Eastern Shore Security Forum -
From Threats to Recovery
📆 March 12, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Chesapeake College, MD
Join Data Networks on March 12, 2026 at Chesapeake College on the Eastern Shore for an engaging security event designed for K-12, Higher Education, and Government IT leaders and administrators! This half-day event will explore the importance and necessity for security in education and government. With expert-led workshops on Cyber Security hosted by Veeam and Microsoft Security Overview. You'll gain actionable insights on securing educational data, enhancing security, and real-world scenario driven examples. The event includes networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and closes with peer round tables, where participants can share experiences and discuss security implementation challenges with fellow attendees.
Event Location
Chesapeake College
Health Professions and Athletics Center (HPAC) | Rooms 127 & 131
1000 College Cir, Wye Mills, MD 21679
Agenda
9:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Networking
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Keynote
10:30 – 10:40 | Break & Transition to Workshops
10:40 – 11:10 | Workshop Session 1
11:15 – 11:45 | Workshop Session 2
11:45 – 12:15 | Lunch & Networking
12:20 – 1:00 | Industry Meet-Ups and Peer Round Tables
Agenda Details
Registration & Networking
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Please proceed inside and head to the registration table to get checked-in. Feel free to mingle with fellow attendees and enjoy a complementary light breakfast until we kick-off at 10:00!
Opening Keynote
10:00 - 10:30 AM
We'll kick off our event with an engaging keynote.
Brian Cook
Coordinator of Facilities and Grants | Worcester County Public Schools
Brian Cook, Ed.D., Coordinator of Facilities, Energy Management, and Grants for Worcester County Public Schools, will share practical, real world strategies for getting creative with grant writing to secure meaningful technology funding. Drawing on his experience securing more than $15 million in competitive grants, he will explain how K 12, higher education, local government, and nonprofit leaders can align technology needs with funding priorities while making the most of limited resources. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen applications, uncover overlooked funding sources, and position their organizations for long term innovation and resilience.
Joe Green | Solutions Architect, Data Networks
Joe Green has been a pivotal figure at Data Networks since 2016, serving as our dedicated Data Center Solutions Architect. With more than 20 years in the IT field, Joe is a veteran in serving IT product lifecycles, specializing in the research, design, delivery, and support of comprehensive IT solutions tailored to Data Networks' wide range of customers within the public and private sectors. Joe's expertise primarily lies in Data Center Optimization, with a focus on enhancing data center infrastructure, cloud services, virtualization, data protection, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Parallel to his passion for AI, Joe is also a dedicated ambassador of Digital Transformation, eager to highlight the critical role of both in your IT ecosystem.
Chisom Omenyinma | Modern Work Specialist, Microsoft
As a Modern Work Specialist at Microsoft, Chisom leverages his expertise to drive the adoption of modern workplace solutions. In his role, Chisom focuses on integrating AI and security measures into educational frameworks, as evidenced by his involvement in initiatives like Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Beyond his professional duties, he is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech industry, actively participating in events such as the Minority Student Day organized by Blacks at Microsoft (BAM). Chisom's commitment to mentorship and community engagement underscores his passion for empowering the next generation of technology leaders.
Concurrent Workshops
Session 1: 10:40 - 11:10 AM
Session 2: 11:15 - 11:45 AM
Workshop 1
Caton Johnson
Strategic Accounts | Veeam
Cyber Security & Resilience Workshop host by Veeam
- Identity threats, ransomware readiness
- Backup, disaster recovery, and response workflows
- Scenario‑driven discussion
Rob Strawley | Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Rob is a retired Army Captain and former Enterprise Systems Manager at the Theater Network Operations Center in Kuwait. He has served as a Tier 2 SOC analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, and is currently a Principal Technical Specialist in Security, Identity, and Compliance Management at Microsoft. Since retiring from the Army in 2014, he has worked with McAfee and Microsoft and holds a Master's in Information Systems Management along with CISSP, SANS Institute, and Microsoft certifications.
Workshop 2
Joe Green
Solution Architect | Data Networks
Defend, Detect, Respond: An Interactive Microsoft Security Workshop
Join us for a fast‑paced, scenario‑driven walkthrough of real cyber incidents facing schools, higher education, government, and nonprofits. You will step into the role of the responder as we break down identity attacks, phishing campaigns, device compromise, and data‑leak attempts, and explore how Microsoft’s security tools contain and remediate them. This highly interactive session is outcome‑focused and packed with practical takeaways your team can use right away.Learn how Microsoft Security can protect your workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve efficiency in an educational setting. Topics include:
• How AI-driven automation can assist educations and administrators.
• Real-world use cases in lesson planning, IT support, and student engagement.
• Hands-on demonstration of Copilot in action.
Presenter:
Joe Green | Solutions Architect, Data Networks
Joe Green has been a pivotal figure at Data Networks since 2016, serving as our dedicated Data Center Solutions Architect. With more than 20 years in the IT field, Joe is a veteran in serving IT product lifecycles, specializing in the research, design, delivery, and support of comprehensive IT solutions tailored to Data Networks' wide range of customers within the public and private sectors. Joe's expertise primarily lies in Data Center Optimization, with a focus on enhancing data center infrastructure, cloud services, virtualization, data protection, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Parallel to his passion for AI, Joe is also a dedicated ambassador of Digital Transformation, eager to highlight the critical role of both in your IT ecosystem.
Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Industry Meetups &
Peer Round Tables
12:20 - 1:00 PM
Join your fellow attendees and industry experts for networking and round table discussions. Learn where industry trends are heading and how you can be prepared for the future in these informative discussions.
• K - 12 Schools, led by Bob Langan of Wicomico Public Schools
• Higher Education, led by Michael Moore of Chesapeake College
Bob Langan
Information Technology Director
Wicomico County Public Schools
Michael Moore
Chief Information Officer
Chesapeake College
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