Travelers Institute to Host Cybersecurity Symposium for Business Owners in Tempe, Arizona
February 11 2016 - 10:37AM
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
Michael Echols to Deliver Keynote Address
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) will bring its Small Business
– Big Opportunity℠ symposia series to the Tempe Center for the Arts
today to address cybersecurity risks and provide tips to help local
businesses prepare for, prevent and respond to a cyber breach. The
Tempe Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Women
Business Owners’ Phoenix Chapter and Brown & Brown Insurance of
Arizona, Inc. will join the Travelers Institute in hosting the
event.
“Cyber risk is a major concern for smaller businesses that may
not have security systems in place to protect their sensitive data
and customer information,” said Joan Woodward, President of the
Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy
at Travelers. “Small Business – Big Opportunity events provide
information to entrepreneurs on how they can help secure their
operations and safeguard their customers’ privacy.”
Michael Echols, Director of the Joint Program Management Office,
Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, will deliver keynote remarks on cyber
preparedness for small and midsized businesses.
A panel discussion, moderated by Woodward, will address cyber
concerns and other challenges, including access to capital, the
economic outlook and business continuity planning.
“The Phoenix area has a dynamic entrepreneurial culture with a
diverse small-business community that contributes significantly to
our local economy,” said Nancy Sanders, President of the National
Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter, and Regional
Center Director of the Maricopa Small Business Development Center.
“Our small-business owners need the right resources and tools to
help them succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.”
Sanders will join Echols for the panel discussion, which also
will include John Esposito, President of Brown & Brown
Insurance of Arizona, Inc. and Andrea Drozdowicz, Vice President,
Principal Relationship Manager, at Wells Fargo Tempe Business
Banking.
The Travelers Institute has held more than 20 Small Business –
Big Opportunity events around the country since launching the
series in 2011. For more information, visit
www.travelersinstitute.org/smallbusiness.
About the Tempe Chamber of Commerce
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce strengthens the local economy
through advocacy, professional development, influence and
networking. It regularly advocates for a favorable business climate
through interactive public policy engagement and provides ongoing
representation in government at local, state and federal levels.
For more information, visit www.tempechamber.org.
About the National Association of Women Business Owners,
Phoenix Chapter
NAWBO is an organization that works to strengthen the
wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic
development; create innovative and effective changes in the
business culture; build strategic alliances, coalitions and
affiliations; and transform public policy and influence opinion
makers. For more information about the Phoenix Metro Chapter,
founded in 1985, visit www.nawbophx.org.
About Brown & Brown Insurance of Arizona, Inc.
Brown & Brown Insurance of Arizona, Inc. is part of the
sixth-largest independent insurance agency in the United States,
with local roots dating back to 1937. Our clients enjoy local
expertise, as well as the strength of support teams that can only
come with being part of a National Broker. Brown & Brown of
Arizona is available to help place your Commercial Property and
Casualty Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Group Health Insurance
and Personal Insurance with one of our many partner companies. At
Brown & Brown, client satisfaction is our top priority. The
Company’s Web address is www.bbinsurance.com.
About the Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The
Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of
public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and
to the financial services industry more broadly. The Travelers
Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers’ senior
management, as well as the technical expertise of many of
Travelers’ underwriters, risk managers and other experts to provide
information, analysis and solutions to public policymakers and
regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty
insurance for auto, home and business. For more information, visit
www.travelers.com.
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