Demystifying Digital Security

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A workshop to help entertainment industry workers get a better grasp of the digital landscape and improve their security posture

Dance artist and arts administrator turned cyber security professional Andrea Roberts takes us down the information highway at Demystifying Digital Security. With online methods now the norm for contracting, ticketing, and information sharing in general, protecting personal information has become an essential topic in the entertainment industry for companies and artists alike. Technology moves quickly, and so does our industry, so let&#x27;s take the first step of learning together. We&#x27;ll work on making digital security concepts accessible for everyone to help you have the biggest impact on your personal security with the least amount of effort and cost. You don&#x27;t need to be an expert to take steps towards protection! Andrea will cover such topics as:<ul><li>Understanding the digital landscape </li><li>Basic cyber hygiene</li><li>Passwords, patching, and phishing/phone scams </li><li>Protecting your data </li><li>Assessing risk and determining priorities</li><li>Communicating about prevention with your IT team, web designer, staff, and board</li><li>Helpful resources</li></ul>This workshop is geared towards individual industry members as well as leaders of small organizations. Accessibility: ASL interpretation, closed captions.

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