2026 IT Program Book

8 NJAMHAA IT Project Conference 2026 Keynote Address KEYNOTE 1.K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM Statewide Cybersecurity: Building Resilience and Defending Critical Infrastructure COURSE DESCRIPTION: Join Michael Geraghty, New Jersey’s Chief Information Security Officer and Director of the NJ Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), for an in-depth look at statewide cybersecurity strategy and operations. Director Geraghty will share insights from his extensive career in public and private sector cybersecurity, including leadership in incident response, risk management, and digital forensics. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how state-level cybersecurity initiatives protect citizens, businesses, and critical infrastructure, and how collaboration across agencies and industries strengthens overall resilience. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Explain the key components of a state-level cybersecurity strategy, including governance, risk management, and compliance. 2. Describe best practices for incident response and building organizational resilience against cyber threats. 3. Identify strategies for effective collaboration among government agencies, private sector partners, and law enforcement in cybersecurity initiatives. 4. Recognize emerging cyber threats and understand approaches to mitigate risk in critical infrastructure environments. 5. Apply lessons learned from public and private sector cybersecurity operations to improve their own organizational security posture. Michael Geraghty Director of Cybersecurity & State CISO New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell S P E A K E R