Elmhurst College -School for Professional Studies Lunch & Learn Series: Emerging Trends in Cyber Security

With the growing volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks, ongoing attention is required to protect sensitive personal and business information. Over lunch, explore cyber security and how it has evolved and affects not only people and their personal devices but events such as the national election. The roles of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) will be discussed. Gain an understanding of what a threat/vulnerability pair is and how to effectively manage it.

Who should attend?
This interactive session is open to the public and ideal for anyone interested in finding out more about cyber security. Perfect for students of any age thinking about a career in the field or a business professional trying to understand how to safeguard sensitive business information. Bring your questions and network with others.

About the Presenter
Bryan Morales

Bryan Morales is a Senior Configuration Strategist at Hitachi Data Systems with over 20 years of experience creating, implementing and supporting IT solutions. As an accomplished technology architect,
his expertise and creativity provide in-demand solutions designed to meet the challenges of today’s enterprise computing landscape.

Bryan began his IT career during the DOS-based Windows and Novell networking period, providing both client and server-side technical support. After becoming an A+ Certified Technician and Microsoft Certified Professional, Bryan went on to function in key technical roles designing, deploying, and supporting high availability (HA) Microsoft server-based solutions for companies and public entities including Northern Trust, the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Public Schools.