Carolina Women+ in Tech® Raleigh Chapter Event

Cyber Savvy Power-Up | Level Up Your Digital Defence

 

Event Details

:date: Date: August 12th

:alarm_clock: Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

:moneybag: Cost: $15 (covers dinner & program)

:round_pushpin:Location: Kelaca, Raleigh, NC

🍲 Food: A Mediterranean feast from Sassool—included with your ticket

   

    About This Event

    Cyber threats don’t wait—and neither should you.

    Whether you’re a small-business owner, tech professional, student, or simply the family IT hero, Cyber Savvy Power-Up will arm you with the latest tactics to protect what matters most.

    Join a room full of curious minds and walk out with practical skills, powerful connections, and the confidence to stay one step ahead.

    About Our Speaker

    Laura Rodgers serves as Director of Cybersecurity Practice at NC State University’s Secure Computing Institute and leads the North Carolina Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence (NC-PaCE)—a 13-member coalition of universities, government, and industry. From shaping national-security initiatives with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to guiding small businesses through compliance at the NC Military Business Center, Laura’s career bridges defense, research, and real-world cyber strategy. She holds a B.S. in Accounting, an MBA, and is a Certified Data Protection Specialist—making her the perfect guide to help you level up.

    What You’ll Learn

    • North Carolina’s Cyber Landscape: Fresh 2024 breach statistics and what they mean for you
    • Personal Cyber Hygiene Essentials:
      • 16-character passwords & password managers
      • MFA, antivirus, VPN, and update best practices
      • Spotting phishing, smishing & quishing before they strike
      • Secure Wi-Fi habits and reliable backup routines
    • AI & “Secure by Design”: How emerging tech reshapes defence—and how to keep pace

    Hands-On Activities (15 min)

    • Password Monster: Test how long it takes to crack your password

    Have I Been Pwned? Discover if your passwords, emails, or phone numbers have appeared in breaches and learn next steps

    Who should attend

    • Professionals who want to speak the language of security with confidence
    • Anyone who clicks, taps, swipes—or helps others do the same
    • Small-business owners looking to safeguard customer data
    • Entrepreneurs and freelancers managing their own tech stacks
    • Students exploring cyber careers


    PREMIUM SPONSORS

    CORPORATE SPONSORS

    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.
    Kelaca is a Talent Acquisition and Advisory firm, founded with a vision to redefine the recruiting experience. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC and serving clients nationwide, we have earned a strong reputation for our unique approach, collaborative partnerships, and outstanding results. In an industry that has become highly commoditized, we believe typical recruiters have forgotten that they’re dealing with people, not products. We’re here to change that. We build relationships, create understanding, over communicate, and deliver results.

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