In this episode of MISAC Connect Audio, we welcome Bayley Dycus (City of San Ramon) as the newest host of our show and a member of the MISAC Communications Committee. We trace his 25‑year IT journey—from discovering networking in the U.S. Air Force through retail and state agencies to municipal service—and explore what drew him to public‑sector IT and keeps him passionate about enabling people through technology.

Bayley talks about how he found MISAC, why he jumped into the Communications Committee (and now podcast hosting!), and his hope to make this show a go‑to resource for historical context, real‑world “right now” lessons, and forward‑looking conversations that help California’s municipal IT community drive the future instead of riding its waves.

We close with a fun, rapid‑fire round:

• Can’t‑live‑without tech: Lansweeper for deployment, inventory, warranty tracking, and more
• Alternate career path: Motivational speaker—“I’ll talk to anyone about anything”
• Favorite way to recharge: Live music & community park concerts (burrito optional)
• Top podcast pick: Love Your Money with Hilary Hendershott (financial advice & operating‑system mindset)

Resources & Links:
📌 Learn more about MISAC Connect Audio – Member Only Link
📌 Connect with Bayley Dycus (City of San Ramon) – LinkedIn

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In this inaugural edition of MISAC Connect Audio: Weekly, we kick off a new series designed to supplement the longer-form MISAC Connect Audio interviews. This episode spotlights active forum discussions, highlights from the Tahoe Summit’s strategic partner presentations, an audio-narrated version of the Spring Quarterly Newsletter, and key announcements from the MISAC community.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & What is MISAC Connect Weekly?
02:12 — Forum Highlights
08:33 — Strategic Partner Spotlights (Tahoe Summit Recap)
14:45 — Upcoming Events
16:30 — Narrated Spring 2025 Quarterly Newsletter
40:03 — Wrap-Up & What's Coming Next for MISAC Connect Audio

Highlights include:

• Forum discussions on phishing simulation training, Microsoft EA renewals, MS-ISAC changes, Cloudflare, video editing tools, and POS/cashiering systems
• Recap of presentations from 101 Voice, Akamai, Cohesity, and ThinkGard at the 2025 Tahoe Summit
• Upcoming events: Microsoft Security Compliance & Identity training and the 2025 MISAC Excellence Award
• A narrated reading of the Spring 2025 MISAC Newsletter
  (including member highlights, website update efforts, CIO insights, and real stories of MISAC community impact)

Stay tuned for more voices and content in future episodes!

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In this episode of MISAC Connect Audio, we take a deep dive into network and systems monitoring—focusing not just on the tools, but on the challenges, strategies, and best practices behind managing and securing modern networks.

Building on a recent MISAC webinar, our guests Michael Tooma and Zachary Ruiz join me for a candid conversation about alert fatigue, incident escalation, historical data retention, monitoring virtual environments, and more. They share real-world insights from both large and small agencies, offering valuable perspectives on how to fine-tune monitoring systems for efficiency, reliability, and proactive problem-solving.

Resources & Links:

📌 Watch the original MISAC Webinar: Best Management Tools to Configure and Secure Your Network – Member Only Archive Link
📌 Learn more about MISAC Connect Audio – Member Only Link
📌 Connect with our guests:

• Michael Tooma (City of Fresno) – LinkedIn
• Zachary Ruiz (Dublin San Ramon Services District) – LinkedIn

Visit our MISAC Connect forum for more discussions and community engagement.
Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for updates and announcements.