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Cyber-attacks on state and local governments increased from 2022 to 2023, according to the Center for Internet Security.The FBI 2023 Internet Crimes Report said ransomware reports increased 18 percent from 2022 to 2023. Losses from the attacks totaled nearly $60 million.Last month, Monroe County Government was hit by a ransomware attack, halting some local government operations. Read more: Local governments fall prey to rise in ransomware attacksThe county immediately reported the incident to the Indiana Office of Technology as required by state law.  A ransomware attack also hit Clay County government in July. And Columbus experienced a data breach.The 2020 State of Hoosier Cyber Security Study indicated municipalities' concern of rising cyber-attacks.Indiana is working to prevent cyber security incidents, passing comprehensive consumer privacy laws. The state adopted a Cyber Incident Reporting Law in 2021. This week, we'll talk about recent cyber security breaches in local government and strategies for prevention.You can follow us on X @WFIUWTIUNews or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.You can also record your questions and send them in through email.Guests Tracy Barnes, Indiana Office of Technology's Chief Information Officer and co-chair of the Indiana Executive Council on CybersecurityBecca McCuaig, Chief Legal Counsel for Accelerate Indiana MunicipalitiesScott James Shackelford, Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business

The Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor recommends a substantial reduction in CenterPoint's rate increase proposal... CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers that the winter moratorium on disconnects ends on Friday, March 15. The owner of the plane that crashed in Union County Friday night was an Owensboro man who was the pilot.  He survived...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anxiety regarding parental rights in American healthcare and education is at an all time high. Our panel will discuss questions such as, “Are parental rights being circumvented at the schoolhouse and medical office doors?”; “Who decides the best interest of the child?”; “When should the state’s judgment supersede parents’ judgment?”; and “Who determines the parental right to know?” Featuring: Luke Berg, Deputy Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Thomas M. Fisher, Solicitor General, Indiana Office of the Attorney General Emilie Kao, Senior Counsel, Vice President of Advocacy Strategy, Alliance Defending Freedom Moderator: Hon. Matthew W. McFarland, United States District Judge, Southern District of Ohio

On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we're coming to you live from the bustling show floor of Cisco Live in Las Vegas. Our focus today is on the evolution of technology adoption in the public sector, a field traditionally seen as lagging behind its private counterparts. We're busting myths and challenging stereotypes as we delve into the intriguing world of public services, proving that they are, indeed, keeping pace with the digital world. Our special guest is Brad Walsh, Lead Program Manager for Application Performance Management at the Indiana Office of Technology. Brad offers unique insights into the current technological shift in the public sector and reveals how governmental organizations are not just catching up, but in some areas, leading the charge in implementing cutting-edge solutions. We're shining a spotlight on Cisco's Full-Stack Observability (FSO), a game-changing solution that provides end-to-end visibility across applications, infrastructure, and network layers. This powerful tool can transform IT operations and enhance overall business performance, boasting benefits like improved visibility, faster problem resolution, increased collaboration, scalability, and heightened security. But what does this look like when applied in the real world? How can it truly revolutionize public services and raise public expectations from government services? Brad Walsh will share his firsthand experience with the Cisco FSO and will reveal how this tech solution is transforming operations at the Indiana Office of Technology. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about the future of public sector technology, straight from the heart of Cisco Live. We're breaking down barriers, shattering misconceptions, and bridging the gap between the public and private sectors. Don't miss out!

The Indiana Department of Information Technology realized that 70% of potential applicants weren't applying to jobs that mentioned a preference for a four-year degree even when one wasn't required. They decided to try something new. Jon Rogers, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at the Indiana Office of Technology joins Amy and Alex to talk all about the State Earn and Learn Program where new associates from other careers can learn on the job and take certification courses to move into the rewarding career of government technology.Jon talks about how the program works, how successful it's been and what he's feeling grateful for right now.

Today: Anthony Swinger with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Councelor is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about next Tuesday's public hearing by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission at Boone Grove High School on the Community Utilities of Indiana (CUII) water & sewer rate hike case which is before the IURC. Valparaiso University chemistry professor Paul Smith also talks about Saturday's annual environmental symposium which, this year, focuses on solar energy.

