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Submitted by the Economic Development Council.
The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites businesses, nonprofits and community organizations to attend a free online workshop, “Passcodes & Privacy – Preventive Best Practices” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Creative Space on Orcas Island. “Scams, Bots, and Phishing Tactics – Best Practices to Avoid Trouble” will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Creative Space on Orcas Island. Virtual options will be available.
Learn the practicals of privacy in the first workshop, including a walkthrough on creating robust passwords, as well as basic security measures, including choosing your browser wisely, spotting common security pitfalls and respecting the “3-2-1 Rule” of the digital realm.
In the second workshop, learn the fundamentals of phishing and scam avoidance. This workshop covers what to look for and the “trust but verify” philosophy of digital safety, including common tactics and best practices for identifying vulnerabilities and planning around preventive measures.
Instructor Tycho Pendraig is a digital professional hailing from the Bay Area, with a background in mechatronics and over a decade of experience with Agile project management and strategic business alignment. Pendraig is the founder and principal consultant of Pendraig PNW, providing vCIO services and support, workshops and hands-on training in the San Juan Islands and the Seattle metropolitan area. Presently, Pendraig serves as co-treasurer for Leadership San Juan Islands, treasurer and community outreach coordinator for the Center for Creative Repair and community outreach coordinator for Let’s Get Ready Orcas.
The workshop is free of charge and requires pre-registration at https://sanjuansedc.org/tech/.
For more information, contact the EDC at 360-378-2906 or info@sanjuansedc.org.
The EDC thanks its funding partners for supporting this and other EDC programs: San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, Washington Commerce, the Ports of Friday Harbor and Lopez, the Orcas Island and San Juan Island community foundations and individual and foundation donors.
