RANSOMWARE: A Global Threat to Local Business

In collaboration with the Cybersecurity Center at Kean University, the NJ-SBDC at Kean University is having a symposium on “Ransomware”. This event will consist of networking, breakfast, expert speakers and two panels to discuss this relevant topic. New Jersey Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick will deliver the keynote address. What is it? How to prevent becoming a victim of ransomware and what to do if you are affected. STEM Building Kean University 1075 Morris Ave Union, NJ 07083 (Liberty Hall Center) 1st floor atrium (networking and breakfast: 7:30-8:45am) and 2nd floor auditorium (program: 8:55am-12:30pm) AGENDA: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. ………………………………………………………………………………. Networking/Breakfast (atrium) 8:55 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. ………………………………………………………………………………………………... Welcome (2nd floor) -Moderator: Dr. James J. Drylie, Executive Director, School of Criminal Justice & Public Administration, Executive Director - Cybersecurity Center, College of Business & Public Management -Dr. Michael Cooper, Dean of the College of Business and Public Management at Kean University -Kellie LeDet, Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Keynote Speaker -Hon. Jon M. Bramnick, NJ Assembly Republican Leader 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. …………………………………………….. $Ransomware: What it is and Why it Matters -Moderator: Dr. James J. Drylie, Executive Director - Cybersecurity Center, CBPM -John Leo, Supervisory Special Agent, Newark FBI NJCCIC, NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness -Scott N. Schober, Author, President & CEO, Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. -Krista Mazzeo, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, NJ Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell -Karen Randall, Partner, Connell Foley -Seth Danberry, President, Grid32 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ……………………………………………………………………. $Ransomware Risk Mitigation Moderator: Dr. James J. Drylie, Executive Director - Cybersecurity Center, CBPM -Dave Weinstein, Director/Cybersecurity Advisor, NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness -Meredith Bennett, RPLU, AU, Second VP, Product Leader for Technology Errors and Omissions, USLI -Patrick J. Dempsey, Vice President, High Tech Investigations Unit, Prudential Financial -James W. Gow, Jr., CPCU, AU, Corporate Synergies 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. ……………………………………………. Invitation for Further Discussion in the Atrium downstairs

Speaker(s): Keynote speaker - Assemblyman Jon Bramnick

Co-Sponsor(s): Kean University, NJ-SBDC, the Cybersecurity Center at Kean University, the US Small Business Administration (SBA)

Kean University STEM Building (adjacent to Ursino at 1075 Morris Ave)

Fee: No Cost