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We welcome 3️⃣ keynote speakers to the #CyberCivilDefense Summit this year! Each will tackle an emerging topic in cyber: 🔒 Colin Ahern on NY’s whole-of-state cyber strategy 🌐 Rep. Rep. Stacey Plaskett on US territory cyber 📲 Udbhav Tiwari on secure global comms & digital rights



📢Join “Transforming Media Narratives in Cybersecurity & Tech” at 12pm PT to hear from Betsy Cooper on expanding the representation of women in cyber. Learn more about this event hosted by Geena Davis Institute and register here: geenadavisinstitute.org/event/industry…


AI governance focused on transparency and security is more important than ever. Check out StateScoop - @statescoop.bsky.social’s recent article highlighting Aspen Policy Academy’s partnership with Utah to build accountable AI systems. Read the full article here 👇: statescoop.com/utah-aspen-ins…


Join Matt Holmes, CEO of National Rural Water Association, and Nicole Alexander of Advocacy Blueprints and Aspen Digital at the #CyberCivilDefense Summit for a fireside chat on the state of rural water cybersecurity. Register here 👇 cybercivildefensesummit.org


AI is already reshaping society, but who will shape AI in government? If you’re leading AI at the state or local level, join Aspen Policy Academy and Aspen Digital’s Rising Civic AI Leaders program! Apply for this free training by 6/23: aspenpolicyacademy.org/program/rising…




How does AI fuel cognitive warfare—and how can we fight back? Institute for Security and Technology hosts a panel at #SCSPAIExpo25 next month with cross-sector experts examining AI’s impact on how we think and behave. Register for free: expo.scsp.ai/register/

CLTC, in partnership w/ Okta & WaTech (Washington Technology Solutions), are expanding CyberCAN to WA state! The initative—an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year—aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure. statescoop.com/uc-berkeley-wa…

Cuts to federal cybersecurity funding could expose school districts to even more attacks. IST’s Michael Klein spoke with The Hechinger Report about the importance of cyber protections for K-12 schools: “we [shouldn't] expect every school district to stand up their own cyber-defense



We're at Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity's #CyberCivilDefense Summit. Say hi if you see Sasha O'Connell, Nicole Tisdale, or other members of our team! Sasha and Nicole took the stage today to discuss the importance of water system cybersecurity in the US. Catch a couple photos here. craig newmark


NRWA CEO Matt Holmes participated in a discussion about the importance of cybersecurity in the water industry at the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity Defense Summit. Alongside Nicole Tisdale, Holmes discussed the challenges rural communities face when it comes to cybersecurity. 📸: Aspen Digital


At RSAConference this spring, Vivian Schiller joined craig newmark, #ZeroDay co-creator Michael Schmidt, and wondros's president for a session on cyber messages that mobilize people. Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here. #InternetSafetyMonth #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense

Franklin community, please give this a read! Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense #Take9