Theresa Payton gives a keynote presentation to summit attendees.
She added that cyber criminals know human nature and can design their attacks with it in mind. Payton suggested people should have multiple emails dedicated to certain things, including bank accounts, health care and social media, to easily discern fraudulent emails. She also suggested getting a burner phone number that you can give out everywhere, in order to keep your personal phone number more private. Members of Wisconsin’s Cyber Response Team were also recognized during the summit. Eight members received meritorious service medals from Maj. Gen. Knapp, recognizing their dedication and contribution to defending public entities from cyber attacks and reducing the state’s cybersecurity risks. One of the recipients was CRT Team Lead Tim Greve. “It’s unreal receiving this medal,” said Greve. “I didn’t do this for any award out there. I do this because there is a need out there and I help fill those gaps.”