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.

1:00pm CDT

Transform Your Network in One Summer!

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 3

Cisco is helping our customers transform connectivity, security and management for K-12 schools. Find out how two districts upgraded in a single summer! This session will spotlight real-world deployments in the Omaha area, featuring Westside Schools. Whether you’re exploring cloud or on-premises networking, this session offers practical insights and lessons learned from local schools. Join us for an interactive discussion on best practices for connecting K-12 communities.

Speakers

Matt Lee

Director of Technology, Westside

Craig Stork

Solutions Engineer, Cisco

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 3

Exhibitor Session

Company All LevelsTech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist Artificial Intelligence (AI), Network Systems, Systems Admin, Technical Issues All Levels Intermediate
Audience Intermediate
Subject Designer
Area No

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

1:00pm CDT

Matt Lee

Craig Stork

10:15am CDT

Andy Boell

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