Special Member Webinar:
24/7 Cyber Safe with CISA and Firestorm Global

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Webinar Details

To kick off Cyber Awareness Month, we’re hosting a special webinar for SAFER members featuring speakers from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Firestorm Global to discuss cyber awareness in 2024.

Establishing a vibrant culture of cyber awareness has never been more important than today, especially in public education. Human error contributed to 68% of data breaches last year (Verizon DBIR, 2024), as many cyber attackers hone in on human psychology over technical vulnerability. However, prevention is possible and this webinar will provide approachable methods to cyber resilience focusing on this key point: The most powerful firewall in the world is you.

In this webinar, officials from CISA and Firestorm Global will discuss some of the following topics:

  • Cyber Awareness Best Practices in 2024
  • Modern Social Engineering Tactics and Prevention
  • Current State of AI (incl. Deepfakes) and How to Prepare
  • Communicating Human Firewall Message to Staff
  • Q&A
This webinar was purposely designed to support modern cyber awareness for public education administration and staff. We encourage district leaders and key personnel to attend.

Meet our Presenters

Tim Femister

Principal

Firestorm Global LLC

Tim is a seasoned industry executive with extensive experience in supporting cybersecurity and IT transformations, particularly in K-12, higher education, and local government sectors.

As the Principal of Firestorm Global, Tim is fiercely passionate about helping public sector organizations protect, detect, and correct against modern threats. He has contributed to media outlets such as Forbes and NBC including a recent article titled The Rising Threat of Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools and has spoken at conferences such as CITE and Cisco.

Prior to Firestorm Global, Tim was the CEO of an equity-backed IT solutions provider, national Vice President for a large IT services provider, and a public sector practice leader.

Erik Ramirez

Cyber Training & Exercise Specialist

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Erik Ramirez is a dedicated Cyber Training & Exercise Specialist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), where he utilizes his Master's in Organizational Leadership and technical IT certifications to advance cybersecurity awareness and readiness. Erik is committed to delivering memorable experiences and excels at bridging the communication gap between technical and non-technical audiences, fostering engaging dialogues among diverse groups.

Before joining CISA, Erik spent five years in the K-12 education sector, where he came to understand the cybersecurity challenges faced by one of our country's most vulnerable sectors, demonstrating his passion for making cybersecurity accessible and impactful for all.