Question 1

Who should attend this conference?

Accepted Answer

This event is designed specifically for school superintendents and district leaders not directly involved in cybersecurity or IT in general. Our goal is to provide less-technical leadership with an insight into the policies, procedures and challenges faced by cybersecurity and IT professionals.

Question 2

Can technology directors or IT staff also attend?

Accepted Answer

No, this conference is exclusively for superintendents and district leadership. The goal is to empower decision-makers to drive cybersecurity initiatives at the executive level.

Question 3

Do I need a technical background to benefit from this conference?

Accepted Answer

Attendees do not need a technical background to participate in this conference. The sessions are designed for education leaders without being deeply technical.

Question 4

What topics will be covered?

Accepted Answer

A variety of topics will be covered including an introduction to cybersecurity, current cybersecurity threats affecting the education sector, and how to manage a cybersecurity program with limited resources. See the agenda section for more details on available topics.

Question 5

Will there be opportunities for networking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be dedicated times for conference participants to network with their peers from other districts.

Question 6

Is there a cost to attend?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no cost to attend this conference! All food and lodging costs are provided through funding by PA CyberCom.

Question 7

Will I receive professional development credit or a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Participants will not receive professional development or continuing education credits. However, all attendees will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the event.

Question 8

Who is hosting this event?

Accepted Answer

This conference is hosted by the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Threat and Intelligence Communications Unit (PA CyberCom), a unit within the PA State Police, in partnership with Harrisburg University.

Question 9

Who can I contact with additional questions?

Accepted Answer

Please reach out to PA CyberCom with any questions by calling (833) 707-3843 or emailing PACyberCom@pa.gov.

The 2025 PA CyberCom Cybersecurity Intelligence Liaison Forum