In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, recorded live at Tyler Connect 2026 in Las Vegas, Danielle DeMillo, senior manager of cybersecurity at Tyler Technologies, and Sonya Newell, manager of cybersecurity at Tyler Technologies, explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape facing public sector organizations. The conversation examines how emerging technologies, growing cyber threats, and persistent resource constraints are reshaping the way agencies approach security, risk management, and resilience.
The discussion explores some of the most common challenges organizations face when strengthening their cybersecurity posture, including aging technology, limited staffing, budget constraints, and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. Danielle and Sonya explain why effective cybersecurity begins with understanding organizational risk, prioritizing the most critical vulnerabilities, and taking a practical, strategic approach to improvement. They also discuss the value of cybersecurity assessments, vendor partnerships, employee training, and publicly available resources that can help organizations make meaningful progress.
The episode also highlights the critical role leadership plays in building a resilient cybersecurity culture. Danielle and Sonya emphasize that cybersecurity is not solely a technology issue but a business and leadership responsibility that requires executive engagement, informed decision-making, and long-term planning. Throughout the conversation, they share actionable insights for organizations at any stage of their cybersecurity journey, demonstrating how a combination of people, processes, technology, and leadership can help reduce risk, improve preparedness, and strengthen organizational resilience. As organizations recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the discussion serves as a timely reminder that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility and that meaningful progress starts with understanding and managing risk.
This episode also highlights emerging strategies for building efficiency in the public sector, with insights into how agencies are using technology and process improvements to do more with existing resources.
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