Webinars
https://www.shlb.org/events/shlb-cybersecurity-webinar
SHLB webinars are free and open to the public. As your go-to resource for community anchor institution broadband, the SHLB Coalition is proud to host webinars featuring key industry leaders and researchers to discuss relevant broadband issues.
Upcoming Webinars
June 3rd, 2026 @ 2:00PM ET
Description
A major shift is coming to the E-Rate program, and preparation now is critical for success. The FCC recently approved the requirement of a new competitive bidding portal for FY 2028 that will significantly change how applicants and vendors manage and document the bidding process. In this webinar, our panel of experts will walk through what’s changing, how the new portal will work, and what steps you should expect prior to the portal’s roll-out. Whether you’re part of a school or library system, a service provider, or another E-Rate stakeholder, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to prepare.
Speakers:
Debra Kriete, State E-Rate Coordinator, State E-Rate Coordinators Alliance
Gina Spade, Principal, Broadband Legal Strategies
July 29th, 2026 @ 2:00PM ET
Description
Cybersecurity threats to schools and libraries are growing, and the stakes could not be higher. Student data, library patron records, and critical network infrastructure are all on the line. The FCC's Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program is a meaningful first step toward addressing these concerns, but there’s much more to be done.
Join SHLB for a conversation about where the pilot stands today: how much has been funded, what services and equipment are supported, what schools and libraries are experiencing on the ground, and the program’s limitations that leave many institutions without the protection they need.
Then we turn to what comes next. Should cybersecurity be funded under E-Rate on a permanent basis and how? We will explore the options and make the case for why schools and libraries deserve a long-term solution.
This is going to be an exciting discussion with some of the sharpest minds working on this issue. Whether you are an anchor institution, practitioner, policymaker, or a community member, you will not want to miss it.
Past Webinar Recordings
The most recently recorded webinar is available to the public for a month following its air date, but SHLB members may access the full archive of webinars through our online resource library.
2026 Recordings
Defending the USF After SCOTUS
Transforming Rural Health: Understanding and Leveraging the Rural Health Transformation Program
Connecting for the Future: Why We Need Improved Connections
AI in Education: The Benefits and Challenges
Understanding the SCOTUS USF Decision
BEAD Updates - How Does it Impact Anchor Connectivity?
BEAD, USF & Tariffs: What to Expect
Debriefing the SCOTUS USF Oral Arguments
Supreme Court & Universal Service: What’s at Stake?
Should Congress Repeal the FCC’s E-Rate HotSpot Lending Decision?
Navigating Broadband Policy During the Trump Administration
Broadband Policy after the Election: What to expect from Congress and the next Administration?
Universal Service Reform After the Fifth Circuit Consumers' Research Decision
Preparing for the FCC's Cybersecurity Funding Opportunity
- View the recording
- View the Webinar Slides
- View the Webinar Chat
- View the Webinar Questions
- Poll Answers
E-rate HotSpot Lending - Answering Your Questions
Decoding the 5th Circuit’s Decision on the USF
The E-rate HotSpot Opportunity: Interpreting the FCC's HotSpot Lending Order for Schools and Libraries
How Libraries Can Upgrade Their Internet Through the BEAD Program
You can view more past webinars here and here.
SHLB webinars are supported by the following corporate sponsors:
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