Cybersecurity Awareness for the Holiday Season and Beyond #CreditChatLive (Episode 1)
In this episode of #CreditChat Live, we discuss cybersecurity and identity theft awareness, which is particularly relevant during the holiday season due to increased online activity and cybercrimes. We are joined by Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a renowned expert in her field. We’ll explore common and emerging cybersecurity threats, effective ways to protect personal information, and steps to take if victimized by identity theft!
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About Eva Velasquez
Eva Velasquez is the President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. Eva previously served at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office for 21 years and as the Vice President of Operations for the San Diego Better Business Bureau. She is a recognized leader in the field of identity compromise and crime, cybercrime, and fraud, who has been featured on CBS Mornings, NBC Nightly News, CNBC’s American Greed, Fortune, The New York Times, NPR, The Associated Press and numerous other media outlets. Eva is a recipient of the National Crime Victim Service Award from the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Consumer League’s Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award. She is a published author, actively contributes to various advisory boards and working groups, and is regularly invited to speak at industry and policy events, including the Identity, Authentication, and the Road Ahead Policy Forum, the MRC Authentication Summit, and the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition. Eva has also participated in briefing events for the FTC, CFPB, IRS, DHS, PRAC, DoL and the U.S. House of Representatives. She is committed to driving the ITRC’s mission to assist victims, educate the public and advocate for change for those who do not have a voice.