Paul Clawson, RCDD, OSP
Account Manager at Zenith Systems
5055 Corbin Dr.
Bedford Heights, OH 44128-5462
Tel: +1 216.584.2645 or +1 216.318.8867
Email: pclawson@zenithsolutions.com

Paul Clawson, RCDD, OSP, is a veteran of the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance. He currently serves as an account manager with an excellent company, Zenith Systems, in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been married to his very supportive wife, Amy, for 26 years, and they have two wonderful sons, Ben and Tim. He and his family are currently in the process of moving from Cincinnati, Ohio, where they have spent the last 26 years, to Cleveland, Ohio. Clawson started his career in the residential construction industry, and in 1997, he was afforded the opportunity to enter the telecom industry by Clawson Communications, which was extending its operations into the Cincinnati area. He became a district manager for that operation. He spent a short time with Pomeroy and followed with running his own cabling company, Yellow Jack-IT Communications, LLC, before signing on with Beacon Solutions in 2009. Beacon Solutions gave Clawson global exposure and an in-depth opportunity to solidify his infrastructure design skills. He is currently an account manager with Zenith Systems in Bedford Heights, Ohio. The scope of his current duties encompasses customer account management, project management, estimating, new project development and design. He has subsequently spent the last 18 years in the telecommunications industry. The bulk of Clawson’s experience has been in the commercial, industrial and pharmaceutical verticals with less emphasis on the medical and K-12 sectors. He intends to maintain his current credentials and enhance his skill set with the BICSI Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) credential, along with advanced credentials in the wireless arena of layer 1 technologies. Additionally, he intends to pursue a few select networking certifications and participate in continuous improvement within the Project Management Professional curriculum.

Involvement with BICSI activities, committees, and membership:
To date, Clawson has only been involved in BICSI as a member. He was asked by former BICSI President, Jerry Bowman, to contribute to the BICSI Project Management curriculum but was not selected to provide input. Being elected for the U.S. North-Central Region Director would be Clawson’s first opportunity to contribute to the goals of the BICSI mission.

If elected, Clawson will:
If Clawson is elected to serve as the U.S. North-Central Region Director for BICSI, he will spend his time and effort bringing the region’s BICSI members pertinent information, demonstrations and knowledge of the latest cutting-edge technologies within the industry, while providing them an opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CECs) toward their credentials for dedicating their time to stay current. He intends to move the presence and mission of BICSI forward within the region by promoting the benefits of BICSI membership and participation.

Additional volunteer experience:
Clawson’s son, Tim, was born with Cerebral Palsy, so all of his time has been spent supporting him and the efforts of UCP within the community. He and Tim were actively involved with Miracle League Baseball in Cincinnati for eight years. They have been proud supporters of the Aaron W. Perlman Center at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Candidates for the Position of U.S. North-Central Region Director

We are in the process of creating Online Toolbox Talks.  The Toolbox Talks site can be found by visiting http://training.clawsons.com.  You must create an account prior to accessing the site.  I have included a PDF detailing the registration process and toolbox talk training signup on the http://training.clawsons.com home page.  Each Toolbox Talk will be available for 10 days.  Some of the toolbox talks include quizzes that must be completed.  If you would like to try the online toolbox talks and provide feedback, please register using your clawsons.com email address.  Any input would be appreciated.

Employees are now able to complete an online timesheet instead of completing a paper timesheet.  All employees are now eligible to login at http://timesheet.clawsons.com.

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Another cautionary tale regarding email links.

Updated: Oct 26, 2013 2:10 PM EDT

By Jennie Runevitch-INDIANAPOLIS –

Experts are warning about a new kind of computer virus called CryptoLocker. Hackers are hitting systems holding personal information and files for ransom.

It’s an old-time crime with a 21st century twist – a virus that holds your computer hostage and demands money to get it back.

“They’re holding your computers or your files for ransom, the same way a kidnapper would,” explained Geek Brigade president Jon Wright.

Victims of the virus even get a terrifying ticking clock that pops up on the screen, counting down the time left to pay up.

“If you don’t pay, your files are gone forever,” Wright said.

Experts say CryptoLocker, a new type of ransomware, created by organized criminals overseas, is one of the most dangerous viruses to hit in a long time.

You can literally lose everything – all pictures, videos and documents on your PC. Geek Brigade in Greenwood had two people come in with infected computers just this week.

“We’ve heard lots of stories of people losing everything,” Wright said.

CryptoLocker is spread through phony attachments in emails.

The latest attachments have said “here’s my resume” or “scan from Xerox work center”, so it looks like someone from the office sent them.

But click the link, and you are locked out of your own computer.

“As soon as the user’s computer is infected, the virus sets about encrypting their files and all the files that are attached – thumb drives, external hard drives, or even network drives if they’re at work,” Wright explained.

That’s when the taunting begins.

You’re given 96 hours to pay $300 and get a “private key”, or password, to unlock your files.

No money sent – no data. It’s gone for good.

But should you really pay up?

Experts say early on, people still weren’t getting their files. Lately, for some, that’s changed.

“It’s personal preference,” Wright said. “Recent reports are that people who’ve paid are getting their files back, but then of course, you’ve still now given your information to a criminal.”

They’re criminals demanding cash in a high-tech hold up that’s just as threatening as the real thing.

So how do you protect yourself?

Experts say never open an attachment you don’t recognize or you weren’t expecting.

Back up all your data off-site on a regular basis. An external hard drive that’s connected to your computer would be wiped out with this virus.

Also, get good anti-virus protection that runs in real time. Those have stopped CryptoLocker from hacking in.

If CrytptoLocker does hit, and you notice it right away, Wright says to unplug your computer immediately, before the virus gets chance to run completely.

Then take it to a repair shop. That might save your data before it’s too late.

http://www.wthr.com/story/23792194/2013/10/25/new-virus-holds-computers-hostage?fullsite&view=web&clienttype=generic&mobilecgbypass&force_mobile_off=1&mview=desktop