2025 Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium + RMUG: Full Schedule

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7:00am MDT

Breakfast

Thursday June 19, 2025 7:00am - 8:30am MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

8:00am MDT

RMUG Welcome and Logistics

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:25am MDT

UU Cafeteria

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:00am - 8:25am MDT
UU Cafeteria

Welcome

8:30am MDT

Digital Native or Digital Naïve? Raising a Savvy Cyber Generation

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT

LH Gym

Today’s youth are growing up in a world that encourages a deep involvement with technology. Yet these same children are oftentimes unsupervised and unprepared to play safely on the digital playground—where they can very easily make bad and potentially dangerous decisions. The adults in young people’s lives have a responsibility to guide young people, who are spending a large part of their lives immersed in the digital realm, with a comprehensive cyber safety and cyber ethics education. Learn what you can do as an educator, parent, grandparent, and member of the community to drive generational change as we work to reduce the harms with giving children unfettered online access.

Speakers

Ben Halpert

Savvy Cyber Kids

Ben Halpert is a man on a mission: to educate and empower today’s digital citizens in the workplace, at schools, and at home.By day, he is a Fractional CISO and Cybersecurity Advisor for multiple companies building, running, and optimizing cybersecurity programs. By night, he champions... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS

8:30am MDT

Chart Your Course to SaaS

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT

LH185

Is your institution beginning to explore the potential benefits of moving to Ellucian SaaS? Or have you begun your journey and you’re looking for proven actions to support your modernization efforts? This session will offer key strategies for jump-starting and enhancing the success of your Ellucian SaaS journey, through effective sponsorship and stakeholder engagement, readiness initiatives, and implementation planning and execution. Participants will take away actionable strategies for charting their course to Ellucian SaaS!

Speakers

Barry (Bear) Lambson

Jim Breslin

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT
LH185

RMUG

8:30am MDT

TBD

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT

LH110

TBD

Thursday June 19, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am MDT
LH110

RMUG

9:30am MDT

Bits and Bytes – Doing More with Less: Maximizing Resources Through Grants and Collaboration

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT

LH174

With limited budgets and increasing demands, leveraging grants effectively is more critical than ever. The newly established Wyoming Grant Assistance Program allows municipalities and agencies to access funding and resources to support vital projects. This session will feature a representative from the state grants office to discuss available financing, best practices for grant applications, and how municipalities can collaborate to maximize impact. Learn how to navigate the grant process, build relationships, and connect with key funding opportunities to do more with less.

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Diana Cabriales

Deputy Administrator for the Grants Management Office, State Budget Department Grants Management Office

Christine Emminger

Administrator for the Grants Management Office, State Budget Department Grants Management Office

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

9:30am MDT

Interesting Ways I Can Hack You Using Email

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT

LH Gym

Everyone knows email is one of the most common methods for hackers to compromise users and environments. This presentation covers multiple interesting methods of how it can be done, beyond the regular attacks (e.g. phishing, file attachments, etc.) that most people know about. It includes several video demos, including one by world famous hacker Kevin Mitnick. Attendees will be surprised and wowed by the innovative attacks and just how easy they are to accomplish.

Speakers

Roger Grimes

Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4

Roger Grimes is KnowBe4’s Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, is a 36+-year computer security consultant, instructor, holder of dozens of computer certifications and an award-winning author of 15 books and over 1,500 magazine articles on computer security. He now serves as the Data-Driven... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS - Technical Track

9:30am MDT

Data Connect & Ethos: Integration That Works

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT

LH110

Get a technical look at Ellucian’s Data Connect and Ethos. This session will explore integration capabilities, best practices, and real-world use cases for seamless data flow—tailored for attendees responsible for implementation and support.

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Connie Minnick

Ellucian

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
LH110

RMUG

9:30am MDT

Ensuring Data Integrity Through Effective Migration Techniques

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT

LH185

This session will present a comprehensive approach to data migration methodology, focusing on profiling and analysis to identify and resolve risks, automated data clean-up using scripting tools, ETL processes involving extraction, mapping, and iterative transformation, and rigorous quality assurance and verification through repository checks and output reconciliation. The presentation will highlight the processes and techniques essential for maintaining data integrity and achieving successful system migrations.

