The MassCyberCenter is inviting all municipalities to its fifth annual Municipal Cybersecurity Summit in Worcester on May 8.

The free summit brings together federal, state and municipal officials, as well as cybersecurity experts from across Massachusetts, to combat emerging cybersecurity threats and improve local cyber defense.

The event will provide insights and information on cutting-edge innovations and programs. Sessions will include a panel discussion on identifying and mitigating municipal cybersecurity threats, a session on why Managed Detection and Response (MDR) procedures matter, and an interactive workshop featuring cutting-edge cyber range technology and a real-world cybersecurity scenario.

The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, together with the Security Office of Municipal and School Technology, will provide program updates on Cyber351 and the Municipal Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, and will lead an interactive presentation on vendor risk management.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DCU Center, located at 50 Foster St. in Worcester. Registration is available online.

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