About this Event
Safeguarding education in the digital age, SecurEd is a no-cost, two-and-a-half-day cybersecurity intensive created for K–12 technology teams and County Offices of Education (COEs) who are on the front lines of protecting school systems. Built around the challenges schools face today, this program focuses on practical defense strategies—not just theory.
Throughout the bootcamp, you’ll engage in interactive exercises and guided simulations that mirror real cyber incidents. You’ll break down how attacks happen, identify vulnerabilities, and learn actionable ways to harden your systems—from infrastructure and endpoints to critical data.
No matter your role—CTO, network engineer, server admin, or IT technician—SecurEd delivers hands-on experience and real-world insight to help you better defend and support your school community.
AGENDA:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026:
- 8:00 a.m. Check-In Opens
- 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Keynote Address
- 9:45 a.m. Track 1: Securing Your Network (Firewall & Core Network) Zero Trust, Ethical Hacking, Privacy Awareness, and Next-Gen Firewall. Designed for the Network Engineer with a focus on infrastructure protection
- 9:45 a.m. Track 2: Cyber Hunting License (Server & Workstation Focus) Tools and skills to hunt in your own environment for malware and vulnerabilities. Designed for the Server & Workstation Support Technicians with a focus on endpoint security
- 9:45 a.m. Track 3: Cybersecurity Challenges. Processes, procedures, and preventative tactics. Designed for district leaders, IT directors, and program managers who are responsible for developing, managing, and improving their cybersecurity policies, response plans/business continuity, and continuity strategies. We will also review E-rate status (Cyber Security Pilot update) and other Cyber related topics and best practices. Designed for the IT Director/CTOwith a focus on "What to have in place- before it happens"
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided
- 5:00 p.m. Bootcamp Concludes
Thursday, July 16, 2026:
- 8:00 a.m. Check-In Opens
- 9:00 a.m. Continued ALL 3 Tracks continue with Day 1 trainings.
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided
- 4:30 p.m. Bootcamp Concludes
Friday, July 17, 2026:
- 8:00 a.m. Check-In Opens
- 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Keynote Address
- 9:30 a.m. You Choose A "Hot Topic" breakout session. You will select the focused special 4 hour workshop during the second day.
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch Provided
- 12:30 p.m. Bootcamp Concludes
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
Track 1: Securing Your Network (Firewall & Core Network)
Info: Zero Trust, Ethical Hacking, Privacy Awareness, and Next-Gen Firewall. Designed for the Network Engineer with a focus on infrastructure protection, Track 1 is a hands-on, technical deep dive into Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity tools, structured over two days. It is designed for network defenders, IT professionals, and technologists who want practical experience with modern network security strategies and tools. The track emphasizes firewall best practices, secure network design, incident response, and advanced threat detection—culminating in an interactive "Capture the Flag" challenge.
Track 2: Cyber Hunting License (Server & Workstation Focus)
Info: Tools and Skills to Hunt in Your Own Environment for Malware and Vulnerabilities. Designed for the Server & Workstation Support Technicians with a focus on endpoint security, Track 2 focuses on system hardening, patch management, Active Directory security, and practical incident response—providing a well-rounded cybersecurity curriculum for IT administrators and district technologists responsible for securing devices, identities, and infrastructure. This track blends policy and platform knowledge with hands-on labs, emphasizing both proactive defense and effective incident response.
Track 3: Cybersecurity Challenges
Info: Helpful guidance for CTOs and IT Directors. Processes, procedures, and preventative tactics, Track 3 is designed for district leaders, IT directors, and program managers who are responsible for developing, managing, and improving their cybersecurity policies, response plans, and continuity strategies. Rather than a purely technical focus, this track emphasizes strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and organizational resilience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alameda County Electrical Apprenticeship, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, United States
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