For this second episode in a special two part series of Destination on the Left episodes, I visited the 2021 eTourism Summit held in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 20-22. At the summit, I was privileged to speak with fourteen attendees who are experts in the field of digital marketing for travel and tourism. In my conversations with today's guest experts, I asked them to each answer one question: “Looking into the future, what innovations are happening now that you think will impact digital marketing for your organization or destination?” I'm so delighted to share their insightful and sometimes surprising answers with you in this week's special podcast episode. In this episode of Destination On The Left, you'll hear from these fourteen extraordinary digital marketing experts:   Chris Lukenbill – Co-Founder, Shrpa Ed Harris – CEO, Discover Lancaster Emilie Harris – Director of Marketing Operations, Bandwango Jake Brown – Content Manager, Visit South Bend Jason Holic – Vice President of Business Applications & Insights, Experience Kissimmee Kyle Johnson – Digital Strategy Manager, Indiana Destination Development Corporation Leena Riggs – Director of Marketing & Partnerships, Visit Rancho Cordova Marc Garcia – President & CEO, Visit Mesa Maria Skrzynski – Marketing Coordinator/Office Manager, Destination Ann Arbor Mark Romig – Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President, New Orleans & Co. Nicole Stacey – Director of Marketing Communications, Visit Pensacola Ralph Thompson – Executive Director Travel & Tourism, Streetsense Tim Ash – Marketing Keynote, Trainer & Advisor Victoria Simmons – Senior Vice President of Travel, BVK Innovative Digital Marketing Experts at the 2021 eTourism Summit The eTourism Summit is a one-of-a-kind conference that exists at the intersection of destination travel and tourism with cutting edge digital marketing. It's a unique opportunity for industry leaders, marketers, and destinations to come together and exchange ideas, collaborate, and brainstorm new solutions together. This year's eTourism Summit was held in Las Vegas from September 20-22 and offered insights into digital marketing trends, advertising innovations and new ways to connect travelers with incredible experiences. I asked each of these experts the same question: “Looking into the future, what innovations are happening now that you think will impact digital marketing for your organization or destination?” Here are the insightful answers they gave me: Chris Lukenbill from Shrpa Chris discusses how the many disruptions our industry is facing create new opportunities for Shrpa's clients to tell their stories within their own communities. He discusses why an increased focus on local communities has moved from “nice to have” to necessary to navigate the pandemic. He talks about why stronger communication is going to be an increasingly critical component of travel and tourism marketing going forward. Ed Harris from Discover Lancaster Ed talks about the juxtaposition of digitally marketing the simple life of the local Amish communities through modern technology and social media, and he discusses why innovations in technology like AI and machine learning are transformative tools that will reshape digital marketing in the future. He talks about the power of data in informing what content destinations and marketers share, and he discusses the importance of adapting to and embracing these emerging technologies to help meet travelers where they are. Emilie Harris from Bandwango Emilie talks about how the industry's broad focus on innovation is creating new opportunities to integrate various products, experiences and locations into full experience packages. She discusses how important it is for marketers to understand how the process of booking travel is changing as consumer expectations are shifting. She shares how the “niche” audiences of the past are dissolving and how authentic, unique experiences are becoming the cornerstone of travel and tourism marketing. Jake Brown from Visit South Bend Jake talks about the role of data in travel and tourism digital marketing, and he shares why being able to track the success of campaigns by how much revenue they have generated for the area is going to be a sea change for digital marketers going forward. Jason Holic from Experience Kissimmee Jason explains a calculator tool his organization developed to help track key data metrics that they have made available to other DMOs, and he shares how it helps track media impact of your messaging through transparency and the dynamic narratives it can create. He explains how the tool uses 30 different data points to fine tune visibility over your metrics and help you communicate with four key stakeholder groups using language they themselves use to help you demonstrate the value you're driving to them. Kyle Johnson from Indiana Destination Development Corporation Kyle shares how his organization's transition from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development to the Indiana Destination Development Corporation has allowed the organization to expand their goals and cast a wider net. He shares why their goal isn't