Kick off RIC ONE DPSS and join fellow data privacy and security professionals from across New York State for an interesting happy hour conversation: real talk about the challenges we all face protecting student data.
March 23, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
The Upstate Tavern at Turning Stone Casino
In-person attendance is subject to availability.

"Beyond the Castle Walls: Why K-12 Can't Firewall Their Way Out of Student Data Risk"
You've invested in firewalls, endpoint protection, and security awareness training. But what happens when a teacher emails an IEP to a parent, a counselor shares sensitive student notes via Google Doc, or your SIS vendor needs access to FERPA-protected records?
In this 20-minute conversation, Michelle Krieger will join Virtru’s Jay Rudkin to explore why the traditional "perimeter security" playbook falls short in K-12 environments, and what a data-centric security approach actually looks like in practice.
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Here's a chance to connect with colleagues who get it, share war stories, and leave with ideas you can use Tuesday morning.
Space is limited to ensure meaningful conversation. Register today! First 10 people to register will receive a free copy of Michelle’s book at the event!
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