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#Cybersecurity #Awareness Two weeks ago today, I had the privilege of presenting at the Chesterfield County Virginia Virtual Cybersecurity Summit that kicked off their annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With almost 300 people in attendance, I was able to share some of the latest trends and information to help county employees understand the threats and risks they and their families face in this fast-changing environment, along with best practices to keep them safe. A couple fun facts from the presentation: - CrowdStrike is monitoring and working to stop the activity of more than 230 organized cybercrime groups around the world. - Multiple foreign nations are actively working to spread disinformation about the U.S. election - Fake and hacked QR codes are on the rise as a way to lure potential victims of cybercrime. - According to Parks Associates, as of 2023, the average internet connected home in the U.S. had 17 connected devices, each of which presents a vulnerability to cybercriminals. - The importance of making sure your kids, parents, and grandparents are #cyberaware. Many thanks to Scott Furman, Chesterfield County CIO for the invite and introduction and to Barry Condrey, CGCIO, CISM, who also presented for his coordination on our themes. Also thanks to Benjamin Goo, Sara Elkins, James Walters, and the rest of the team that made this virtual summit possible. And yes, for cybersecurity reasons, I replaced the photos of the attendees with smiley faces! Because, you know, "they ARE out to get you." Stay safe and practice good #cyberhygiene! #Presilience #cyberrisk #riskmanagement