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Tribal-ISAC

Building a Stronger Cyber Defense: Key Insights and Member Opportunities from the Tribal-ISAC

Written by Toni Pepper, Executive Director, Tribal-ISAC
Leadership

Discover takeaways from TribalNet, insights from The Pulse report, and leadership scholarship and Tabletop Exercise Grant opportunities from the Tribal-ISAC.

Breaking the Ransomware Chain

Breaking the Chain: Backup Resilience and Attack Disruption in Ransomware Events

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

A layered technical overview of recovery planning, written for personnel at every level of the organization.

NIGC

NIGC Helping Identify Causes and Remedies for AUP IT Findings

Written by Tom Cunningham, NIGC Chief Compliance Officer
Cybersecurity

How the NIGC works with tribal gaming operations to identify IT risks, resolve repeat AUP findings, and strengthen cybersecurity compliance.

Password Phishing Defense Tips

The Permission Trap: How OAuth Consent Phishing Bypasses Passwords and MFA, and How to Stop It

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

A layered guide for every role in the organization, from the front desk to the server room

Courtesy/American Indian Higher Education Consortium

Centering ROI in Tribal Education: Tribal College Graduates Earn $7.50 for Every $1 Invested

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Other

A $61 million federal investment in Tribal Colleges and Universities is expected to drive workforce development, career training, and economic growth nationwide.

Ransomware Warning Signs: Tribal Casino Shared Drives

Recognizing and Responding to Shared Drive Ransomware Indicators in Tribal Gaming Environments

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

Learn The Ransomware Warning Signs To Protect Shared Drives

ILINX Agents. (Courtesy/ImageSource)

ImageSource Drives Digital Transformation for Sovereign Nations

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Technology

Discover how ImageSource uses AI-powered automation to help sovereign nations streamline federal funding recovery, preserve historical records, and optimize member services.

Telecommunications (Image Courtesy of Canva)

FCC, ONAP Announce New Tribal Telecommunications Opportunities and Program Updates

Written by Bambi Kraus, Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy, FCC
Other

Explore the latest FCC and ONAP updates for Indian Country, including new NCE FM translator filing windows, task force leadership, USAC board nominations, and E-Rate program reviews.

The Office of Indian Energy

DOE Office of Indian Energy Opens Fellowship Host Applications

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Leadership

Tribal governments, utilities, and colleges can apply to host early-career fellows.

Data Exfiltration in Gaming

Data Exfiltration in Gaming Environments: A Threat That Rarely Announces Itself

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

Explore how data exfiltration threatens casino cybersecurity. Learn how to recognize silent indicators and build a layered defense across your environment.

Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

Quishing: The QR Code Threat Facing Tribal Gaming and Enterprise Operations

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

Learn how quishing targets tribal gaming operations and discover a three-layer defense strategy for staff, IT support, and system administrators.

Santa Ynez Chumash Launches High-Speed Fiber Network.

Santa Ynez Reservation connects to high-speed broadband internet for the first time

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Broadband

The Chumash Fiber Project brings high-speed connections to tribal homes and community spaces following a four-year effort.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the $4.8M IGNITE grant pilot program to support Tribal workforce training.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Launches $4.8M IGNITE Grant for Tribal Workforce Training and Technology Pathways

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Technology

Grants offer up to $300K for Tribal workforce training in skilled trades and technology

Mitchell Thornbrugh, CIO and Director of the Office of IT, Indian Health Service

IHS Health Information Technology Modernization Program

Written by Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Information Technology, Indian Health Service
Healthcare

The Indian Health Service advances its Health IT Modernization Program with PATH EHR, setting the stage for connected care with the Lawton Service Unit pilot.

Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation.

Understanding and Responding to ClickFix Scams

Written by Andrew Coultas, IT Cybersecurity, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation
Cybersecurity

The ClickFix scam uses social engineering to trick users into executing malicious code. Learn how this threat works and how IT teams can isolate it.

Toni Pepper, Executive Director, Tribal-ISAC.

Celebrating 5 Years of the Tribal-ISAC: Mid-Year Executive Director Update

Written by Toni Pepper, Executive Director, Tribal-ISAC
Leadership

Discover how the Tribal-ISAC is strengthening tribal cybersecurity through collaboration, member grants, and 5 years of trusted community growth.

Pictured clockwise: Greg Verdino, Jennifer Morgan and Tracy Spears.

Industry experts to lead TribalNet’s keynote sessions on AI, technology leadership

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Technology

Speakers to address technological changes, communication strategy in September.

Police lights. (Canva File Photo)

A New Mindset is Making Tribal Communities Safe Again

Written by Christopher B. Chaney, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice
Technology

How the DOJ Tribal Access Program empowers judicial systems through secure data sharing.

Peter Zaffina.

Three Questions Every Tribal Leader Should Ask Before Approving an AI Vendor

Written by Peter Zaffina, Director, IT - Enterprise Services, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Artificial Intelligence

Learn the three governance and risk questions tribal leaders must answer before approving AI products for governments, gaming enterprises, and health facilities.

Robby Jakovljevic, Director of Information Technology, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.

AI Governance Is a Sovereignty Question

Written by Robby Jakovljevic, Director of Information Technology, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Artificial Intelligence

How grounding AI adoption in Indigenous Data Sovereignty and OCAP principles protects tribal data, heritage, and governance.

Kim Freetly.

How to Grow from Technical Expert to Leader

Written by Kim Freetly, Leadership Facilitator, Purpose and Performance Group
Leadership

Discover how IT leaders can transition from technical experts to strategic leaders by delegating decisions, empowering teams, and creating a culture of growth.

Patrizio Sanzari, Influential Strategist, Rego Consulting Tribal PPM & Simple SharePoint.

A Journey to Organizing Work: Success and Project Management

Written by Patrizio Sanzari, Influential Strategist, Rego Consulting Tribal PPM & Simple SharePoint
Leadership

Discover what collaborative work management (CWM) is and how to progress through its three maturity stages: visibility, management, and strategic control.

TribalNet Archive Photos

TribalNet 2026 to bring nearly three decades of technology leadership, connection, innovation to Indian Country

Written by Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer
Technology

Annual conference & tradeshow serves as premier hub for technology leaders, decision-makers and solution providers across tribal nations and enterprises.

Olivia Fellows, TribalHub Industry Engagement & Narrative Producer

TribalHub Welcomes Olivia Fellows as Industry Narrative Producer

Written by TribalHub Staff
Other

Fellows to lead content production, host virtual events & elevate technology stories.

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