Overview

September 9
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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In an era where cyber threats are escalating at an unprecedented rate, the need for robust incident response strategies has never been more critical.

Join the Center for Digital Education, Commvault and CDW for a live webinar that will address the urgent necessity for effective incident response to manage and mitigate the impact of sophisticated cybersecurity threats. The panel session will bring together industry experts to discuss various risk planning models, frameworks, and best practices for incident response.

This session is designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to enhance their organization’s resilience against cyber threats and ensure a proactive approach to incident response. Attendees will gain insights into how to prepare for, detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents—while continuously improving their incident response capabilities.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply proven incident response frameworks including risk score configuration, incident response planning and tabletop exercises, and proactive response strategy services.
  • Strengthen collaboration across departments—from IT to marketing to customer service—to build a more unified and effective cybersecurity posture.
  • Explore emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain that are reshaping modern incident response.

Speakers

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Mike Carroll

Area Vice President of Sales America’s SLED, Commvault

As Commvault's leader for State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) sectors, Mike drives the company's cyber resilience strategies, leveraging Commvault's comprehensive portfolio to deliver robust solutions that enable customers to withstand and recover from cyber threats. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, including leadership roles at EMC, Dell, and Cisco, he has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of cyber security and resilience. Before joining Commvault, Mike gained significant experience in sales and sales leadership, most notably spearheading Dell's Data Protection business for the Commercial and Public Sector in the Western U.S., where he excelled in leading his teams to meet and exceed their targets. In 2024, Mike was recognized as Commvault's Sales Leader of the Year, a testament to his exceptional leadership and sales excellence. He is committed to helping public sector organizations achieve cyber readiness, response, and recovery through Commvault's innovative solutions. Mike's customer-centric approach has enabled him to build teams that educate the market on the importance of cyber resilience and help customers achieve their cyber resiliency strategies.

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Julian Smith

Director of Defensive Security Services, CDW

Julian serves as the Director of Defensive Security Services at CDW, where he leads the company's Cyber Defense Blue Team. Applying the NIST IR lifecycle framework, Julian's team excels in the preparation and containment/eradication phases of incident response, working seamlessly with monitoring/detection and recovery specialists. He develops proactive security strategies that strengthen defense postures while maintaining operational efficiency. His approach combines technical expertise with strategic vision, enabling organizations to effectively address complex security challenges through a structured, comprehensive methodology.

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William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D. — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D., is a professor and associate director (department chair) of the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement IT and Cybersecurity Program. He focuses on continually delivering and updating the program curriculum based on innovative and emerging technologies. Before transitioning to academia and higher education, he had a diverse gov tech career delivering value to state agencies, local governments, and law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Mississippi.

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