As cyber threats continue to target local communities, cities like Eagle Pass, Texas, are taking proactive steps to strengthen its critical infrastructure and cybersecurity defenses.
On December 17 and 18, the Cybersecurity Manufacturing and Innovation Institute (CyManII) at UT San Antonio was invited by Mayor of Eagle Pass, Aaron Valdez, to hold a collaborative, two-day critical infrastructure and cybersecurity readiness event.
The event brought together representatives from the city and Maverick County – and other critical community partners – like Eagle Pass ISD, Eagle Pass Water Works System, the Sherriff’s Office, and the Maverick County Hospital District to practice responding to a simulated cyberattack, share real-world experiences, and strengthen coordinated incident response plans across the community.
Representatives from other Texas State leaders and federal agencies were also present, including Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) David Rodriguez, from the San Antonio Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Division; Chief of Cybersecurity, Deron T. McElroy, from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Representative, Luke Rivera, from Texas Cyber Command (TXCC); and Texas State Representative, Eddie Morales, from District 74.