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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations work\, communicate\, and compete. It is also changing the cybersecurity landscape. \nThis session will begin with a practical review of cybersecurity fundamentals and today’s threat environment before exploring how artificial intelligence is creating both new opportunities and new risks for businesses. \nAttendees will learn how AI is being used to make phishing attempts\, social engineering\, and business email compromise more convincing and difficult to detect. The presenters will also discuss the risks of entering sensitive business information into public AI tools and the security considerations organizations should address as they experiment with emerging technologies. \nDesigned for business leaders\, administrators\, and operations professionals\, this session will provide practical guidance for strengthening cybersecurity practices while making informed decisions about AI use. \nWhat You’ll Learn  \n\nUnderstand Today’s Threats – Review the current cybersecurity landscape and the risks facing small and midsize organizations.\nRecognize AI-Enhanced Attacks – Learn how artificial intelligence is making phishing\, social engineering\, and business email compromise more sophisticated.\nProtect Sensitive Business Data – Identify the risks associated with sharing confidential\, client\, employee\, or company information through public AI tools.\nEvaluate AI Tools More Safely – Explore important security considerations for organizations testing or implementing artificial intelligence.\nStrengthen Cybersecurity Practices – Leave with practical recommendations that business leaders\, administrators\, and operations professionals can apply within their organizations.\n\n Who Should Attend  \nThis session is ideal for AEC administrative and operations professionals who help manage technology\, information\, risk\, policies\, or business processes\, including: \n\nFirm Administrators\, Office Managers\, and Operations Leads\nIT Coordinators and Technology Decision-Makers\nHR\, Finance\, Marketing\, and Project Administration Professionals\nPrincipals and Business Leaders\nAnyone responsible for protecting company\, employee\, or client information\n\n Event Details  \n\nDate & Time: Tuesday September 15\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Pacific)\nDuration: 1 Hour\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nCost: $0 for SDA PNW members | $10 for SDA members of other Chapters | $20 for Non-Members\n\nRegister / purchase tickets via the link below – note tiered pricing options.  Attendees of the live event will receive a Certificate of Attendance and access to the recording (SDA Category: Office Administration). *For this online presentation\, ticket holders may share the Zoom link with their coworkers (same location). Please note: Cancellations within 3 days of the event and no-shows are not eligible for a refund. If registration is closed\, this session may be full. \n  \nMeet the Presenters  \nTony Lesirge – Managing Principal\, EXP Technical \nAs Managing Principal of EXP Technical\, Tony Lesirge serves as the company’s chief technologist. He helps define technology strategy and direction for EXP Technical and many of its clients while remaining active as a consultant and advisor to organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest. \nTony brings more than 20 years of IT leadership experience spanning consulting\, cloud services\, cybersecurity\, and technology operations. Before joining EXP Technical\, he served as Director of IT for a national healthcare organization. \nTony holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Computing and Information Systems and is a Certified Scrum Master. \n  \nKelly Paletta – Director of Sales and Marketing\, EXP Technical \nKelly Paletta is Director of Sales and Marketing at EXP Technical and the primary instructor for EXP Academy\, a free online technology training platform. \nDuring the past two decades\, Kelly has helped hundreds of small and midsize organizations navigate technology decisions\, cybersecurity challenges\, and IT strategy. He regularly speaks about cybersecurity\, technology leadership\, and the practical business implications of emerging technologies. \nKelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arizona.
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ORGANIZER;CN="SDA Pacific Northwest Chapter":MAILTO:sdapnw@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with SDA PNW
DESCRIPTION:Want to find out more about what SDA PNW is all about? \nWell\, we are hosting 3 virtual meet and greets this year\, one each month August – October and at different times for maximum flexibility in busy schedules.  Choose the one that fits your calendar best – or attend all three! \nJoin us to find out more about: \n\nWho and what is SDA?\nWhat can SDA do for you?\nIs SDA really for you? (it probably is)\n\nFree to attend\, open to anyone who wants to chat or listen in. We’ll have a few starter questions to break the ice\, but this is an informal networking / social event designed to introduce SDA to curious folks looking for a network of professional peers. Grab a beverage and/or snack\, and hop on from your desk or mobile device! \nDate/Time \n\nAugust 7\, 2026 from 12 – 1pm (Pacific)\nSeptember 17\, 2026 from 9 – 10am (Pacific)\nOctober 13\, 2026 from 8 – 9am (Pacific)\n\nPlease RSVP below to receive the Zoom link for your preferred session(s).
URL:https://sdapnw.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-sda-pnw-260917/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SDA Pacific Northwest Chapter":MAILTO:sdapnw@gmail.com
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