Shore Leave 44 Guest: Stephen Lesnik

Stephen Lesnik (CISSP-ISSEP-ISSMP, CCSP, CEH, CASP+, CySA+) has been in the cybersecurity and education fields for over forty years. He has a history of working with both government and commercial organizations providing network development, systems engineering, and security engineering to big and small customers. He has provided both corporate and collegiate education, teaching both specific capabilities and broad concepts in computing and cybersecurity, and has worked with independent professional organizations in the development of professionally recognized certification exams. He is a founding member of (ISC)2 Chapter in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and outside of his professional career, Stephen is an avid Science Fiction fan who has assisted with running many many media, literary, and costume-oriented conventions over the years.

Cybersecurity Myths and Tips wander around the Internet like nuggets of knowledge panned from the streams of cyberspace. Some Myths can hurt like the bolts of Zeus, but many are as bogus as illusions of Dolos. My presentation will discuss some of the current Myths floating about and provide Tips to avoid pitfalls and improve your home cybersecurity. Come learn if what you think is true about cybersecurity is verified, partially valid, or a hoax.