Cyber Savvy Power-Up | Level Up Your Digital Defense

Event Details
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm EST
Location:
Kelaca
6736 Falls of Neuse Rd. Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27615
Who: Anyone
Cost: $15

Event Overview
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.

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 defense—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

About the 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.

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
• All Cyber allies welcome

Ready to Join Us?
Register Now and step into the future of cyber security. Embrace the opportunity to connect, learn, and transform your personal and professional journey.

Here’s your chance to turn cybersecurity best practices into real-world impact—don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there!