Building Cybersafe Communities

In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guests Rebecca Pollack, Senior Cyber Claims Counsel, and Joe Hoosech, Principal of Digital Forensics and Incident Response, from Cowbell Cyber.  The discussion revolves around what happens during a cyber event and how the services provided by your cyber coverage can assist you in mitigation, response, and recovery.  Want to learn more about services available to TML Risk Pool Members?  Reach out to the Cyber Squad at [email protected].

In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Matthieu Chan Tsin.  Matthieu is the Sr. VP and General Manager of Resiliency Services at Cowbell.  They discuss services available to TML Risk Pool Members through the Cyber Program provided by Cowbell.You can contact Matthieu at [email protected] for more information or to explore complimentary services available to Texas Municipal League Risk Pool Members, contact the Cyber Squad at 512-491-2300 or email [email protected].

In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Natalie Sjelin, Director of the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS). Natalie discusses CIAS’s mission to build cyber-resilient communities through training for technical and non-technical staff and introduces the Community Cybersecurity Clinic (C4). Through C4, vetted UTSA students—under professional supervision—provide no-cost services such as reputation and information-leakage searches, helping local governments and other organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture while also developing the next generation of cyber professionals.You can contact Natalie at [email protected]. For more information or to explore complimentary services available to Texas Municipal League Risk Pool Members, contact the Cyber Squad at 512-491-2300 or email [email protected].

In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Cam Beasley, CISO at UT-Austin. Cam shares insights on higher-ed cybersecurity and introduces two no-cost services available to TMLIRP members: Dorkbot, a tool that scans the dark web for exposed credentials, and application vulnerability scanning to help identify security weaknesses before attackers do. He also highlights the Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC), which provides around-the-clock, no-cost monitoring services to strengthen defenses for public-sector organizations. You can contact Cam and his team at [email protected]. For more information or to explore complimentary services available to Texas Municipal League Risk Pool Members, contact the Cyber Squad at 512-491-2300 or email [email protected].

Planning to fail?  Probably not.  But failing to plan might be the same thing.  In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and practicing the plan using a tabletop exercise.  Need help?  Here are some great resources:  https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/services/cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages, https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isac/tabletop-exercises-ttx, https://dir.texas.gov/resource-library-item/dir-cirt-royal-tabletop-exercise TML Risk Pool Members can email [email protected] or call 512-491-2300 to utilize the our free cyber-related services.

In this episode, city and organizational leaders are guided through five essential questions to assess their cybersecurity and information security programs. These questions include:Do we maintain a comprehensive inventory?Are we implementing multi-factor authentication?Have we established an electronic funds transfer policy?Are our training efforts sufficient?Do we have a incident response plan in place?By addressing these questions, leaders can initiate critical discussions to uncover potential gaps and vulnerabilities that, with strategic attention, can yield significant improvements. For more information or to explore complimentary services available to Texas Municipal League Risk Pool Members, contact the Cyber Squad at 512-491-2300 or email [email protected].

Is your world secure? Find out now by conducting a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and incident response plan. You can also schedule an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today through your Risk Management Advisor, by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected].

Cyber Squad Services: Hear about the no-cost services provided to TML Risk Pool Members by the Cyber Squad, as well as information on obtaining a .gov domain, and the recent TikTok ban.  TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected].  Link to Cyber Squad services:  https://info.tmlirp.org/cyber-liabilityLink to information on how to obtain a .gov domain: https://get.gov/Link to Texas DIR information and policy on prohibited technologies:  https://dir.texas.gov/information-security/cybersecurity-incident-management-and-reporting

Backing up your data is as easy as 1, 2, 3, right?  Or maybe 3-2-1.  Learn why data backups are critical to your ability to recover from a data disaster...either caused by a cyber event, a hardware failure, or a natural disaster.  TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected].

According to Microsoft, their research shows that multifactor authentication (MFA) can block over 99.2% of account compromise attacks, making it one of the most effective security measures available.  In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about MFA and where your organization should consider implementing this feature.  TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected].

One of the most common ways that threat actors attack is through your inbox.  Do you have the tools to recognize a phishing email?  TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected].

How do we reduce the likelihood of our entity being the victim of a ransomware attack?  In this episode, the Cyber Squad will talk about ways to help protect your organization against these types of threats. TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing [email protected]. MS-ISAC: https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isacTexas ISAO: https://www.isao.org/group/texas-isao/ Texas DIR for reporting a Cybersecurity Incident: https://dir.texas.gov/information-security/cybersecurity-incident-management-and-reporting

Hear about password complexity, current breach statistics, and much more.  TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure?  Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by emailing [email protected].  "Have I been owned" website (note that the “P” isn’t a typo):  https://haveibeenpwned.com/