Virtual Townhall: Scams, Hacks and Cyber Security: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself

​While the cyber world and all of its conveniences have enhanced our lives, it has also provided an opportunity for criminals to scam, hack and even steal our identities. In this virtual townhall we will discuss how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. 

​Michael L. Thompson, CAP®, AIF®, AEP® of Copper Leaf Financial welcomes Jared Hoffman, Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives for Buckingham Strategic Partners. Jared is a public speaker who educates firms and clients on best practices around cybersecurity with an emphasis on the behavioral aspect of it. Jared is also a member of Infraguard, a partnership between the FBI and public/private sector created to share information and trends on cybercrime tactics and defenses.

​By attending this event you will:

​·       Find out how to protect you and your family, including children, from identity theft;

​·       Learn ways to recognize scams and the methods criminals utilize to make them so effective;

​·       Take a trip to the “Dark Web” and discover how identities are stolen what happens to your identity once it's taken;

​ Join us, bring your questions, and find out what you can do to protect yourself and your families! 

​More about Jared Hoffman:

​As the Managing Director of Strategic Initiatives, Jared Hoffman is energized by the ever-changing challenges and opportunities he and his team face as they work to be a resource for departments throughout the organization.  Jared helps advance the strategic plan by collaborating on internal and external technology rollouts, improving internal best practices through training and development opportunities, and acting as a resource for projects and initiatives of all sizes to improve the overall client experience. Click here for a complete bio.