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Where Technology, Cybersecurity, and Community Come Together

The 2026 Central Illinois Cyber & AV Technology Showcase brought business leaders, technology professionals, students, cybersecurity experts and vendors together at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for an afternoon of practical education, hands-on technology and meaningful connections. One speaker called it “the best cybersecurity event I attend throughout the year.” Here’s a look back at what made the day special.

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October 14, 2026
Peoria InfraGard on the steps of the FBI Building in Springfield
Cybersecurity

Pearl Technology Participates in FBI Day in Springfield

On June 12, members of the InfraGard Peoria Members Alliance were hosted by FBI Springfield for a day of intelligence briefings and training. Critical infrastructure—which includes things like healthcare, transportation, banks, utilities, IT, food and agriculture, water supply,

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October 6, 2026
2026 Vulnerability Management pain points and trends
Cybersecurity

2026: Vulnerability Management: Pain Points and Trends

Vulnerability Management 2026 Vulnerability Management is becoming increasingly complex as organizations face visibility gaps, resource shortages, and rapidly evolving cyber threats. As digital environments expand across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructures, maintaining a consistent and effective vulnerability management

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March 11, 2026
One Disaster Recovery Tip
Cybersecurity

One Disaster Recovery Tip That Could Save Your Business

Imagine crafting a piece of ransomware, a masterpiece designed to stealthily penetrate defenses, encrypting everything in its path, rendering data inaccessible to its rightful owners. The attack begins with phishing emails, exploiting software vulnerabilities, or brute-forcing weak passwords. Once inside, the ransomware spreads like wildfire, encrypting files, databases, and backups, ensuring the victim’s desperation.

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April 29, 2024
Tips to Help Protect Your Data
Cybersecurity

Tips to Help Protect Your Data

Given the recent AT&T data breach, Anthony Mini recommends the following:
1. Monitor your accounts with identity protection services.
2. Check the status of your e-mail accounts that have been exposed to other breaches using the website: https://haveibeenpwned.com/.
3. Never re-use a password from one account to another.
4. Create strong passwords using the passphrase approach by mixing multiple words together, then adding a number and special character.
5. Use a password manager if you don’t want to think about passwords anymore.
6. Use Multifactor Authentication on all important accounts.
7. Take advantage of credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts. Thanks to a federal law, these services are available for free. Here’s what you should know: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2018/09/free-credit-freezes-are-here.

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April 9, 2024
Pearl Technology Hosts Operation Boomerang Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Pearl Technology Hosts Operation Boomerang

Those who attended today’s Operation Boomerang at Peoria’s Riverfront Museum learned some practical tips to stay safe from scammers. The event, which was geared toward protecting seniors from cybercrime, had a great turnout, and attendees walked away with information they can use.

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March 25, 2024