Cyber Essentials for 2025: What Every Integrator Should Know
Oct. 22 | 11 AM - 12 PM MT
Virtual Lunch & Learn
As cybersecurity threats evolve, integrators play a critical role in protecting both their clients and their own organizations. Yet, cybersecurity doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly technical. This interactive Lunch & Learn, part of PSA’s October Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, breaks down the essentials every integrator should know to strengthen security practices heading into 2025.
Join PSA’s cybersecurity experts for an engaging, plain-English conversation focused on practical habits, not technical jargon. Panelists will share real-world examples of what’s working in the field, discuss everyday pitfalls to avoid and explain how integrators can better manage risk in an increasingly connected environment. You’ll also explore the safe use of AI tools, the importance of ongoing staff training and how to prepare for vendor and audit requirements without overcomplicating the process.
This fast-moving session blends expert insights with audience participation, live polls and “what would you do?” scenarios — designed to make cybersecurity approachable, actionable and even a little fun.
Key Discussion Topics
The most common cybersecurity gaps integrators face — and how to close them quickly.
Safe use of AI tools: what to paste, what to protect and what to avoid.
How to make quarterly training, vendor assessments and audits simple and sustainable.
Plain-English definitions of key cyber terms: SOC 2, ISO, WISP, TPRM and more.
Everyday best practices that improve both operations and client confidence.
Speakers
Chris Peckham
Chief Operating Officer, Ollivier
Jim Cooper
Director of Technology and Innovation, ISC
J’son Walcott
Information Security Manager, Preferred Technologies, LLC