2024 Data Geek Week - Wednesday Events
Morning In-Person Event: Breakfast Club
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Meeting Style: In-Person
Start your day right with the Breakfast Club. Enjoy fresh coffee and donuts while mingling with your peers and the OAPI team. We'll have games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share insights, and explore how data can enhance your work. Whether you’re here to learn, network, or just enjoy the company, the Breakfast Club offers the perfect start to your day.
Morning Hybrid Event: Unlocking Data Storytelling
When: 11 a.m. - noon
Presenter: Dr. Michael Waschak
Presentation Style: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Presentation Synopsis: Discover the art of data storytelling with OAPI! Michael will guide you through the use of dashboards and visualizations to make data-driven decisions with clarity and impact. Whether you're new to data or looking to enhance your skills, this session will unlock the secrets to effective data communication.
Did you know that people are 22 times more likely to remember a fact when it's presented as part of a story?
Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business
Afternoon Hybrid Event: Hacking the Hackers: Cyber Security Insights
When: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Presenter: Will Monahan
Presentation Style: In-Person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Presentation Synopsis: When it comes to handling security incidents, the data from CrowdStrike is invaluable. It helps us quickly detect and respond to threats, ensuring we can contain and investigate any issues with minimal disruption. The real-time visibility and forensic capabilities it offers are game-changers for us. By analyzing indicators of compromise and affected systems, we can build a comprehensive incident timeline and take quick action.
Cyber Security “Fun Fact”: Phishing is still the top crime in cyberspace, with over 90% of cyber attacks beginning with a phishing email. In 2021, phishing attacks increased by 34% because email is still the prime way cyber illegal people get information.
Source: Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report and https://www.knowledgehut.com/blog/security/cyber-security-facts