What You'll Learn:
Understanding Cybersecurity Risks: Identify the most common cybersecurity threats that startups face and learn how to assess your venture's risk exposure.
Foundational Security Practices: Discover essential cybersecurity measures every startup should implement from day one to protect its digital assets and data.
Incident Response Planning: Learn how to develop an effective incident response plan to minimize damage and recover quickly from cyber attacks.
Creating a Secure Culture: Strategies for instilling a culture of security within your team, ensuring everyone understands their role in maintaining cybersecurity.
Legal and Compliance Considerations: Understand the cybersecurity legal landscape, including regulations and compliance standards relevant to startups.
Investor Perspective on Cybersecurity: Gain insights on how early-stage investors evaluate a startup's cybersecurity posture and its impact on investment decisions.
Featured Speakers:
Kendrall Felder - Co-Founder & CEO at Cyber Alliance:
Kendrall is a dynamic and customer-focused executive whose career spans from innovative startups to Fortune 500 giants.
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Cyber Alliance, Kendrall has harnessed his extensive experience in enterprise operations and cybersecurity to drive the company's mission of securing digital landscapes across the globe.
His expertise isn't just technical; it's also deeply rooted in international business, strategy, business development, marketing, sales, and general management.
Kendrall's leadership style and strategic vision have positioned Cyber Alliance as a leader in cybersecurity solutions, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and innovation in every endeavor.
Join us as Kendrall shares his invaluable insights on navigating the complex world of cybersecurity and digital protection.
Larry Yon, II- Co-Founder & President at Cyber Alliance:
Larry Yon II is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience working with governments, corporations, SMMEs, NGOs, and influencers in the United States and across Africa.
As the President and Co-Founder of CyberAlliance, Larry has steered the company towards an Africa-centric mission, developing strategies to bolster digitalization and foster economic growth on the continent and worldwide.
His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to establish B-Direct, focusing on preparing Black executives and entrepreneurs for board roles to support African businesses.
Through his partnership with B&C International, the oldest Black-owned global strategy consulting firm in the U.S., Larry has spearheaded economic development initiatives, including transatlantic Memorandums of Understanding and Cooperation Agreements, significantly impacting job creation in Africa.
His commitment to fostering business growth extends to his roles with Launch Africa, the Dream Academy, the East African Chamber of Commerce, and the UDI Community Development Corporation. A respected speaker and author, Larry's insights into transatlantic business growth, technology, and DEI have enriched various platforms, including the US Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
Larry's academic background in business administration from North Carolina Central University, complemented by coursework at Duke University and the University of North Carolina, underscores his profound understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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