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10/27/2025

Last-Minute Invitation, But You Don't Want to Miss this One!

The State of Cybersecurity & AI Summit, hosted by Direnzic Technology & Consulting, LLC and Ieshea Hollins, is happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, October 28th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST.

This FREE virtual event brings together top cybersecurity and AI experts for an honest conversation about how these technologies are shaping the future and what it means for you, your business, your team, and your data.

The State of Cybersecurity & AI Summit
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
👉 There’s no cost — just a couple of hours of your time, and I promise it’ll be worth it.
➡️ Register now: https://direnzic.com/the-state-of-cybersecurity-ai/

If you’ve been wondering how AI is transforming cybersecurity, what risks come with waiting too long to adapt, or how to confidently lead in a digital-first world — this is absolutely the event for you.

You’ll hear from industry experts and thought leaders who will cut through the hype and share real, actionable insight you can take straight back to your organization.

Let’s close out National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with clarity, confidence, and community. Hope to see you there!

10/25/2025

It’s tough out there for IT and Cybersecurity personnel. Pray for better days.

The U.S. unemployment rate for 22- to 27-year-old degree holders is the highest in a dozen years outside of the pandemic, AP reports.

Companies are reluctant to add staff amid so much economic uncertainty. The hiring slump is especially hitting professions such as information technology that employ more college graduates, creating nightmarish job hunts for the increasingly smaller number who do complete college. Not to mention fears that artificial intelligence will replace entry-level roles.

10/15/2025

Ever wondered how the FBI collaborates with IT professionals to strengthen cybersecurity and protect our nation’s critical infrastructure? Here’s a great opportunity to connect and learn.

Join us for the InfraGard Louisiana North LA Subchapter Meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 AM to Noon at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City.

InfraGard is a unique alliance between the FBI and private-sector professionals, focused on strengthening cybersecurity and protecting the 16 key sectors that keep our country running, including Information Technology (which is why I'm targeting my IT friends).

This session will feature expert briefings on current national and cyber threats from the FBI, Center for Security Policy, and the National Counterterrorism Center.

Location: 6300 E. Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 71111

Cost: FREE to attend
RSVP required (lunch is included): [email protected]
(Lester Millet)

This is a fantastic way to stay informed, build connections, and join a trusted network protecting Louisiana’s future.

10/07/2025

Don’t forget! The 2025 Cyber Security & Technology Summit is TOMORROW at the Monroe Civic Center, starting at 8 am.

AI and Cybersecurity are reshaping the future. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has lined up some amazing speakers and presentations to ensure you don't miss these critical conversations.

*** Register now before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/3UqkYd2 ***

09/29/2025

If you haven’t reserved your spot for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s Louisiana Cybersecurity & Technology Summit, here’s another reason why you should.

Nelatek's leader, Diane Tabulog of iReqs, will be a part of the Women Leading in Technology Panel at Bytes on the Bayou 2025!

She will be joining powerhouse leaders like Nancy Jordan (Johnson Controls), Caitlin Billingsley (Kinetix), and Nishu Shrestha (Girls Who Code at ULM) as we explore the future of AI, cybersecurity, workforce development, and women in IT.

This isn’t just another panel. It’s a conversation about how women are shaping the future of technology in Louisiana and beyond. We’d love to see NELATEK's friends, followers, and the next generation of tech talent in the audience. Come be part of it!

When: Wednesday, October 8 (8 AM – 5 PM)
Where: Monroe Civic Center
Price: $25 (includes lunch + happy hour mingle) | FREE for Chamber Members & Students
Register: https://bit.ly/41t9NEg

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09/26/2025

We had a fantastic turnout at last night’s NELATEK Meetup, even with the new location and address change! I want to give a huge thanks to everyone who joined us, our incredible speaker, Alex Carmack, and our generous sponsors, EPC and iReqs.

Stay tuned for details on next month’s Meetup, and don’t forget that Monroe Chamber of Commerce 's Bytes on the Bayou is coming up on October 8th. Hope to see you there!

09/19/2025

Join NELATEK as we kick off our Fall 2025 season with an engaging discussion on reducing reliance on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Where: New Location! EPC – 212 Walnut Street, Monroe, LA 71201

Alex Carmack, IT Manager at EPC, will present, "Software, Not a Service." where he will share practical SaaS workarounds and alternative solutions for those looking to move away from, or minimize dependence on, SaaS platforms.

Come and connect with other Northeast Louisiana IT professionals, students, and tech enthusiasts for an evening of knowledge sharing, lively discussion, networking, and plenty of tech talk.

This is a FREE event open to the public. EPC has donated the use of their lovely downtown training facilities, and Diane Tabulog of iReqs will be providing pizza, so RSVP if you plan to attend onsite (to ensure enough food is ordered).

