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The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on May 1-2, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.
Venue: Silver 2 clear filter
Thursday, May 1
 

8:30am CDT

Classlink Rostering Summer Preparation for a Smooth Start of the Year
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 2
See how School District 145 spends 2 days in July working in Classlink to enable rostering and check accounts in preparation for the beginning of the school year. Learn from our mistakes, experiences, and perfected processes over 5 years to help have a smooth and happy start of the year. 🙂
Speakers
avatar for Adam Bauman

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly
avatar for Chris Keller

Chris Keller

IT Specialist, School District 145 - Waverly
SR

Susan Riddle

Technical/Network Support, School District 145 - Waverly
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:30am CDT

Building a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
Discussion of the steps to develop a culture of cybersecurity in a school setting
Speakers
avatar for Rance Hall

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE
I am the son of an Oklahoma public school Assistant Superintendent, a military veteran, and an adjunct professor at a few different colleges and universities. Prior to NCNE I had been at ESU 10 for 12 years. I hold numerous certifications and two masters degrees in technology.
Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Mini Session

1:15pm CDT

After the Breach: A Ransomware Panel Discussion for Small Schools
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
A presentation and panel discussion going over a recent ransomware incident in the northeast corner of the state from a collection of people involved with the incident response and recovery efforts. Topics covered will include: interactions with insurance, working with an external incident response team, lessons learned, etc.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Contreras
CE
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

2:15pm CDT

Data-Driven Defense: Optimizing Cybersecurity Efforts
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 2
In this session we will explore data types and where in your infrastructure this data lives (or should live) and how this information can focus your cybersecurity efforts to where they are most needed.
Speakers
avatar for Rance Hall

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE
I am the son of an Oklahoma public school Assistant Superintendent, a military veteran, and an adjunct professor at a few different colleges and universities. Prior to NCNE I had been at ESU 10 for 12 years. I hold numerous certifications and two masters degrees in technology.
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

3:15pm CDT

NCNE Cybersecurity Framework
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 2
The NCNE Cybersecurity Framework divides CIS Controls into 10 tiers: Tiers 1–4 for IG1, 5–7 for IG2, and 8–10 for IG3. This structure simplifies implementation, helping organizations tackle cybersecurity challenges incrementally. The presentation will showcase this approach and its practical benefits for improving cybersecurity readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Boell

Andy Boell

Cybersecurity Director, Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

4:15pm CDT

3-D Printing - Is it really that Simple?
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2
Wouldn't you like to be that COOL Techy teacher all the kids talk about. Attitude is everything, 'Fake it till You Make it." This session will be using Tinkercad program to design and flashprint to slice and print the project. We will explore the design phase and the process of getting a design ready to send to the printer.
Speakers
BB
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
Friday, May 2
 

7:15am CDT

EPS and the Crusade for Modern Management of Windows Devices
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 2
Let's review Elkhorn's journey from legacy management of their windows devices to modern management as they replaced staff devices this spring. What new technology or features did they enable and what pitfalls did they find along the way?
Speakers
avatar for Jason Harris

Jason Harris

Systems Coordinator, Elkhorn Public Schools
Jason has been fixing computers since he was in middle school. He has worked in technology at the Higher Ed and K-12 levels along with a few private-sector stops along the way.
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

10:15am CDT

Security vs. Privacy in Education
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 2
Privacy and security are both important aspects of cyber safety, but they are distinct concepts. Come and explore their similarities, differences, and how they apply in K-12.
Speakers
avatar for Darci Lindgren

Darci Lindgren

Tech Coordinator/Secretary, Lindsay Holy Family/NETA
Technology Coordinator for Lindsay Holy Family School, NETA secretary, DigCit enthusiast
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

11:15am CDT

Hack Your Future: Join NCNE's Penetration Testing Journey
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
Join us to discover how your school can benefit from NCNE's penetration testing program. Learn about our successful implementations across the state, the immediate steps to enroll your school, and our roadmap for enhancing cybersecurity in education. We'll showcase real results from our current partnerships and outline how your school can become part of this essential security initiative.
Speakers
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Sterling Reeves

CyberSecurity Network Engineer, NCNE
I am military veteran who served in the Nebraska National Guard. Coming from a family of educators and having worked as a special education 1:1 para, I was previously employed at a private managed service provider in the Council Bluffs area. This provider focused on serving non-profits... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

1:15pm CDT

Cybersecurity Tips for Teachers
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
In this session, we will cover important tips for teachers to know about Cybersecurity. Including checking strength of passwords, checking for exposures in data breaches, how to remove personally identifiable information online, being able to identify different forms of spam/scams, and more.
Speakers
KI

Kimberly Ingraham-Beck

Teacher, Gretna High School
Friday May 2, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2
  Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)
 
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