Atul Badwal, PMP, CSM, SA, POPM

Attention North Eastern Oklahoma Professionals: Are you interested in a seminar on creating or maturing your cybersecurity, privacy, risk, or compliance programs? I'm planning to host a series of free workshops, offering springboard documentation and discussions on effective approaches. Contact me directly if you're interested! #PositiveDisruptor #PosDisruptor #DigitalDucks #ThinkDifferently #ProgramBuilding #Cybersecurity #TechnicalDocumentation #OrgChange #OrgCulture

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Texas SB 820: Stronger Cybersecurity Requirements for Texas Schools https://buff.ly/4bUNKsJ In public education, cybersecurity policy can feel like the Wild West. At the federal level, you have FERPA , HIPAA , and COPPA , which are pretty straightforward regulations. But at the state and local levels, things get increasingly fragmented: Every state has its own data privacy regulations (or lack thereof). Every district has its own budget and priorities. Every school has its own staffing resources and resident technology expertise.

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An effective and efficient supply chain is critical to every mission, at every moment. Watch GDIT's experts discuss the latest logistics and supply chain hurdles facing agencies today and the innovations that help clients navigate them.

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A new GAO report identifies significant concerns with the implementation of SBA’s unified certification platform. GAO writes: “GAO's analyses of SBA's efforts show that leading practices for risk management, cybersecurity, and schedule and cost estimation have not been fully implemented. Accordingly, SBA faces an increased risk of additional delays as it completes remaining work and may face challenges with addressing system issues that arise.” #SBA #govcon #governmentcontracting #federalcontracting

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📣 The next Evanta, a Gartner Company has announced it's next gathering! 📣 🌟 Houston/San Antonio/ South Louisiana CIO Town Hall 🗓 Friday, June 21st from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT 🖥 Virtual Thank you to the community's Co-Chairs (David Cain, Vagesh Dave, Alina Parast, Paula Smetana Stuart, Michael Thompson, John Varkey, and Sudhakar V.) for suggestions and helping this topic come to life: Keeping Pace with Cyber Risk: Technology evolves rapidly, but cyber threats can adapt just as fast. As the march toward widespread AI adoption continues, how are you progressing your cybersecurity strategy to ensure your organization stays one step ahead? ➡ Join this session to discuss: 🔵 Bracing your organization against novel AI threats 🔵 Mitigating risks while advancing digital business 🔵 Complying with SEC and other regulatory requirements ✅ Register through your MyEvanta app or click below to apply to participate #Evantacio #community #cyberrisk #ITLeaders

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Check out this featured article by AFROTECH.com where my colleague Tish Archie-Oliver, MBA, CCDP, CDR, PRC and I discuss how we are Rewriting the Playbook for Belonging in Business! As an industry we must realize that Belonging is an Ingredient, rather than a Reward! And Equity is an Inherent Right not a Privilege! ~Tamesha H.! https://lnkd.in/eW_67hpN

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Join me at the Community Summit in San Antonio this Monday, Oct 14 for my session “Implementing a Data Governance Framework”. Room 214D at 2:30 PM. More details here: https://buff.ly/4eDUwoA Learn how to improve, maintain and protect your data! Add it to your show agenda now 📆 #CommunitySummitNA #MySummitNA #Dynamics365 #msdyn365

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Let's talk data governance next week at the Community Summit. I hope to see you on Monday! #CommunitySummitNA #MySummitNA #Dynamics365 #msdyn365

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Learn more about how Texas is leading with innovation in GenAI. Chief Information Officer, Amanda Crawford is spot on! IDC is excited to support the Texas Department of Information Resources by presenting at AI Day Part Two this month! #IDC #StateandLocal #Innovation

