Southern Illinois University | Thursday, January 16, 2025
Cybersecurity expert Terance Henry will be the keynote speaker at the “No-Cost Cybersecurity Workshop.” (Photo provided)
January 16, 2025
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Almost daily, stories of cyber-attacks flood the news, but the Illinois APEX Accelerator and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are offering a special workshop to help area business owners protect themselves from cyber threats.
The “No-Cost Cybersecurity Workshop” is set for 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive in Carbondale. The exclusive workshop features Terance Henry, a regional cybersecurity expert, small business owner and internationally known global information systems developer. Brenda Henderson, director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, will also provide valuable guidance.
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The workshop is free, and participants are welcome to attend in person or join in virtually. Sign up now online.
Empowering for all
Entrepreneurs, tech professionals and business owners who want to protect their data are encouraged to attend. Likewise, it will be of interest to people who want to engage with emerging technologies and those interested in exploring Department of Defense contracts.
A wide variety of topics will be covered, including:
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The workshop is part of the eTech Talk series within the Experts-in-Residence program, which is designed to empower businesses by providing them with cutting-edge knowledge and strategies.
For additional information about the workshop, or to learn more about the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, visit apex.siu.edu, call 618-536-2355 or email APEXaccelerator@siu.edu.
The Illinois APEX Accelerator is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense, made possible through the support of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and SIU.
Learn more about the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU.
Media Contact: Christi Mathis, public information associate, 618-453-6707
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