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MACo is pleased to announce Tech Talks, a one-hour discussion covering valuable cybersecurity topics that critically impact counties.

May Tech Talk

Election Security Part I – Election Security Rules

Date: May 4th, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Topic: Election Security I – Election Security Rules

→ Austin Lindsay, Information Security Officer for the Montana Secretary of State, will discuss Election Security Rules and steps counties must take to ensure compliance.

Speaker: Austin Lindsay, Information Security Officer, Montana Secretary of State

Location: Webinar (Microsoft Teams Meeting)

Registration Cost: $0

June Tech Talk

Free Resources Through MS-ISAC

Date: June 1st, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Topic: Home Field Advantage: How the MS-ISAC Can Help Montana Counties Strengthen Cybersecurity

→ Michelle Nolan, Regional Engagement Manger and Leadership Mentoring Program Co-Chair for Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) will provide an overview of the free cybersecurity resources that are available to Montana counties via the MAS-ISAC and review information sharing and collaboration efforts with the Montana Analysis and Technical Information Center (MATIC).

Speaker: Michelle Nolan, Regional Engagement Manager and Leadership Mentoring Program Co-Chair, MS-ISAC

Location: Webinar (Microsoft Teams Meeting)

Registration Cost: $0

July Tech Talk

Election Security Part II – Threats That Could Impact Counties

Date: July 12, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Topic: Election Security II – Threats That Could Impact Counties

→ Austin Lindsay, Information Security Officer for the Montana Secretary of State, will discuss election security threats that could impact counties and the available resources to help defend against those threats.

Speaker: Austin Lindsay, Information Security Officer, Montana Secretary of State, Christi Jacobsen

Location: Webinar (Microsoft Teams Meeting)

Registration Cost: $0

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Tech Talk Contact Information

Main Contact

Karli King
Phone: 406-441-5484
kking@mtcounties.org

Secondary Contact

Meagan Gallagher
Phone: 406-441-5481
mgallagher@mtcounties.org