FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight Conducts Cybersecurity Workshop in Perry,
Strengthening Online Safety in the Community
PERRY, Ga. (Aug. 7, 2025) – As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated and increasingly target everyday users, Sparklight® is helping protect the community with a free cybersecurity workshop Saturday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Perry Leisure Services in the James E. Worrall Center, 1060 Keith Drive in Perry.
The interactive session is aimed at equipping residents with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online. It will address real-world threats such as phishing, technical support scams and online fraud. Attendees will learn how to identify warning signs, create strong passwords and safely navigate websites and emails, taking home actionable strategies to protect themselves at home and at work.
In addition to learning cybersecurity best practices, customers will be introduced to tools available through Sparklight – including Sparklight’s intelligent Wi-Fi solution, powered by eero. The solution provides encrypted connections, blocks phishing and pop-ups, includes parental controls and features a secure VPN. Extra protection is available through eero Secure and eero Plus.
Community members can sign up at https://forms.office.com/r/Qw1xBsC6qh?origin=lprLink.
“Our commitment to the Perry community extends beyond providing fast, reliable internet and local, neighborly service,” said Jane Shanley, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Southeast. “We’re focused on helping our Perry-area neighbors navigate today’s digital challenges. Whether through educational outreach or tools like eero, Sparklight is here to help the community stay safe online.”
For questions about the event, please call (478) 259-5257.
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet and cybersecurity support, please visit www.sparklight.com and www.business.sparklight.com and follow Sparklight on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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About Sparklight
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity – we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.
CONTACT:
Jamie O’Driscoll
Communications Manager
jamie.o’driscoll@cableone.biz