Course Information
How to Manage Your Cybersecurity Risk in the Age of Coronavirus
Course Description
From recent pandemics to global economic insecurity, individuals are finding our daily lives changing, as we spend more time virtually with friends, family and our favorite retailers.
Part of the challenge is that the economic impact of cybercrime is both astronomical and extremely difficult to quantify. A study by Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion a year by 2021.
Also complicating the cyber security landscape, the nature of risk faced by industries is ever-changing as hacking strategies continue to evolve. As illustrated by countless high-profile examples of cyber-attacks (Target, Uber, Anthem, Equifax, the FBI and NSA), the threat is urgent and the stakes are incredibly high.
We will discuss best practices for establish risk mitigation strategies that will assist with identifying and slowing the spread of an attack that could potentially put the business in financial and reputational ruin.
Course Objectives
Hands on session that will discuss and develop a threat model for potential cyber risks and exposures. Participants will gain a broader understanding of the cybersecurity and risk mitigation through the following concepts:
Establish a cyber risk appetite
· Learn how to provide on-going management and monitoring of cyber risks
· Create cyber risk analytical and threat modelling capabilities
· Develop and deploy processes and technology solutions to prevent and detect cyber events
· Best practices for response to incidents
· Cyber security foundations
· Cyber risk and resilience management
· Effective incident response
· Cyber law and regulation
· Developing custom insurance solutions
Instructors
Ashley M. Hunter is the Managing Director of HM Risk Group, an international insurance, reinsurance and risk management firm.
Prior to founding HM Risk Group, Ashley worked in various claims and underwriting management positions for State Farm Insurance Companies and AIG Insurance Company. In her role as Managing Director of HM Risk Group, Ashley has assisted many startups and corporations with alternative risk transfer schemes and reinsurance placement globally. Under Ashley’s leadership, HM Risk Group has become a leader in the development of niche insurance products for the sharing and assistive reproductive technology industry. In addition to working with industry leaders, HM Risk Group has been instrumental in the creation and development of policy forms for several multinational insurance companies. Ashley frequently contributes on risk and the implications on emerging markets to many global publications.
Ashley is an active member of Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Women in Private Equity and The Waters Street Club. Ashley currently serves as a Director for Affordable Central Texas, a Trustee for Zach Theatre and a gubernatorial appointee for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.
Ashley has a BM in Music Theory and Composition from Centenary College of Louisiana and a MBA in Finance from Texas A&M University.
Ashley is also an accomplished concert violinist.
Additional Information
TAC Rule 523.142(g) requires the CPE Sponsor to monitor individual attendance and assign the correct number of CPE credits. Participants will be asked to document their time of arrival and departure in compliance with this Rule. Additionally, attendance will be monitored throughout the day and CPE certificates will reflect actual attendance of each participant.
If you are making travel plans to come to Austin, we recommend making "refundable" air and hotel reservations or waiting until 14 days before the class to actually book your reservations. Courses are occasionally canceled or rescheduled due to low enrollment. We determine whether a course has enough participants 16 days prior to the course date. If we cancel or reschedule, we will email the participant and his or her billing contact no later than 14 days before the original class date.
The course coordinator will contact you with parking information. Handicapped parking is free at the meters around the downtown area.
Vending machines with Coca-Cola products and various snack items are available. There is also a refrigerator and microwave in our coffee bar area. Feel free to bring in your own drinks and food if you prefer.
You might want to bring a light sweater or jacket, as room temperatures vary.
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