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RKL's Cyber Readiness Forum

Lancaster Country Club
The Ballroom
1466 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This half-day session is tailored for business owners, finance, and IT executives, offering valuable insights and practical strategies to proactively tackle security challenges. By attending, you'll stay ahead of the curve with insights into the newest trends in cyber risks, including the role of AI in enhancing security measures and the growing emphasis on comprehensive risk management. Attendees of this session can earn up to four CPE credits in the field of Information Technology.

Agenda:

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. — Registration, networking and hot breakfast buffet

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. — RKL Welcome by Michael McAllister, RKL

8:40 – 9:30 a.m. — From Risk to Resilience: A Primer on Risk Assessments and Business Continuity, presented by James Ruffin, RKL 

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, understanding risk and proactively preparing for its impact is crucial for safeguarding business operations. This session will empower you with how to identify and evaluate potential risks, including emerging cybersecurity threats, and understand their connection to robust continuity strategies. During the session, we’ll explore the foundations of business continuity planning, highlighting its vital role in fortifying organizational resilience against digital disruptions. Attendees will gain practical insights on implementing effective risk assessments and continuity plans, ensuring your organization is equipped to navigate and thrive amidst the evolving landscape of cyber risks and uncertainties. This session is eligible for 1 Information Technology CPE credit. 

Attendees of this session will be able to:

• Understand the concepts, identify the importance and recognize the value of risk assessments
• Grasp the key fundamentals of business continuity planning 
• Recognize the connection and correlation between risk assessments and business continuity planning
• Gain knowledge on implementing risk assessments and business continuity plans

9:30 - 10:20 a.m. — How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Changing the Culture of Work: Building a More Strategic, Adaptive Organization, presented by Kyle David, KDG

AI is not just about automation—it’s reshaping how businesses make decisions, collaborate, innovate, and build competitive cultures. Whether you’re a small business looking to stay agile or a large enterprise optimizing strategic alignment, AI is driving cultural shifts that impact everyone. This session is eligible for 1 Information Technology CPE credit.

Attendees of this session will be able to:

• Recognize how AI is reshaping business culture—from decision-making to team dynamics
• Understand how AI can help both small and large businesses become more strategic, adaptable, and data-driven
• Discover key AI-driven shifts in leadership, collaboration, and innovation
• Learn how to integrate AI into company culture while keeping a human-first approach
• Discuss ethical considerations, trust-building, and reskilling in an AI-driven workplace

10:20 - 10:35 a.m. — Break 

10:35 - 11:25 a.m. — Cyber Risk and Incident Panel Discussion, presented by Devin Chwastyk, McNees Wallace and Nurick, Susan Hummelbaugh, EHD Insurance and Joey Noll, RKL eSolutions

Discover the types of cyber incidents impacting local businesses and their financial effects, while learning the difference between a "data breach" and a "cyber incident." Gain insights into the changing cyber insurance market and evolving privacy landscape. This session is eligible for 1 Information Technology CPE credit. 

Attendees of this session will be able to:

• Identify the types of cyber incidents affecting local businesses and assess their financial impact
• Describe how a cyber incident unfolds and clarify the distinction between a "data breach" and a "cyber incident"
• Recognize changes to the cyber insurance marketplace and privacy landscape

11:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. — Navigating Third-Party Risks and Leveraging Fractional Security Management, presented by Matthew Vassallo and Katrina Xander, Access Point Consulting

This session explores the potential risks posed by third-party relationships to organizational security and outlines effective strategies for risk mitigation. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of fractional security management, including roles such as Chief Information Security Officer and Security Operations, in enhancing cybersecurity resilience and operational efficiency. This session is eligible for 1 Information Technology CPE credit.

Attendees of this session will be able to:

• Identify the risk of third parties to an organization and what steps can/should be taken to mitigate those risks
• Understand the benefit of fractional security management (Chief Information Security Officer, Security Operations, etc.)

12:15 - 1:30 p.m. — Lunch

Questions? Email info@rklcpa.com