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Cybersecurity Summit and Tabletop Exercise

Strengthening community readiness.

LBL Cybersecurity and the State of Oregon Enterprise Information Services Cyber Security Services (EIS CSS) team are partnering to bring Cybersecurity Summits and Tabletop Exercises to communities across Oregon.

These events are designed to help K–12 schools, Special Districts, local governments, and public organizations strengthen cybersecurity awareness, preparedness, and response capabilities through collaborative learning experiences.

From interactive tabletop exercises to awareness and preparedness summits, each event provides practical training, real-world cyber incident discussions, and valuable resources that organizations can use to improve readiness, coordination, and resilience against today’s evolving cyber threats.

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Cybersecurity Summit Events

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This focused Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit is designed to bring essential cybersecurity resources and practical guidance directly to communities across Oregon. Sessions focus on current threat trends, common risks facing public organizations, incident response planning, and actionable steps leaders can take to improve organizational readiness. The format is informative, collaborative, and time-efficient, making it well-suited for busy leaders and staff who want to better understand today’s cyber risks, available support resources, and practical next steps for strengthening preparedness.

Location: Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton Convention Center
1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801

Event Registration

Thursday, Nov. 12

Cybersecurity Summit & Tabletop Exercise
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This full-day Cybersecurity Summit brings together leadership, IT, finance, communications, and operations teams for a deeper, hands-on experience. Each summit includes a facilitated Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise that walks participants through a realistic, fast-moving cyber incident. Attendees work collaboratively to practice decision-making, coordination, and response strategies while gaining practical insights they can apply immediately within their organization. These sessions are ideal for teams looking to strengthen preparedness, leadership alignment, and cross-department coordination.

Location: Medford, Oregon
Rogue Valley Country Club
2660 Hillcrest Rd, Medford, OR 97504

Event Registration

Date TBD - Coming Soon!

Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This focused Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit is designed to bring essential cybersecurity resources and practical guidance directly to communities across Oregon. Sessions focus on current threat trends, common risks facing public organizations, incident response planning, and actionable steps leaders can take to improve organizational readiness. The format is informative, collaborative, and time-efficient, making it well-suited for busy leaders and staff who want to better understand today’s cyber risks, available support resources, and practical next steps for strengthening preparedness.

Location: The Dalles, Oregon
Columbia River Hotel & Conference Center
3223 Bret Clodfelter Way, The Dalles, OR 97058

Date TBD - Coming Soon!

Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This focused Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit is designed to bring essential cybersecurity resources and practical guidance directly to communities across Oregon. Sessions focus on current threat trends, common risks facing public organizations, incident response planning, and actionable steps leaders can take to improve organizational readiness. The format is informative, collaborative, and time-efficient, making it well-suited for busy leaders and staff who want to better understand today’s cyber risks, available support resources, and practical next steps for strengthening preparedness.

Location: Wilsonville, Oregon
Clackamas Community College – Wilsonville Campus
29353 SW Town Center Loop E, Wilsonville, OR 97070

Date TBD - Coming Soon!

Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This focused Cybersecurity Awareness & Preparedness Summit is designed to bring essential cybersecurity resources and practical guidance directly to communities across Oregon. Sessions focus on current threat trends, common risks facing public organizations, incident response planning, and actionable steps leaders can take to improve organizational readiness. The format is informative, collaborative, and time-efficient, making it well-suited for busy leaders and staff who want to better understand today’s cyber risks, available support resources, and practical next steps for strengthening preparedness.

Location: Seaside, Oregon
Event location coming soon

Date TBD - Coming Soon!

Cybersecurity Summit & Tabletop Exercise
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Lunch Provided)

This full-day Cybersecurity Summit brings together leadership, IT, finance, communications, and operations teams for a deeper, hands-on experience. Each summit includes a facilitated Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise that walks participants through a realistic, fast-moving cyber incident. Attendees work collaboratively to practice decision-making, coordination, and response strategies while gaining practical insights they can apply immediately within their organization. These sessions are ideal for teams looking to strengthen preparedness, leadership alignment, and cross-department coordination.

Location: Bend, Oregon
Event location coming soon

What to expect.

  • Interactive, scenario-based tabletop exercise simulating a real-world cyber incident
  • Collaborative discussions with peers from across K–12, local government, and special districts
  • Guidance from cybersecurity professionals and state partners
  • Practical takeaways to strengthen your incident response planning
  • A team-based experience that encourages participation across roles

Who Should Attend

These events are designed for full team participation across your organization, including:

  • IT & Technology Teams
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Superintendents, Executives, and Leadership Teams
  • Business & Operations Staff
  • Communications & Public Information Officers
  • Safety, Risk Management, and Emergency Management Teams

We welcome participants from:

  • K–12 School Districts and Education Service Districts
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Cities, Counties, and Local Governments
  • State Agencies
  • Special Districts (utilities, fire, water, transportation, and more)

Whether you attend as a team or individually, you’ll engage in a collaborative environment where every role plays a part in responding to a cyber incident.

Why Participate

  • Strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to cyber incidents
  • Improve coordination across departments and leadership
  • Identify gaps in your current plans and processes
  • Build confidence in decision-making during high-pressure situations
  • Learn alongside peers facing similar challenges
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WHO  SHOULD ATTEND

Every role is welcome at the table.

Sign up individually or bring members of your team. You don’t need a full team to participate — you’ll collaborate alongside peers from other organizations either way.

ROLES

  • IT & Technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Superintendents
  • Executives & Leadership
  • Business & Operations
  • Communications / PIO
  • Safety & Risk
  • Emergency Management

ORGANIZATIONS

  • K-12 School Districts
  • Education Service Districts
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Cities
  • Counties
  • Local Governments
  • State Agencies
  • Utilities
  • Fire
  • Water
  • Transportation
  • Other Special Districts

WHY PARTICIPATE

Five outcomes you'll walk out with.

For every role at the table

01

Strengthen Response

Test your incident playbook against a real-world scenario before you need it.

02

Tighten Coordination

Align IT, leadership, comms, and operations on who decides what, when.

03

Surface Gaps

Find the missing contacts, broken steps, and unclear handoffs while it’s safe.

04

Build Confidence

Rehearse high-pressure decisions in a low-stakes setting before they matter.

05

Learn from Peers

Sit next to districts and agencies facing the same threats you do.

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