Industry Insider - Texas Member Briefing with the Department of Family and Protective Services
Overview
We hope you were able to join your colleagues at this in-person exclusive briefing for Industry Insider – Texas members with the CIO and CISO of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). DFPS works with communities to promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS has five major programs that do this important work:
- Adult Protective Services Protects the elderly and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through investigations and services.
- Child Protective Services Protects children from abuse and neglect through services, foster care, and adoption.
- Child Protective Investigations Investigates reports of child abuse or neglect to determine if any child in the family has been abused or neglected.
- Prevention and Early Intervention Manages community-based programs that prevent juvenile delinquency and child abuse and neglect.
- Statewide Intake Takes reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation from across the state.
DFPS is the 5th largest (by budget) department in Texas with an annual budget of $2.6 billion and an estimated annual IT budget of $115 million. Speaking at the event are Drew McGrath, CIO, and Jennifer Bush, CISO. They will be spoke about DFPS’ IT organization, governance, current projects, future priorities and how they work with industry partners.
Speakers
Jennifer Bush
Chief Information Security Officer, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Jennifer Bush serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). She has a strong background in IT and cybersecurity, as evidenced by her possession of multiple industry-standard certifications like CISSP, CISM, and GIAC. Jennifer also holds a degree in IT with a specialization in cybersecurity and information assurance and has completed the HHS Executive Leadership Academy and the Governor's Center Executive Leadership for Information Technology Excellence (ELITE) at the University of Texas (UT) LBJ School of Public Affairs.
As the CISO, Jennifer plays a critical role in ensuring the security and safety of the information and systems that support the agency's mission of "Protecting the Unprotected." She has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to the field of cybersecurity, including the 2019 TASSCC Rising Star Award and ISC2 Exam Developer. Jennifer is also actively involved in mentoring programs like Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), The UT STEM MUSE Program, and NCA HBCU programs, demonstrating her commitment to helping women and minorities succeed in cybersecurity.
Agenda
Thursday, May 2 |
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9:30 am Central |
Registration check-in |
10:00 am Central |
Briefing |
11:00 am Central |
Conclusion |
Archer Hotel Austin at Domain Northside, Atrium Suite
3121 Palm Way
Austin, TX 78758
Archer Hotel Austin at Domain Northside, Atrium Suite
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