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Do your part. #BeCyberSmart

by Marc Gonzalez | 2020-09-30

Join NEPIRC and Site2 on Manufacturing Day, for a well-rounded series of no-cost presentations geared toward the manufacturing industry!

In recognition of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, #BECYBERSMART, Marc Gonzalez from Site2 will discuss cybersecurity requirements that will help top leadership down to the newest employee become more vigilant to keep data, customers and capital safe and secure. #BECYBERSMART to connect with confidence and support a culture of cybersecurity at your organization.

NEPIRC’s Manufacturing Day event will be accessible through Microsoft Teams. Personal access links will be sent prior to the event date. To ensure a smooth connection process on Manufacturing Day, please ensure you already have Microsoft Teams downloaded on your computer, and it is ready to go.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manufacturing-day-2020-registration-120554003269#

Marc Gonzales
Entrepreneur and educator | Cybersecurity Compliance Services | NIST CSF, CMMC & CIS Controls

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