Description

Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance Section, the IT Networking Committee consists of park, recreation, and forest preserve professionals that either specialize or work in and around information technology. This event will feature two presentations by Mishal Khan from Mindsight: "Forging Strong Security Leadership: A Top‐Down Approach" and "Strategic Budgeting for Cybersecurity Success."  If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish to attend for educational and networking purposes, you are encouraged to register.

Timeline:
10:00am:  Introductions
10:05am:  Presentation on "Forging Strong Security Leadership: A Top‐Down Approach"
10:45am:  Break
11:00am:  Presentation on "Strategic Budgeting for Cybersecurity Success"
11:45am:  Lunch, generously provided by Mindsight (burger bar, tots, salad, soft drinks)
1:00pm:  Open Group Discussion

Presentation Details:

Forging Strong Security Leadership: A Top‐Down Approach:
Building a resilient security posture begins with effective leadership. This session dives into the essential steps for developing robust security leadership within your organization. We'll explore the key attributes and skills that security leaders need to cultivate, from strategic thinking and communication to crisis management and team empowerment. Attendees will gain practical insights into fostering a security consciousness and accountability culture by drawing on realworld examples and best practices. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with actionable strategies to nurture and elevate security leaders who can confidently guide your organization through today's complex threat landscape. Join us in the pursuit of a stronger, more secure future.

Learning Objectives:
1.  Understanding the right skills needed for effective cybersecurity leadership
2.  Focusing on roles and responsibilities while embracing trust and teamwork
3.  Shift the idea that cybersecurity doesn’t only involve IT, but the entire organization

Strategic Budgeting for Cybersecurity Success: 
There's always budget! You just need to know where to find it. This session explores strategies for cybersecurity budgeting and how to calculate, prioritize, and get it approved. We'll revealpractical methods to identify and leverage untapped resources. By adopting a strategic approach, we'll explore aligning security initiatives with organizational objectives, ensuring maximum impact without unnecessary expenses. From reallocating existing funds to exploring cost‐effective solutions, attendees will leave with newfound confidence in their ability to fortify defenses and accurately predict future spending. Join us as we uncover the keys to unlocking hidden cybersecurity budgets and elevating your organization's resilience against emerging threats.

Learning Objectives:
1.  Learn to navigate roadblocks in getting approvals
2.  Understand how to do budgeting effectively
3.  Understand what effects cyber insurance

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CEUs: Event is not approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units are for certifications such as CTRS, CPRE and CPRP certification).