Head of West Brighton-based Aurora Computer Technology to discuss vital safety measures all business owners need to know

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  (Oct. 29, 2018)– If you own or manage a business, the adequacy of your cybersecurity should be a major concern. According to the FBI, the collective impact of cyber intrusions is staggering.

Hackers have taken down vital systems, disrupting and sometimes disabling the work of hospitals, banks, and 9-1-1 services around the country – and the Staten Island small-business community is not exempt from the threat.To assist local entrepreneurs in evaluating and, if needed, ramping up their cybersecurity measures, SCORE-Staten Island will be hosting a “Cyber Security for Business” workshop Thursday, Nov. 15.

The free “lunch and learn” event will be presented by cybersecurity authority Patrick Buono, president and CEO of Staten Island-based Aurora Computer Technology and one of the New York Metro area’s foremost experts in information technology and cyber-data protection.

The educational workshop will address a variety of vital topics, such as Security Awareness; Cyber Attacks You’re Likely to Face, and Policies and Practices for Prevention and Recovery.

WHERE AND WHEN

The workshop will be presented Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at SCORE-Staten Island headquarters, fourth floor of the Staten Island Advance Building, 950 West Fingerboard Road, Grasmere.

As seating is limited, advance registration is strongly advised. Sign-up is available at https://statenisland.score.org/event/nov15-security, or by leaving a message with your phone number and email address for Marie at SCORE-Staten Island: 718-727-1221.

About Aurora Computer Technology, Inc.

Serving Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey since 1987, Aurora Computer Technology, Inc. is a pioneer in the information technology (IT) outsourcing industry. Uniquely combining technological, accounting and business expertise, the Staten Island, N.Y.-headquartered firm provides cost-effective, well-rounded support and peace-of-mind for owners of small or mid-sized businesses, and professionals, seeking top-tier computer consulting, IT services and support, Internet security, and data protection. Aurora Computer Technology provides guidance and assistance in the selection and incorporation of interfacing technologies, such as IP, or VoIP, phone systems; wireless printers; office-security devices and digital surveillance cameras; software and hardware; cyber protection; storage, and backup. Aurora Computer Technology is located at 543 Cary Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310. The company may be reached at (888) TECH-840 (888-832-4840) or 718-981-2363; via email at pbuono@auroracomputer.com, or by visiting www.auroracomputer.com.

About SCORE-Staten Island

SCORE-Staten Island is dedicated to fostering a vibrant small-business community within its New York City borough by providing cost-free education and confidential mentoring to both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Headquartered at 950 West Fingerboard Road, Grasmere, in the iconic Staten Island Advance Building, the organization is Chapter 476 of the nationwide SCORE, a nonprofit association and resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, SCORE-Staten Island may be visited at https://statenisland.score.org; telephoned at 718-727-1221; emailed at info@SCORESI.org, and visited on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SCOREStatenIsland.

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