Jess's Thoughts: Hi! I'm Jessica (Jess) Park, Business Development Manager for Cybersecurity at Loudoun Economic Development. Every month, we gather for the Loudoun County Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup, a cohort of the region's top cybersecurity professionals where we learn from one another, network, and discuss cybersecurity topics and trends. February's event will keep you engaged as Matt O'Neill, retired U.S. Secret Service Deputy Special Agent in Charge - Cyber and Founder of 50H Consulting, who led global cyber investigative operations, digital forensics, mobile wireless tracking, and a critical systems protection portfolio, talks combatting cyber financial crimes. We will meet at Old Ox in Ashburn on February 4. Be sure to register to guarantee a printed name badge! Follow the link below for more details.
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Meet Your February Loudoun CyberTech Speaker: Matt O'Neill
Matt O'Neill led numerous investigations focused on the world's most prolific hackers. He was particularly skilled at creating personas to lure hackers from around the world to the U.S. to be prosecuted. He recently retired from the U.S. Secret Service as the Managing Director of Cyber Operations where he led global cyber investigative operations, digital forensics, mobile wireless tracking, and a critical systems protection portfolio.
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New Year, New Cyber Threats? What to Look for in 2025
As we hang up our boxing gloves on 2024, it’s time to think about what 2025 has in store. While this time of year lends itself to inner reflection, goal setting, and crafting resolutions, it also allows for a moment of reflection on “What’s Next?” in cybersecurity. New cyber threat predictions are constantly evolving, presenting an ever-changing landscape of risks. Safeguarding against these threats require intentional thought and action in order to address these emerging challenges.
