About this Event
Beyond the Firewall: Executive Strategies for Risk, IT, and Compliance
Join us at One Bourbon for an exclusive event where industry leaders will share their insights on navigating the complexities of risk, IT, and compliance.. Discover cutting-edge strategies, network with like-minded professionals, and stay ahead of the curve in today's ever-changing security landscape
Agenda:
Registration & Networking
- Light refreshments
- Meet the teams from Watchdog Cyber (Cybersecurity & Compliance) and TEC Communications (Cisco/Meraki Partner and Event Host)
Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Brief intro from both co-sponsors
- Custom Bourbon Tasting from One Bourbon Team and Food From One Bourbon Team
- Why cybersecurity and IT alignment is a strategic priority for 2025 and beyond
Keynote: “The Hidden Risk Behind the Helpdesk"
- Common misconceptions: thinking IT = cybersecurity
- Real-world examples of breaches that happened despite good IT
- Compliance trends and rising cyber insurance demands
- How attackers target firms that "assume someone’s handling it"
Executive Panel: Aligning Technology & Risk
- How to evaluate cyber readiness as a business risk
- What leaders should be asking their tech teams
- How compliance frameworks (e.g., FTC Safeguards Rule, NIST) affect firms in your industry
Interactive Tabletop: “Anatomy of a Business Email Compromise”
- Quick-hit tabletop scenario: your controller just sent $97,000 to the wrong bank account—now what?
- Attendees walk through key decisions and responses from an executive lens
- Reinforces gaps in detection, escalation, and communication
Closing
- Offer: Complimentary Cyber Risk Assessment or Joint IT/Cybersecurity Review
- Free Meraki Trial Test Any Meraki Equipment
- Free Putter Giveaway $350 value Taylor Made Putter
- Free Whiskey Giveaway Set for Each Attendee (two glasses, rocks)
Optional Networking / Additional Q&A
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
One Bourbon, 608 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
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