10-27T20:04:46-04:00October 27th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Guest Columns|

FCC Attorney Headlines Grand Rapids Cyber Security Conference

  GRAND RAPIDS - Federal Trade Commission Attorney Christopher Panek is the keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Grand Rapids Cyber Security Conference October 21 at Grand Valley State University. Trivalent Group, the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan, and the West Michigan Cyber Security Consortium are hosting the conference. Attorney Panek, who will speak on

By |2015-10-19T22:25:22-04:00October 19th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

2015 North American International Cyber Summit Offers Discount Pricing

DETROIT - The North American International Cyber Summit 2015, scheduled for Oct. 26 at Cobo Center, is offering new pricing as well as discounts for security groups. The cost is $79 to attend. There is also a discount price of $59 for students or members of the following organizations: ISSA, InfraGard, West Michigan Cyber Security

By |2015-10-07T20:09:32-04:00October 7th, 2015|Cyber Defense, Featured|

Small Business Owners Take Action On Cyber Security

GLENVIEW, IL - A new survey says the majority of small business owners are concerned about breaches to their Internet and electronic security. As cyber security hacks have become an increasingly prevalent issue, 60 percent of small business owners said they are concerned enough that they are taking extra precautions including firewalls, offsite protected servers,

By |2015-09-18T20:25:01-04:00September 18th, 2015|Cyber Defense|