Our new group—an exclusive free benefit of your ACA membership—will help you keep up with cyber threat trends, connect with security experts and more. Join today!
05/30/2024 2:05 P.M.
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Earlier this month, a new data breach disclosure requirement under the Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule went into effect. Wondering what it requires and what changes you need to make in your organization to comply?
You can ask about the Safeguards Rule, and any other data security concerns, when you join ACA’s Cybersecurity Collective—an exclusive resource of ACA membership.
The Cybersecurity Collective provides a private forum for you to ask (and answer!) questions about cybersecurity and how to protect your business. When you join, you’ll get access to an invite-only LinkedIn group, quarterly Zoom webinars on burning cybersecurity topics, and more.
“In an era where cyber threats are ever-evolving, ACA’s Cybersecurity Collective offers a valuable opportunity to provide best practices, guidance, and experience,” said Bryan Albertson, chief information officer for Harris & Harris. “I believe this collective has the potential to harness diverse expertise and resources to combat many of the cyber risks we face today.”
Who Should Participate
This group 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.
“In talking to so many ACA members and owners, they consistently tell me cybersecurity threats are the #1 thing that keeps them up at night,” said ACA CEO Scott Purcell. “ACA’s creation of the Cybersecurity Collective is one more step in creating value for members, so those shouldering the responsibility of protecting your data can have a place to talk about new threats, and new mitigation strategies, to keep those threats at bay.”
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.
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