just to attract visitors but to also attract talent to the state. He discusses the important role location tracking serves for the organization, allowing for targeted messaging. He talks about how Indiana has seen big success bringing corporations to the state, and he shares how the next goal is to bring more workers to the state as well. Leena Riggs from Visit Rancho Cordova Leena shares how her organization is focused on more and stronger data collection, and she shares how Visit Rancho Cordova is exploring options for engaging with and messaging in-market. She shares how the data is powerfully informing how Rancho Cordova plans their future growth. Marc Garcia from Visit Mesa Marc shares how his organization is focused on accessibility in travel as part of Visit Mesa's larger Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. He shares how Mesa, Arizona has worked hard to become the nation's first Autism-certified City and is now seeking to become a city known for its accessibility programs and initiatives. He shares how Visit Mesa has recently established the Mesa Regional Foundation for Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion, which will be used to purchase accessibility technologies. He also talks about how his city is building what will be the largest youth and amateur sports complex in the country. Maria Skrzynski from Destination Ann Arbor Maria shares how her organization is working to strengthen its local partnerships and collaboration with other organizations and sectors to elevate the energy of the community. She also discusses the importance of unity within Ann Arbor. Mark Romig from New Orleans & Company Mark discusses how people are using handheld devices far more than tablets, desktops and other large devices, and he shares how his organization is focused on developing their integration with phones and other handhelds. He talks about the importance of focusing on the consumer's needs and obstacles and staying ahead of the curve by meeting them where they are. Nicole Stacey from Visit Pensacola Nicole talks about how Visit Pensacola is reallocating their budget to use connected TVs to better reach people. She talks about the importance of transparency and honesty in messaging, and she shares how Visit Pensacola is utilizing targeted marketing strategies and messages to reach niche traveler groups. Ralph Thompson from Streetsense Ralph talks about how Streetsense is creatively using podcasts to build relationships with travelers in a more casual way than traditional messaging. He explains how even smaller, resource-challenged DMOs can take advantage of established podcasts to amplify their message. Tim Ash, Marketing Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Advisor Tim discusses how travel planning can take advantage of Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants and the casual, conversational way they work. He shares why it is important to understand the psychology behind how people make decisions, and he explains how evolutionary psychology can be the key to anticipating and guiding people's decision-making processes. Victoria Simmons from BVK Victoria talks about how DMOs and destinations are becoming better at having in-market conversations with travelers and connecting them directly to travel partners. She shares how geolocation data is becoming a powerful resource for enhancing this connection with travelers. Technological Innovations and the Role of Data As you can see, many of the leaders I spoke with hit upon recurring themes around emerging technologies and new ways of collecting, collating and analyzing data. The outbreak of the global pandemic has created major strains and challenges on travel and tourism, but it has also given us a unique opportunity to reevaluate how we market destinations to travelers and how we can share our messages in more targeted ways and with larger, more diverse audiences. I hope you've enjoyed hearing insights from the 2021 eTourism Summit and from these extraordinary travel and tourism marketing experts and leaders. As our world slowly begins to turn the tide against the pandemic, one thing is certain: by embracing new innovations and outside-the-box ideas, the future of travel and tourism looks bright! We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes! https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Today: Rex Richards, the president of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about how the city's economy is bouncing back from the pandemic with more new businesses. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Service executive director Daniel Kennaghan talks about the modernization of 10 veterans' and service members' programs totalling more than $1-trillion and currently serving more than 5.6-million veterans. And Anthony Swinger with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor reminds us that -- one month from now -- ten-digit dialing in the 219 and 574 area codes will officially take effect. The change to ten-digit dialing is necessary to accommodate the national '988' National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The six-month transition period began in April.

