About this Event
Cyber Defenders: Turning Skills Into Lifesaving Action
Speaker: Kristen Sanders, VP of Loial
One hour CPE - Lunch from Nusenda Café included
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 11:30 - 1:00 PM
Abstract: Cybersecurity is more than protecting systems—it’s about safeguarding people. This talk explores how technical skills can be transformed into real-world impact, from defending against online exploitation to helping locate missing persons. Participants will learn how to get involved through open-source intelligence (OSINT), nonprofit engagement, and family education strategies that strengthen online safety at home. This session will inspire both seasoned professionals and newcomers to see their expertise as a force for good—protecting the vulnerable and contributing to a safer digital society..
About our speaker: Kristen Sanders is the Vice President of Loial and is aspiring to be a Wonder Woman of Security. Dedicated to helping others and powered by truth. Lover of all things InfoSec. Driven by a mission of leaving this industry in better shape than she found it. Kristen strives to empower individuals to build a culture of security within their communities
Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Check-in, Networking, Buffet
🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:50 AM
Chapter Announcements
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:40 PM
Presentation: Cyber Defenders
🕑: 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
Q&A and Wrap-up
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Luz Room at Nusenda Credit Union, 4100 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, United States
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