Building Cybersafe Communities

Building Cybersafe Communities

Ryan Burns and Mike Bell

Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Ep. 11: Cyber Resources Available from UT-San Antonio CIAS, with Special Guest, Natalie Sjelin.

Oct 15, 2025 17m

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

Sep 26, 2025 17m

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?

Apr 01, 2025 17m

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

Mar 17, 2025 21m

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

Jan 09, 2025 19m

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

Dec 02, 2024 24m

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

Dec 02, 2024 23m

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!

Dec 02, 2024 20m

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

Dec 02, 2024 25m

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

Dec 02, 2024 22m

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

Nov 27, 2024 17m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Building Cybersafe Communities have?

Building Cybersafe Communities has published 11 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Government, Technology.

Is Building Cybersafe Communities still active?

Building Cybersafe Communities is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 20m.

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