Today: Rex Richards, the president of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about how the city's economy is bouncing back from the pandemic with more new businesses. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Service executive director Daniel Kennaghan talks about the modernization of 10 veterans' and service members' programs totalling more than $1-trillion and currently serving more than 5.6-million veterans. And Anthony Swinger with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor reminds us that -- one month from now -- ten-digit dialing in the 219 and 574 area codes will officially take effect. The change to ten-digit dialing is necessary to accommodate the national '988' National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The six-month transition period began in April.

The DOCL team is joined by Tad Stahl, Executive Director of the new State of Indiana cybersecurity agency, the Indiana Information Sharing and Analyses Center (IN-ISAC) through the Indiana Office of Technology. Tad and the group give us a breakdown on the new agency, new cyber-security reporting requirements for local government, and how might the state of Indiana use the reporting information moving forward.

In celebration of National Social Media Day, IBB Executive Director, Mark Wuellner, is joined by recurring guest Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and first-time guests Jennifer Simmons, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director at Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (AIM) and Melissa Thomas Media Relations Manager at Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Listen/watch as the group discusses tips and best practices for local Indiana governments in setting up and running an organizational social media account, how to target which platforms to use, and how to best utilize cyber safety on these social media platforms.

In this special breaking news episode of the Days of Our Cyber Lives podcast, Mark Wuellner, Indiana Bond Bank Executive Director is joined by Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Russ Paluch, Principal at Maverick Energy Consulting and Brian Carman, Director of Marketing and Business Development at the Indiana Bond Bank Listen/watch as the group covers topics including an overview of what exactly happened with the Colonial Pipeline breach, the resulting effects on fuel prices, and tools offered to local government to protect their budgets when external factors cause a rise in fuel prices.

In this episode of Days of Our Cyber Lives, we celebrate National EMS Week with Stephen Cox, Executive Director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and our wonderful recurring guest, Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Listen/watch as the group covers topics including differences between EMS, EMT, EMR, and paramedics, cybersecurity risk with connected devices, “Why did I call 911 for an ambulance and the fire truck showed up?”, COVID impact on EMS, National EMS Week, and the community para-medicine initiative!

In this week’s episode of Days of Our Cyber Lives, celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with guests Ed Reuter, Executive Director of Indiana 911 and Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Listen/watch as the group covers topics including 121 call centers in Indiana, real-life business email compromise attempts, COVID's impact on 911 centers, learning from Baltimore's breach, and affordable telecommunication equipment financing for local government!

Days of our Cyber Lives (DOCL) is a podcast series co-hosted by the Indiana Bond Bank and the Indiana State Treasurer’s Office whose goal is to bring awareness to issues relating to cybersecurity and to provide solutions, resources and ideas for Hoosier local governments. Co-Hosts • Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell • Mark Wuellner, IBB Executive Director Recurring Co-Host: • Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security In this latest episode of DOCL the group is joined by Indiana Department of Revenue Commissioner Bob Grennes who gives us all the details on IDOR’s work in cybersecurity, fraud prevention and their 4 year systems modernization project!

The Indiana Bond Bank presents a special Women’s History Month edition of the Indiana Bondcast, a podcast series brought to you by the IBB. This episode offers incredible insights from guests Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell, Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, and Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cyber Security Program Director at the Indiana Office of Technology and Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Please join us as these inspiring guests tell their story as leaders in state government and beyond.

Today: Anthony Swinger with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is on "Regionally Speaking" to talk about the impending changes to Hoosier phone service here in the area, beginning with a six-month transition period in late-April. Everyone in the 219 or 574 area codes (landline, VOIP or cell) is being encouraged to use ten digits, rather than seven, when making local phone calls. It's in preparation for the mandatory ten-digit call changes that will occur nationally this fall. Anthony has all the information that callers need to know. Gary's GIVE executive director Burgess Peoples also is on the program with details of a survey going out to seek qualified low-income residents, for a lottery to choose 125 recipients for monthly guaranteed income for one year in a pilot program. Mayor Jerome Prince announced the city's participation in the national GIVE program last week.

Episode 7 welcomes back re-curing co-host Chetrice Mosley-Romero, Cybersecurity Program Director for the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and first-time guest Mitchell Parker, IU Health Chief Information Security Officer . In this episode, the team covers topics including how COVID-19 impacts health systems, identifying information technology resources during COVID-19, and COVID-19 cyber scams.

Secretary Blair Milo of the Indiana Office of Career Connections and Talent, and Heather Ennis, President and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum, join the program to discuss Northwest Indiana's designation as a 21st century talent region and what this means for the state of Indiana and specifically for the seven counties of Northwest Indiana.

Many communities now include ‘entrepreneurship’ as a vital part of their economic development strategy. Lindsay Maliqi with the Indiana Office of the SBA talks about the many resources available to give start-up companies a boost during that critical phase. 

