Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: This presentation delves into the critical domain of cybersecurity – particularly within the manufacturing sector – shedding light on the current landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities faced by modern business, and industrial systems. By highlighting real-world instances and tangible measures, attendees will gain insights into robust strategies in support of both onsite, and cloud services, such as tenant hardening, network segmentation, regular patch management, and employee training, empowering manufacturers to fortify their digital infrastructure and ensure the resilience of their operations against evolving cyber risks.
Who should attend:
This presentation is ideally suited for a diverse audience within the manufacturing sector, including manufacturing executives, operations managers, IT professionals, cybersecurity specialists, engineers, and decision-makers responsible for technology implementation and risk management.
Take away:
Attendees of this presentation will leave with a heightened awareness of current cyber threats facing the manufacturing sector and a clear understanding of the potential consequences of poor cyber hygiene and training within their organizations. They will also gain actionable insights into practical measures that can be implemented to bolster their organization's cybersecurity defenses and safeguard critical business and industrial systems against evolving risks.
Lunch provided and sponsored by Peoria NEXT
Speaker:
Keith Brooks, SKB Cyber COO, is a seasoned IT consulting innovator renowned for his exceptional leadership, technical background, and strategic prowess. Boasting a career spanning three decades developing strong teams, and executing cutting-edge technology solutions, Keith has consistently driven operational excellence and innovation across diverse industries. His hands-on expertise in optimizing business processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and harnessing emerging technologies has not only consistently propelled organizations to new heights of success but has also solidified his reputation as a visionary leader in the IT consulting realm.
Registration information will be shared with training partners.
Co-Sponsors: Peoria NEXT, APEX Accelerator, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm
Location
Peoria NEXT Innovation Center
Fees/Admission
No Cost.
Contact Information
Jennie Hale
Director of Programs & Budget
Illinois SBDC at Bradley University
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