Upcoming Events Curry County Cyber Security Summit
May 13-15, 2025 | Curry County Fairgrounds
This summit is designed to address the increasing threats to our local government infrastructure and provide actionable solutions to safeguard our districts.
Why You Should Attend:
- Sector-Specific Threat Insights: Cyber-attacks are targeting districts like yours at an alarming rate. From water and fire services to health, education, and ports, no sector is immune. We’ll discuss real-life cases, including attacks on major utilities and organizations, and how they could affect us locally.
o Water Districts: The recent attack on American Water, the nation’s largest utility, demonstrates that no system is invulnerable.
o Fire Districts: Critical firefighting equipment controlled by digital systems is at risk, potentially delaying emergency responses.
o Health Districts: Ransomware attacks like the one on Change Healthcare have disrupted patient care and exposed sensitive information.
o Schools, Libraries, Sanitary, and Ports: Essential community services have experienced attacks, costing millions and disrupting operations.
- Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from leaders in cybersecurity, including representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and state cybersecurity officials.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers from Curry, Coos, and Del Norte Counties to share best practices and strategies for enhancing cybersecurity readiness.
For questions or to RSVP, please contact the Cyber Security Summit team at:
CurryCyberSummit@currycountyor.gov
Let’s collaborate to protect our community and vital infrastructure.