Ridgeline Computer Solutions, LLC of Somerset has seen an increase in computer scams and community members having their personal information compromised including banking information. In response, Ridgeline is partnering with the Somerset Borough Police Department, local businesses and organizations to offer a free Internet Safety presentation to protect the community.
The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Somerset Event Center beginning at 6:30 pm. The presentation will not only educate the public about how to protect themselves, but also discuss common scams, attack methods and steps that attendees can take if they suspect that their computers, devices or data has been compromised.
Ridgeline CEO Bo Lottig is a long time IT professional and Somerset resident. Based on the increase number of local residents having their information and data compromised he knew that it was time to act. Lottig went on to say “It was clear that Ridgeline had to take a leadership position in protecting the community and educating residents about good Internet safety practices. Our Ridgeline team has seen local community members and businesses having their email accounts, banking information compromised and spyware installed on their computers by hackers– especially our senior citizens. I am grateful to our local community members who also see the value in protecting our community and who have been supporting us every step of the way.”
Officer Jason Upton of the Somerset Borough Police Department will be presenting along with Ridgeline Computer Solutions, LLC CEO Bo Lottig and Ridgeline Network Technician Jarod Cramer.
- Officer Upton is a graduate of the IUP Regional Police Academy and holds degrees from Geneva College (MS in Organizational Leadership), the Community College of the Air Force (AS in Criminal Justice), Penn State (Arts & Sciences) and Indiana Bible College (Liberal Studies).
- Bo Lottig is the founder of Ridgeline Computer Solutions with over 15 years of IT experience. He attended Garrett College where he studied Information Technology in addition to computer networking, and possesses CompTIA A+ Certification. Lottig also has Network +, Security Plus and Computer Forensics experience.
- Jarod Cramer is working on an Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Management from the Community College of the Air Force as well as a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology from the Pennsylvania State University. He also possesses CompTIA Security+ certification.
Support from the local Somerset community has been strong. As of this writing, the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, Beggs Printing, Sechler Insurance, Midas-Somerset, Turkey Hill-Somerset, Stacie’s Sweets and Eats, SDC Building Center, and Giant Eagle are sponsoring the event.
Internet Safety Presentation Details
- When: Tuesday, August 29th starting at 6:30 pm
- Where: Somerset Event Center 1012 S Edgewood Ave, Somerset, PA 15501
- Registration
About Ridgeline Computer Solutions
Ridgeline Computer Solutions, LLC is the area’s leading business and residential IT and computer service provider. The company provides a wide array of services including Managed IT Services, technical consulting, networking, data recovery and backups, personal computer repair, virus removal and MORE! Come and experience the Ridgeline difference TODAY!