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SUMMARY:NEW! Member Masterclass - Simplified Security: No-Nonsense Guide for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Member Masterclass\n\nSimplified Security: A No-Nonsense Guide for Business Owners\n\n\nAbout Member Masterclass\n\nThe Member Masterclass series is an exclusive opportunity for Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce members to gain insights and practical knowledge from fellow members who are experts in their fields. These monthly sessions foster connections\, expand professional know-how\, and provide actionable takeaways that members can apply to their businesses immediately.\n\nEach session features a 30-minute presentation followed by interactive Q&A and networking.\n\n\nThis Month's Topic:\n\nSimplified Security: A No-Nonsense Guide for Business Owners\n\nIs Your MFA Keeping You Safe? How to Protect Your Accounts in 2025\n\nMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) is essential to protecting your digital identity but not all MFA is created equal. The FBI and CISA are now advising against SMS-based MFA due to serious security vulnerabilities.\n\nJoin us for this session where we'll simplify the latest cybersecurity guidance and walk through steps you can take now to protect your accounts and your business.\n\nYou'll learn:\n\n  Why SMS-based MFA is being phased out\n\n  Real-world risks of relying on text message authentication\n\n  FBI- and CISA-recommended alternatives\n\n  How to start migrating your accounts without overwhelm\n\n\nMeet the Speaker\n\nSid Payne\, Founder\, ViaTek\n\nWith over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and managed tech services\, Sid Payne built ViaTek around the philosophy of People-First IT. He's helped hundreds of Colorado businesses stay secure while keeping tech conversations human. Sid is known for his plain-language\, no-fluff approach making cybersecurity make sense for small business owners.\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsor\n\nFNBO\n\n\n\nThe Member Masterclass series is made possible through the generous support of FNBO\, a long-time Chamber partner. FNBO is committed to fostering financial well-being and strengthening our business community through initiatives in workforce development\, financial literacy\, and economic growth.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW174815174 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: &quot\;Segoe UI&quot\;\, &quot\;Segoe UI Web&quot\;\, Arial\, Verdana\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\;">\n<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW174815174 BCX0" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: &quot\;Segoe UI&quot\;\, &quot\;Segoe UI Web&quot\;\, Arial\, Verdana\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\;">\n<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26742188 BCX8" style="-webkit-user-drag: none\; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; user-select: text\; clear: both\; cursor: text\; overflow: visible\; position: relative\; direction: ltr\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: &quot\;Segoe UI&quot\;\, &quot\;Segoe UI Web&quot\;\, Arial\, Verdana\, sans-serif\; font-size: 12px\;">\n<h3 data-end="169" data-start="141"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><strong data-end="167" data-start="145">Member Masterclass</strong></span></h3>\n\n<p data-end="247" data-start="170"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><strong data-end="245" data-start="170">Simplified Security: A No-Nonsense Guide for Business Owners</strong></span></p>\n\n<hr data-end="454" data-start="451" />\n<h3 data-end="490" data-start="456"><span style="font-size:20px\;"><strong data-end="488" data-start="460">About Member Masterclass</strong></span></h3>\n\n<p data-end="856" data-start="491"><span style="font-size:16px\;">The <strong data-end="517" data-start="495">Member Masterclass</strong> series is an exclusive opportunity for Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce members to gain insights and practical knowledge from fellow members who are experts in their fields. 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