Beyond the Template: When Incident Response Meets Reality

We’ve all heard it: “It’s not if an incident happens, but when.”

Effective incident response is more than a binder on a shelf or a digital form stored on a server. It is a living, breathing coordination of digital defense, physical safety, and rapid-fire decision-making. Watch our deep-dive panel into true organizational resilience. We bridge the gap between “the plan” and “the reality,” featuring trusted election officials from across the nation.

What We Cover:

• The Digital Shield: Marci Andino from the EI-ISAC explores the latest cyber response capabilities and how to leverage Center for Internet Security resources when under fire.
• The Physical Perimeter: A look at real-world physical security incidents and the lessons learned from protecting people and property in high-stakes environments.
• The Ultimate Stress Test: Karen Brinson Bell (Election Security Exchange) shares the “Aha!” moments from the North Carolina floods during Hurricane Helene. Discussing what worked, what broke, and how practice and pre-built relationships saved the 2024 election in North Carolina.