Ascend Technologies

Decode Cyber Insurance
2023-09-27 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Understanding the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Insurance

This panel discussion will explore the critical connection between cybersecurity and insurance, focusing on insuring against cyber risks. Our expert panelists will provide insights into various aspects of cyber insurance, helping you navigate the complex landscape and make informed decisions for your organization. The discussion will cover the following key learning objectives:

You do NOT want to miss this upcoming cybersecurity lunch and learn event on September—27 at The Innovation Hub in Little Rock.

The discussion will cover the following key learning objectives:

Enhance Your Understanding:

Gain a comprehensive grasp of available cyber insurance policies, their coverage nuances, and how they safeguard against distinct risks and incidents.

Identify and Mitigate Risks:

Acquire invaluable insights into a wide range of cyber risks covered by insurance, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and business interruptions.

Empower Decision-Making:

Learn essential strategies to bolster your organization’s cybersecurity posture, including multi-factor authentication, backup testing, incident response protocols, employee training, and software patch management. This knowledge will enable you to make well-informed decisions about insuring against cyber risks.

Join us for this enlightening panel discussion as we explore the intricate relationship between cybersecurity and insurance and equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about insuring against cyber risks.

Save your Seat and join Us for a Byte!

Don’t miss out on the bytes, bites, and insights! Bring your appetite for learning, and we’ll bring the food.

Webinar - Protecting Your Assets: Safeguarding Against Ransomware Attacks
2023-08-23 10:30 - 11:30
Our panel discussion will offer businesses a comprehensive solution to safeguard their data and assets against ransomware threats. The webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies for implementing a reliable backup plan, leveraging Veeam’s backup and replication software and Edafio’s cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management expertise.

Learning Objectives

Exploring Effective Backup Solutions: Discover industry-leading backup solutions that can help mitigate the risks posed by ransomware attacks. Gain insights into innovative technologies and strategies offered by trusted providers, enabling you to choose the right tools to safeguard your valuable data.

Implementing and Maintaining Best Practices: Acquire knowledge of best practices for backup implementation and ongoing maintenance. Learn how to establish a robust backup infrastructure, ensure data integrity, perform regular backups, and validate their success. By following these best practices, you can enhance your organization’s resilience and minimize the impact of ransomware attacks.

Understanding Levels of Restore: Grasp the concept of different restore levels and their significance in the recovery process. Gain insights into full system restores, file-level restores, and granular restores, empowering you to make informed decisions based on your specific recovery needs.

Moderator:

Amy Langston, Director of Talent Management, Edafio

Panel:

Dee Hastings, Channel Development Director, EdafioLee Rivas, VeeamCheryl Hearne, Cybersecurity Director

Register today!

April Lunch and Learn Series: Is your data secure and safe in M365
2023-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 17707 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States
Join us for our April lunch and learn about The 3 Important Keys to Secure M365 Platform and Data at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Friday, April 28, 11 am – 1 pm.

SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365 are not only driving productivity but also handling increasingly sensitive data. Balancing security and seamless deployment can be challenging, and risky user behavior adds to the complexity.

Join the Edafio cybersecurity and M365 expert team – Joseph Dunn, Sales Engineer; Chris Schwilling, Sr. Cloud and M365 Engineer; Sam Grubb, Sr. Cybersecurity Consultant – as they reveal groundbreaking strategies to fortify your data security in today’s cloud and mobile landscape.

Get ready to dive into:

The power of a unified technology for ultimate control over your data and platforms

Mastering M365 Platform security throughout its entire lifecycle

Ensuring ironclad protection for sensitive data in motion and at rest (Microsoft Defender)

Elevate your security game and transform your organization’s approach to data protection.

AGENDA

11:30 AM

Arrival, check-in and lunch

12:00 – 12:45 PM

Presentation and Panel Discussion:The 3 Essential Keys to Secure Microsoft 365 Platforms and Data

12:45 – 1:00 PM

Adjourn and raffle drawing

Secure your spot today!

Webinar: Information Blocking and the Cures Act
2023-03-28 11:30 - 12:15
The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) is designed to help accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations and advances to patients who need them faster and more efficiently. Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations are still unsure of their responsibilities and the requirements under the Cures Act. In this webinar Kelly McLendon, RHIA, CHPS, will highlight some of the key areas of the Cures Act that healthcare organizations should know surrounding interoperability, information blocking, compliance, and privacy. He will then engage in an interactive Q&A with the audience.

In this webinar you will learn:

Fundamental understanding of the regulations

Clarification on what EHI covers

A look at what other organizations have done to get ready

Practical steps for assessing readiness

IT East Conference
2023-03-15 00:00 - 2023-03-16 23:59
Amy Langston, Director of Talent Management and team will be presenting at the senior brunch and offer a panel on The Secret Sauce To Success In IT is Soft Skills.

Arkansas TSA State Conference and Competition
2023-03-13 00:00 - 2023-03-14 23:59
Cybersecurity consultants Valerie Moring and Cheryl Hearne will offer attendees the chance to explore and develop a wide range of crucial and timely skills for a successful career in IT and Cybersecurity with two learning sessions.

NWA Lunch and Learn Series: Cyber Without User Pain - 5 steps to secure your network from cybersecurity
2023-03-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Mermaids Seafood, 2217 N College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
Users are a critical component of cybersecurity. Unfortunately, user compliance with security efforts without friction or complaints doesn’t always go hand-in-hand. What steps can you take to secure your business without creating an added inconvenience to users?

Join Edafio for a great lunch, and a time to learn some practical steps IT and business leaders can take to reduce the chance of a business-impacting cyberattack.

Central Arkansas Lunch and Learn Series: Cyber Without User Pain - 5 steps to secure your network from cybersecurity
2023-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 17707 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72223, United States
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please check back on our events page for future events.

Users are a critical component of cybersecurity. Unfortunately, user compliance with security efforts without friction or complaints doesn’t always go hand-in-hand. What steps can you take to secure your business without creating an added inconvenience to users?

Join Edafio for a great lunch and a time to learn some practical steps IT and business leaders can take to reduce the chance of a business-impacting cyberattack.

Whose Panel is it Anyway? Digital Landscape IT and Cybersecurity Panel and lunch with Conductor
2023-03-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Arnold Innovation Center, 1201 Oak St, Conway, AR, 72032, United States
The Digital Landscape Panel for IT & Cybersecurity will be moderated by Mark Hodges, Chief Growth Officer and Harding University Adjunct Professor of Marketing & Sales.

This session will feature a panel of experienced IT and cyber consultants alongside two surprise panelists discussing how to navigate the changing technical landscape to achieve business goals in a secure way.

The panel will focus on disruptive technologies in the cloud, productivity, and cybersecurity areas. Emphases will include best practices that can help focus on technologies that will have staying power vs. those that will have a short market life. Given the nature of the panel, the surprise panelists will provide voices on the panel to speak for participants from their experiences and areas of concern.
