Forum will address cybersecurity

Grant Langhus, information technology manager at Luana Savings Bank, hopes to start a local cybersecurity group to raise awareness and create a local support network for organizations experiencing a cyber incident. Given the attacks the country has seen against critical infrastructure, including power, water and sewer, this could ensure all local organizations have the resources they need to mitigate and/or recover from such attacks.

If successful, Langhus believes the effort could secondarily provide educational opportunities for students interested in the IT field and eventually connect local businesses with qualified workers. 

A “meet-and-greet-and-learn” forum will be held on Friday, April 1, at 2 p.m., at Luana Savings Bank’s community center, for anyone interested in cybersecurity. If you’re not in a decision-making capacity regarding cybersecurity, still feel free to attend; IT professionals are always learning in this ever changing field. Even if you have a vendor you feel does a good job, learning more about cybersecurity may help you understand/ask the right questions.

The purpose of the forum is to network and learn. Everyone will have access to the floor to both ask questions and respond if knowledgeable in the subject matter.  

Please use this link to answer three yes/no/maybe questions to help drive discussion, regardless of whether you plan to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8WSchvaGYZHaCliGRZ-ivH4i12AfU....

Email Langhus at glanghus@luanasavingsbank.com if you plan to attend.