Agenda

Public Sector Seminar Welcome

The Public Sector Seminar brings a focus to the broad range of persistent cyber threats that challenge government at all levels – in Minnesota and beyond. We’ll look at the many critical infrastructure efforts that reduce risk. Learn how law enforcement is prioritizing digital crimes, proactively and compassionately. We’ll talk about the programs, processes and projects that support continuous improvement, and we’ll find new ways to work together and bolster our collective security posture.
Jen VanDemmeltraadt, MNIT

Rebuilding Digital Trust: When and How to Use IAL2

As digital interactions become the default, establishing and maintaining trust has never been more critical. This session explores the role of NIST Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2) in combating fraud, meeting regulatory requirements, and protecting sensitive transactions. We’ll discuss where IAL2 is the right fit, where it may create unnecessary friction, and how alternatives like componentized services or IAL1+ can provide the right balance of security and user experience. Attendees will walk away with practical insights on aligning assurance levels with business risk, reducing onboarding drop-off, and building adaptive trust frameworks that scale across industries.
Spencer Crane, ID Dataweb

Cyber Risk Insurance – Policy to Preparedness

This session explores cyber risk insurance and its role within a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy – and why it’s not the entire strategy. Get an understanding of key policy components and multiple cyber risk considerations. Whether you’re evaluating a new policy or renewing an existing one or wondering how insurance could possibly impact your (non-insurance focused) job, this session offers practical guidance to support informed policy decisions and strategic response preparedness.
Christian Torkelson, League of Minnesota Cities

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Presented by Crowdstrike

CJIS & CJDN Compliance: Adapting to
Policy and Technology Changes

All Minnesota agencies that access FBI and BCA criminal justice information must comply with FBI CJIS Security and BCA CJDN Policies. Recent policy updates and rapid shifts in technology including cloud adoption and AI have created compliance challenges. This session offers an overview of both policies, highlights changes, and explores practical implementation strategies. Attendees will learn how to overcome common obstacles and align practices to current security and regulatory expectations.
Tom Miller & Jodie Monette, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

AM Keynote — Shawn Riley: Super Glue Strength and Special Powers: The Magic of a Multi-Government Defense

Escalating cyber threats, shrinking budgets, and rising expectations for secure digital services make isolated defense a losing strategy. This conversation explores the urgent need for governments at all levels—state, local, tribal, territorial, and educational—to come together through shared cybersecurity resources, infrastructure, and intelligence. This presentation will highlight the strategic value, cost-efficiency, and resilience that comes with collaboration.

The Impact of Synthetic Intelligence on Government and SLED

Explore the power of synthetic intelligence in the public sector. This session helps leaders navigate AI confidently with real-world insights for an immediate impact. Learn to manage potential AI risks and implement it safely, regardless of your organization’s size or budget. We’ll introduce the ‘Organizational Mind’ model for ambient intelligence and workforce enhancement. This session is about building a smarter public sector, equipping you with strategies to develop AI skills and understand the importance of clear goals.
Joe McIntosh, FPOV

LEO Led Crime Prevention: Social Media Safety Outreach

Cybercrime continues and people pay, with 2025 losses projected at 10.5 trillion. 2022 FBI stats had 800,944 complaints and 422 million victims. Bad actors use the internet, social media, and human behavior to make off with millions. Good news: law enforcement is leveraging social media awareness and outreach to prevent losses. This session covers high-value content: privacy and security settings, telltale signs of social engineering, scam stories, with the identity theft, doxxing and AI deepfake details that keep communities safe.
Jay Haapala, AARP Minnesota

Behind the Screen: Cybercrime’s Psychological Impact on Today’s Youth

Cybercrime grows more sophisticated and the emotional and psychological toll to young people is a critical public safety and health concern. This session will explore how cyberbullying, sextortion, identity theft, and exposure to other harmful content affects our kids’ mental health, self-esteem, and behavior. Learn the warning signs, how to report concerns, and how to collaborate in ways that support kids, parents, and communities with safer digital environments.
Tracy Habisch-Ahlin, Hudson School District

Beyond the Badge: Supporting Cybercrime Victims and Sustaining Case Momentum

Digital crimes come with negative impacts that linger beyond the initial incident. Identity theft, nonstop ransomware calls, and romance scams create financial devastation, familial distrust, embarrassment, and other psychological damage. Today’s law enforcement response adds victim support on top of investigation efforts, with best practices that include regular, transparent updates to maintain case visibility. From intake to resolution, cybercrime priorities are reinforcing public confidence.

Marit Peterson, Minnesota Elder Justice Center