Roundtable 1: Firsthand Accounts of Cyber breaches and Ransomware
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm CT
In this eye-opening roundtable, our panel shares firsthand accounts of the devastating impact of ransomware. We delve into the intricate details of the attack, highlighting the disruption caused, financial implications, and the recovery process. With a focus on prevention and mitigation strategies, we equip audiences with essential knowledge to safeguard their own institutions from this ever-growing cyber threat.
Presenter
Sean grew up in Springfield, IL, attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL, and has worked in education for the last fifteen years. He began as a 7th grade science teacher, transitioned to being a secondary technology coach, and currently serves as the Instructional Technology Director for the Olympia CUSD 16 school district in central Illinois. He enjoys finding creative technological solutions to problems that vex students, teachers, staff, community members, and administrators throughout a school system. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, son, and two dogs (Maisy and Moose).
Nick Haws has been a technician and system administrator in a K-12 environment for nearly a decade. During that time, he has gained expertise in a wide variety of education and business systems. His most recent projects include implementing an inventory and ticketing system as well as helping to launch the District’s 1 to 1 initiatives. He was recently named Best Tech Guy 2022 by Mrs. Bork’s 4th grade class.
