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A conversation with Kevin Wilkins, CIO, Fort Collins, CO. Arriving at the City of Fort Collins just before the pandemic struck and having spent some dozen-plus years as a senior executive in the insurance industry Kevin describes his journey in public sector service and his quest for digital transformation. He has been described as a visionary, dynamic, and innovation-driven executive leader with proven success in delivering optimal outcomes in organizations undergoing significant change and transformation. Kevin has demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives in digital transformation, customer experience, cultural transformation, business process optimization, and digital enablement. This down-to-earth discussion both inspires and informs. 

A conversation with Chuck Brooks one of the nation’s foremost cybersecurity thought leaders. Chuck Brooks is a globally recognized thought leader and evangelist for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies. LinkedIn named Chuck as one of “The Top 5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn”. He was named by Thompson Reuters as a “Top 50 Global Influencer in Risk, Compliance,” and by IFSEC as the “#2 Global Cybersecurity Influencer” in 2018. He is also a Cybersecurity Expert for “The Network” at the Washington Post, Visiting Editor at Homeland Security Today, and a Contributor to FORBES. He is President of Brooks Consulting International. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University’s Applied Intelligence Program and graduate Cybersecurity Programs where he teaches courses on risk management, homeland security, and cybersecurity. Finally, Chuck served as chair for CompTIA’s Emerging tech Council. 

A conversation with Jamie Ward, Cybersecurity Solutions Manager, MultiState Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) who also serves as Mayor of Mayfield NY, and Eugene Kipniss, Stakeholder Maturity, MS-ISAC. MS-ISAC is an integral part of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) a nonprofit funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within this episode, we explore how MS-ISAC continues to serve as a state and local government partner for all things cybersecurity. In particular, Jamie and Eugene will share and explain some of the latest tools added to their offerings including the all-powerful Falcon suite.

A conversation with Dr. Oliver Schwabe, Risk Partner at Roll Royce Civil Aerospace, Cybersecurity Manager for Major Cities of Europe IT Association, and chair and principal web weaver, Open European Network for Enterprise Innovation. Oliver is a writer and consummate learner and is now engaged in helping kindergarten students embrace STEM. Oliver lives and works outside of Frankfurt Germany and shares some fascinating insights that prove once again our profound commonality with our European local government partners.

A conversation with Ian Sharping, Chief Academic Officer, CompTIA Tech Careers Academy (CTCA). Learn how the CTCA trains and prepares adults for certification and success in IT jobs to address an industry shortage of skilled IT professionals. Ian shares his goals and challenges in helping CTCA grow in size and scope as it strives to help students unlock their potential by helping them launch and grow their careers in information technology. With college admissions dropping, CTCA fills a very practical and cost-effective gap.