FTC Startup Security Roadshow Goes to Seattle in February

The FTC plans a one-day conference Feb. 9 in Seattle as part of its ongoing initiative to help companies, especially startups and early stage businesses, build security into their products, services and culture. Commissioner Julie Brill will keynote the third "Start with Security" event, which is to be at the University of Washington School of Law. The agency, which had previous events in Austin and San Francisco, has materials to help businesses understand data protection and cybersecurity (see 1506300049).