Join us at the METAA 2-day conference that unites education technology leaders from across the state and region.

 🗓️ When: Wednesday, March 12 (Cybersecurity Summit)

& Thursday, March 13 (CTO Clinic)

 📍Where: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA

On Wednesday, March 12 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.), don’t miss your chance to gain critical insights, and connect with top experts at the Cybersecurity Summit, featuring an exceptional lineup of key presenters:

Insider Threats: Dealing with the Attacks That Can Cause the Greatest Harm

Facilitator:

David Balcar, Cyber Profiler, NeXassure

Insider threats often wreak havoc far beyond what sensational headlines or Hollywood portrayals suggest. From a system administrator selling sensitive data to employees leaking confidential information, the damage can be severe—and the detection, challenging. How can organizations identify and respond to these threats before it's too late?

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From Chaos to Control: Mastering Incident Response Strategies

Facilitator: 

John Petrozzelli, Director MassCyberCenter

In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, having a well-defined Incident Response Plan (IRP) is crucial for minimizing the impact of security incidents and ensuring a swift, coordinated recovery. This session highlights the critical elements that are needed for an effective IRP, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to bolster their organization's readiness.

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Game On: Building Cyber Resilience with Tabletop Training

Facilitator: 

Meg Speranza, Resiliency Program Manager MassCyberCenter

In this highly interactive workshop, participants will engage in a hands-on tabletop exercise using a dynamic card game developed by the CyberCenter. This realistic and engaging activity places attendees in organizational roles responding to a simulated cyberattack. Together, participants will explore the critical phases of cybersecurity incident response: identify, protect, respond, and recover.

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On Thursday, March 13 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.), explore 35+ breakout sessions covering emerging trends, data privacy and security, artificial intelligence, data management, state reporting, and more to tailor your conference experience! Please check back for more details!

We’re also excited to offer a limited block of rooms at a special discounted rate of $109 per night for our conference attendees! To take advantage of this discounted rate, please be sure to use this link to book your room(s) by February 9th. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register today to ensure you don’t miss out!

Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators Association

2 Burlington Woods Drive

Suite #100 #1031

Burlington, MA 01803

781-678-4400