Overview

April 12

As government agencies face an increasing number of cyberattacks, hear from industry expert, Christopher Krebs, the former director of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), on how to address key concerns. CISA is the agency responsible for leading the national effort to understand, manage and reduce the risk to cyber and physical infrastructure. The agency works closely with FEMA to develop application criteria for the new State and Local Cybersecurity Grant program.

Christopher will share critical updates on emerging and evolving cyber threats, practical advice for addressing security risks, and a unique perspective on cybersecurity funding opportunities for their districts. Plus, all attendees we’ll have an opportunity to ask their own questions live.

Speakers

Christopher Krebs

Founding Partner of the Krebs Stamos Group and Chair of the Commission on Information Disorder at the Aspen Institute, former director of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Christopher Krebs is Founding Partner of the Krebs Stamos Group and Chair of the Commission on Information Disorder at the Aspen Institute as well as founding partner of the Krebs Stamos Group. He previously served as the first director of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) where he oversaw the Agency’s efforts to manage risk to the nation’s businesses and government agencies, bringing together partners to collectively defend against cyber and physical threats. Before serving as CISA Director, Mr. Krebs was appointed in August 2017 as the Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection. Mr. Krebs joined the DHS in March 2017, first serving as Senior Counselor to the Secretary. Prior to coming to DHS, he led Microsoft’s U.S. cybersecurity policy efforts. Mr. Krebs holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University.

Dustin Haisler — Moderator

Chief Innovation Officer, e. Republic

As the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant City Manager for the City of Manor, Texas, a city outside Austin, Dustin quickly built a track record and reputation as an early innovator in civic tech. Dustin pioneered government use of commercial technologies not before used in the public sector – including Quick-Response (QR) barcodes, crowdsourcing, and gamification. Dustin was named as one of the nation’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers for government technology, was selected as an Eisenhower Fellow in 2019, and most recently, a 2021 Business Transformation 150 Leader by Constellation Research. Dustin’s work over the years has been featured numerous publications and books including Wired, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, the Today Show on NBC, and Citizenville by California Governor, Gavin Newsom.

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