Cybersecurity & Real Estate in the New Reality

Cybersecurity & Real Estate in the New Reality

July 21, 2021 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

A critical element in doing business in today’s post-COVID-19 landscape is the ability to do so safely. Protecting yours and your client’s data and privacy is crucial. With the increased threat of hacks, scams and other virtual vulnerabilities, now is not the time to be lackadaisical in your approach to cybersecurity.

Get up to speed on the latest threats and learn how to protect yourself, your clients and your company from a top-notch speaker from the National Association of REALTORS®.

The following topics will be covered with time for Q & A:

Topics to be covered:

> Current State of Cybersecurity

> Definition of Types of Breaches

Ransomware

Hacking

Exploiting Vulnerabilities

Social Attacks & Phishing

> Examples From the Real World & What We Learned

> Best Practices When Working Remotely

> Best Practices To Keep Data Safe

Data Retention & Destruction

Smart Password Management

Third Party Access & The ‘Cloud’

Data Privacy & Security Policies & Regulations

> Takeaways & Conclusions

Resources From NAR

Speaker:

Chris DeRosa, RCE, CAE, IOM
Member Information and ECommerce Product Leader
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

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