2025DPSS

The DPO as a Cyber Guardian defends organizations against cyber threats using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and zero-trust principles. They combat phishing attacks, enforce MFA, and promote continuous monitoring to safeguard sensitive data. Beyond compliance with Ed Law 2d, FERPA, and COPPA, they foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness, ensuring resilience in an evolving threat landscape.

Join us for a deep dive into a recent real-world cyber incident where attackers methodically infiltrated a network, established persistence, exfiltrated data, and actively attempted to lock administrators out of their own systems in an attempt to take over an entire network. Join Joshua Becker, Assistant Director at the Central New York Regional Information Center and Paul Marco, Co-Founder TALAS Security for an eye-opening session, tailored for K-12 technology leaders, as we will walk through each phase of the attack, from the initial social engineering scheme to the final extortion attempt, demand and negotiation. Learn critical indicators of compromise related to this particular attack, response actions, and proactive strategies to fortify your district's cybersecurity posture. Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand insights from a live breach and actionable steps to protect your network.