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If you’re attending the SAFE-D Conference, we’d like to invite you to join us for an informal open house on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM CDT . Booth #516 The open house is designed as a relaxed space for conversations about protecting our ESDs —especially around EMS operations, technology, cybersecurity, and governance. There’s no formal presentation, no sales pitch, and no agenda. Just time to connect, ask questions, and share perspectives with peers facing similar

Texas ESD Commissioner Accountability in the Age of Cyber Risk Texas ESD Commissioners are fiduciaries. They oversee public funds, critical services, and regulatory compliance. In today’s environment, cybersecurity is increasingly tied to all three—and that creates a governance obligation that cannot be ignored. Regulatory agencies no longer view cyber incidents as purely technical mishaps. Improper access to patient records, weak authentication practices, or lack of risk ass

When Cyber Fails, EMS Stops—Understanding Operational Dependency EMS operations today are built on layers of technology that did not exist even ten years ago. What once relied on radios, clipboards, and local knowledge now depends on interconnected systems that must function continuously. For Texas ESD Commissioners, this creates a new category of operational risk— technology dependency risk . Consider a routine call. Dispatch assigns the unit via CAD. GPS routing guides the

Cybersecurity Is an Operations Issue—Not an IT Problem For many Texas Emergency Services District (ESD) Commissioners, cybersecurity still feels like something that belongs to the IT department or a contracted vendor. Firewalls, passwords, and servers don’t look like ambulances, stations, or staffing schedules. But this view misses a critical reality: cybersecurity failures now directly disrupt EMS operations . Modern EMS systems depend on technology for nearly every operatio

Cybersecurity for EMS: Today and the Future - 2:15-3:15 Room 007C/D If you’re attending SAFE-D , this is one session you’ll want on your schedule. Cyber incidents are no longer an IT problem hiding in the back office. For EMS agencies, they’re an operational threat —one that can disrupt response, expose districts to liability, and put patient trust at risk. That’s exactly what this presentation is about. What this session covers In Cybersecurity for EMS: Today and the Future

If you’re heading to SAFE-D , make sure EMSCyber360  is on your must-visit list. Emergency Services Districts are facing a new reality: cyber incidents don’t just steal data — they delay response, disable devices, and expose districts to real liability . Yet many boards and EMS leaders are still expected to make technology decisions without clear, EMS-specific guidance. That’s exactly why we’re at SAFE-D . What You’ll Find at the EMSCyber360 Booth #516 Our booth isn’t about b

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, security risks are more prevalent than ever. For Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the stakes are particularly high. A security breach can compromise sensitive patient data, disrupt critical operations, and ultimately endanger lives. This is why conducting thorough security risk assessments is not just a best practice; it is a necessity. Understanding Security Risk Assessments A security risk assessment is a systematic pro