0533 - Workshop: Cybersecurity Best Practices: A Foundation in Standards and Frameworks
Description
Protect yourself and your organization: Learn essential cybersecurity best practices.
Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated—and no organization is immune. In this interactive, practical four-hour workshop, you’ll gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity best practices through the lens of two of the most widely recognized frameworks—CIS Controls Version 8.1 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
Whether you're preparing for Bill 194 compliance in the public sector or looking to boost your organization's security readiness, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to proactively identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, and build a more resilient future.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for a broad range of professionals, including:
- Students, faculty, and staff across all disciplines with varying cybersecurity knowledge.
- Leaders and decision-makers who need to embed cybersecurity into strategic planning.
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to protect sensitive data, secure financial transactions, and meet industry standards.
- Business professionals and corporate teams seeking to improve cybersecurity awareness and reduce organizational risk.
- Aspiring and new cybersecurity professionals looking for an introduction to key security concepts and frameworks.
- IT professionals and technical staff who need to understand CIS & NIST CSF frameworks, risk management, and incident response.
- Public sector organizations preparing for the incoming Bill 194 cybersecurity regulations.
What you'll learn:
Through interactive examples and guided instruction, participants will gain insight into:
- The most pressing cybersecurity threats today—and how to defend against them.
- How industry-leading frameworks (CIS Controls & NIST CSF) guide risk management.
- How to identify system vulnerabilities and create actionable plans to fix them.
- Practical steps to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a solid understanding of basic cybersecurity principles, the importance of cybersecurity in organizations, and an introductory knowledge to cybersecurity standards, including CIS Version 8.1 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) standards.
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Equip yourself with the knowledge to prevent cyber incidents before they happen. Secure Your Spot Today!