Speakers

Doug Baker

Data Engineer, Cognitell

Al Gates

Cognitell

Thursday June 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
LH185

RMUG

10:20am MDT

Break

Thursday June 19, 2025 10:20am - 11:00am MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

11:00am MDT

The History of Phishing

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT

LH174

Phishing scams are now widespread and well-known, but they haven't always been part of everyday life. Originating around 1995, phishing remained relatively obscure to the public for nearly a decade, even though it was a serious threat from the start. In this session, we’ll walk through the history of phishing, explore how these scams evolved alongside technology, and discuss why understanding their origins can help you better protect yourself today. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to strengthen your awareness, this session will give you essential historical context and practical insights to avoid becoming a victim.

Speakers

Michael McGhee

Senior Constultant, Ferrilli

My work as an IT professional over the years has allowed me to be exposed to a wide variety of environments, platforms, topologies, individuals, and cultures. It has also allowed me the opportunity to be aligned with companies wanting to stay on the “cutting edge” of technology... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

11:00am MDT

Truth Over Comfort: Enforcing Risk Tolerance in a Cyber-Aware Organization

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT

LH Gym

In cybersecurity leadership, there’s a constant temptation to downplay risk in favor of comfort, consensus, or optics. But pretending something is “handled” doesn’t make it safe. In this candid session, Bill Hunkapiller explores how Florida State University is shifting toward a culture where risk is acknowledged, owned, and addressed head-on. Learn how to enforce risk tolerance at an institutional level, how to communicate hard truths to executive stakeholders, and why security maturity demands more than compliance checkboxes. If you’re ready to challenge the culture of “cyber-as-it-looks-good-on-paper,” this session is for you.

Speakers

Bill Hunkapiller

CISO, Florida State University

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
LH Gym

RMCS - Technical Track

11:00am MDT

Exploring Ethos APIs with Postman

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT

LH110

This session will using Postman with Ellucian's Ethos Postman Examples and extending it to explore APIs that you intend to use for your Ethos integration projects. We explore the pieces of Postman and Ethos configuration that come together to make Ellucian’s Postman Ethos Integration examples work. We look at setting up Environments, Collections, Variables, and how to script variables to save your session token for your Ethos integration. We will cover troubleshooting common Ethos issues associated with return codes.

Speakers

Lucas Shaw

DBA/Computing Services Coordinator, Northwest College

Colleague Admin/DBA/Computing Services Coordinator. I enjoy creating reports, custom processes, and Experience extensions when I get the chance. PowerShell is one of my favorite tools. I look forward to discussing Ethos integrations, Experience, Colleague data. I also enjoy Star Gate/Wars/Trek... Read More →

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Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
LH110

RMUG

11:00am MDT

Turning Data into Direction: Leveraging Insights for Smarter Decisions

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT

LH185

Data alone doesn’t drive change—insight does. This session,will explore how colleges and universities can transform raw data into meaningful guidance for institutional decision-making. From operational efficiency to student success strategies, she will walk through how analytics can support informed leadership and long-term planning. Drawing on real-world examples, including a platform licensed by Gillette College today, the session highlights practical ways to integrate data insights into everyday processes. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to apply analytics within their own institutional context to produce real, measurable impact.

Speakers

Connie Minnick

Ellucian

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am MDT
LH185

RMUG

11:45am MDT

Lunch

Thursday June 19, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

1:00pm MDT

Social Media - Your Greatest Vulnerability

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

LH174

This session will explore how personal and professional data shared online can be weaponized by social engineers, identity thieves, and cybercriminals. Learn how adversaries collect, analyze, and exploit social media content—and what steps you can take to better protect yourself, your team, and your family.

Speakers

Peter Warmka

Founder, Counterintelligence Institute

Peter Warmka is a former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA having over 20 years of experience in breaching the security of target organizations overseas. He is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University's Masters in Cybersecurity Program, Founder of Orlando, Florida-based firm... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

1:00pm MDT

Attack Surface At The Door: Why Access Control is a Cybersecurity Concern

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

LH Gym

Physical access is often treated as a facilities issue—but in today’s threat landscape, it’s also a cybersecurity imperative. This session explores how doors, locks, badges, and building access systems can expand your attack surface if not managed as part of a broader cyber risk strategy. Learn how access control systems can be exploited, where integration with IT systems can create vulnerabilities, and what steps you should take to better secure the physical perimeter of your organization. Whether you're managing a campus, a critical facility, or a remote office, understanding physical access as a cyber issue is no longer optional.

