​425

​That’s how many days Iranian State Hackers were inside Albania’s government systems BEFORE the major attack.

​$1M

​The average ransom amount demanded by hackers.

​18 hour days for 60 days

​That’s how long Roger Cates and others worked to get their systems running again after the largest cyber attack against government systems in the US state of Colorado.

​On March 27, join us as Cybersecurity expert Roger Cates cuts through the complexity of AI and cybersecurity to give business leaders what they need: a clear picture of cyber threats, practical steps to reduce risk, and confidence that they can protect what they have spent years building.

​At the Business Breakfast, we’ll look at questions such as:

​If cyber attackers get control of your data, will your business survive?

​Is your business prepared for a cyber threat that uses AI to find your weaknesses?

​How can you protect your company without paying a cent?

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​Roger Cates Bio

​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 in projects. 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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​Leadership Forum

​The Business Breakfast is hosted by the Leadership Forum by JM Solutions. Since 2021, the Leadership Forum has curated spaces for leaders to sharpen each other as iron sharpens iron. The 2026 forum theme is “Visionary Leadership in an AI Era.” Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for more upcoming events.

​To learn about the forum, click here.