Robert Siciliano

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Every few seconds, someone has his or her identity stolen. Computers are hacked, wallets are stolen, credit cards are compromised, credit is ruined…and the instigators make more in a day than most of us make in a year. The fact is, the system we function under is set up to fail—and unless consumers know their options, it’s just a matter of time before they are victimized themselves.

There is a reason why we keep hearing about data breaches involving millions of credit card and account numbers: Data breaches cost thousands to millions of dollars per incident, and organizations and corporations take on a huge potential financial loss when it comes to the potential of identity theft and data forfeiture. The bleeding will not stop anytime soon—and the more time you spend uninformed, the better your chances of being targeted.

During this presentation, Robert Siciliano will examine:

The clever ways thieves look for—and get—information
Numerous strategies you can protect your valuable data
How you can use various tools to ensure the data that criminals want are impossible to get

Every few seconds, someone’s identity is stolen because data is breached, computers are hacked, credit cards are compromised—and often, as a result, reputations are ruined. When this happens, fingers point at IT, other employees or problem clients. The fact is, the system we function under, combined with the conveniences of technology, is set up to fail due to flawed tech or simple scams. And unless employee and consumer behavior is fundamentally altered, it’s just a matter of time before those very employees and consumers all become victims. You may have heard of “security awareness”—and despite its buzzword status, it has not worked. Some studies show anywhere from 15 to 80 percent of consumers or employees still fall for phishing scams, even though they know the risks. Don’t get hooked.

In this presentation, Robert Siciliano will explain:

Why we fall for the same old tricks over and over again—and how to stop the cycle once and for all
The difference between security awareness and security appreciation
How to make your employees’ and clients’ data resistant to social engineering

Every few seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. Computers are hacked, wallets are stolen, credit cards are compromised and credit is ruined. The fact is, the system we function under is set up to fail—and unless consumers know their options, it’s just a matter of time before they are victimized themselves.

In the identity theft program, you will learn time- and money-saving techniques to prevent identity theft from taking over your life. Get the scoop on all the various automated tools consumers can set up to monitor their identities and secure their information, no matter whose hands it’s currently in. When you make your data and identity a tougher target to hit, you render it essentially useless to a thief.

In this presentation, Robert Siciliano will:

Share tricks of the trade and tools that people can use to take responsibility for their personal and business data
Explore the journey of “innocuous” paper or digital information—and how it can wind up in the wrong hands
Reverse-engineer criminals’ strategies to teach you how to use these strategies to protect yourself
And More:
Help co-workers, friends, and family stay safe.
Find out what puts you at risk.
Protect your Social Security (SS) number.
Identify sources that have your SS number
Protect mail and proprietary information.
Defend yourself against phone fraud.
Get a head start before the crime gets you.
Use high and low-tech means to protect yourself.
Respond in case you are victimized

It’s not just law enforcement professionals and first responders—ordinary men, women and children face risk every day. Consider real estate agents, auto-show presenters, nurses, and many other professionals who interact with strangers—and are often unprepared for an attack by known and unknown assailants. Even when not on the job, children, teens and women face potential assault and abduction, and teens and college students often make themselves vulnerable online and away at school.

With a light touch and serious knowledge, Robert Siciliano will:

Teach you the fundamentals of personal security, both in the physical and virtual worlds
Help you devise an effective ongoing personal and office security plan
Offer strategies for holding a safe open house and conducting safe personal marketing
Show you how to take control with self-defense strategies
Help you create a “home safe” plan for your family, both at home and out in the world, regardless of scenario

Did you know mortgage and real estate fraud is one of the most profitable of all organized criminal acts? With buyers, sellers, mortgage brokers, banks, appraisers, housing inspectors and real estate agents in the mix, a combination of just a couple of these parties working together to “fudge and flip” a transaction can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars lost to myriad innocent parties—and once the fraud is discovered, the finger-pointing begins. In one scam alone, fake documents were used to purchase more than 300 homes valued at $51 million—and that isn’t even taking into account the exorbitant fees the forgers charged for the service of producing those documents. You can prevent this from happening on your watch by being informed, understanding your options, and knowing what red flags to look for from the start in order to proactively protect yourself and your clients.

In this presentation, Robert Siciliano will cover:

The costs and impact of fraud, including who is doing it and how
Different types of fraud
Fraud hotspots and red flags
Knowing your rights, including what you are signing and how to protect your business and your clients

“If you see something, say something” is a familiar refrain on public transportation and at sporting events, but it doesn’t work without open, proactive, security-conscious minds to go with open eyes and open mouths. Every school shooting and workplace shooting—could have been prevented with crowdsourced awareness. So many perpetrators of violence telegraph their intentions to the world in obvious ways, and yet we are conditioned to see the best in people—but the reality is, organizations that do nothing and say it can’t happen to them are the most grievously unprepared.

In this workplace violence prevention presentation, Robert Siciliano will teach you:

How to spot the red flags that the public, at-risk students and employees exhibit
Methods to best educate and inform front-line employees, managers and supervisors
Ways you can create an observant and security-conscious company culture

There’s nothing like getting out of the office and away from your troubles…until trouble finds you. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, there are certain pitfalls you face when leaving the comforts of home. With so much (or little) advance planning, distractedly packing half your life into a few small bags can make even the most seasoned traveler a target for thieves and kidnappers. On top of that, different cultures pose different risks, and vacationers and business travelers alike are at a disadvantage among the locals.

In this travel security presentation, Robert Siciliano will help you discover:

The ins and outs of travel security when packing, in airports, on airplanes, at the rental car counter, on the road and in hotels
The various scams and ruses that befall travelers
How to become a tougher target when on the road or in a new place
Ways to research each destination and put systems in place to keep you, your family and your employees safe and secure