Speakers

Jeremy Fromm

Mercury Security Evangelist, Mercury Security Mercury Security - part of HID Global

Jeremy Fromm is a seasoned leader in the physical security industry, currently serving as the Evangelist for Mercury Security at HID Global. With nearly two decades of experience spanning product management, technical support, and enterprise business development, Jeremy brings a deep... Read More →

Constantine Tremouliaris

Manager, Alliances and Standards - Access Control, Assa Abloy Group

Manager, Alliances and Standards - Access ControlASSA ABLOY Group, where he collaborates closely with regional sales teams to deliver comprehensive security solutions. With a strong background in access control and physical security, Constantine has been recognized for his innovative... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
LH Gym

RMCS - Technical Track

1:00pm MDT

Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment Open forum

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

LH291

Attendees will have the opportunity to share their “journey” through the FVT/GE reporting process, including successes, challenges, and best practices. They will hopefully gain knowledge from others’ experiences and learn some tips and tricks that they can add to their compliance reporting toolbox.

Speakers

Heidi Balster-Weeks

Financial Aid Compliance Officer, NWCCD-Sheridan College

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
LH291

RMUG

1:00pm MDT

Unlocking User Satisfaction: Innovative Strategies for Effective UX Testing

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

LH110

Have you ever wondered if your newly launched tool is hitting the mark with users or struggled to get meaningful feedback? The IR Office at LCCC tackled this very issue with a complex Outcomes dashboard. By leveraging free resources and existing technology, we crafted an insightful User Experience Test at no cost. Don't miss out on this session where you'll learn how to adapt this innovative process for your campus. Discover practical strategies to elevate user satisfaction and drive impactful results. Join us and be inspired to transform your approach to user experience!

Speakers

Dana McCammon

Specialist, Reporting and Support, Laramie County Community College

At heart, I am a technical trainer (an official title I held long ago). I've worked in the higher education sector since I was in college, working first in student loans for ten years, then financial aid for ten years, before coming to LCCC in 2008. I started in TRIO, worked in the... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
LH110

RMUG

2:00pm MDT

WORKSHOP Rethinking Fraud

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:00pm - 4:15pm MDT

LH174

Attend this workshop to grow your understanding of the crime of fraud, why scams are successful, and the importance of evolving the way we talk about and think about fraud victimization. Learn about AARP's efforts in changing the victim blaming narrative in our society, and on seeking solutions for a more meaningful law enforcement response to fraud in the United States. Finally, learn about a potential new way to educate consumers about how to recognize and avoid fraud attacks.

Speakers

Kathy Stokes

Director, Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network

Kathy Stokes is a nationally recognized leader in the fraud arena. As Director of Fraud Prevention Programs with the AARP Fraud Watch Network, Kathy leads AARP’s social mission work to educate older adults on the risks that fraud represents to their financial security. Since 2019... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

2:00pm MDT

WORKSHOP Threat Detection & Incident Response with Security Onion

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm MDT

LH152

Please see the check-in table to sign up for this sessions. Limited seating.

Description Security analysts, incident responders, SOC teams, IT professionals, cybersecurity educators
This hands-on session builds on the virtual lab foundation established during the Proxmox VE workshop. Participants will dive into Security Onion, an open-source platform for threat detection, network monitoring, and incident response. Using the environments they created earlier in the day, attendees will simulate real-world cyberattacks and practice detecting, analyzing, and responding to those threats using Security Onion’s powerful tools—Zeek, Suricata, TheHive, CyberChef, and more. This training gives blue teams, educators, and hands-on practitioners a practical framework for building repeatable, resilient cybersecurity labs.

Speakers

Keaden Wagoner

Networking Intern, Casper College

Brian Clark

Network Coordinator, Casper College

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
LH152

RMCS - Technical Track

2:30pm MDT

Ethos Best Practices

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT

LH291

An IT roundtable to discuss setting up and maintaining Ethos. Open dialog to share your best practices with others, and hopefully learn some new tips and tricks.

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Rocky Harting

Senior Technician Administrative Computing, Central Wyoming College

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
LH291

RMUG

2:30pm MDT

How a Student-Centered Registration Process Sparked Enrollment Growth in NC Community Colleges

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT

LH110

Seven years ago, the challenge was clear: simplify a painful, outdated registration process in Colleague that was frustrating students in Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs. The solution? A purpose-built platform called Register, developed by FundFive in partnership with North Carolina community colleges. In this session, learn how simplifying the user experience led to a measurable increase in non-credit enrollment—and how your institution can do the same.

