EDC and Pendraig PNW offer tech workshops on cybersecurity - Islands' Sounder

The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites businesses, nonprofits and community organizations to attend a free online workshop series on cybersecurity. The first session, Passcodes & Privacy – Preventive Best Practices, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Creative Space on Orcas Island. The second workshop, Scams, Bots, and Phishing Tactics – Best Practices to Avoid Trouble, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, at the same time and location, with virtual options available for both sessions.

Workshop Content

The first workshop will cover practical privacy measures, including creating robust passwords, choosing secure browsers, spotting common security pitfalls, and implementing the 3-2-1 Rule for digital data protection. The second session focuses on phishing and scam avoidance, teaching participants to recognize common tactics and apply the trust but verify philosophy to digital safety.

Expert Instruction

Instructor Tycho Pendraig brings over a decade of experience in Agile project management and strategic business alignment to these sessions. As founder and principal consultant of Pendraig PNW, he provides vCIO services, workshops, and hands-on training throughout the San Juan Islands and Seattle metropolitan area. Pendraig also serves in leadership roles with several local organizations, including co-treasurer for Leadership San Juan Islands and positions with the Center for Creative Repair and Let's Get Ready Orcas.

Community Support

The EDC acknowledges its funding partners for supporting this and other programs: San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, Washington Commerce, the Ports of Friday Harbor and Lopez, the Orcas Island and San Juan Island community foundations, and individual and foundation donors. For more information, contact the EDC at 360-378-2906 or [email protected].