The Information Technology Security Council, a sub-council of and advisory to the Information Technology Executive Council (ITEC), recommends and reviews policies, guidelines, and best practices for the overall security of information technology systems, infrastructure and data within Kansas state government.
  • A representative from the Kansas Information Security Office (KISO)
  • A representative from the Kansas Adjutant General’s Department
  • A representative from the Department of Administration
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Agriculture
  • A representative from the Office of the Kansas Attorney General
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Corrections
  • A representative appointed by the Kansas Chapter, Association of Government Management Information Sciences
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
  • The Executive Director of the Information Network Kansas
  • A representative from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation
  • A representative from the Judicial Branch
  • A representative from the Legislative Branch
  • A representative from the Kansas Legislative Post Audit [as ex officio member]
  • A representative from the Kansas Board of Regents
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Revenue
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Transportation
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Education
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Children and Families
  • A representative from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services
  • A representative from Kansas State University
  • A representative from the University of Kansas
  • A representative from the University of Kansas Medical Center
  • A representative from the Regents members

AWR-383 Cybersecurity Risk Awareness for Officials and Senior Management

Topeka
Nickell Armory, 2722 SW Topeka Blvd, Eisenhower Center, Room 166/169
Erin McGinnis
Erin.McGinnis@ks.gov

This is a non-technical course meant to develop awareness of cybersecurity risks so that elected officials, appointed officials, and other senior managers are better informed to properly protect the jurisdiction/organization during a cybersecurity incident. It is designed to help officials and senior management work more effectively with their Information Technology (IT) departments to mitigate cyber threats. The training is tailored to government, critical infrastructure, and private sector personnel who have the responsibility for directing and developing policy within their organization.

Covered Topics

• Cybersecurity: Not just an IT issue

• Types of cyber threats

• Common types of attacks

• Prioritization of business function

• Cybersecurity as part of a culture

• Cyber insurance

• Public communications

• Senior managers checklist

 

Suggested Audience

• Elected officials such as city council, mayor, county commissioner, county judge

• City managers

• Chief information officers

• Risk managers

• Emergency management coordinators

• Jurisdictional department heads

• Directors of critical infrastructure such as power, water/wastewater, healthcare, transportation

• ISD and higher-ed officials, and private company C-suite 

 

Register at www.train.org/ks

Search for Course ID: 1104167

Please enroll today as space is limited for this course!  We look forward to seeing you there!

ITSC Chair

Travis White