SKYCTC to host second annual CyberSafe Summit

Be Proactive-Not Reactive: Let's Secure Our World

BOWLING GREEN, KY. –October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) will host a Cybersafe Summit on October 24, 2024, from 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM at their KATI Campus, 1127 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, KY. The conference is free and open to the public. The summit will include the top ways for individuals and businesses to stay safe online.

With an increasing number of users, devices, and programs in the modern enterprise, combined with the increased deluge of data, much of which is sensitive or confidential, the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow. The growing volume and sophistication of cyber attackers and attack techniques compound the problem even further.  The conference will allow participants to know the tools and resources needed to remove the mystery of cybersecurity and help you to be online with more peace of mind.

The CyberSafe Summit presenters are:

Duncan Woosley is a Computer Penetration Tester at KirkpatrickPrice with nearly five years of experience in ethical hacking, digital and physical security assessments, and social engineering. Duncan is a graduate of the SKYCTC CIT program. Duncan will discuss Social Engineering – The Human Element of Hacking.

John Gilbert is the Senior Security and Compliance Consultant for Whitfield Enterprises LLC.  He was a managing partner of Build Cyber, Chief of Cybersecurity at VAON LLC, and a Computer Network Defense Researcher at Electronic Warfare Associates.  John has lectured extensively on cybersecurity topics across the Commonwealth and is currently a SKYCTC CIT Faculty Instructor. John will discuss Cybersecurity and Money: Inexpensive First Steps.

Dr. Michael Ramage is the director of Murray State Cyber Education and Research Center which focuses on education, outreach, development, and research in the areas of cybersecurity and networking. Michael will discuss Strengthening Your Security: The Power of Multi-Factor Authentication.

Johnny Carrera, a 32-year IT veteran and CompTIA's instructional designer, has a rich history of connecting education with technology. From his early days as a manufacturing engineer to a network administrator and a high school teacher, Johnny's journey reflects a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of IT professionals.  Johnny will discuss From Safety to Security - Understanding the Journey.

To register for this free summit go to: http://skyctc.cc/cybersecurity24.  

Thank you to our sponsors, Service One Credit Union, Barren River Area Coding Chapter, and Whitfield Enterprises, LLC.

For more information contact: carmen.gaskins@kctcs.edu or call 270/901-1060.