One of the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was the widespread acceptance of work being done on a remote or mobile basis.  The trend towards remote work has led to efficiencies for many businesses and a more flexible working environment for employees.  Working outside of a company’s traditional information systems network, however, with its network security controls, has opened up a number of new risks for organizations.

This presentation addresses the critical issue of mobile device security in an era where smartphones and tablets are central to both personal and professional life. We’ll explore the growing threats to these devices and provide actionable strategies to protect sensitive data. Key topics include strong authentication, app security, data protection, network safety, device management, and phishing awareness. Through a combination of current statistics and practical strategies, attendees will gain a clear understanding of mobile security risks and leave with a concrete set of best practices that can be easily implemented.

We’ll also discuss the factors involved with managing remote access and what businesses need to look out for whenever employees, vendors or other entities connect through a company’s firewall.  Access control, authentication, multi-factor authentication, network controls, VPN, endpoint security and Zero Trust are some of the topics that will be addressed during this portion of the presentation.

 Jennilyn La Brunda, Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA

Jennilyn is responsible for Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, and American Samoa.  She is based in Guam and is an experienced cybersecurity and information technology professional with over 15 years of experience. She is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and a graduate from the University of Guam with a double major in technology & e-commerce and computer information systems.

 Al Ogata, President & CEO, CyberHawaii

Al has over forty years of experience in the information security and solution development fields.  Prior to joining CyberHawaii he was the Chief Operating, Technology and Compliance Officer at the Hawaii Health Information Exchange.  Prior to this he was at HMSA for 18 years, last serving as the organization’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer and executive in charge of Business Continuity and Emergency Response.  Prior to joining HMSA he worked in Silicon Valley for over 20 years at a variety of organizations ranging from two person startups to established companies like Hewlett-Packard and Wyse Technology.  Al graduated with a degree in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.