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Webinar: Manage Data to Manage Cyber Risk

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The enormous volume of information that public entities collect to carry out their missions means their data security threat landscape is just as large. Fortunately, taking a few consistent steps can help organizations reduce their risk exposure.

What You Learn

The “Manage Data to Manage Cyber Risk” recorded Sept. 17, 2025:

  • Explains how deliberately managing the organization’s records and data can help reduce the potential adverse consequences from a data security incident
  • Gives an overview of the laws related to a public entity’s data management, including the Minnesota Official Records Act, Records Retention Act and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
  • Provides best practices tips for reducing the amount of information the public entity maintains and how to ensure the information it needs to keep is secure

Who Should View

This webinar is recommended for:

  • Administrators/coordinators
  • Executive directors
  • Department heads
  • Sheriffs
  • SWCD district managers
  • HR managers
  • Risk managers
  • County attorneys

NOTE: This webinar does not discuss technical solutions for data management, retention nor security. It is geared toward the organization’s leadership, which may or may not include IT professionals.

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