Bradley Skolnik, executive director of the Indiana Office of Admissions discusses Indiana’s new online bar exam that can be taken at home and what applicants can expect from this new test. Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Sources: Above The Law article by Joe Patrice... ‘Maryland Adopts Online Bar Exam’ Indiana Supreme Court Informational Letter ‘Information Regarding July 2020 Indiana Bar Examination’ Indiana Supreme Court ‘Indiana Short Answer Exam July 2020’

Bradley Skolnik, executive director of the Indiana Office of Admissions discusses Indiana’s new online bar exam that can be taken at home and what applicants can expect from this new test. Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Sources: Above The Law article by Joe Patrice... ‘Maryland Adopts Online Bar Exam’ Indiana Supreme Court Informational Letter ‘Information Regarding July 2020 Indiana Bar Examination’ Indiana Supreme Court ‘Indiana Short Answer Exam July 2020’

In the ladies' room, today is Claudia Garcia, MBA, RN, CADAC II, LAC. She has more than fifteen years of direct patient care experience as well as managerial and recruitment experience. She currently is an appointed member of the Indiana Office of the Attorney General and Prescription Drug Task Force. She talks about her personal and professional experiences with addiction which have led her to develop one the most seamless, comprehensive, and resourceful family programs in the country, The Parkland Center in Chesterton Indiana. She discusses the substance abuse issues in America and how treatment and aftercare treatment can save lives.  Recovery is a lifetime journey, and Claudia is working with people to be sober not only when they're in treatment but what happens after. It can differ for everyone. So she's trying to find the best ways to get across to someone you love and get them the help they need. 

On this episode, we interview Chef Ben Hardy and Larry Dickerson on Indiana's Culinary Crossroads Initiative. Team Indiana is a talented and diverse group of Hoosier chefs and home cooks headed to Dallas, TX to compete in the World Food Championships (https://worldfoodchampionships.com) October 16-20. They are representing the State of Indiana as part of the Culinary Crossroads initiative, with backing from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, Indiana Grown, and other underwriters. Team Indiana is comprised of nine chefs from around the state, competing in seven different events at the 2019 World Food Championships. Among the team are several from Indianapolis, including: Ben Hardy (Indianapolis), co-owner and pastry chef of Gallery Pastry Shop Erin Gillum (Indianapolis), executive chef of Spoke & Steele Justin Miller (Carmel), executive chef of Anthony’s Chophouse Craig Baker (Indianapolis), restaurant consultant Cindy Hawkins (Indianapolis), owner of Circle City Sweets Roger Hawkins (Indianapolis), owner of Circle City Soups We discuss the cultural impact of culinary talent on the state's economy, Ben's history and his Pastry shop, as well as the upcoming World Food Championships. Special Guests: Ben Hardy and Larry Dickerson.

This week...a special edition of the show, focusing on the state’s tourism industry. We spotlight Indiana’s first national park and talk with the new director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. We’ll also look at the state’s agritourism, culinary and golf tourism sectors, highlight some of the biggest festivals throughout the state and feature a special INsiders panel discussing growth opportunities for Indiana tourism.

On this episode, we interview Scott Rudd, who works for Indiana's Lieutenant Governor's office as the Director of Broadband Opportunities. We discuss how Indiana is leading the country in driving innovation with broadband access. As well, we interview Scott's work in Brown County got the attention of the state, where he's been hired to help transform the broadband accessibility in our state. Scott wworks closely with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and farm businesses within the community on ways to make sure they are keeping up with the advancing technology that will keep the agriculture industry thriving. Scott also works closely with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to collaborate with communities and identify the best ways to attract reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet to rural Indiana. As a part of the task set forth for the director of broadband opportunities, Rudd is working with OCRA on their Broadband Readiness Plan in the Community Development Block Grant Planning Grants program. Special Guests: Nik Thomas and Scott Rudd.

