Cyber threats aren’t just a big-company problem. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted, often because they lack dedicated security teams.
 

• The most common cyber risks facing Halifax businesses today
• Simple, cost-effective protections every business should have in place
• What to do in the first 24 hours after an incident
• How to evaluate whether your current protections are enough
 

Meet your speaker:

Katherine Neil, Regional Account Manager at Fortinet
 

Katherine Neil has spent more than 15 years helping organizations across Atlantic Canada understand and adopt technology that supports growth, resilience, and security. Throughout her career, she has worked with small businesses, mid-sized organizations, large enterprises, educational institutions, non-profits, and government agencies, helping leaders navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.
 

Her experience spans cybersecurity, SaaS applications, telecommunications, social media intelligence, and open-source threat intelligence. She has worked with both established organizations and high-growth technology startups, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges businesses face at every stage of growth.
 

Katherine is passionate about making cybersecurity understandable for business leaders. She focuses on translating technical concepts into practical, actionable guidance that helps organizations reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and make informed decisions in today's evolving threat environment.