2018 Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit

Summary

Over 200 attendees explored the growing challenges of cybersecurity and its impact on overall economic and physical security at the one-day workshop hosted by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience. In the face of emerging risks to economic and national security, action is needed to address critical regional infrastructure interdependencies. This workshop is part of a continuing series intended to build public-private partnerships and advance Idaho's resilience to cyber threats. 

The workshop featured an interactive tabletop board game exercise to facilitate discussion on cybersecurity planning, policy, and simulate outcomes from significant cyber incidents. Participants learned from experienced technical and policy professionals and identified gaps in their own cybersecurity planning.

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Agenda

• Update on Idaho's new cybersecurity strategy. Learn more about what Idaho is doing.

• Speakers and keynote addresses from high-level Idaho government officials and private sector business leaders. Hear from key government officials and influential Idaho businesses.

• Interactive tabletop board game simulation and self-assessment tool. The interactive game will  help you to identify best practices and gaps in cyber security planning and policy.

• Learn about current and future trends in cyber security. Hear from major Idaho employers and other panelists on current trends and how to prepare for future threats.

• Discussion of cyber incident reporting, protocols, and available State and Federal resources. Find out what to do during a major cyber incident and learn how situational awareness can make Idaho more resilient to cybersecurity incidents.

• Strengthening partnerships between local, country, state, federal, and private sector partners. Planning ahead and working across jurisdictions is critical to ensuring the resilience of the region.

• Networking opportunities with public and private sector stakeholders. Learn about your interdependencies and find out who you need to know before a disaster.