The following cybersecurity webinars were offered in 2018–2019 and led by TEA's Chief Information Security Officer, Frosty Walker, in collaboration with the Data Security Advisory Committee (DSAC). The webinars provide insight regarding the resources available at the Cybersecurity Tips and Tools section of the Texas Gateway portal.

Data Security Advisory Committee
The DSAC, consisting of members of school districts and Education Service Centers (ESCs), provides guidance to Texas education communities on maximizing collaboration and communication regarding information security issues and resources. The DSAC has reviewed and recommended the Cybersecurity Tips and Tools, which have been shared on the portal.

This September 12th webinar provides information around communication needs during a cybersecurity incident. Internal and external communications, and communications with the media in a crisis are difficult tasks. This presentation covers processes for better communications during your incident and the efforts your organization is taking to resolve the issue. 

The October 17th webinar provides information which can be used to perform cybersecurity incident exercises. These exercises will help you identify any gaps in your incident response plan which might need attention should there be a real cybersecurity incident. Practicing will help your organization be better prepared for successfully preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from a cybersecurity incident. 

The November 28th webinar provides information on improving your websites and ways to help protect the information shared on them. This presentation covers some of the key steps that can be taken to improve your websites’ cybersecurity posture. 

The January 30th webinar provides information regarding common types of cybersecurity attacks and malicious activities. This presentation includes information regarding cyber threats such as phishing, spear phishing, viruses, trojans, ransomware, denial of service attacks, and SQL injection attacks as well as best practices to help prevent them from having a major impact on your organization. Representatives interested in information security issues and resources which can be utilized within the education communities are encouraged to view this session. 

The March 27^th webinar provided information regarding establishing a Security Awareness Training program and what should be included in the program to make it beneficial to both your end users and your organization. This presentation covers who should be included, what they really need to know and how to ensure your end users are using the information they are receiving. Representatives interested in information security issues and resources, which can be utilized within the education communities, are encouraged to view this session. 

This May 1^st webinar provides information regarding some of the key elements for effective risk management. This presentation focuses on elements such as formalized risk assessment, controls assessment, risk decision making, risk tracking, sign-off for residual risk, and accountability. Understanding these elements will assist your organization in balancing mitigation, acceptance, and transfer of residual risk through conscious decision making. Representatives interested in information security issues and resources, which can be utilized within the education communities, are encouraged to view this session. 

Session 10. Crisis Communication During a Cyber Incident

Session 11. Practice, Practice Practice!

Session 12. Website Hardening

Session 13. A Guide on Cyber Attacks and Malware

Session 14. Establishing a Security Awareness Program

Session 15. Key Elements of Effective Risk Management