Randy Holt - 10 Ways to Protect Your Home Network

Description

In today’s world, a single household might have an extensive range of wireless devices from computers and smartphones to TVs and smart appliances. Being connected is great, but it’s vital to protect your network. You can have your private information stolen if someone accesses your WIFI. Hackers can even perform illegal activities through your connection, leaving you responsible.

Speaker

Randy Holt 
Risk Assessment Supervisor
WA State Department of Health 

Randy Holt is a proud father of two sons. His oldest is on the brink of becoming a Sergeant in the US Army, while his youngest is a junior in high school, excelling in art and beginning his journey into video game design. 

A US Army veteran, Randy has amassed 20 years of experience in the IT field. He has been a dedicated state employee for the past decade, with eight of those years spent at the Department of Health. During this time, he served as a technician at the WA State Department of Health Help Desk for six years and has been a Risk Assessment Supervisor for nearly two years. 

Academically, Randy holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University (WGU). He is a Certified Ethical Hacker, a Next Generation Leader Graduate, and holds HISPI certification. Taking CISSP Exam in November.