INTERFACE Seattle
Presented by Sajeel Akram, Director of Microsoft Services • C1st Technologies
Cybercriminals increasingly target small and mid-sized businesses because they often lack enterprise-level defenses. This session examines current threat trends and provides practical guidance for protecting identities, endpoints, cloud applications, and sensitive data. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen security posture, reduce business risk, and prepare for emerging AI-related security challenges.
Key Takeaways:
- Why SMBs are prime targets for cybercriminals.
- How identity attacks, phishing, ransomware, and insider risks impact businesses.
- Security best practices for protecting users, devices, and data.
- The role of automation and AI in modern cybersecurity operations.
- Steps organizations can take immediately to improve resilience and compliance.
Sajeel Akram is Director of Microsoft Services at C1st Technologies and specializes in Microsoft cloud, security, identity, compliance, and AI solutions. Sajeel works with organizations across multiple industries to modernize IT operations, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and safely adopt AI technologies. With extensive experience in Microsoft 365, Azure, security operations, governance, and compliance, Sajeel helps businesses implement practical security strategies that balance protection, productivity, and regulatory requirements.