2025DPSS: Full Schedule

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1:00pm EDT

Phishing FLARE: Responding Fast & Smart LIMITED

Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Learn how to respond quickly and effectively to phishing attempts, with a focus on system responses (with an emphasis on Google) and follow-up actions beyond the system. This session will introduce the FLARE framework (Find, Lock Down, Alert, Review, Evaluate) to guide you through immediate actions during an attack and post-incident improvements.

Speakers

Jessica Kingsbury

Director of Technology, UFSD of the Tarrytowns

Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Salon A Albany Marriott - 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

Breakout, Cybersecurity

3:15pm EDT

Safeguarding Every Learner: Inclusive Threat Intelligence for K-12 Schools LIMITED

Wednesday March 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT

Salon A

In a digitally inclusive learning environment, security is paramount to ensure equitable access and safety for all students. Join representatives from NYS School Districts and Arctic Wolf for a comprehensive session on enhancing school security through advanced threat intelligence. This session will explore how K-12 schools can leverage cutting-edge threat intelligence solutions to protect students, staff, and data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Join us in a discussion on best practices, case studies, and effective collaboration between schools and security vendors to create a resilient, inclusive digital learning environment.

Participants will gain insights into:
- Real-world Threats and Challenges in K-12: Learn about the unique security challenges facing schools and the importance of protecting student data in inclusive digital environments.
- Threat Intelligence Strategies: Discover how Arctic Wolf’s threat intelligence services help identify, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats, providing a proactive stance in safeguarding student data and ensuring safe digital learning experiences.
- Building a Culture of Security Awareness: Explore ways to foster a security-first mindset among staff and students, ensuring everyone plays a role in protecting school digital resources.

RIC One DPSS Representative

Bridget Harris

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Technology & RIC, Monroe RIC

RIC Director

Speakers

Erin Sheevers

CTO, Bethlehem Central School District

Erin Sheevers is the Chief Technology Officer for Bethlehem Central School District and a trailblazer in K-12 educational technology and student safety. With over a decade of leadership experience, Erin has championed initiatives that support both secure digital environments and adaptive... Read More →

William Cooper

Director of Technology, Gloversville Enlarged School District

David L’Hommedieu

Assistant Superintendent of Information Technology and Operational Innovation, Saratoga Springs City School District

Wednesday March 26, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Salon A Albany Marriott - 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205

Breakout, Cybersecurity