Episode 29 - Inside the SOC, should you Build it or Buy It
Have you ever wondered about what goes on inside a security operations center (SOC)? In our next episode, our hosts will be speaking with Paul Marco from Talas Security. Paul will be sharing his experiences managing a security operations center, and we'll be discussing the "Build it" versus "Buy it" approach for cybersecurity controls in school districts. To wrap up, Paul will also share his firsthand account of the 2013 Denial of Service attacks that affected over a dozen U.S. banks.
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Episode 28 - Live from the 2025 RICone DPSS Conference
Join our hosts broadcasting live from the 2025 RICone Data Privacy and Security Service Conference. They'll be discussing the conference's growth over the past four years, sharing excerpts from the keynote speaker, and catching up with attendees about their favorite aspects of the event.
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Episode 27 - West Irondequoit Central School District
Join us for an insightful conversation with Casey Wagner, the Director of Technology (DOT) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) for West Irondequoit Central Schools. We'll explore Casey's unique journey, from classroom educator to technology leadership. Learn how she successfully made the switch and, in just two years, significantly enhanced data privacy and security within her school district.
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Episode 26 - Business Office Cyber Awareness Training
Stay ahead of cyber threats! Join hosts Monica and Josh as they break down the essential takeaways from their annual School District Business Office Cyber Awareness Training. Discover the latest risks and learn how to protect your district's sensitive data.
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Episode 25 - Live at NYSCATE 2024
Join us as we attend the annual NYSCATE conference. Listen as we catch up with attendees and speak to RIC one Risk Operation Center representatives about the Student Data Privacy Consortium panel.
No one goes at it alone, k12 organizations need to work collectively to address growing cybersecurity challenges. The DPO Download provides NYS School District Data Protection Officers with insightful interviews, threat landscape updates, and peer spotlights so they don’t have to go at it alone.