Keynote Speaker: Scott Sample, Breadth Solution Specialist, Microsoft Corporation,

"Cyber Attacks, Security Breaches and Data Loss/Exposure"

8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor Events Center

Abstract: Technology enables todays governments and is part of almost every facet of our daily lives. Through the systems and processes we know more and can do more with a great deal more efficiency than ever before. The volumes of data that continue to mount are both a blessing and a curse. Knowledge makes us more effective as human beings, but access to the data and the systems that create it becomes a battleground with those that would seek to exploit them. Now, more than ever, the old adage is true…..”With great power comes great responsibility”. This comes with the caveats that many aspects of that responsibility seem directly opposed to each other. Microsoft has come a long way in the last decade in regards to the topics of security, access, and enablement. Please join us for a look at how Microsoft thinks about the power of technology and how it is best protected and accessed. We will also review how these methods may be applied in your environments as well to help you be a strategic part of your organization and an enabler of your workforce.

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Presenter: Scott Sample, Breadth Solution Specialist. Microsoft Corporation

Scott Sample has been involved in the IT industry for over 25 years. He has served as Vice President of a Regional GIS/CADD professional organization, developed custom solutions for business processes for Glaxo, managed and developed a Microsoft Solution Provider, and delivered and developed training for business, education, and government. He has been a primary draw at major and regional IT conferences with hands on training and delivery of keynote presentations. Scott has developed a keen sense over the years of examining business processes and focusing IT to align with organizational goals for the most efficient use of available resources. As a Solution Specialist for Microsoft, he is responsible for engaging customers and partners to assist them in understanding where IT resources can empower the organization to more effectively support and achieve its goals and an enhance the delivery of the services that organization provides.  He accomplishes this through connections with Microsoft Partners, executive discussions, one to many briefings, and seminars.

He resides in Youngsville, NC with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys technology, soccer, and exploring the great outdoors in his spare time.