Cybersecurity as a Financial Strategy and Budget Playbook for Tribal Casinos

Mar 31, 2026
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Security & Surveillance

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT expense for tribal casinos. It is a financial strategy that affects revenue stability, insurance costs, borrowing terms, and enterprise value. This session shows leaders how to evaluate cybersecurity investments through business risk and financial impact. Topics include the cost of downtime, insurance and lender expectations, and translating technical risk into executive language. Attendees gain a framework to prioritize cybersecurity spending and align finance, leadership, and IT around protection and resilience.

Speakers
Patrick Tinklenberg
Patrick Tinklenberg, Vice President of Information Technology - Sycuan Casino
Kandi Link
Kandi Link, Senior Mgr - REDW Advisors & CPAs
Ram Patrachari
Ram Patrachari, Head of Information Technology - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon