Event Summary
Hosted by SGA’s IT & Cybersecurity Committee, this webinar will discuss the various risks associated with legacy systems, including vendor and people risk, as well as the strategies that can be employed to mitigate these risks.
Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the risks of utilizing legacy systems
- Discuss the security approach to legacy systems
- Discuss mitigation steps that can be taken if legacy steps cannot be replaced
Meet Your Speaker
Patrick Blumer
Lead Gas Control Analyst | Centerpoint Energy
Patrick Blumer is an IT and Cybersecurity Professional with 16+ years of experience in IT. Patrick currently is a Lead Gas Control System Analyst for Centerpoint Energy located in Houston, Texas. After serving in the Army, Patrick held multiple roles in physical security jobs before using his GI bill to attend Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana. Patrick has obtained a BS in Technology (2010) and an AAS in Computer Network and Wireless Security (2009) from Vincennes University. He also holds and has held certifications from Vendors such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and ISACA and is working on obtaining the prestigious CISSP certification. Patrick currently resides in Kemah, Texas and enjoys going to the ocean and helping others in the IT field.
