Protect yourself and your organization: Learn essential cybersecurity best practices.
Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated—and no organization is immune. In this interactive, practical four-hour workshop, you’ll gain a solid foundation in cybersecurity best practices through the lens of different standards and frameworks, including two of the most widely recognized frameworks—CIS Controls Version 8.1 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
Whether you're preparing for Bill 194 compliance in the public sector or looking to boost your organization's security readiness, this session will equip you with the practical knowledge to proactively identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, and build a more resilient future.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for a broad range of professionals, including:
- Students, faculty, and staff across all disciplines with varying cybersecurity knowledge.
- Leaders and decision-makers who need to embed cybersecurity into strategic planning.
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to protect sensitive data, secure financial transactions, and meet industry standards.
- Business professionals and corporate teams seeking to improve cybersecurity awareness and reduce organizational risk.
- Aspiring and new cybersecurity professionals looking for an introduction to key security concepts and frameworks.
- IT professionals and technical staff who need to understand CIS and NIST CSF frameworks, risk management, and incident response.
- Public sector organizations preparing for the incoming Bill 194 cybersecurity regulations.
What you'll learn
Through interactive examples and guided instruction, participants will gain insight into:
- The most pressing cybersecurity threats today—and how to defend against them.
- How industry-leading frameworks (CIS Controls and NIST CSF) guide risk management.
- How to identify system vulnerabilities and create actionable plans to fix them.
- Practical steps to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Equip yourself with the knowledge to prevent cyber incidents before they happen. Secure your spot today!
Meet your workshop speakers
Ken Muir
Chief Information Security Officer | Program Instructor
Ken Muir is a globally recognized cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience. Beginning his IT and Information Security career in 1993, he developed expertise in viruses, threat intelligence, and security operations: consulting, building and rebuilding security operations centers (SOC), and executive-level advisory roles. Muir is the author of seven published books and is currently working on his eighth.
Muir is also a chief information security officer (CISO); He helps organizations build robust security strategies aligned with NIST CSF, CIS, and ISO 27001 frameworks. His extensive background spans aerospace, energy, retail, finance, manufacturing, and government sectors at provincial, state (US), and national levels. He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISA and CRISC.
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