Common security traps Don't worry, you are not alone

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In today's world, privacy and security are at the forefront of most industries and many companies are constantly evolving their security practices. However, mistakes still happen that we want to avoid. Instead of always trying to secure advanced systems with complicated solutions, sometimes the basic security measures are enough.

Discuss with us common security risks and how to overcome them:
1. Choosing a password can be easier than you think, so why do we tend to make it too complicated?
2. What are the risks involved in trying to sell your old laptop or hard drive on eBay?
3. When was the last time you backed up? Could you be your own worst enemy?
4. Your vendor promised you fancy new monitoring tools at a ridiculously low price and now you're being inundated with alerts. What should you do?

Learn more about SEC401 Security Essentials – Network, Endpoint and Cloud: https://www.sans.org/u/1vuM

About the speakers:
Bryan Simon is a SANS Senior Instructor and lead author of SEC401: Security Essentials – Network, Endpoint, and Cloud, and an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert since 1991. He is currently President and CEO of Xploit Security Inc, a company that provides expert advice, guidance, and actionable intelligence to all levels of the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Bryan has held a variety of technical and managerial positions in education, the environment, accounting, and financial services. He regularly speaks at international conferences and to the press on cybersecurity topics. Bryan has taught cybersecurity to students on three continents from organizations such as the FBI, NATO, and the UN.

Nick Mitropoulos is the CEO at Scarlet Dragonfly, a company that provides a range of security services such as SOC, Incident Handling and Vulnerability Management, to name a few. He has over 16 years of experience across various industries including consulting, education, telecommunications, healthcare, investment banking, finance, energy, oil and gas, insurance, pharmaceutical, legal, military and intelligence. His broad experience combined with his love for teaching are crucial in helping his students better understand the various facets of security.