Presentations will feature leading experts in cybersecurity and privacy, offering insights on diverse topics.
Kick-off presentation
Oct. 13, 2026: Noon - 1 p.m.
Gwen Gann, State Chief Information Security Officer - WaTech
Bill Kehoe, Chief Information Officer - WaTech
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, launched in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, is an annual campaign held every October.
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CISA Future Talk
Oct. 15, 2026: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
RJ Nielson, Cybersecurity State Coordinator - CISA
RJ will share his insights on CISA’s current portfolio of services, including those planned for retirement, and highlight upcoming pilots that may be of interest to the community.
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The Geography of Deception
Oct. 20, 2026: Noon - 1 p.m.
Joanne Pearson, State Geospatial Information Officer - WaTech
Katy Ruckle, State Chief Privacy Officer - WaTech
Learn how we apply technology and geography in cyber security and beyond.
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Every Disaster Everywhere All At Once
Oct. 22, 2025: 11 a.m - Noon
Bjorn Townsend, Co-Founder - Stillwater Group
Federal agencies have warned that Chinese state actors are pre-positioning inside U.S. water, energy and communications networks
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AI and Security: Protecting Your Information at Home and at Work
Oct. 27, 2026: 11 a.m - Noon
Sarah Bly, Founder and CEO - Pathwarden
Federal agencies have warned that Chinese state actors are pre-positioning inside U.S. water, energy and communications networks.
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Closing Ceremonies
Oct. 29, 2026: 11 a.m - Noon
Gwen Gann, Chief Information Security Officer - WaTech
Join us as we close out Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a look back at the insights, presentations, and key takeaways shared throughout the month.
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