There are more women being hired today for entry-level positions following college graduation; however, this trend isn't translating for more experienced women transitioning into executive positions. Why is that? How can women break the glass ceiling in corporate America? We talk with Nicole Mitchell with Honda Manufacturing of Indiana about this topic. ---- Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email roipod@iupui.edu so we can help your organization make better business decisions. ---- Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/3m2G6D5 ---- Show Notes: Shane: Hey all of you ROI listeners out there… Before we start today's show I wanted to briefly reflect on what we've noticed some of the most successful people do to help accelerate their lives to meet their goals. And what it comes down to is developing a vision and implementing a plan to make that happen. That's what it comes down to… And in this episode of The ROI Podcast – we're going to hear from someone who has some insight on how women can meet their professional management goals using the principle we discussed. Let's get to the episode! (The ROI Podcast Intro Music) Shane: Hello everyone! We're back with another episode of The ROI Podcast. I'm Shane Simmons recording solo today… I appreciate you listening to the podcast. We've been recording this podcast for about 8 months now – and we talk to a lot of managers, entrepreneurs and some of the greatest leaders around the country. And our guest today is going to talk about an issue we've dealt with as a society forever – and that's the underrepresentation of women in executive level positions – and the trends we're starting to see – but also how women can take action to help move them towards that direction. Nicole: Men run the corporate world still - we see it in data, and it's something that we can't deny. Shane: That was Nicole Mitchell. Nicole works at Honda within the Indiana Office of Inclusion and Diversity which works to develop inclusive strategies – well, I'll let her explain it better. Nicole: “Inspiring Inclusion” here at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, or HMIN, is our slogan to create an inclusive and engaging environment for our associates; that encompasses everything from what we're doing externally in the community and working with different populations to 1) get people excited about the automotive industry and expose them to all the interesting and innovating things we're doing here. Also internally, making sure we're creating equitable opportunities for development and promotions on moving up so that we have that representation. Shane: That's important for many reasons – but Nicole brought up a statistic that many people may not realize – and that's only 1 in 10 senior leaders is a woman. And according to a Mckinsey Study with Lean In, we're actually seeing more females graduates being hired within entry level positions – around 57 percent – but that's not translating to the executive positions. And asked her why that is… Is some of it sociological? Here what Nicole's response. Nicole: I think not as much as it used to, women do still take on quite a bit of the household chores. However, we are starting to see a little more balance in the younger generation of males taking on some of those activities as well. You're seeing more households having two people working and bringing in income there, so we're seeing more balance. I don't think that it's necessarily that, I think it's opportunity and understanding how to navigate the workplace to position yourself to get opportunities and be thought of. I think that's our biggest challenge still. And that's what Nicole is going to help our us understand – how can women, minorities, or anyone really, put themselves into position to succeed. Nicole: One of the big things is [to] take a step back sometimes and watch people – I'm in a lot of meetings, and before I engage some individuals as mentors in formal and informal mentorships, I take a step back and watch how people interact and see where you can find a connection point; not everyone is going to be the best mentor for you. Once you take that in and see how people are interacting, it's about not being afraid to go up and say something, like, “Hey, I saw how you handled that meeting, I'd love to sit down and pick your brain on what I could be doing to do better in meetings”. Think of a topic - I think the mistake people make with mentoring is they want someone to come in and fix all their problems. Sometimes it starts just with a simple question, “Can I pick your brain about x?”, and it really helps somebody start to focus on how they can assist you, and everybody always wants to help somebody else. One of the biggest things is being mindful of what you're asking to start that mentoring partnership - that's a really critical first step. Shane: So step 1: Find mentors… Reach out to people you aspire to be like and pick their brain… Listen, you don't have to reinvent the wheel – often times people have already accomplished what you want to and they can help guide you… This is something that's come up several times in our episodes and there's good reasoning behind it. Ok, next piece of insight: Nicole: interaction with your managers – sometimes we can be intimidated, and I have to remember that with some of our younger associates that they may not have had a ton of interaction with some our senior leadership. How do you make sure that you do have those interactions and you're taking advantage of them? As much as we want to think that we're hard workers and our hard work is going to get noticed, sometimes it's also those relationships and networks. Being exposed to your managers, having interactions, even if it's in a meeting by asking a question, those things really stand out. Those are two big [tips] that I would suggest people be mindful of and take a look at, and they're pretty easy to start to implement today.   Shane: One of the points that Nicole brought up when it came to mentoring was that women shouldn't only seek out other women to be their mentors. She says women need that balance and having a male mentor – especially one who has had success in your field – can be extremely valuable. Nicole: But the thing that I think is great is when we can have men mentoring women, it helps break down barriers, and it really is a two-way street for learning, which excites me. Being able to share how to maneuver the workplace politics - as much as we don't want to say they exist, they do – and men do a fabulous job on that. They can really help teach women and guide them on how to be successful, and not taking it away from who you are as a woman or as a leader, but help you understand how to leverage your strengths to be successful in a company; mentoring from the male perspective is crucial. I've had some fabulous mentors here, and throughout my career, that has gotten me to the place I am. Without them, I know I wouldn't have understood how the world works with the different companies, so that's been great. From the female, I think that they can also open the male's eyes in those mentoring relationships on challenges that they might not have been aware of. We talked about the stat of men think we're doing well with women in senior leadership, but being able to have two-way communication through mentoring, I really think that you can break down some of the barriers and misconceptions, and we can take steps to create that equitable environment. Shane: Lastly – Nicole recommends Business Resource Groups within a company – so for example, Honda has what they call LAMP – or Leadership Advanced Mentorship Program. This particular program is a yearlong program and they take their members through different sectors of the company including meeting with executives to help them better grasp what it takes to be at the executive level. Nicole: Business resource groups for companies, again, I truly believe that diversity and inclusion are two-way conversations, and having items like business resource groups and programs, like LAMP, allow us to have those two-way conversations a little more. We call them BRGs, business resource groups, Nicole For instance, women have a tendency to say the success was a team success, which it was, but you played an integral role in the success of that team. Positioning that for yourself in your review process is an opportunity, and a good tip to get you to move forward into those manager roles. Business resource groups allow women to have some of the training and discussions around that, and a safe space to be able to acknowledge it and provide and create ways to overcome those things. BRGs are phenomenal assets to a company, and it also allows companies to ask a question like, “What are we missing?” If you have the viewpoint that women are not represented in management, versus what management may think, business resource groups are a great way to have that dialogue to say, “well here's some things that we could do better” or you could communicate what's happening in the environment a little more to make it more inclusive, interesting, and exciting for women.  (Closing Music) Shane: So to wrap things up – you've got to take action on finding a mentor – findings someone who can help guide you through the challenges you're going to face. Be active within your organization, and talk to your managers – ask them questions and really show them you're interested in taking on advanced roles. And finally, if your organization has a resource group – utilize that. Build your network, create new experiences, and stay persistent! (The ROI Podcast Music) Closing Comments.

