TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit

This session delves into an exhaustive exploration of phishing based on the billions of attacks identified and maps their relationship to corporate ransomware costs as hackers use multi-modal approaches emphasizing the need for multifaceted defenses.

This session explores the latest updates in PCI DSS 4.0.1, effective in 2025, breaking down complex requirements into actionable insights. We’ll cover expanded scoping rules, new access controls, and flexibility in compliance

This session delves into an exhaustive exploration of phishing based on the billions of attacks identified and maps their relationship to corporate ransomware costs as hackers use multi-modal approaches emphasizing the need for multifaceted defenses.

This presentation aims to reveal the vulnerabilities of smart home systems by showcasing a model equipped with various sensors. We will demonstrate how easily these systems can be compromised, while also providing essential security measures to protect against potential threats.

This presentation, "It’s Not Rocket Science, It’s PCI DSS 4.0.1… But It Feels Like It," explores the latest updates in PCI DSS 4.0.1, effective in 2025, breaking down complex requirements into actionable insights. We’ll cover expanded scoping rules, new access controls, and flexibility in compliance

In today’s increasingly digital world, cyber threats continue to grow in both frequency and sophistication. As communities become more interconnected on a digital level, the need for a collective approach to cybersecurity has never been more urgent. In this session, presented by the University of Georgia’s CyberArch Program, we will delve into practical strategies for fostering community-wide cybersecurity efforts.

CyberArch specializes in partnering with diverse entities- including local governments, public school systems, and small businesses- to develop and strengthen their cyber resilience through a comprehensive risk review process. This session will highlight how partnerships like those with CyberArch can effectively address cybersecurity challenges by harnessing collective expertise and resources.

Participants will discover how collaboration plays a crucial role in building a resilient cyber infrastructure, including effective ways to engage stakeholders in diverse cybersecurity strategies and exercises. The session will cover successful case studies from our work with partner organizations, demonstrating the benefits of a unified approach to cybersecurity.

Key topics will include the integration of risk assessment processes, the advantages of partnerships and relationships that stem from them, as well as actionable steps for enhancing community-wide cyber defenses. Through this session, participants will gain actionable insights into how integrated efforts can create a safer, more secure digital environment for all, making it a crucial topic for any leader tasked with defending against cyber threats in today’s interconnected world.

This presentation aims to reveal the vulnerabilities of smart home systems by showcasing a model equipped with various sensors. We will demonstrate how easily these systems can be compromised, while also providing essential security measures to protect against potential threats.

Let’s explore the critical importance of software change management controls in mitigating risks. Beginning with a high-level overview of AI's capabilities, we'll transition into a crucial discussion on why blind reliance on software can lead to vulnerabilities.

In today’s increasingly digital world, cyber threats continue to grow in both frequency and sophistication. As communities become more interconnected on a digital level, the need for a collective approach to cybersecurity has never been more urgent. In this session, presented by the University of Georgia’s CyberArch Program, we will delve into practical strategies for fostering community-wide cybersecurity efforts.

CyberArch specializes in partnering with diverse entities- including local governments, public school systems, and small businesses- to develop and strengthen their cyber resilience through a comprehensive risk review process. This session will highlight how partnerships like those with CyberArch can effectively address cybersecurity challenges by harnessing collective expertise and resources.

Participants will discover how collaboration plays a crucial role in building a resilient cyber infrastructure, including effective ways to engage stakeholders in diverse cybersecurity strategies and exercises. The session will cover successful case studies from our work with partner organizations, demonstrating the benefits of a unified approach to cybersecurity.

Key topics will include the integration of risk assessment processes, the advantages of partnerships and relationships that stem from them, as well as actionable steps for enhancing community-wide cyber defenses. Through this session, participants will gain actionable insights into how integrated efforts can create a safer, more secure digital environment for all, making it a crucial topic for any leader tasked with defending against cyber threats in today’s interconnected world.

Let’s explore the critical importance of software change management controls in mitigating risks. Beginning with a high-level overview of AI's capabilities, we'll transition into a crucial discussion on why blind reliance on software can lead to vulnerabilities.

Threat hunting is the key to effective security operations, but what exactly is it? It's a methodology, a mindset, and an analogy. Above all else, it's a philosophy of defensive cyber security. During this session, attendees will learn about threat hunting, how to hunt with an "assumed breach" methodology, and get some ideas for threat hunts they can run in their own environment with the tools they have.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cybersecurity threats are no longer confined to IT departments—they are a critical concern for emergency management professionals. This presentation explores the current cybersecurity threat landscape, highlighting the vulnerabilities that can disrupt emergency response systems, communication networks, and critical infrastructure.

But awareness isn’t enough. Effective training is key to building resilience, and traditional methods often fall short. By leveraging engaging training techniques, organizations can transform cybersecurity training from a checkbox exercise into an engaging, impactful experience that improves knowledge retention and decision-making under pressure.

Attendees will gain insight into real-world threat scenarios, learn how cybersecurity training enhances preparedness, and even engage with some of these training tools. Equip your team with the tools to stay ahead of threats and respond with confidence when every second counts.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cybersecurity threats are no longer confined to IT departments—they are a critical concern for emergency management professionals. This presentation explores the current cybersecurity threat landscape, highlighting the vulnerabilities that can disrupt emergency response systems, communication networks, and critical infrastructure.

But awareness isn’t enough. Effective training is key to building resilience, and traditional methods often fall short. By leveraging engaging training techniques, organizations can transform cybersecurity training from a checkbox exercise into an engaging, impactful experience that improves knowledge retention and decision-making under pressure.

Attendees will gain insight into real-world threat scenarios, learn how cybersecurity training enhances preparedness, and even engage with some of these training tools. Equip your team with the tools to stay ahead of threats and respond with confidence when every second counts.

This presentation will introduce the “The Community Cybersecurity Preparedness Simulation” a gamified National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) training course developed and delivered by the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

This presentation will provide insights on the development of this gamified training experience and participants will engage in an abbreviated simulation. This gamified approach provides great insights as to how individuals in an organization, with limited resources, must plan and budget for a cybersecurity program. It also explores how the level of cybersecurity preparedness of a single organization can impact the greater community. Join us to learn more about this fun and engaging approach to cybersecurity training.