MTMG's IT Roundtable with Cindy Lepore: Security Doesn't End in the IT Department

Hospitals, schools, libraries, and government agencies can't stop running, yet most of them protect themselves with small teams and tight budgets. Cindy Lepore, Manager of Member Relations at OSHEAN, explains how a nonprofit consortium serving 160+ anchor institutions across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts gives lean organizations enterprise-level network, cloud, and security capabilities. She shares what an all-hands-on-deck response looks like when a member hits trouble, why network visibility can turn weeks of troubleshooting into minutes, and the one shift she wants every member to make: treat security as an organization-wide culture, not a box the IT team checks for insurance or compliance. Plus a preview of OMC26, OSHEAN's annual member conference, covering quantum, AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and governance. **Key Events** 00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 01:00 From T-Mobile to OSHEAN 02:00 Serving Members, Not Customers 03:00 Security on Lean Budgets 05:00 Building Unbreakable Relationships 07:00 Security Beyond the IT Department 10:00 Previewing OMC26 12:00 How to Connect with OSHEAN • **Tip worth stealing**: Security can't stop at the IT department. Make it part of the culture at every level and in every department, not just something you deal with when an insurance assessment or compliance requirement lands on your desk. No silos. • **Worth a look**: OMC26, OSHEAN's annual member conference. https://oshean.org/events/omc26/ **Connect with Us:** • Check out our website: https://www.mtmg.eu • Learn more about the amazing software we use to create these podcasts (Descript): https://get.descript.com/mtu0tl2zr3g7 • Want the same microphones we use? Get a discount (use coupon code "MTMG" for 10% off): https://www.maono.com/?ref=ulcbmcjk • Suggestions or want to appear on a future episode? Email: podcast@mtmg.eu • Need expert help to maximize your IT investments? Reach out: info@mtmg.eu • Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast and follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtmg-eu