Ransomware: Weathering the Storm
Presented by Joe Adams, Ph.D.
Vice President of Research and Director of the Michigan Cyber Range at MERIT Network
Breakfast Keynote: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

Ransomware, where criminals encrypt data or block access to critical infrastructure until the victim pays a ransom, is one of the fastest growing threat vectors in cybersecurity. And, as attacks increase, so does the ransom! While 97% of U.S. victims refuse to pay this ransom, the results are still days of costly downtime and recovery. The impact of ransomware is crippling to most industries and has had devastating effects on higher education institutions of all sizes. During Ransomware: Weathering the Storm, Adams will discuss how to prepare, react and recover from a ransomware attack to ensure you won’t be the next victim. Plan to attend this important presentation.

Managing Up 101: Teaming for Success
Presented by Dana Brownlee
Author, The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up!
Lunch Keynote: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

Let's face it....an individual’s success (or failure) can be dramatically impacted by their ability to team effectively with key senior level stakeholders. Whether your boss is a true gift, a nightmare, or somewhere in between, you should be managing up!  Managing up can be a critical tool for helping a great boss be even better or preventing potential problems with those more difficult senior leaders personalities as well. This presentation clarifies why managing up is so important, what it is/isn't, and common mistakes to avoid. We'll also explore how managing up techniques can be used proactively to help you anticipate and navigate workplace barriers, communicate more effectively with senior leaders, deliver difficult messages to hierarchy, and enhance your credibility in the workplace. 

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