

7 Deadly Mistakes
7 Mistakes Your Team Makes that Hackers Love!
Do hackers already have your passwords?
Could one click destroy your business?
How much are you ready to pay?
With the average ransom over $1M, it's enough to tank many SMEs.
In this hands-on workshop, Cybersecurity Roger Cates reveals the seven most common mistakes teams make and how to fix them before hackers exploit them.
Don't give the bad guys the keys!
Target Group
CEOs of SMEs, Department Heads, Managers, anyone responsible for the organization's cybersecurity.
About Roger Cates
Roger Cates is the CEO of Valitura, a cybersecurity company focused on protecting critical infrastructure and building community-centered defense ecosystems. Previously, Roger has worked for Palo Alto networks, Gogo Business Aviation and Vanguard Utilities. He has worked as a CEO, Systems Architect and Cybersecurity Engineer while managing $100+ million smart meter projects. In one of the largest attacks ever against a US state government, Roger and his team worked 18-hour days for +60 days to recover.
Roger serves as an advisor to the Cyber Defense Center, where he led workforce development programs that give the next generation of professionals hands-on experience in real-world security. Roger is a trusted voice for organizations navigating the intersection of AI, digital risk, and business resilience.
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