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Hosted by Ryan Burns and Mike Bell · technology · EN-US
Welcome to Building Cybersafe Communities, the podcast where government cybersecurity takes center stage! Brought to you by the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool's Cyber Squad, we’re here to help local governments in Texas navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, protect critical data, and foster a culture of cyber resilience. Each episode, we’ll dive into the latest cybersecurity trends, explore best practices, and share real-world stories from experts and public officials on the front lines of digital defense. Whether you’re an IT professional, a city leader, or just someone curious about safeguarding your community, this podcast is your go-to guide for staying ahead of cyber threats. So join us as we get started on building a safer, stronger, and more connected community!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Building Cybersafe Communities, the podcast where government cybersecurity takes center stage! Brought to you by the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool's Cyber Squad, we’re here to help local governments in Texas navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, protect critical data, and foster a culture of cyber resilience.
Building Cybersafe Communities is hosted by Ryan Burns and Mike Bell. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 14: When Cyber Threats Go Physical: Protecting Operational Technology" (1 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Ep. 13: Anatomy of a Cyber Incident Response" (2 April 2026, 38 minutes), and "Ep. 12: Services Available to TML Risk Pool Members through Cowbell Resiliency Services" (11 March 2026, 22 minutes).
Building Cybersafe Communities publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for Building Cybersafe Communities is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Building Cybersafe Communities requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Building Cybersafe Communities's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Building Cybersafe Communities are Government & Politics and IT Services & Software Development. Building Cybersafe Communities has a technology audience.
Ryan Burns and Mike Bell hosts Building Cybersafe Communities, a technology podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #14
Cybersecurity threats are no longer limited to computers and data. For public entities, a cyber incident can also disrupt the technology that controls water systems, facilities, traffic infrastructure, and other...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guests Rebecca Pollack, Senior Cyber Claims Counsel, and Joe Hoosech, Principal of Digital Forensics and Incident Response...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Matthieu Chan Tsin. Matthieu is the Sr. VP and General Manager of Resiliency Services at Cowbell. They discuss...
Building Cybersafe Communities
<p>In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, <b>Natalie Sjelin</b>, Director of the UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS). Natalie...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode of Building Cybersafe Communities, Ryan Burns and Mike Bell welcome special guest, Cam Beasley, CISO at UT-Austin. Cam shares insights on higher-ed cybersecurity and introduces two no-cost services...
Building Cybersafe Communities
<p>Planning to fail? Probably not. But failing to plan might be the same thing. In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and practicing the plan using a tabletop...
Building Cybersafe Communities
<p>In this episode, city and organizational leaders are guided through five essential questions to assess their cybersecurity and information security programs. These questions include:</p>Do we maintain a comprehensive...
Episode #7
<p>Is your world secure? Find out now by conducting a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and incident response plan. You can also schedule an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today through your Risk...
Episode #6
<p>Cyber Squad Services: Hear about the no-cost services provided to TML Risk Pool Members by the Cyber Squad, as well as information on obtaining a .gov domain, and the recent TikTok ban. <br/><br/>TML Risk Pool...
Episode #4
<p>According to Microsoft, their research shows that multifactor authentication (MFA) can block over 99.2% of account compromise attacks, making it one of the most effective security measures available. In this episode...
Episode #5
<p>Backing up your data is as easy as 1, 2, 3, right? Or maybe 3-2-1. Learn why data backups are critical to your ability to recover from a data disaster...either caused by a cyber event, a hardware failure, or a...
Episode #3
<p>One of the most common ways that threat actors attack is through your inbox. Do you have the tools to recognize a phishing email? <br/><br/>TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling...
Episode #2
<p>How do we reduce the likelihood of our entity being the victim of a ransomware attack? In this episode, the Cyber Squad will talk about ways to help protect your organization against these types of threats...
Episode #1
<p>Hear about password complexity, current breach statistics, and much more. <br/><br/> <br/>TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by...
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head of public affairs and campaigns, Brooklyn United Consortium of Artists
Risk Pool Cyber Risk Services Manager, Risk Pool Cyber Risk Services
Cowbell Cyber
UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
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