Cybersecurity Workshop for District Leaders

  • Event Number
    601-25
  • Date
    03/10/2025     8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Presenters
    Duanne Shaffer
  • Intended Audience
    school administrators, cabinet members, IT/ technology directors, leadership team, and superintendents
  • Location
    ROE 33/ PD Room , 932 Harrison St. , Galesburg , IL 61401
  • Fee
    None
  • PD Hours
    2
  • Status
    Open
  • Registration Link

Join the Learning Technology Center for an engaging and critical workshop where your district's leadership team, including superintendents and technology directors, will participate in a Cybersecurity Incident exercise. This session simulates a real-world cyber attack designed to test and enhance your district's response strategies.

Workshop Objectives:

Engage in Scenarios: Participants will navigate through the process of managing a cybersecurity incident as it unfolds, making real-time decisions based on their roles and responsibilities.

Assess Response Plans: This exercise will test your current cybersecurity measures and protocols to identify strengths and uncover potential weaknesses in your response plan.

Receive Expert Feedback: IT Professionals will monitor to provide insights and feedback on the effectiveness of your actions and decision-making processes.

Improve Preparedness: Utilize the outcomes of this exercise to refine your strategies, close any gaps in your processes, and strengthen your overall cybersecurity posture.

This proactive approach aims to prepare your team for actual incidents by ensuring that all systems and protocols perform optimally under stress. Equip your leadership with the knowledge and skills to safeguard your organization against future cyber threats.