FY24 A.I. Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cybersecurity for School Business Administrators

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, school business administrators are tasked with safeguarding sensitive student, administrative and financial data against digital threats. Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate into the classroom, understanding its impact on cybersecurity at the district level is imperative. This session, including real-world examples, will concentrate on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, specifically tailored for school business administrators.

Robert Hamel

Public Sector Specialist

Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.

Bob Hamel is currently serving as Public Sector Resource for Custom Computer Specialists, LLC. He was a career public school educator for over 35 years and served for the last part of his career as Assistant to the Superintendent in the Springfield Public Schools. Bob served 23 years in the East Longmeadow MA Public Schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and for a number of years, as Director of Administrative Services. He has been a member and Director of MASBO for numerous years and has served on the “Technology Committee” of ASBO. Bob has been a presenter at a number of local, state and national conferences and continues to conduct seminars on many topics including Cybersecurity, Physical Security and E-Rate.

Suzanne McLaughlin

Executive Vice President

Custom Computer Specialists, Inc.

Suzanne McLaughlin is the Executive Vice President at Custom Computer Specialists. Suzanne is passionate about technology, but more importantly compassionate in her approach, immediately putting clients at ease. With more than 30 years of technology consulting and management experience, Suzanne focuses on cyber security, physical security, infrastructure design, networking and collaborative technologies. With the increase in cyberattacks, Suzanne is frequently called upon to assist with recovery efforts. As both a solution provider and remediation expert, she helps clients navigate the complicated, and scary, aftermath of a cyberattack, immediately putting clients at ease with her expertise.