February 16 (Joint Meeting of the Detroit Chapter & Michiana Chapter): Leveraging Technology and Preventing Cyber Attacks is a Leadership Level Responsibility
Presented by: Mike Maddox, President and CEO of ASK & Josh Gembala, Manager of Enhanced Security at ASK
In this presentation, Mike and Josh reveals why cyber security is a leadership level responsibility and why it is not an IT burden. Far too often IT and cybersecurity are viewed as necessary evils – or just another expense. But when positioned as a strategic advantage to your business and adopted at a leadership level it can turn your business into a fierce driving force. He will also explain why basic security measures are no longer sufficient and how advanced security has evolved into an essential business necessity. With the majority of businesses adopting a work from home ecosystem, security has never been more top of mind for executives. IBM reports that it can take an average of 280 days to identify a data breach. More importantly, 95% of cyber breaches can be traced back to human error. So the question is … how do you know your data hasn’t already been compromised and what are doing about it?
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Michael Maddox – President and CEO
Mike is President and CEO of Application Specialist Kompany (ASK), a full-service IT products and services provider serving the needs of Michigan businesses since 1993. During his 30 plus-year career he has held sales, operational and management positions with Sprint, AT&T, and IBM. Mike took over the leadership position at ASK in 2004. Since then, he has led the transformation of ASK from Mid Michigan’s premier IBM partner, focused on mainframe and midrange hardware and software solutions, to one of Michigan’s most prominent providers of IT and Cyber Security solutions businesses.
Mike is an active volunteer in the community and serves on many charitable organizations. An alumnus of the University of Michigan and Calvin College, Mike has published multiple articles and has been interviewed on tv and radio various times discussing technology solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Josh Gembala – ASK Enhanced Security Services Manager
Josh Gembala manages a talented and dedicated team of Security Analysts at ASK. He is passionate about information security and committed to developing cybersecurity services for businesses of all sizes. Josh’s unique approach and attention to detail continue to be instrumental in establishing ASK as a leader in the Cybersecurity Marketplace.
In 2014, Josh joined ASK to develop a new line of business: ASK Enhanced Security Services (ESS). He has assembled a team of analysts, developers, researchers, and consultants that serve ASK clients through proactive and managed cybersecurity services. ESS process control, operational excellence, and ingenuity has led to ASK’s reputation as an emerging leader in cybersecurity.
Josh has 19 years of experience in I.T. System Administration and Information Security. Josh is committed to a career of lifelong learning and skill development holding CompTIA A+ Net+ Sec+, CySA+, and Linux+ certifications. In addition, he is a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) and Michigan licensed Professional Investigator. In 2018 Josh joined the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps (MiC3) a group of trained cybersecurity experts who volunteer and provide expert assistance to enhance the State’s ability to rapidly resolve cyber incidents when activated under a Governor declared State of Emergency.
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