2025DPSS

Good morning, Cyber Guardians! As we kick off Day 2, grab your coffee and join us for an energizing morning briefing on the present and future of NYS K-12 data privacy and security. Our experts will unpack the biggest challenges districts face, discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape, and share mission-critical strategies to protect student data.

Whether you're looking for fresh insights or a burst of inspiration to power through the final day, this session will set the tone for a future-ready approach to data protection.

With Louise DeCandia, Chief Privacy Officer of NYSED  
Crystal Wilson, Cyber State Coordinator from CISA  
Ramah Hawley, Director of The Education Cooperative's Student Data Privacy Alliance (TEC SDPA)
Linnette Attai, President of PlayWell, LLC 

Facilitated by Mike Doughty, Ed.D