2027 Lunch & Learn Series:Cybersecurity in the Real World: Lessons from Manufacturing, Critical Infrastructure, and Everyday Business with Rensenhouse
2027 Lunch & Learn Series:
Cyberattacks no longer target only large corporations. Today's threats affect manufacturers, banks, retailers, utilities, healthcare providers, schools, and small businesses alike. Drawing from real-world experience in industrial automation, operational technology (OT), and cybersecurity, this session explains how modern cyber risks can impact safety, operations, revenue, and reputation. Attendees will leave with practical, non-technical steps that any organization can take to improve resilience and reduce risk.
Cyberattacks no longer target only large corporations. Today's threats affect manufacturers, banks, retailers, utilities, healthcare providers, schools, and small businesses alike. Drawing from real-world experience in industrial automation, operational technology (OT), and cybersecurity, this session explains how modern cyber risks can impact safety, operations, revenue, and reputation. Attendees will leave with practical, non-technical steps that any organization can take to improve resilience and reduce risk.
🎤 Meet the Presenter:
Bill Schmidt, P.E.
Principal Solutions Consultant
Industrial Automation, Operational Technology (OT), Networking & Cybersecurity Specialist
What you'll learn:
- Understand how cyber incidents can disrupt business operations, customer service, revenue, and reputation, even when no data is stolen.
- Learn the difference between traditional IT cybersecurity and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, and why both are becoming increasingly connected.
- Leave with practical actions any organization can take to reduce risk, improve resilience, and prepare for today's cyber threats.
About the Chamber’s Lunch & Learn Series:
The Chamber’s Lunch & Learn Series features a new host and topic each month—led by Chamber members who share real-world knowledge in a casual, lunch-friendly format. Learn something new, meet fellow professionals, and enjoy lunch while you’re at it!
2027 Lunch & Learn Series:Cybersecuri...
Date and Time
Thursday Mar 18, 2027
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
March 18, 2027 from 12-1pm
Location
In-Person:
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
753 33rd Ave
Online: Teams Meeting
Fees/Admission
Chamber Members: Complimentary with advance registration (Use the discount)
Non-Chamber Members: $20
Online: Free