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. This has been observed through advanced spear phishing campaigns, increase in ransomware families/variants and the use of IoT devices for DDOS attacks. As well, the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) utilize by bad actors are evolving with the technology and seemingly staying one step ahead of security technologies. This presentation will look at some of the trends from the past year and look at the emerging cyber threats for 2017 and beyond. About the speaker: Nick Sturgeon is the Manager of the Indiana Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IN-ISAC) and the Security Operations Center (SOC). As the Manager of the IN-ISAC, Nick is responsible for overall strategic planning, budget planning, project oversite, and ensures all efforts are focused on achieving the IN-ISAC's mission. Nick also provides management and oversight of the IN-ISAC's Security Awareness and Training program, as well as direction on IN-ISAC/SOC policy and procedure development. As the SOC Manager, Nick is responsible for all day to day operations of the SOC. Additionally, Nick serves as the Deputy Director for Cyber for the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC). As the Deputy Director for Cyber, Nick is responsible for developing and distributing cyber threat information to multiple sectors. Nick is actively involved with the Information Sharing and Analysis Organization's Standards Organization's (ISAO-SO), were he serves as a co-lead for Working Group 4 and is a member of three other ISAO-SO Working Groups. Before joining the Indiana Office of Technology, Nick spent eight years with the Indiana State Police serving various roles. Nick held ranks of Trooper, Sergeant and First Sergeant. His last assignment was in the Criminal Justice Data Division and serving as the Assistant Commander of the Information Technology Section. Nick earned a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Indiana State University 2003, and a M.S. with a specialization in Cyber Forensics from Purdue University in 2015.

The Indiana Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IN-ISAC) is an entity developed by the State of Indiana and key partners to mitigate cybersecurity risks for the State of Indiana. The IN-ISAC will accomplish this through sharing threat information and collaborating with the public, private industry, local government and other governmental agencies. About the speaker: Nick Sturgeon is the Manager of the Indiana Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IN-ISAC) and the Security Operations Center (SOC). As the Manager of the IN-ISAC, Nick is responsible for overall strategic planning, budget planning, project oversite, and ensures all efforts are focused on achieving the IN-ISAC's mission. Nick also provides management and oversight of the IN-ISAC's Security Awareness and Training program as well as direction on IN-ISAC/SOC policy and procedure development. As the SOC Manager, Nick is responsible for all day to day operations of the SOC. Nick is also involved with two Crit-Ex working groups and the State of Indiana Cybersecurity Coordination group. Nick also serves as the Deputy Director for Cyber Intelligence for the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center (IIFC). Before joining the Indiana Office of Technology, Nick spent eight years with the Indiana State Police serving various roles. Nick held ranks of Trooper, Sergeant and First Sergeant. His last assignment was in the Criminal Justice Data Division and serving as the Assistant Commander of the Information Technology Section. Nick earned a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Indiana State University, and a M.S. with a specialization in Cyber Forensics from Purdue University.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Ed Delaney, Micah Vincent of the Indiana Office of Management & Budget and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association to discuss the issue of tax reform.

