Gerrie Electric and TD Commercial Banking are pleased to host a virtual seminar on financial and cyber crimes with presentations from TD Commercial Banking, Halton Police Services Cyber Crimes Unit, Joe Apps Technology Support, and Gerrie Electric.

Over the last year, there has been a heightened level of cyber threats and activities, as cyber criminals use COVID-19 as an opportunity to exploit everyday consumers and take advantage of increased time spent online. Cyber criminals have leveraged the crisis and human vulnerability to profit financially and otherwise.

All companies, regardless of size, have increasingly become the target of criminal enterprises. These crimes are extremely savvy and creative, and it is imperative that business owners and employees are aware of the signs and common pitfalls. The goal of this webinar is to increase awareness, to learn how businesses are impacted, and how to protect your business from falling victim.

TOPICS

Mitigating Risk of Payments Fraud & Business Email Compromise (BEC) TD Commercial Banking

Protecting yourself from Cyber Crimes Halton Regional Police Service

Protecting your Business from Remote Workplace Vulnerability of Data Joe Apps Technology Support

Operational Technology (OT) Security for the Industrial Manufacturing Plant Gerrie Electric Automation Group

SPEAKERS

Matthew Pitcher TD Commercial Banking Matthew is the Associate Vice President of Business Banking Deposits & Cash Management Services and leads a team focused on Canadian Business Banking Deposits, Cash Management Services and Fraud Mitigation & Awareness. Matthew and his team support the day-to-day banking product needs for businesses ranging from Sole Proprietors to large Corporations.

Detective Constable Nate Matthew Halton Regional Police Service Detective Constable Nate Matthew is a current investigator with the Halton Regional Police Cyber Crime Unit. Nate has been a police officer for 21 years and has worked in a variety of positions over his career. Nate started his career with the York Regional Police service where he worked in uniform patrol in Vaughan along with a variety of investigative units which include Criminal Investigations Bureau, Intelligence, Homicide and Drugs & Human Trafficking.   In 2017, Nate transferred over to the Halton Regional Police Service where he started his new role in a uniform capacity in the town of Milton. In September 2020, Nate was reassigned and is now working as a Cyber Investigator which mainly focuses on Open Source Intelligence gathering, Social Media monitoring and Dark Web investigations. Nate has a strong technical background with computers and is currently enrolled at Conestoga College in their Cyber Security Program.   Nate is an avid cyclist and computer / technology enthusiast. He lives in the Region, is married with three children.

Joseph Apps Joe Apps Technology Support Joseph Apps studied at M.M Robinson High School and then continued at Mohawk College for Computer Systems Technology and Software Development. After graduation, Joseph started his very own business with a friend refurbishing electronic devices in Downtown Hamilton, in a store called HD Electronics. Quickly Joseph saw a need for rising business support with customers constantly bringing in business grade PC’s to be repaired. This is what started the idea of Joe Apps Technology Support. 5 Years later and a whole team behind him, Joseph is dedicated to helping all devices connected to an online world.  Joe has been a part of many chamber communities such as the Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville Chamber of Commerce. Joe is very involved in the community by supporting many events such as the Food4kids Halton Bottle drive, and the Halton’s women places yearly gala. Joe is much more than his business, however. In his spare time Joe loves to snowboard and play video games. His family and friends are very important to him and cares greatly about the community around him.

Luke Young Gerrie Electric Luke Young comes to Gerrie Electric with over 25 years of experience in the Electrical Contracting business. Luke took over the family business “Sam Young Electric” in 2002. During his time as the Owner/Operator, Luke started the ComCabling brand, which grew rapidly in the Golden Horseshoe. ComCabling established itself as the go-to Data Comm Contractor for some large manufacturers, helping Industrial facilities bring the “Connected Enterprise” to life. They partnered with Gerrie, Rockwell, and Systems Integrators to design and implement comprehensive factory floor Ethernet networks, securely integrated with the IT (business) networks and the “outside world”. Luke leads the Services & Solutions business at Gerrie Electric. This division provides Network, Virtualization & Security services in the Industrial space. Ask us about our Industrial Security Assessment services!  On the weekend, Luke enjoys hiking and playing soccer.