NETA 2026: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on April 30-May 1,2026, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

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10:15am CDT

Traditional Cyber Defenses are Being Bypassed Every Day: How To Defend Accordingly

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 2

Endpoint, Firewall, and Email security tools have long been the cornerstone of cybersecurity strategies. However, today’s attackers are more advanced than ever, developing techniques to bypass these solutions with alarming ease. For K-12 schools, this leaves critical blind spots in network defenses, exposing students, staff, and sensitive data to potential cyberattacks. Join Lumu to learn how cybercriminals exploit blind spots in educational institutions, why visibility beyond endpoints is crucial for detecting and mitigating threats, and practical steps to enhance your security strategy.

Speakers

Andy Boell

Cybersecurity Specialist, Midwest Cyber

Andy Boell is the owner of Midwest Cyber, LLC, a cybersecurity consultancy specializing in K-12 school districts, SLTT organizations, small defense contractors, and small businesses. He holds a CISSP, Certified CMMC Professional, CompTIA Security+, and CETL credentials, along with... Read More →

2026 Traditional Cyber Defenses are Being Bypassed Every Day How To Defend Accordingly pptx

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Network Systems
Audience Cybersecurity
Area Intermediate
NEW FIELD 1 Firewall

NETA 2026

10:15am CDT

Andy Boell

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