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Ready for the ISAC Annual Meeting 2026? Meet our Day 2 Keynote | Tuesday, June 23 | Center for Internet Security What happens when a former black-hat hacker and an FBI special agent share the same stage? You get the most candid conversation in cybersecurity. In Cyberchat Q&A: Insights for Elevating Cyber Resilience in Your Organization, Hector Monsegur and Chris Tarbell bring their extraordinary — and opposing — backgrounds together for a raw, audience-driven look at how attacks really happen, where defenses break down, and what leaders can do about it. No theory. No fluff. Just hard-won insight from two people who've seen the battlefield from both sides. Walk away with practical frameworks you can put to work immediately to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and protect your organization from threats that don't wait. Featuring Chris Tarbell, Former FBI Special Agent & Director of Cyber Security and Investigations, Berkley Research Group, and Hector Monsegur, Cybersecurity Expert & Co-founder, SafeHill. Learn more about registration & sponsorship opportunities at: https://bit.ly/4lQlttI #MSAnnual #GovTechLive

As surveillance tools become more accessible, protecting public safety personnel, confidential sources, and sensitive operations has never been more critical. If you couldn't join the live session, this short video highlights what every public safety leader should know about countering UTS and improving organizational security posture. MS‑ISAC members can access the complete webinar in the portal, which includes deeper insights and concrete steps agencies can implement to strengthen protections. Watch the opening segment to get started. https://lnkd.in/eE-r4SAg

VP of Security Operations & Intelligence, Randy Rose closed out Carahsoft’s RSA Public Sector Day with Jamil N., Director of IT for City of Stockton, and Martin Stanley, Principal AI & Cybersecurity Researcher at NIST. They had an in-depth discussion on how AI is accelerating the scale and sophistication of cyber threats and how public sector agencies can harness AI and other strategies to strengthen their defenses against the increasingly complex threat environment. Watch the clip for a preview of Randy's thoughts, or visit Randy and more of the CIS team at Booth 4624! https://bit.ly/4sTQTll #RSAC #AI #PublicSectorCyber

Statewide cybersecurity is a necessity. Discover real‑world lessons, proven approaches, and insights from state leaders navigating Whole‑of‑State implementation through SLCGP. 👉 Get actionable guidance, common challenges, and strategies you can apply today. https://bit.ly/47eOqJY #CollectiveCyberDefense #MSISAC

2025 wasn’t just another year. It was a stress test for public-sector cybersecurity. As threats grew and resources tightened, the Center for Internet Security leaned on its 25 years of experience to protect SLTT partners. Leadership + innovation mattered more than ever. Watch the full story: https://bit.ly/40wf3X5

Software assurance is essential for validating trusted code, improving configuration hygiene, and reducing vulnerabilities before they impact SLTT systems. Learn how your team can enhance security practices and support policy alignment. https://bit.ly/3P5JVLw

Want to learn how to strengthen your ransomware readiness, extend coverage without extra headcount, and simplify endpoint security across complex environments? Join us March 24 at 1:00 P.M. ET for a webinar with Carahsoft! Our team will cover these topics! Register for Cyber Defense Built for Government: Why Trusted MDR Partnerships Matter for State and Local Agencies now: https://bit.ly/4s4dCLr

📢 Call for Presenters! The 2026 ISAC Annual Meeting is June 21–24 in Orlando. We are looking for presenters to help shape this year’s agenda. Submit your proposal: https://bit.ly/4lniGI8 Deadline: March 20, 2026 Have topic ideas? Share those too. Questions: info@cisecurity.org See you in Orlando!

Our CTI team is actively tracking Iran's threat activity. It assesses state, local, tribal, and territorial government organizations should remain in an elevated threat posture following U.S.-Israeli kinetic activity against Iran. Here are some practical steps you can take today: https://bit.ly/4b9HJKi #cybersecurity

Our latest MS-ISAC blog highlights how affordable, high‑impact services such as continuous 24x7x365 monitoring from our U.S.- based Security Operations Center staffed entirely by full time CIS experts, combined with actionable threat intelligence, help SLTT partners strengthen their security posture and close critical capability gaps. Thank you for the work you do every day to protect your communities. By supporting one another and sharing in the mission of collective defense, we continue to build a stronger and more resilient SLTT community. https://bit.ly/4rZAWto #MSISAC #PublicSectorCyber #CyberDefense