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Technology Preparedness Webinar: Building Resilient Organizations in a Digital World

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May 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM



In today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, organizations of all sizes must be prepared to navigate disruption, manage risk, and maintain continuity. This webinar brings together experts and practitioners to explore how technology, data, and cybersecurity strategies can strengthen resilience across both the private and public sectors. With two focus areas, each offers a unique lens on how organizations can prepare for and respond to technological disruption:

AI as Your First Shield- Detecting Threats Before They Cost You Money:  Most small businesses don't have a security team, but they do have data. This panel explores how accessible AI tools can help business owners spot the warning signs of a cyberattack before it becomes a crisis, using the data they already have in their everyday systems. Rather than a technical deep-dive, the conversation will focus on what realistic threats look like for businesses doing $1M to $50M in revenue, how AI can monitor for anomalies in transactions, access patterns and supplier behavior, and what practical first steps a non-technical owner can take starting this week. The goal is to give the audience something they can act on, not a product pitch, not enterprise jargon, but an honest conversation between practitioners and the business owners who need them most.

Cybersecurity, Elections & National Resilience: This session will examine the critical role of government cybersecurity in maintaining the stability of a nation’s digital infrastructure, with a specific focus on the security of elections as a foundational pillar of resilience. As a first-order priority, the integrity of electoral systems underpins governance, economic stability, and business confidence. Experts will explore how vulnerabilities in public systems, including election infrastructure, can have cascading effects on organizations and markets. The discussion will highlight the interconnected nature of cybersecurity and resilience, emphasizing why businesses must be prepared for broader systemic risks beyond their immediate control.

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SESSION I: AI AS YOUR FIRST SHIELD- DETECTING THREATS BEFORE THEY COST YOU MONEY
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Antonio Figueroa
CEO & Founder, Raken AI Labs
Felicita Sandoval - Headshot
Felicita Sandoval
CEO & Founder, SENP-X
Lenny Chesal - Headshot
Lenny Chesal
Chief Evangelist, iM Critical
Miguel Benitez - Headshot
Miguel Benitez
Head of Cybersecurity
Applaudo
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SESSION II: CYBERSECURITY, ELECTIONS & NATIONAL RESILIENCE
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Mike Asencio
Director, Cyber Policy Program, FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and Vice Chair of the GMCC Technology & Innovation Committee
Joviana Gonzalez - Headshot
Joviana Gonzalez
CEO & Founder
Digital Forensics Now
Jon Ticknor - Headshot
Jon Ticknor
Co-Founder & CTO, Tier4 AI
Alina Garcia - Headshot
Alina Garcia
Supervisor of Elections
Miami-Dade County