If you can't come in person, use the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86538902120

07/11/2025

Matt Lee is a big deal! Looking for an excuse to gamble at the fine resort casinos in Lake Charles? Here’s your chance! Tickets are FREE!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swla-cyber-security-summit-2025-tickets-1333091415309?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=fe92973a3f7fabdda568d5cd494f0dc7c347a7d65c3564760b963f524830eb4c85913d15402ea4ade1fd7336109e0a5623c1b7d4756da63acad132634187896113a62ce2be61e825dba86a69

📢 Keynote Speaker: Matt Lee

Matt Lee has dedicated the last 13 years to raising the cyber security tide in the SMB, and MSP markets. His efforts have served in every capacity in a growing MSP that grew to support 20,000 endpoints. His leadership around technology direction, and security/compliance, protected and elevated over 17,000 people in Small to midsize businesses in five states. He has since taken on a deep role as a force multiplier as the Security and Compliance Senior Director at Pax8. He is driving the external thought leadership to empower MSPs to continue to grow in their security knowledge, operability, and capabilities. He is a known speaker, and subject matter focused contributor to Zero Trust, Framework Centric Security Program approaches, and one of the chief editors on a new project classifying ISV, SaaS, and Service Providers along the CIS Framework taxonomy. He lives to ensure his children maintain the same quality of life we do around technology, which is imperiled daily by threat actors.

06/22/2025

🛡️SHIELDS-UP: In the wake of yesterday’s U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear targets, U.S. critical infrastructure owners & operators should be vigilant for malicious cyber activity.

While it’s unclear whether its cyber capabilities were at all impacted by recent Israeli strikes, Iran has a track record of retaliatory cyber operations targeting civilian infrastructure, including: water systems; financial institutions; energy pipelines; government networks; and more. (https://lnkd.in/eaiK7mUC)

U.S. critical infrastructure owners and operators—both at home & abroad—should be and prepared for malicious cyber activity, including:

⚠️ Credential theft & phishing campaigns
⚠️ Wipers disguised as ransomware
⚠️ Hacktivist fronts and false-flag ops
⚠️ Targeting of ICS/OT systems

The playbook is known. So is the response, and it’s not rocket science:

✅ Enforce MFA across all cloud, IT, and OT systems
✅ Patch every Internet-facing asset
✅ Segment networks & elevate detection on OT traffic
✅ Conduct tabletop cybersecurity drills, in particular with ICS scenarios
✅ Subscribe to ISAC alerts for real-time intelligence (ICYMI: Recent statement from IT-ISAC & Ag-ISAC: https://lnkd.in/ePZdWPzr)
✅ Report suspicious activity immediately to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

In cyberspace, proximity doesn’t matter—intent, capability, and access do. And Iran checks all three boxes.🚨Stay Vigilant.

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03/26/2025

Join Nelatek as we explore the powerful ways AI is transforming both cybersecurity and software development. NELATEK's March 2025 Meetup is on Thursday, March 27th at 6:00 pm at Tower Place (1500 N 19th St. Monroe, LA 71201).

Ron Hiltz, Managed Services Global Leader, DBMS, at IBM Monroe will present, "AI in Action: Cybersecurity vs Development." In this on-site demonstration, Ron will compare the most common AI models, demonstrate a few powerful paid AI tools, and show you how to integrate these models directly into Visual Studio Code. You don’t want to miss this hands-on session—whether you use AI for coding or defending or both!

Note: PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP to get the most out of this hands-on demonstration. To save time, you may want to install VS Code if you wish to participate in that portion of the presentation.

This is a FREE event open to the public. Kenneth Tabulog (and Diane Tabulog, remotely) of iReqs is providing dinner, so please RSVP if you plan to attend onsite (to ensure enough food is ordered). If you can't come in person, use the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82169909747

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02/20/2025

Come and join NELATEK as we learn more about the evolution of the CISO role. NELATEK's February 2025 Meetup is on Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 pm at Tower Place (1500 N 19th St, Monroe, LA 71201) .

In today's world, the cybersecurity leadership of an organization is one of the most critical roles in the company because it aligns the company’s cybersecurity posture with business objectives. Come learn with us the evolution of the CISO role and how a vCISO may actually fit your company better.

This month's speaker is the dynamic Joshua Tannehill (aka , the Cybersecurity Man), Cybersecurity Sales Engineer with Global Data Systems as well as the Commander of the Louisiana State Guard Cyber Reserve, President, Louisiana Chapter of Cloud Security Alliance, and VP of the Louisiana chapter of InfraGard.

JTan, the Cybersecurity Man, will be presenting on "The Evolution of the CISO".

This is a FREE event open to the public. Kenneth Tabulog of iReqs is providing dinner, so please RSVP if you plan to attend onsite (to ensure enough food is ordered). If you can't come in person, use the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84820710457

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