Fines for data breaches can exceed 1.5 million dollars

CHICAGO - Oct. 21, 2014 - PRLog -- Lunch & Learn: Cyber-Security and Identity Theft
Dr. Jim Dauer, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems

When: Thursday, October 30, 2014

Where: 180 Park Avenue, Suite 255

Time: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Description:
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month and the School of Professional Studies would like to invite you to join Elmhurst professor Dr. Jim Dauer for a 90 minute Lunch & Learn to discover how to protect your business from the ever-growing issue of cybercrime.

Topics will range from the variety of methods data thieves use to steal confidential information from businesses and ways to protect yourself. Admission includes a box lunch. Payment must be made by cash or check the day of the event; credit cards are not accepted.

Dr. Dauer is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems teaching courses in business intelligence, decision support systems, applied statistics and management information systems. Dr. Dauer has been a consultant to major US corporations, has authored numerous articles in mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence and has presented papers in both areas at national and international conferences.


Data breaches have enormous consequences —
- Theft of customer data
- Erosion of client trust
- Potential for market share loss
- Increases shareholder and industry securitization
- Degradation to brand and reputation
- Regulatory compliance violation and fines
- Litigation expenses
- Interruption of business and income

There is no industry immunity. There is no industry immunity. Recently, giants like Neiman Marcus, Target and JPMorgan Chase have been impacted by cyber crimes and most states have cyber breach laws most aren’t aware exist.

Reserve your space today! For more information, contact the School for Professional Studies at (630) 617-3300 or sps@elmhurst.edu.

$10

Contact: School for Professional Studies

Email: sps@elmhurst.edu

Phone: (630) 617-3300