How can you guard against phishing attacks? What’s the most cost-effective way to conduct a vulnerability scan? Find out when you join our new group, which will help you keep up with cyber threat trends, connect with security experts and more.
06/10/2024 2:30 P.M.
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ACA’s Cybersecurity Collective, an exclusive resource of ACA membership, provides a private forum for members to ask questions about cybersecurity and learn how to protect your business. Topics in the LinkedIn group this month have included strategies to combat phishing, a note about the recent Microsoft Windows security patch and free options for vulnerability scanning.
“The establishment of the Cybersecurity Collective by ACA adds significant value, providing a dedicated space for those responsible for data protection to discuss emerging threats and strategies, ensuring these dangers remain under control,” said Rhett Bohling, system administrator for Contract Callers Inc.
Who Should Participate
ACA’s Cybersecurity Collective is for Qualified Individuals as defined by the Safeguards Rule and ACA members in a cybersecurity/IT or management role.
While designed for ACA members, nonmember security experts that work directly with ACA member companies can also participate. We know your third-party security vendors are top-notch, but we want to ensure they understand what’s going on in our specific neck of the woods. Invite them to join our Cybersecurity Collective to keep up with the latest threats and get takeaways they can use to build your defenses.
What You’ll Get From the Collective
- Connections: You’ll be connected to a group of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals who are eager to share insights and offer guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just dipping your toes into the world of digital security, this is the perfect opportunity to learn, share and grow together.The Cybersecurity Collective is meant to be a free resource to augment your cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance management system.
- Access to a Private LinkedIn Group: Do you have burning questions about cybersecurity trends, best practices, or emerging threats? Don’t hesitate to post them in our private LinkedIn group! This group will have free-flowing input, and all Cybersecurity Collective members can participate. We may have a different discussion topic each week, which will be especially helpful when news breaks on data breaches (such as the recent United Healthcare cyber-attack). You’ll also get insights on new mitigation strategies to reduce your risks.
- Quarterly Webinars: We will host an interactive cybersecurity webinar series to discuss the latest in IT and security. Security experts from TPx, ACA’s IT Alliance partner, will host these webinars to explore and explain critical cybersecurity topics. We’ll also have special guests! The first Zoom webinar will be held in September. Stay tuned for more details.
How to Join
- Begin by logging in to ACA’s website. If you do not have an account, please create one.
- Agree to the Cybersecurity Collective Community Terms of Participation document on the Cybersecurity Collective page.
- Watch your inbox for a welcome email. (Will be sent within 1 business day for members.)
- The welcome email will have a link to our private Cybersecurity Collective LinkedIn Group. Once there, click the request to join to get full access to all of our content, links and conversations!
- When you are approved to join the Cybersecurity Collective, you’ll also be able to see bonus content on our Cybersecurity Collective page.
Questions? Contact ACA’s Member Services team by email here or by phone at (800) 269-1607.
Add the Cybersecurity Qualified Individual Role to Your ACA Profile
When you add a professional role to your profile on our website, you’ll receive information and updates specifically crafted for your interests.
Go to your profile and add the new Cybersecurity Qualified Individual role to receive custom communications. More than one person from a member company can have this role designation.
To add your role to your profile:
- Go to your profile.
- Scroll down to the Your Organizational Role section.
- Check the boxes that apply to you.
- Click Save.
Request access to the Cybersecurity Collective here.
Remember, subscribe to ACA Daily and Member Alerts under your My ACA profile when logged in to acainternational.org.
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