This week host Jon Schwantes is joined Rep. Todd Huston, Rep. Ed Delaney, Micah Vincent of the Indiana Office of Management & Budget and Andrew Berger of the Indiana Manufacturers Association to discuss the issue of tax reform.

Author Merlin Gonzales returns to ArtSees Diner, Be InSpired, Be Transformed for this personal interview focusing on his book, "Kingdom In Our Midst" with Host Mary E. LaLuna. Joining Merlin and Mary will Donna Cherry, Facundo Cortez, and Ke'tre Dickens to share with our listeners the power of the message found in Merlin's work.  Merlin founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., which collaborates with churches crossing denominational lines. He has developed the concept of “Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard” to unify the Body of Christ by bringing the love of God into the community. Merlin’s messages and teachings are about raising up a generation passionate for God to build a legacy of transformation. He is an Advisory Council Member for the State of Indiana Office of the Faith-based and a co-host for Religion in the News. Merlin speaks at churches, businesses, government, educational institutions and faith based organizations to encourage people to live out their faith. He is a church consultant helping pastors reach out in their communities to raise and train leaders. Merlin and his wife Annie live in Noblesville, Ind.

In the first-ever session of The Water Values Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Matt Klein. Matt's wide-ranging experience with water issues demonstrates why he’s my first guest. Matt has been an environmental regulator, an environmental lawyer, the Executive Director of Indianapolis Water and the Executive Director of Technical Operations for the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, his present position. Today, we're talking about water issues from the perspectives of each of these positions.

In the first-ever session of The Water Values Podcast, I’m happy to welcome Matt Klein. Matt’s wide-ranging experience with water issues demonstrates why he’s my first guest. Matt has been an environmental regulator, an environmental lawyer, the Executive Director of Indianapolis Water and the Executive Director of Technical Operations for the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, his present position. Today, we’re talking about water issues from the perspectives of each of these positions.

This show originally aired on 06/17/2009. The Show aired as The Family Money Show. With all the talk in the news about the trillions of dollars our federal government is spending in an attempt to revive our economy, it poses the question: how will spending all this money affect your family? To answer these questions we invited Tad DeHaven from the Cato Institute onto the show. Tad is an expert on federal and state budget issues. ASK THE EXPERT: Tad Dehaven: With all the talk in the news about the trillions of dollars our federal government is spending in an attempt to revive our economy, it poses the question: how will spending all this money affect your family? To answer these questions we invited Tad DeHaven from the Cato Institute onto the show. Some of the questions David and Heath asked Tad include: -Will the stimulus package work? Will it create jobs? -What should Washington be doing instead of the massive spending deficits? -What can a taxpayer do about this very serious issue? About Tad Dehaven: Tad DeHaven is an expert on federal and state budget issues. Previously he was a deputy director of the Indiana Office of Management and Budget and a policy analyst with the National Taxpayers Union. DeHaven also worked as a budget policy advisor to Senators Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Tom Coburn (R-OK). His articles have been published in the Washington Post, Washington Times, and National Review. Tad currently is a Budget Analyst at The Cato Institute. Tad is also a frequent guest on national media radio and TV shows. To learn more about Tad and to view more of his media appearances go to:www.Cato.org/people/tad-dehaven

Tad DeHaven is a budget analyst on federal and state budget issues for the Cato Institute. Previously he was a deputy director of the Indiana Office of Management and Budget and a policy analyst with the National Taxpayers Union. DeHaven also worked as a budget policy advisor to Senators Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Tom Coburn (R-OK). His articles have been published in the Washington Post, Washington Times, and National Review.