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Law enforcement agencies depend on critical communication and data systems that are vital to their operations and officer safety. These systems also house sensitive personal and criminal justice information (CJI) that must be safeguarded at all times. The recent Crowdstrike outage highlighted the vulnerability of these systems to cyber threats and operational disruptions.
In this must-attend webinar, a panel of leading cybersecurity experts and public safety professionals will guide you through a high-stakes tabletop exercise designed to simulate a real-world cyberattack or system outage. This interactive session will reveal the crucial steps your agency must take to respond effectively in the event of an attack and show you how to fortify your IT infrastructure against future threats. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to protect your agency’s critical systems, safeguard sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted operations.
Attend this webinar to gain insight into:
- The rising tide of cyber threats and operational outages, including real-world examples like Crowdstrike.
- Immediate actions to minimize damage and restore function during a cybersecurity incident or data outage.
- Proven best practices for strengthening your systems and protecting your agency’s most sensitive information from unauthorized access or theft.
- Advanced security features and cutting-edge techniques to bolster your defenses against emerging cyber vulnerabilities.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
Rob Lawrence is a seasoned leader in civilian and military EMS, with over three decades of experience in emergency management. Currently serving as the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he also runs Robert Lawrence Consulting, where his key client is the California Ambulance Association, where he serves as Executive Director. Rob’s distinguished career includes roles as COO of the Richmond Ambulance Authority, where he led the agency to state and national EMS Agency of the Year awards, and as COO for Paramedics Plus in Alameda County, California. In the UK, he was the first ambulance officer appointed as chair of a county Strategic Coordination Group, leading emergency disaster response operations, including the 7/7 London bombings. In the U.S., he led the ESF8 function for the City of Richmond EOC and acted as Unified Commander for numerous high-profile events. He is a prolific writer and podcaster at EMS1 and Police1 and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of EMS1. Connect with him on Twitter.
PANELISTS:
Jason Franks is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 30 years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity industry. Ensuring that mission-critical agencies maintain a fortified and secure environment is his passion. Throughout his career, Jason has provided comprehensive cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance strategies and solutions to various government and public safety entities. He specializes in developing and implementing robust security strategies, conducting thorough risk assessments and managing risk remediation processes. His expertise in CJIS compliance ensures that agencies adhere to stringent security standards, protecting sensitive data and maintaining public trust. Jason holds multiple cybersecurity certifications and is an active member of the IJIS Cybersecurity Working Group. His dedication to cybersecurity excellence and proactive approach have made him a trusted advisor in the field.
Bill Ott brings more than four decades of emergency medical, military, defense intelligence and special operations technology experience to FirstWatch. Bill has worked extensively managing secure data and voice communications networks and technologies involving wired, fiber, wireless, and satellite technologies with computers, radios, phones, and embedded technologies. He also has wide-ranging experience managing firewall and VPN technologies and conducting both red and blue team exercises to test and validate deployed security technologies and their users. Bill is a frequent writer and speaker in EMS, intelligence and technology journals and conferences.
MK Palmore currently serves as Director, Office of the CISO, for Google Cloud. Before joining Google Cloud, MK served as the Field Chief Security Officer (Americas) for Palo Alto Networks. MK spent an extensive career in the U.S. Federal Government before entering the private sector. In a 22-year career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), MK provided leadership and conducted investigations in several areas including Cybersecurity, Crisis Response/Management, Risk Management Advisory and Counter-Terrorism. MK’s cybersecurity certifications include the CISM, CISSP, GCCC and the Carnegie Mellon University CISO Certification. He earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School. MK began his professional career as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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