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SUMMARY:Industry Extension Services: Cyber Awareness Month Lunch & Learn - Durham\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers are a key part of the North Carolina economy and should be aware of the growing threat of cyber-attacks. A single cyber breach can cause loss of confidential data\, disruption of production\, revenue loss\, impact of up and downstream partners\, and even put a company out of business. In this lunch & learn we will discuss the current threats\, how to create a culture of cybersecurity\, and some basic defense tactics you can implement today.\n \nCost: $20 includes lunch.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nLunch & Learn Agenda\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nIntroductions: Phil Mintz Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services\n\n\n11:40 a.m.- Noon\nTop cyber threats to manufacturers and benefit of cyber investment- people\, policy\, procedure presentation by Brian Vigna\, Cybersecurity Awareness Expert\, Industry Extension Services\n\n\nNoon-12:15 p.m.\nIdentity and account protection\, web and email security presentation by Richard Hayes\, Sr. Engineer Cybersecurity\, Infranet Technologies\n\n\n12:15-12:30 p.m.\nTabletop exercises\, Myriam Batista\, Chief Information and Compliance Officer\, Reef Systems\n\n\n12:30-1 p.m.\nNetworking and Lunch\n\n\n\n  \nPresenters\nBrian Vigna\nInstructional Designer and Security Awareness Training Specialist\, NC State University Industry Extension Services\nEmail: brian_vigna@ncsu.edu  |  Phone: 904.742.2225\nBrian is an instructional designer in the professional learning and instructional design unit for NC State Univeristy Industry Extension Services (IES). plus he manages all cyber security-related projects. Brian has been an adult educator\, trainer and instructional designer for over ten years. Brian has taught a variety of certification and professional development courses at the collegiate level and in collaboration with the United States government. Brian is certified in CISSP\, Comp TIA Security+\, Comp TIA A+\, Comp TIA Network+\, Comp TIA Cloud Essentials and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) -Registered Practitioner. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional\, AWS Solutions Architect and an AWS Cloud Practitioner. Brian is also currently pursuing a M.S. in education from NC State University.\n  \nRichard Hayes\nSenior Engineer in Cybersecurity\, Infranet Technologies Group\nWith over eight years of dedicated experience in IT security and technology solutions\, Richard serves as a Senior Engineer in Cybersecurity at Infranet Technologies Group\, based in Wilmington\, North Carolina. In this role\, Richard excels in identifying and implementing tailored IT security solutions and technology enhancements that boost business efficiency across diverse sectors. \nSince joining Infranet Technologies in January 2016\, Richard has been instrumental in crafting and deploying comprehensive security strategies that address a broad spectrum of client needs. Prior to this\, Richard worked as a Tier 3 Support Engineer\, where he provided expert support in various applications\, operating systems\, virtualization\, and networking technologies. This role involved managing and executing infrastructure projects spanning network\, server\, virtualization\, and Active Directory environments\, supporting clients in healthcare\, construction\, manufacturing\, SLED\, and retail industries.Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Information and Computer Technology from East Carolina University\, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA. \nCertified across multiple disciplines\, Richard possesses a robust portfolio of credentials\, including CompTIA CySA+\, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)\, and VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization. These certifications underpin his expertise in network security\, system administration\, and virtualization\, equipping him to handle complex security and technology challenges.\n  \nMyriam Batista\nChief Information and Compliance Officer\, Reef Systems\nMyriam is the Chief Information and Compliance officer at Reef Systems\, which is headquartered in Cary\, North Carolina. She works with companies to understand their security posture and help them comply with Federal Government requirements and commercial frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171\, NIST SP 800-53\, ISO 27001\, and CMMC. Myriam has over 20 years of experience leading the implementation of cybersecurity and technology solutions in support of commercial customers\, educational institutions\, and government agencies\, as well as expertise in conducting independent assessments and audits. Myriam’s credentials include Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Certified CMMC Assessor\, CMMC Provisional Instructor\, ISO Lead Auditor and Cloud Security Alliance CCSK Authorized Instructor.\n \nFor questions please contact:\nMitch Poteat (919.607.0684)\njmpoteat@ncsu.edu\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/industry-expansion-solutions-cyber-awareness-month-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Building\, 701 West Main Street\, Room 2908\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:Industry Extension Services Lunch & Learn Supply Chain Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a supplier need or would you like to become a supplier to another company? Supplier matching is a powerful tool that can help North Carolina manufacturers connect with suitable suppliers. Manufacturers can streamline their operations\, improve product quality and ultimately drive business growth by finding suppliers who align with their specific needs and goals.\n \nCost: $20 includes lunch.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nDuring this lunch and learn\, the supplier matching team at NC State University Industry Extension Services will provide information on the program\, the types of opportunities\navailable and how to access these no-cost supplier sourcing and matching services. You’ll also learn how program participation can help companies differentiate themselves\, offset global risks\, strengthen supply chains in North Carolina and the country and most importantly\, grow your business.\n \nQuestions: Contact Mitch Poteat at jmpoteat@ncsu.edu.\n  \nLunch & Learn Agenda\nTime: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Presentation by KeAnne Hoeg\, Industry Extension Services\n12:30–1 p.m. Networking Lunch
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/industry-expansion-solutions-lunch-learn-supply-chain-solutions/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Building\, 701 West Main Street\, Room 2908\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain
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SUMMARY:Small Business Qualifications for Federal Contractors\, Advantages and Application Processes
DESCRIPTION:Learn about different Small Business Programs that can help set you apart when competing for Federal contracts. Learn about the various socio-economic set asides\, minimum qualifications\, and advantages of these qualifiers. We will also direct you to the appropriate resources to help you get the appropriate certifications without spending any money!\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis session is ideal for companies who have been in business for at least 2-3 years on the commercial side and are exploring expanding and/or diversifying their business to work with the federal government. This session is not appropriate for people who want to learn how to start a business. We recommend SBTDC or the local Apex Accelerators for that. \nThis session is in-person and a virtual option will NOT be provided.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/small-business-qualifications-for-federal-contractors-advantages-and-application-processes/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Building\, 701 West Main Street\, Room 2908\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:This introductory course will open the world of federal contracting to you. Learn what you need to do before you invest time and resources registering your business to be procurement ready. Come prepared to ask all the hard and simple questions you have always had about government contracting. By the end of this session\, you will walk away with a high-level understanding of how government contracting works\, how and why businesses should consider Federal clients to expand and diversify their client portfolios. Most importantly\, learn of all the FREE resources North Carolina and the Small Business Administration (SBA) make available to you as you start your government contracting journey.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis session is ideal for companies who have been in business for at least 2-3 years on the commercial side and are exploring expanding and/or diversifying their business to work with the federal government. This session is not appropriate for people who want to learn how to start a business. We recommend SBTDC or the local Apex Accelerators for that. \nThis session is in-person and a virtual option will NOT be provided.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/introduction-to-federal-contracting/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Building\, 701 West Main Street\, Room 2908\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defense
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