Cyber Madness: Protecting Payroll, People, and Data During Bracket Season

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. For HR, finance, and operations leaders, the biggest risks often show up as payroll fraud, phishing, impersonation attempts, vendor exposure, tax-related fraud during filing season, and AI-driven scams that look legitimate.

In this lunch-and-learn session, Eric Madden and the Astute Technology Management team will walk through how most cyber incidents actually happen in small and mid-sized organizations, why human behavior is often the root cause, and what practical controls reduce risk without overwhelming your team.

The session will include real-world examples of common attacks, with screenshots of real versus fake emails and websites, and interactive audience participation to spot the red flags. We will also cover the realities of cyber insurance and how AI and deepfakes are changing the threat landscape. After the program, attendees are invited to stay for networking and bracket-season viewing.

Attendees will:

• Understand the most common cyber risks facing HR, finance, and operations teams, including payroll, tax season, and impersonation fraud.
• Learn how phishing emails and fake websites are designed to bypass normal skepticism, and how to spot warning signs.
• See real-world examples of cyber attacks and participate in identifying real versus fake scenarios.

Gain clarity on cyber insurance expectations, risk assessments, and why preparation matters before an incident occurs.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Astute Technology Management