Cybersecurity Workshop for Broadcasters | Federal Communications Commission

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The Federal Communications Commission hosted a cybersecurity workshop for broadcasters. This workshop brought together public and private sector representatives to raise awareness of emerging cybersecurity risk, share and promote adoption of best practices, and highlight opportunities or public-private partnerships on cybersecurity issues facing broadcasters.

AGENDA

10:00 AM – WELCOME

George Weber, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

10:05 AM – OPENING REMARKS

Chief Zenji Nakazawa, PSHSB, FCC

10:15 AM – SESSION I – CURRENT THREATS FACING BROADCASTERS

Presentation will provide an overview of the cybersecurity threats affecting broadcasters, including recent incidents that resulted in hijacking of broadcast signals.**
Presenter: Wayne Pecena, Associate Director of Engineering, Texas A&M University/KAMU TV & FM

11:25 AM – BREAK

11:35 AM – SESSION II – REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES OF CYBERSECURITY IMPLEMENTATION (PANEL)

Panelists will discuss how broadcasters should approach cybersecurity, including best practices for cyber hygiene. Panelists will also share how their organizations implement cybersecurity protections, the operational changes involved, and the results of their efforts.
- Moderator: Drew A. Morin, Deputy Chief, Cybersecurity and Communications Reliability Division, PSHSB, FCC
- Panelist:
  -Roswell (Roz) Clark, Executive Director of Radio Engineering Cox Media Group
  -Brian Kaiser, Supervisory Special Agent, Cyber Division, Critical Sector Engagement Intelligence Unit, FBI
  -Daniel Parsons, Chief Information Security Officer, Scripps Company
  -Valecia Stocchetti, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, CIS Controls

12:35 PM – BREAK

12:45 PM – SESSION III – PREPARING FOR AND RESPONDING TO A CYBERATTACK

Presenters will provide broadcasters with clear, actionable guidance on how to implement the best practices shared by the FCC on November 26, 2025 and the critical steps to take during a cyber incident and its aftermath.
- Presenters:
  -Luke…

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