Ransomware Attacks Do Occur: What You Should Do Before, and if, It Happens

Breakout Session #2
Presentation Date: Monday, October 28
Presentation Time: 1:55 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Tundra E

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DESCRIPTION:

The Admas-Friendship Area School District was attached by ransomware in 2022. Learn how this impacted the district while exploring what can be done to help prevent - and react to - future incidents.

PRESENTER: Tom Wermuth, Adams-Friendship Area School District

Tom Wermuth has 40 years of experience serving students and families in public education as a teacher, principal, student services director, and district administrator. He values collaborative decision-making and strives to put students' needs first in every decision he makes.

PRESENTER: Michelle Johnson, School District of Westfield

Michelle Johnson has 25 years of dedicated experience in education, serving rural communities as a teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, assistant superintendent, and now as the district administrator for the community that raised her. Driven by a deep desire to impact students both within her community and statewide, Michelle is committed to fostering academic excellence for students while supporting the staff, students, and community.