Workshop Seeks To Reduce Cyber Threats Through Information Sharing

The CAPCOG Homeland Security Division will conduct a two-day workshop, June 15 through 16, designed to introduce private and public organizations to information sharing concepts, their value, and how they can help reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

When it comes to preparing for cybersecurity threats, an organization’s best ally may be other entities attempting to do the same.

Sharing cyber information in an effective manner across multiple organizations can prevent widespread impacts from an incident, prevent future incidents and even help catch perpetrators of cyber-crimes.

To increase cybersecurity mitigation efforts, the CAPCOG Homeland Security Division will conduct a two-day workshop, June 15 through 16, designed to introduce private and public organizations to information sharing concepts, their value, and how they can help reduce the risk of cyberattacks.

The workshop’s target audience is government and private sector stakeholders responsible for cyber security, critical infrastructure protection and information sharing policies. By the end of the workshop, participants will develop a framework to help establish an effective regional information-sharing program.

Organizations interested in sending representatives can register personnel on PreparingTexas.org.

Learn more about the Homeland Security Division.

CAPCOG (Capital Area Council of Governments) Serving Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson Counties  — From emergency communications to economic development, some things just make sense for collaboration at the regional level, and the Capital Area Council of Governments helps make that happen every day.

Formed in 1970 and one of 24 councils of governments in Texas, CAPCOG for more than 45 years has served as an advocate, planner and coordinator on important regional issues in the 10-county Austin metropolitan area.

With more than 90 member governments and organizations, including cities, counties, school and appraisal districts, utilities, chambers of commerce and more, CAPCOG has helped the region recognize opportunities for cooperation and eliminate unnecessary duplication in emergency communications, elderly assistance, law enforcement training, criminal justice planning, solid waste reduction, homeland security planning, infrastructure development, transportation planning and economic development.