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Cybersecurity Panel: Joint Event with Maine & New Hampshire CFMA
Mar 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM (ET) - Hilton Garden Inn: 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME 04032
Hosted by Maine, Fairfield, ME
About this Event
Registration: 3 to 3:30 PM
Panel: 3:30 to 4:30 PM
Happy hour from 4:30 to 6 PM
Program Description:
In today’s digital landscape, financial professionals in the construction industry face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats that can compromise sensitive data and disrupt operations. This program provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to safeguard financial systems against cyber risks.
Participants will begin by identifying common cybersecurity threats, including phishing, ransomware, and data breaches, gaining a clear understanding of their potential impact on financial operations. The course then explores best practices for securing financial data, such as implementing strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and software updates, while also guiding participants in developing a robust cybersecurity policy tailored to construction finance.
Finally, attendees will learn how to respond effectively to cyber incidents, including detecting security breaches, executing incident response plans, and ensuring proper communication with stakeholders. Emphasis will be placed on the role of continuous training and awareness programs in maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture.
By the end of this program, construction finance professionals will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to enhance their organization's cybersecurity resilience, ensuring the protection of financial assets and sensitive data.
Featured Speakers
William J. Adams, Jr. Bill studied business management information systems at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and purchased ACS in 2018. Over the years, ACS has evolved from a simple provider of computer technical support to one of the leading and most sophisticated providers of Managed-IT services in the Northeast and has been recognized as one of America’s fastest
growing companies by Inc. 5,000. Today, ACS provides Managed-IT services to companies with as few as 20 employees and as many as 500.
Nelda Cronin is Senior Claim Counsel and Cyber Claim Assigner for Travelers located in the Boston area. Nelda earned degrees in Law (J.D.) from the University of Houston and Journalism (B.A.) from Iowa State University and has been awarded the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and the Associate in Claims (AIC) designations. She is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and federal courts. After almost twenty years with Travelers, Nelda has been exclusively handling Cyber claims for the past six years.
Jacob Bedard is a Senior Security Solutions Engineer for Kaseya/Datto with more than 10 years of experience in IT, specifically around cybersecurity. He has worked with hundreds of managed service providers and internal IT teams to help them design and implement robust security postures to manage cyber and compliancy risk. He was named Specialist of the Year with Kaseya/Datto in 2025.