Donald Anderson of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Michael
Echols of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Discuss Cyber
Environment
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV),
will bring its Small Business – Big Opportunity℠ symposia series
to Boston today, with a focus on cyber security for small and midsized
businesses, as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The
symposium will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, in
partnership with Eastern Insurance Group LLC and the Associated
Industries of Massachusetts.
The event will convene government and industry professionals in a panel
discussion on cyber risks and other small business concerns, including
access to capital and business continuity planning.
“Small and midsized businesses may not have the same resources as larger
companies to monitor and address cyber threats, exposing them to attacks
that can disrupt their business,” said Joan Woodward, President of the
Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at
Travelers. “Education and awareness are important in helping business
owners protect their operations as cyber risks continue to evolve.”
The keynote address will be delivered by Donald Anderson, Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
“Cyber crime is a growing threat among the business community. It is
critically important for small businesses to understand their risks, and
how they can help prevent sensitive data from getting into the wrong
hands,” said Anderson.
The event also will feature a panel discussion moderated by Woodward,
“Finding Solutions to Small Business Challenges.” Participants will
include:
-
Michael Echols, Director, Joint Program Management Office, Office of
Cybersecurity and Communications, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Hope Aldrich, President and CEO, Eastern Insurance Group LLC
- Richard Lord, President and CEO, Associated Industries of Massachusetts
- Robert Rivers, Vice Chairman, Eastern Bank Corporation; President &
COO, Eastern Bank
The Travelers Institute launched Small Business – Big Opportunity
in 2011 to address small business challenges, including access to
capital, business continuity planning and cyber security. Visit www.travelersinstitute.org/smallbusiness
for more information.
About Eastern Insurance Group LLC
Eastern Insurance Group LLC, headquartered in Natick, is a subsidiary of
Eastern Bank, the largest and oldest mutual bank in the country. Eastern
Insurance Group LLC serves more than 70,000 individuals and businesses
and provides a full range of personal and commercial insurance products,
surety, and employee benefits services. Eastern Insurance Group LLC is
the largest insurance agency headquartered in Massachusetts and the 51st
largest agency in the country. It has completed more than 34 insurance
agency acquisitions since 1994. For more information, visit www.easterninsurance.com.
About Associated Industries of Massachusetts
Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) is the statewide
association for Massachusetts employers. AIM is the only association
with the size, influence, respect and professional talent to give you
the power to shape the future of your business. Thousands of member
employers look to AIM for integrity, professionalism and results. AIM
member companies range from multinational bioscience companies and
high-tech manufacturers to professional services firms and the corner
grocery store. Our members employ one out of every five workers in
Massachusetts. Established in 1915, Associated Industries of
Massachusetts is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan association of
Massachusetts employers. AIM's mission is to promote the well-being of
its members and their employees and the prosperity of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts by improving the economic climate of Massachusetts,
proactively advocating fair and equitable public policy, providing
relevant, reliable information and excellent services. For more
information, visit www.aimnet.org.
About the Travelers Institute
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of
importance to the insurance marketplace and to the financial services
industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry
expertise of Travelers’ senior management, as well as the technical
expertise of many of Travelers’ underwriters, risk managers and other
experts to provide information, analysis and solutions to public
policymakers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property
casualty insurance for auto,
home
and business.
For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
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Media:
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Judy Senechal,
860-277-2366
jlsenech@travelers.com
Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.