Leaders in combating cyber crime and business identity theft will talk about trends and solutions for local companies at a forum this month in Lakewood.

The forum, jointly sponsored by the Economic Development Departments of Pierce County and the City of Lakewood, will offer information about potential threats to businesses and what they can do to prevent or minimize intrusions. Public sector presenters include the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, the Washington Secretary of State Office of Corporations and the Washington Attorney General’s Office. Private sector presenters include Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Symantec Corporation, Internet Identity, and a tech reporter from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The forum is free of charge, but registration is required.

The event will be held on Weds., March 20, between 8:30 a.m. and noon at Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers, 6000 Main Street SW, in Lakewood. Register online here.