Mike Shirley, MBA

Exciting news for Texas public sector entities! Keeper Security has secured a contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (TX DIR-CPO-5687), enhancing cybersecurity capabilities for state agencies, public schools, universities, and local governments. This partnership enables streamlined access, pre-negotiated pricing, and robust, scalable cybersecurity solutions. Safeguard your organization with Keeper's industry-leading cybersecurity offerings. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3ZvKIYr. #Cybersecurity #TexasPublicSector #KeeperSecurity

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Data durability and reliability, plus lower-cost tiering for efficient storage management. A smart choice for businesses looking to optimize long-term data retention without compromising on security or accessibility.

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“Why CMMC Matters for DFW Businesses: Lessons From Brian Guenther – Talk To Th3 Doc Ep. 119” Cyber threats and compliance pressures are rising fast. In this week’s Talk To Th3 Doc blog, we unpack how CMMC is transforming trust, risk, and growth across DFW. 📊 Episode 119 dives into real-world lessons from Brian Guenther, President of Exceed Cyber & Compliance — and what local leaders can learn from defense-grade cybersecurity. 3 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Compliance isn’t paperwork — it’s protection. 2️⃣ A risk-first mindset builds resilience and trust. 3️⃣ Strong IT alignment turns compliance into growth. Why It Matters for SMBs: CMMC is setting the standard for cybersecurity readiness across all industries. Our STARpower Framework helps organizations translate those standards into real-world results. 📅 Book your tech consult → https://lnkd.in/gkmnuanu 🔗 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gRe-P4hp 📥 Get our Free CMMC Readiness Checklist from this episode

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Previously both CIO and CISO for Dallas, Brian Gardner has been heading cyber security in Austin since May. Here he explains the challenges of navigating a new city as well as emerging threats like data poisoning. #cybersecurity

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Your financial applications don't just store files in Amazon S3, they rely on S3 data to function. If that data is compromised by an attack, files will be lost, your business-critical apps will go offline, and customer trust can be lost. Join Rubrik and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure critical financial services application availability 👉 https://bit.ly/489SNai

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Great lunch and learn today with the North Texas ISSA chapter! Bryce Carter, CISO for the City of Arlington, shed some light on the city's cybersecurity priorities as they prepare for the World Cup. A few key takeaways: Critical Infrastructure is Priority #1 Arlington's top priority is ensuring "zero risk" to essential services like water and utilities. That’s a powerful reminder of the real-world impact of cybersecurity. AI for a Better Citizen Experience Leveraging AI with traffic cameras to optimize signal timing is a fantastic example of using technology to improve the lives of citizens and visitors. This is especially important for a city that thrives on tourism and entertainment. The OT Challenge Like many organizations, the city faces the challenge of updating its Operational Technology (OT) equipment, which can have a 20 - 30 year lifecycle. This is a massive undertaking that requires a long-term CapEx plan in place for upgrading. Collaboration is Key Arlington is working closely with CISA, InfraGard, and other partners for threat intelligence sharing to stay ahead of potential attacks and threats. It was a great discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities in public sector cybersecurity. Thanks to Bryce Carter and the North Texas ISSA team for a great event! #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #PublicSector #ThreatIntel #AI #WorldCup

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Missed my SVIP LIVE chat last week with Amanda Lanicek, CTO of Springtown ISD? 🎙️ We went everywhere in this conversation—slimy sales tactics 🐍, Texas’ schools new phone statute 📱, and why #cybersecurity is still the a top priority in education. Below is a quick snippet 👇 Thanks again for the time Amanda! #securityindustry

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Guardian Spotlight time! 🎉 This month we’re celebrating South Texas College — serving 34,000 students and raising the bar for cybersecurity with SentinelOne. Their results speak volumes: ✅ 80% fewer tickets to triage ✅ Faster incident response (from 1 day → 30 minutes) ✅ 20–30 hours saved weekly across their team That’s more time for what matters most: supporting students and educators. Check out their full success story 👉 https://bit.ly/4axM4GO Huge thanks for being part of our Guardians community 💜

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U.S. SLTT organizations are working hard to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, even with limited resources. The MS-ISAC plays a critical role by giving under‑resourced communities access to threat intelligence, 24x7x365 U.S.-based SOC monitoring, and affordable tools that support operational resilience. Read more about how these services help close resilience gaps across the country. #MSISAC #SLTTCyber #CyberDefense

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