Building Trust Through Security: Strengthening Communities Against Emerging Threats


Tuesday, July 14, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
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Category: DRWA Training Sessions

Geared toward municipal decision makers, including Town Councils and elected officials 

Course Description: 

An interactive workshop designed to equip municipal decision-makers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to protect their communities from evolving cybersecurity and physical security risks. In an era of increasing threats to critical infrastructure and personal data, the workshop will emphasize the importance of proactive measures, effective collaboration, and transparent practices in building public trust. Participants will gain valuable insights on mitigating insider threats, strengthening physical security, improving local government resilience, and complying with legal requirements for breach notification. Additionally, the workshop will highlight available resources, such as the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, that municipalities can leverage to achieve their security goals and bolster community preparedness.

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Instructors: Chris Ramos, Kerwin Gaines, Michael Lawrence

Chris Ramos serves as the Cybersecurity State Coordinator (CSC) for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In support of CISA’s mission of reducing risks to US critical infrastructure, Mr. Ramos works with public and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators to strengthen their cybersecurity, reliability, and resilience. As a CSC, Mr. Ramos is a regional cybersecurity point of contact to CISA, and conducts numerous cyber preparedness, risk mitigation and incident response coordination activities across the region. These activities include conducting various outreach efforts, cybersecurity assessments, cybersecurity workshops, fostering public and private partnerships, and assisting in cyber incident response coordination efforts.

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