Overview

July 11

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K-12 institutions rarely have the funding required to manage the expansive needs of cybersecurity. Making matters even more challenging, technology and data have transformed the educational experience and improved how students learn, but at the cost of increased attack surfaces and greater exposure to cyberattacks.

 

At the same time, proactive cybersecurity approaches can be unsustainable from a resource perspective and bring their own risks in terms of unpredictable costs. So, how can institutions invest in cybersecurity solutions without taxing already tight budgets?

 

Join experts from the Center for Digital Education and Arctic Wolf on July 11, 2023, at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET to explore strategies for K-12 IT funding that can help institutions mitigate cost unpredictability and risk.

 

Key takeaways include:

  • The funding streams K-12 leaders should have on their radar
  • How to prepare your institution for new technology deployment
  • Best practices for resource-sustainable IT development

 

 

Speakers

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Matt Federoff

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Matt Federoff served as the Chief Information Officer for the Vail School District in Vail, Arizona for 22 years. He helped open 18 new schools, and was the first IT leader in his state to provide comprehensive wifi, 1-1 student laptops, and all digital content for instruction. Before Vail, Matt taught high school science for eight years, where he was named an Apple Distinguished Educator. Retired in 2021 after 30 years in public education and numerous awards and recognitions. Matt lives with his wife and children in Steubenville, Ohio.

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Louis Evans

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Arctic Wolf

Louis Evans is a Senior Product Marketing leader with four years at Arctic Wolf Networks, where he focuses on verticals, insurability, compliance and grants. He’s passionate about understanding the next generation of cybersecurity threats and helping organizations protect themselves.

 

Phyllis (PJ) Byrd

Senior Manager, Government Contracts, Arctic Wolf

PJ Byrd is the Senior Manager, Government Contracts at Arctic Wolf where her focuses is on government contracts, RFP’s, and funding and grant opportunities. With over 28 years of experience in many different roles she is very passionate about helping state and local governments and public sector organizations access best-in-class solutions.

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Tom Ryan — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Tom Ryan has recently retired from Santa Fe Public Schools, in New Mexico, as Chief Information and Strategy Officer. He has co-founded, K12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, to assist district leaders deliver educational success with technology, which is led by experienced school technology leaders. He has expertise in strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, technology infrastructure reviews. Dr. Ryan has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. He has served as CIO in large and very large public-school districts and has 40+ years of experience and expertise in teaching, leadership, technology integration and blended/online learning program development. He is past chair in CoSN and works with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) performing large school district reviews and helps coordinate annual CIO conferences. Dr. Ryan is a Senior Fellow for the Center of Digital Education and presents at several international and national conferences throughout the year.

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