Building Cybersafe Communities
Ryan Burns and Mike Bell
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Welcome to Building Cybersafe Communities, the podcast where government cybersecurity takes center stage! Brought to you by the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool's Cyber Squad, we’re here to help local governments in Texas navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, protect critical data, and foster a culture of cyber resilience.
Each episode, we’ll dive into the latest cybersecurity trends, explore best practices, and share real-world stories from experts and public officials on the front lines of digital defense. Whether you’re an IT professional, a city leader, or just someone curious about safeguarding your community, this podcast is your go-to guide for staying ahead of cyber threats.
So join us as we get started on building a safer, stronger, and more connected community!
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Ep. 11: Cyber Resources Available from UT-San Antonio CIAS, with Special Guest, Natalie Sjelin.
In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Natalie Sjelin, Director of the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS).…
S1E10 Ep. 10: Cyber Resources Available From UT-Austin With Special Guest, Cam Beasley
In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Cam Beasley, CISO at UT-Austin. Cam shares insights on higher-ed cybersecurity and introduces two…
Ep. 9: Fire Drills for Cyber Disasters – Do You Pass the Test?
Planning to fail? Probably not. But failing to plan might be the same thing. In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and practicing the plan…
Ep. 8: Five Questions Every City Leader Should Be Asking Their IT and Their Staff
In this episode, city and organizational leaders are guided through five essential questions to assess their cybersecurity and information security programs. These questions include:Do we maintain a…
S1E7 Ep. 7: Planning for the Unexpected
Is your world secure? Find out now by conducting a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and incident response plan. You can also schedule an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today…
S1E6 Ep. 6: Cyber Squad Services
Cyber Squad Services: Hear about the no-cost services provided to TML Risk Pool Members by the Cyber Squad, as well as information on obtaining a .gov domain, and the recent TikTok ban. TML Risk…
S1E5 Ep. 5: Why Proper Data Backups Matter
Backing up your data is as easy as 1, 2, 3, right? Or maybe 3-2-1. Learn why data backups are critical to your ability to recover from a data disaster...either caused by a cyber event, a hardware…
S1E4 Ep. 4: Stay Safer with Multi-Factor Authentication!
According to Microsoft, their research shows that multifactor authentication (MFA) can block over 99.2% of account compromise attacks, making it one of the most effective security measures…
S1E3 Ep. 3: Recognizing Phishing Attack Types
One of the most common ways that threat actors attack is through your inbox. Do you have the tools to recognize a phishing email? TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by…
S1E2 Ep. 2: Reducing the Risk of a Ransomware Attack
How do we reduce the likelihood of our entity being the victim of a ransomware attack? In this episode, the Cyber Squad will talk about ways to help protect your organization against these types of…
S1E1 Ep. 1: The Current Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Hear about password complexity, current breach statistics, and much more. TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today…
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Building Cybersafe Communities has published 11 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Government, Technology.
Building Cybersafe Communities is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 20m.
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