Cyber PLC

Self-paced

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Objectives

Develop a support network for Public Media Security Professionals.
A space for Public Media Security Professionals to ask questions, share information, and gain insights.

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Description

The NETA Peer Learning Communities (PLC) connect NETA members and provide a space to share best practices, develop professional support networks and identify high-impact projects that members could jointly pursue. NETA’s PLCs focus on Community Engagement, Content, Education, Public Media Innovators, Security and Marketing and Communications.

Target Audience: Public Media Security Professionals – The Few, The Proud, The Paranoid

Course provided by NETA

PLC Facilitators

Tim McLellan

Chair Cyber PLC
Senior Security Analyst, GBH

Senior Security Analyst Tim McLellan plays a vital role in safeguarding digital infrastructure, proactively monitoring networks and email for malicious activity, implementing and fine-tuning security systems, and evaluating technology solutions prior to procurement. Before his career in public media, Tim worked as a broadcast engineer in documentary post-production and joined GBH as a technology specialist supporting a broad portfolio of applications and services. He also served as a network engineer, further deepening his technical expertise. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, bringing a unique analytical perspective to his work in cybersecurity.

Aaron Schaad

Vice Chair Cyber PLC
ITS Director, Nebraska Public Media

Aaron Schaad, Director of IT at Nebraska Public Media, leads the IT team responsible for the networks, systems, and infrastructure that support broadcast operations and video production workflows. Aaron began his career in Nebraska Public Media's Broadcast Network Operations Center before transitioning into IT, where he served in network engineering roles. His experience spanning both broadcast and IT disciplines helps ensure the reliable and effective delivery of technology services that support Nebraska Public Media's mission.

Heather Hankins

Information Security Manager - NETA

Information Security Manager Heather Hankins provides critical support within NETA’s cyber environment, searching for vulnerabilities and risks in hardware and software, monitoring and managing attacks and intrusions, implementing improvements, and developing new layers of protection. Hankins has been an invaluable member of NETA since 2015. She has a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and has certifications as a Ransomware Specialist, Insider Threat Specialist, Security Awareness Trainer, and Supply Chain Cybersecurity. She is a Chief Liaison Officer for the South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Program, a member of Infragard, and the PBS ETAC IT Cyber Security Working Group.