SHRM Learning Objective: Identity Theft

Revisiting HR’s Role as Gatekeeper: Proactive and Reactive Strategies for Protecting Employers and Employees from Identity Theft and Scams. 

In 2017, hundreds of employers unwittingly disclosed their employees’ sensitive information to identity thieves. This year that number is projected to increase. In nearly every incident, thieves targeted Human Resources and Finance professionals to facilitate their crimes. In today’s digital and fast-paced age, it’s imperative that Human Resources and Finance professionals stay vigilant against the threat of identity theft. This presentation will delve into current and evolving methods of identity thieves, strategies for how to prevent and react to incidents, and resources for continued education on proactive practices.  

Objectives Include: 

• Methodology of identity thieves and scammers
• Executing a risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and deploying proactive safeguards
• Impact on business and employees
• Evaluating trends in liability
• Creating an incident response plan
• Resources for staying current on proactive practices

Speaker: Sahara Sears, Senior Account Executive, Legal Resources

Speaker Bio: Sahara Sears is the Corporate Senior Account Executive at Legal Resources, a Legal and Identity Theft plan provider headquartered in Virginia Beach. Her focus is in business development, communications, marketing, client services and account operations. She also heads the research and content development for Legal Resources’ Legal and Identity Theft educational seminars and educates hundreds of employees on these topics each year.

Sahara holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Florida and interned under the Crime Analysis Unit for Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, she is a certified paralegal, private investigator, and identity theft risk management specialist.

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