About this Event
Join the IMA Portland Chapter for an evening centered around the hot topics in the business & finance world!
Agenda:
- 5 :00 - 5:45 PM : Drinks, Dinner & Networking
- 5 :45 - 6:45 PM : "Cybersecurity Essentials: Tools, Training & Threat Response" presented by Danny Tehrani, CEO, Owner & Founder,
- 6 :45 - 7:00 PM : Dessert & Networking Break
- 7 :00 - 8:00 PM: "Enhancing Corporate Governance: A Framework for Risk Management" presented by , Board Chair & Executive Director
Th evening's presentations will be worth 1 CPE per presentation for a total of two(2) CPE credits for the evening for our local CMAs, Certified Management Accountants. CPE, relevant topics, wonderful company, networking and delicious food - what more could you ask for on a Tuesday?
Evening's Dinner Menu, provided by Ernesto's:
- Bruschetta
- Caesar Salad
- Focaccia Bread
- Roasted Italian Chicken
- Sauteed Vegetables
- Roasted Potatoes
- Garden Lasagna
- Dessert: Tiramisu
- Beverags: Non-alcoholic beverages included. Alcoholic beverages available for additional purchase
“Cybersecurity Essentials: Tools, Training & Threat Response”
Danny Tehrani, CEO, Owner & Founder,
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Join us for an insightful session on Cybersecurity Essentials, where industry expert Danny Tehrani of Computers Made Easy will discuss the latest threats and practical strategies to protect your organization.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The most pressing cybersecurity threats businesses face today
✅ Essential tools to safeguard your systems and data
✅ The critical role of Awareness Training in preventing cyberattacks
✅ How Managed Detection and Response (MDR) can enhance your security
Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or simply interested in strengthening your cybersecurity knowledge, this event will provide actionable insights to help you stay ahead of cyber threats. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and improve your cybersecurity strategy.
About Danny Tehrani:
Danny Tehrani is the founder and owner of Computers Made Easy (CME). Located in Vancouver Wa, CME has grown organically from its unique strategic approach to clients. As a longstanding business member in the community, CME was built from the ground up working closely with local businesses to deeply understand their business goals, and then building IT strategies to support them. Over the years, CME has seen its partners flourish and grow. CME takes pride in being apart of their partners success.
"Enhancing Corporate Governance: A Framework for Risk Management"
Presented by , Board Chair & Executive Director
In this presentation, Lucia Wind, COSO Board Chair and Executive Director, will guide us through corporate governance and risk management. In today’s evolving business landscape, strong governance practices are critical to ensuring organizational success and resilience.
This session will explore the corporate governance framework currently in development and provide a broader discussion on governance and risk management principles. Learn how to implement effective controls, mitigate risks, and enhance decision-making within your organization.
About Lucia Wind:
Lucia is COSO’s Board Chair and Executive Director. In her role, she oversees all operations and partnerships supporting COSO and the Board of Directors. She is actively focused on strategic content development, digital transformation and expansion of the partner network for COSO.
Prior to COSO, Lucia held the role of Chief Audit Executive at Unisys. While at Unisys, she maintained the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance efforts and oversaw all internal audit activities, including operational, business process and technology efforts. She also managed the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.
Lucia has expertise in internal controls, risk management and audit practices across the technology industry, retail, hospitality, and government sectors. During her career, Lucia also led audit functions at AOL, Ellucian and the National Gallery of Art. She began her audit career at Friendly’s Ice Cream Corporation, followed by TJX Companies and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
She is a Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Fraud Examiners and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Lucia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in both Corporate and Investment Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ernesto's, 8544 SW Apple Way, Portland, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 49.87
