08/19/2026
August 12 - Staying Safe in a Digital World 🔐
Last week, Lion Daniel Sproul had the program and brought Phillip Sproul, Vulnerability Manager at Credence Management Solutions, to speak with us about cybersecurity and how quickly online scams and threats are changing.
Phillip explained that attackers aren’t just after financial information. Medical records, email credentials and even access to our computers can have value. And with AI now helping scammers create convincing emails, texts and even clone voices from public recordings, some of the old warning signs aren’t as easy to spot anymore.
He shared several practical ways to protect ourselves — use long, unique passwords or passphrases, enable multi-factor authentication, keep devices updated and be cautious with unexpected emails, phone calls and QR codes.
Phillip also introduced the “SLAM” method for suspicious emails: check the Sender, Links, Attachments and Message before taking action.
Perhaps the simplest takeaway of the day: slow down and verify. Whether it’s an urgent email, a call supposedly from your bank or even a familiar voice asking for money, take the extra step to make sure it’s legitimate.
Thank you to Phillip for an informative program and to Lion Daniel for bringing him to speak with us!
