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“How to Survive a Ransomware Attack and Live to Tell About It.”

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Colorado Convention Center, 603

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Presenters

Brad Stewart

Chief Technology Officer

Lufkin ISD
@RedEyeTX
@redeyetx

Brad Stewart is the Chief Technology Officer for Lufkin Independent School District. He began his career in Educational Technology at Corrigan Independent School District where he served as the Technology Director. In 2008, he moved to Lufkin ISD as the Director of Technology. In Lufkin he has served as the Director, Executive Director, and now Chief Technology Officer. In his role, he oversees all aspects of technology operations including infrastructure, information systems, technical services, and instructional technology. During his tenure with Lufkin ISD, he has initiated and implemented various initiatives to make Lufkin ISD a leader in in technology in the area.

Session description

Ransomware is no longer just a problem for businesses and industries; many school districts are now the target of ransomware attacks. . This presentation will include firsthand information and lessons learned during Lufkin ISD's ransomware incident this year to help attendees better prepare and secure their staff, hardware, data, and network.

Purpose & objective

The purpose of this presentation is to raise awareness about the threat of ransomware attacks on school districts and to share best practices for prevention and recovery. The objectives are:

To provide an overview of what ransomware is, how it works, and why it targets schools.
To describe the impact of a ransomware attack on Lufkin ISD, including the challenges, costs, and lessons learned.
To offer practical tips and recommendations for securing the network, data, hardware, and staff against ransomware attacks.
To demonstrate how to create and implement a ransomware response plan in case of an incident.
This presentation will help attendees understand the risks and consequences of ransomware attacks and equip them with the knowledge and skills to protect their school districts from this growing cyber threat.

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Outline

Introduction 15 min
Hook the audience with a startling statistic about ransomware attacks on schools.
Background information on what ransomware is, how it works, and why it targets schools.
Inform, educate, and prepare the attendees for dealing with ransomware threats.
Body 30 min
Describe the ransomware incident that happened at Lufkin ISD this year, including the timeline, impact, challenges, and recovery process.
Highlight the lessons learned from the incident, such as the importance of backup systems, cybersecurity awareness, incident response plans, and communication strategies.
Provide some best practices and recommendations for preventing and mitigating ransomware attacks, such as updating software, using strong passwords, avoiding phishing emails, and implementing security policies.
Conclusion 15 min
Main points and key takeaways of the presentation.
The need for proactive and collaborative action to protect schools from ransomware attacks.
Call to action or questions for the audience to engage them further.

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Session specifications

Topic:

Safety, security & student data privacy

Grade level:

PK-12

Skill level:

Beginner

Audience:

Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Subject area:

Career and technical education

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Engage education stakeholders in developing and adopting a shared vision for using technology to improve student success, informed by the learning sciences.
Share lessons learned, best practices, challenges and the impact of learning with technology with other education leaders who want to learn from this work.