Speakers

Davis Hall

Client Success, FundFive

Thursday June 19, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm MDT
LH110

RMUG

3:00pm MDT

Break

Thursday June 19, 2025 3:00pm - 3:15pm MDT

LH Doornbos Lounge (Registration Area)

3:30pm MDT

Experience GraphQL Extension Development Demystified

Thursday June 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT

LH110

Description:Ready to unlock the full potential of Ellucian Experience? This session demystifies the process of building a custom, configurable, page-backed GraphQL Experience Extension from the ground up. We'll move quickly through essential topics, including licensing and infrastructure prerequisites, setting up your development environment, and scaffolding a fresh extension. You’ll learn how to write and integrate GraphQL queries, manage data loading with React props and hooks (useData, useCache), and apply best practices for rendering, caching, and conditional display. We’ll also walk through creating configuration screens, validating input, and storing admin settings. Finally, you'll see how to replicate card content on a dedicated page and route users seamlessly from card to page with custom buttons. Bonus content will introduce EAEE schema extension techniques and using Insomnia for GraphQL testing. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the tools and techniques to develop powerful, user-centric extensions in Experience—and understand exactly how the pieces fit together.

Speakers

Lucas Shaw

DBA/Computing Services Coordinator, Northwest College

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Thursday June 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
LH110

RMUG

3:30pm MDT

Exploring Alternatives to Tableau: RShiny, Power BI, and Beyond for Educational Analytics

Thursday June 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT

LH291

Description In this presentation, we will explore alternative dashboard software to Tableau, including RShiny and Power BI. She will be discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and unique features. Attendees will gain insights into how these alternative platforms can support educational data and analytics.

Speakers

Julie Bushey

Senior Data Analyst, Cognitell

Thursday June 19, 2025 3:30pm - 4:15pm MDT
LH291

RMUG

4:15pm MDT

Cybersecurity Jeopardy: Test Your Knowledge & Win!

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT

LH174

Think you know cybersecurity? Put your knowledge to the test in this interactive, high-energy Jeopardy-style game! Challenge yourself and your peers on key topics like threats, password management, incident response, and emerging technologies while having fun and competing for bragging rights. Designed for IT professionals, security teams, and technology enthusiasts, this session is a dynamic and engaging way to reinforce cybersecurity best practices and sharpen your skills. Whether you're a cyber expert or just getting started, there’s something for everyone! Join us for an exciting game, expand your cybersecurity awareness, and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate Cyber Jeopardy champion!

Speakers

Anthony Ramirez

Critical Infrastructure Program Analyst, CyberSecurity Specialist, Wyoming Homeland Security

Brian Erickson

Critical Infrastructure Program Analyst, Wyoming Homeland Security

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
LH174

RMCS - Awareness Track

4:15pm MDT

A New Way to Look At Your Headcount Data: Curate Headcount

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT

LH291

Last year, we were tasked by a long-time NC partner to create a better solution for reporting and displaying their headcount numbers. We are excited to introduce Curate Headcount. This powerful tool provides insights into your headcount data, helping you track and analyze numbers with ease. Join us as we explore how can Curate has become a tool for your college’s reporting and enhance decision-making.

Speakers

Wellington Souza

FundFive

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
LH291

RMUG

4:15pm MDT

Build Your Own Private Cloud: Strategies for Security, Performance, and Cost Optimization

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT

LH110

As cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, organizations face concerns around privacy, performance, and cost—driving many to embrace private cloud and hybrid cloud solutions. This presentation will examine the critical components and steps for transitioning to a private cloud, the benefits and challenges of private cloud adoption, and essential security and compliance tools to ensure a secure and efficient environment.

Speakers

Mike Morrison

OBS Global

Mike has over 30 years of experience in Information Technology including 18 years in Security. Mike’s experience includes assisting organizations with establishing and maintaining security programs and providing guidance on measuring the effectiveness of security controls to ensure... Read More →

Thursday June 19, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
LH110

RMUG

7:00pm MDT

CNFR

Thursday June 19, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT

Ford Wyoming Center

@ Ford Wyoming Center - 1 Events Dr, Casper, WY 82601
We have a cap of 50 tickets per night. Please sigh up to get your tickets at the registration table in Doornbos Lounge.

Champions are made in Casper! For over 25 years, Casper, Wyoming has proudly hosted the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)—the premier event for college rodeo athletes and their incredible animals.
🏆 Event Highlights:

Elite competition featuring the nation’s top college athletes in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying.
Over 400 competitors from more than 100 colleges and universities across the country.
National team championships awarded to both men’s and women’s teams.

The CNFR isn’t just a rodeo—it’s a celebration of western tradition and athletic excellence. Don’t miss the chance to witness the best of the best as they compete for the title of National Champion!
Experience the excitement, tradition, and heart-pounding action of CNFR—this is an event you’ll never forget!

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Thursday June 19, 2025 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
Ford Wyoming Center 1 Events Dr, Casper, WY 82601

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