Technology First is partnering with Expedient Technology Solutions to bring you Cybersecurity - A Risk Based Approach

Speaker: Marcus Thompson, Expedient Technology Solutions

This session will review real-life local examples of cybersecurity incidents and their effects on the business.  Also covered will be how to approach cybersecurity at the business level to make risk-based decisions around cybersecurity.  You’ll learn about key planning steps and documentation needed to determine risk, prioritize response, and justify expense.

Marcus Thompson has been in the IT consulting and service delivery industry for over 20 years.  During that time, he has held technical positions at technology and professional services organizations.  In 2004 he founded Expedient Technology Solutions with the goal in mind of delivering high level technology and technology services to small to medium businesses.  Over the years his role has changed from technical in nature to a strategic advisor and cybersecurity consultant.  Marcus has achieved certifications in many areas of technology.  Most recently he achieved the (ISC)² CISSP and HCISPP certifications, the ISACA CRISC certification, and the Cybersecurity Analyst+ and Security Analytics Professional certifications from CompTIA.