InfraGard Houston April Chapter Meeting
Schedule
Wed Apr 22 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Harris County Department of Education | Houston, TX
About this Event
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas
Presenter: Dino Price, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Leader
Presenter Background: A strategic cybersecurity leader with 10+ years of experience aligning cybersecurity risk frameworks with enterprise-wide business objectives. Authoritative navigator the 2026 regulatory landscape, including AI Governance (EU AI Act/NIST AI RMF) and Continuous Compliance initiatives. Proven track record of transforming security from a reactive function into a proactive Business Resilience strategy. Skilled in translating complex threat telemetry into actionable insights for Board and C-Suite stakeholders to drive informed investment and risk-appetite decisions.
Active thought leader and educator: Regularly teach and speak on compliance
strategies, enterprise risk management, and OT/ICS cybersecurity at local and state?level seminars, user groups (e.g., CSC User Group), and industry conferences (e.g.,
OT.SEC.CON, CYBR.SEC.CON events), sharing actionable insights on NIST
frameworks, CMMC, and critical infrastructure protection.
Dedicated volunteer, providing pro bono governance, policy development, and risk
advisory support to non-profits and community organizations to strengthen their
cybersecurity postures and operational resilience. Leading cross-functional teams
in high-stakes IT/OT environments across energy, utilities, and healthcare sectors.
Presentation Topic: Adventures in Risk Management
"Adventures in Risk Management" explores the multifaceted skill set required for success in modern risk management, particularly within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks. The presentation emphasizes that effective risk managers must integrate strong technical expertise with essential interpersonal abilities to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks that threaten organizational objectives, operations, and financial stability.Key competencies highlighted include:
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Agility and adaptability
- Technical and regulatory knowledge
- Problem-solving and decision-making
The presentation underscores that risk management demands a balanced combination of hard (quantitative, technical) and soft (leadership, communication) skills, along with deep business acumen and environmental awareness. Ultimately, these competencies empower risk professionals to proactively safeguard organizational value in a dynamic and increasingly complex environment.
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Where is it happening?
Harris County Department of Education, 6300 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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