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Featured Guest Speaker—
Dr. Cherisa I. Jerez | Co-Founder and COO for Ashire Technologies & Services
Topic:
Mastering Cyber Resiliency in Today’s Fast Past World
Cyber threats are evolving, becoming more sophisticated and more complex to detect. Even seasoned professionals can fall victim to these attacks—just one convincing phishing email, and sensitive data could be exposed. This session will explore real-world cyber threats affecting businesses, governments, and individuals daily.
Key takeaways will include:
- Types of Cyber Attacks: Common hacking tactics and their real-world consequences.
- Recognizing Threats: How to detect insider and outsider risks before and during an attack.
- Identifying Vulnerabilities: Steps to assess security weaknesses before an incident occurs.
- Mitigation Strategies: Proactive measures and industry best practices for cyber protection.
- Future Trends: Emerging cybersecurity risks and how to prepare for the next wave of threats.
We will also discuss critical topics such as NIST compliance, IoT security, and Operational Technology (OT) vulnerabilities to help organizations align with industry standards and enhance resilience.
How This Will Benefit Our Members
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business risk. Executives must stay ahead of threats to protect financial assets, intellectual property, and brand reputation. This session will empower you with:
- Strategic Risk Management: Understanding where your company is vulnerable and how to reduce exposure.
- Compliance & Industry Standards: How aligning with NIST frameworks ensures regulatory compliance and strengthens security.
- Emerging Tech & Security: The impact of IoT and OT risks on business operations and how to mitigate them.
- Competitive Advantage: Companies with robust cybersecurity measures attract investors, clients, and partners who value security and trust.
By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with actionable insights to safeguard your organization and make informed decisions about cybersecurity investments.
Bio:
Dr. Cherisa I. Jerez is the Co-Founder and COO for Ashire Technologies & Services, a consulting and IT services firm in St. Cloud, Florida. For the last three years, Ashire Technologies has differentiated themselves as a premier cybersecurity service provider specializing in federal government cyber compliance, leadership, and operational management. Ashire Technologies has served as cyber compliance experts for the digital transformation efforts at the U.S. Air Force Academy and directly supported three U.S. Air Force branch-wide systems at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
A graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in accounting, Cherisa commissioned in the US Army and served in both the Army Signal Corps and Finance branch before completing her service at the rank of Major.
In 2008, she transitioned from active-duty military service to medical device manufacturing. For the next fourteen years, she worked in a series of operations and supply chain roles of increasing responsibility before transitioning to work as a Senior Director of Operations with Trajector Legal, where she was responsible for the operations and performance of the law offices operating in Puerto Rico, Utah, and the Philippines in support of the fight for VA Disability benefits and the growth of the mass tort division.
She holds an MBA from Webster University and a Doctorate in International Business from Liberty University.
Learn more about Diane at https://ashiretech.com/