Why Businesses Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss the Cybersecurity Symposium
Small-to-midsize companies, including those here in the Capital Region, are the primary targets of cyberattacks today. Larger companies have protected themselves too well to be worth hacking, but AI enables hackers to target smaller businesses and their individual employees en masse.
That’s why the 4th Annual Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Rivers Casino Resort in Schenectady, NY, is a must-attend event for local business leaders.
The Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium is an educational and networking event tailored for C-suite leaders with CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and other key decision makers at small-to-midsize companies.
The goal of the event is to give local leaders the insights they need to make informed decisions and build security into their business strategy. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap for strengthening cybersecurity.
Why Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Executives
According to Check Point Software Technologies, a global cybersecurity company, there was a nearly 50% surge in cyber threats worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, with a 126% rise in ransomware attacks.
Unsurprisingly, AI is further empowering these attackers. From AI-generated ransomware to voice-cloned phishing attempts, cyber criminals are getting increasingly sophisticated. They now have the resources to target businesses of all sizes with data breaches, ransomware, and digital fraud.
Symposium attendees will hear from leading cybersecurity experts and leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply toward developing a comprehensive cybersecurity plan to protect themselves from this new breed of cybercrime.
Small & Medium-Sized Companies Are Prime Targets of Hackers
Gone are the days of “too small to hack.” Today, small-to-midsize companies are the main targets of cybercrime. These businesses often have valuable assets and sensitive data, but lack the robust security infrastructure of larger enterprises.
Common tactics hackers use when targeting small-to-midsize businesses include phishing emails that trick employees into revealing credentials, ransomware attacks that lock crucial data until a payment is made, and exploiting weak passwords. These can have severe financial and reputational consequences.
At the Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium, nationally recognized experts will break down the top threats facing small-to-midsize businesses today, and will show you how to address them. You’ll leave not just with new knowledge, but with a clear, actionable plan to proactively safeguard your company’s data, finances, and reputation.
Connect With Local Business Leaders & National Experts
The Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium is a chance to learn about cybersecurity from the best in the industry and to connect with other local business leaders. You can look forward to engaging keynote speakers, a live cybersecurity demonstration, panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions.
Leaders from sectors including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and higher education will come together to exchange knowledge and best practices. The Symposium is focused exclusively on education and actionable strategies to protect your organization, with no sales pitches or promotional presentations.
Meet the Experts Behind the Event: LogicalNet
The Symposium is hosted by LogicalNet, the Capital Region’s leading provider of cybersecurity solutions and managed IT services. For over 30 years, LogicalNet has been helping businesses across Upstate New York drive growth and reduce risk through technology.
Their local expertise and deep understanding of cybersecurity trends positions them as the go-to provider for Capital Region business leaders looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Register Today & Bring Back Valuable Information to Your Employees
The Tech Valley Cybersecurity Symposium is designed to help leaders move beyond awareness and into preparedness. By the end of the day, you’ll not only have a clearer understanding of today’s cyber threats, but also a practical plan you can bring back to your organization.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with peers facing similar challenges and leave better equipped to protect your business in the months and years ahead.
Lodging is available on site at the Rivers Casino Resort. Use promo code LOG1025 for a discounted rate.
This article is sponsored by LogicalNet.
