Cybersecurity challenges facing businesses

Troy Gilbert, Chukwuzam Idehen, Rhys Peterson

This project outlines cybersecurity challenges faced by small businesses, including DHCP exploits, phishing, ARP poisoning, printer vulnerabilities, ransomware, and open port vulnerabilities. Our methodology involves assuming poor security practices, recreating exploits, and detailing mitigation steps to patch and prevent future attacks. We address both complex and simple issues to reflect the varied strategies hackers employ. The presentation aims to provide the audience with these insights, recommendations, and future-proofing strategies in an accessible format.

• Troy Gilbert is a senior cybersecurity and political science major at Lander University. He graduated from Belton Honea Path High School in 2020. Currently, he serves as a cyber security analyst under the chief information security officer at Cyber Solutions and has had hands-on experiences with Ransomware, viruses, phishing, and many other cybersecurity incidents. After graduation, Troy plans to take on a bigger role in cyber incident response and to help companies recover from breaches and implement safer practices for the future.

• Chukwuzam Idehen is a senior cybersecurity major with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems. He serves as an IT specialist for the South Carolina Army National Guard and has achieved certification in CompTIA Security+. Additionally, he has gained valuable experience as an IT Onsite Engineer Intern for Atlas Copco. On campus, Chukwuzam previously played both men’s rugby and soccer but his commitment to academic excellence led him to prioritize his studies in his senior year.

• Rhys Peterson is a senior cybersecurity major with an emphasis in CIS. His experience includes working for Lander ITS and interning with the Systems Engineering Team at Fuji Film. He is also a tutor on campus and is a member of the men's lacrosse team.