Winnipeg: Dispelling the Myths of Cybersecurity

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6:00pm - 7:00pm – Arrival & Networking

7:00pm - 8:00pm – Presentation – Q & A

Dispelling the Myths of Cybersecurity

There are many theories about what makes good security sense. With so many options and decisions to make, how do you know if you’re choosing wisely? Security vendors are working hard at earning your budget dollars, but don’t be fooled by marketing tactics. Arming yourself with the latest information from trusted sources is the first important step.

This is your opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and gain advice from a company that has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly over the past 24 years. Led by one of the country’s foremost cybersecurity experts, this engaging and interactive presentation will focus on dispelling myths so that you can make the right decisions for your business. There will be no sales talk or marketing pitches—just real-world examples and unbiased information about the current state of security.

This is your chance to ask all the questions you want about security in a friendly and welcoming environment—and have a little fun along the way.

About Jim Kootnekoff

Jim Kootnekoff has been working in the cybersecurity industry for more than 24 years. Beginning in 1999, Mr. Kootnekoff formed his first cybersecurity company in Tokyo, Japan. In six short years, he grew the company to become the number-two ranked security company in Japan, serving Fortune 500 companies as well as local and federal government.

Under Mr. Kootnekoff’s direction, his staff developed several industry-firsts, security services and products, one of which was built for and sold to IBM Japan. Mr. Kootnekoff has given countless speeches on the topic of cybersecurity throughout the globe, including a multi-city collaboration with Symantec Japan, speaking on the topic of spyware and malware.

He co-founded one of the first security conferences ever held in Tokyo named PacSec and Tokyo InterSec. He formed his current company SecuSolutions in 2007 and continues to focus on essential product development and security services that are in high demand. This includes a SaaS vulnerability service, phishing simulation service, as well as a complete suite of online cybersecurity training that is focused on front-line personnel.

Mr. Kootnekoff is also responsible for overseeing the Professional Security Services division of SecuSolutions, which offers a number of critically important services including penetration testing, infrastructure audits and reviews, as well as vulnerability testing.