September 2021 Main Event

Join us in September for a cyber security presentation from Ed Machado, Senior Information Security Manager of Star One Federal Credit Union. Ed Machado has worked within the information technology and information security profession for over 25 years. He previously served as vice president of information systems/security and chief operating officer in the past at various companies. Machado now serves as Star One’s information security, privacy, and identity theft officer with oversight of the cybersecurity and information security program. In addition, he has advised numerous startups in the area of information security and data privacy compliance and currently serves on Fiserv’s Cyber Protect Advisory Board for financial institutions. Machado holds a B.S. in computer science from Santa Clara University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix and numerous certifications in the area of information security, risk management and audit.
TOPIC: Cyber Security and the Changing World
The presentation will be an interactive discussion for which attendees will learn and discuss various threats and events in today’s new cyber world. In addition, the interactive presentation will cover recent techniques by fraudsters to obtain personal information through a variety of social engineering tactics and tricks. Attendees will be shown a variety of quick videos as well to help demonstrate and reinforce some of the tactics and be provided with some of the basic security fundamentals in how to safeguard their own personal data and security when using a personal computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone. You will learn:
  • The importance of personal cybersecurity while performing activities on the internet
  • Learn about recent cyber fraud trends, events and future cyber threat predictions
  • Obtain tool, resources and best security practices to stay safe online
Afterwards, we will host a panel discussion.
NOTE: This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 25, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

How to Attend:

  • Due to COVID-19, meetings are webcast. Please see below to register on EventBrite, and then join remotely online via Zoom.
  • You must pre-register on EventBrite:
  • Register on our EventBrite system using your credit card.
  • Note: We are retiring our P.O. Box and will no longer accept mailings.
  • To attend by web:
  • Zoom meeting instructions will be emailed to all registered participants.