Introduction to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Target Audience: This session is ideal for anyone currently working in or aspiring to work in the independent live entertainment industry, especially:

• Venue owners and operators

• Festival producers and staff

• Independent promoters and talent buyers

• Venue managers and event coordinators

• Security, operations, and production teams

• Technical directors and safety leads

• Aspiring professionals seeking to move into venue, festival, or promoter roles

Whether you’re managing a venue today or planning your future in live events, this session offers actionable insights and free resources to help you build safer, more resilient spaces.

Session Description: As America’s Cyber Defense Agency and the National Coordinator for the Security and Resilience of U.S. Critical Infrastructure, CISA leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure that Americans rely on every hour of every day. Our safety and security depend on the ability of critical infrastructure to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions.

In this session, CISA representatives will discuss how they help reduce risks and build security capacity to withstand new threats and disruptions, whether from cyberattacks, natural hazards, or physical threats. You’ll also learn about free resources, assessments, and training opportunities available to independent venues, festivals, and promoters to help strengthen preparedness and resilience.

Instructed by: Ryan Lewis & Andrew Balter

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 3:30pm ET