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This is part 1 of a 10 part series that highlights the foundational role an organizational BRM practice plays in unlocking sustainable value and growth. "BRM Beyond the Basics: Elevating Strategic Partnerships for Business Growth." PART 1: Introduction to Strategic BRM: The Foundation of Business Success In this VUCA world, alignment between IT and business strategy is more than just a goal—it’s a necessity. BRM serves as the vital link that connects IT capabilities with business objectives to drive sustained value. The Role of BRM: More Than Just a Connector BRM is about fostering strong, strategic partnerships within an organization. BRMs are strategic advisors, change agents, and value creators that strive to ensure the business and IT are aligned. A well-executed BRM strategy ensures that IT investments are aligned with business priorities, enabling organizations to respond quickly to market changes, innovate faster, and deliver products and services that meet customer needs. Strategic BRM: The Key to Unlocking Business Value Strategic BRMs engage with business leaders to discuss their vision, challenges, and opportunities. They translate these discussions into IT initiatives that are directly tied to business outcomes. This alignment is achieved through continuous communication, collaboration, and a shared understanding of what success looks like for the organization. For example, in a retail company looking to enhance customer engagement, a strategic BRM might identify that a new CRM system or an AI-driven personalization engine could be the key to achieving this goal. The BRM would then work with IT to ensure that the chosen solution is not only implemented effectively but is also integrated with other systems and processes in a way that maximizes its impact on customer experience. Building Trust and Driving Change One of the most critical roles of a BRM is to build trust between IT and the business. Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, and in the context of BRM, it’s essential for ensuring that both sides are working towards common goals. BRMs build trust by consistently delivering value, being transparent in their communications, and demonstrating a deep understanding of business needs. They also play a key role in driving change within the organization. Whether it’s a new technology implementation, a process improvement initiative, or a shift in business strategy, BRMs are often at the forefront of these changes, helping to ensure they are successful. How has implementing a BRM practice or COE helped your organization? What challenges have you encountered? #innovation #technology #management

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Can we trust technology? Recent incidents like the CrowdStrike bug that cost Fortune 500 companies $54B, the AT&T cyber attack that exposed 107M call records, and the cyber attack on the City of Dallas emergency services prompt this question. In my latest podcast with Beth Ziesenis, "Your Nerdy Best Friend," we explored this issue. ✅ Technology is Complicated: Modern software is vast and complex, making it prone to bugs. ✅ Cyber Attacks are Becoming the Norm: With AI enabling sophisticated attacks, cybercrime is a growing threat. ✅ We Can’t Live Without Technology: Despite risks, technology is indispensable in daily life. ✅ We Must Accept These as “The New Normal”: Bugs and attacks are inevitable in our tech-driven world. ✅ We Are The Front Line of Defense: Users must protect their information vigilantly. ✅ We Trust the Companies, Not The Products: Trust hinges on the integrity and transparency of tech companies. I love what Beth said about the 2022 LastPass security breach (we both suffered from it): “They broke my trust more than they broke my passwords…” Want to hear the entire conversation? Listen to Season 14, Episode 5 of #TheTrustShow #Podcast : https://lnkd.in/g3NESbdx #Trust #Technology #CyberSecurity Trust Habits Institute

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In the 1970's our lawmakers proposed legislation to celebrate and recognize the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. This year's celebratory theme is "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation," culminating the 2021-2024 themes highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander leadership. #AANHPI #AAPI

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One of the takeaways from this is that sometimes system or network disruptions are an indicator of a cyber attack. Another is that this incident is another in the list of attacks that had data extraction with the potential that it is sold or ransomed.

Another reminder of the critical role cybersecurity plays in protecting not just data, but human lives. The recent ransomware attack on University Medical Center Health System in Lubbock, Texas, forced the hospital to divert emergency patients, putting countless lives at risk. 🛡️ Cyberattacks on healthcare facilities are more than just IT issues; they are national security threats. This incident highlights the growing dangers that cybercriminals pose, often operating with impunity across borders. At Skillathon Technologies, we are dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of organizations to ensure their continuity and the safety of those they serve. https://lnkd.in/gu72V-P9 #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #Ransomware

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IT Service Management with ServiceNow. Schedule a time with me (Book an appointment), and we can discuss how I can help! #ITSM #ITChangeManagement #ITReleaseManagement #DevOps

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