Cybersecurity Workshops
The TML Risk Pool Cyber Squad is pleased to offer three high-impact, 90-minute workshops designed for non-technical managers, leaders, and general staff who want practical, easy-to-understand cybersecurity guidance. These sessions are free for TML Risk Pool Cyber Fund members.
Please share with executive staff and leadership who might be able to attend.
Cybersecurity for AI - Safe Use of Public AI Tools
Objectives:
- Learn how public AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, etc.) receive, store, and reuse input
- Understand the risks of pasting internal text, screenshots, or sensitive data into AI prompts
- Explore real examples of accidental data leakage and safe-use practices you can adopt immediately
Benefits:
- Reduce the chance of unintentional exposure of confidential or regulated information
- Build staff confidence using AI tools responsibly and safely
Data Management Program - CIS Controls 3.1-3.6
Objectives:
- Establish a comprehensive Data Classification scheme in your organization
- Identify where sensitive, confidential, and operational data is stored across departments
- Map data-handling responsibilities between Records Management, IT, and business units
- Apply TSLAC retention schedules and learn how to properly dispose of outdated data
Benefits:
- Improved compliance with Texas retention laws and best practices
- Reduced storage costs and risk exposure by removing unnecessary or unmanaged data
Incident Response Planning - Texas-Aligned IRP Development
Objectives:
- Learn the four phases of an IRP and how to assemble the right internal team
- Understand Texas-specific reporting triggers, including breach notification requirements
- Work through a TMLIRP-aligned IRP template to begin building your organization's formal plan
Benefits:
- Faster, more coordinated response during incidents
- Increased confidence among leadership, IT, and staff during a cybersecurity event
Who Should Attend
- Local government leaders
- IT and cybersecurity professionals
- Emergency management personnel
- Key stakeholders involved in risk management, public services, and critical infrastructure