How to Assess Risk and Build Cyber Resilience in Higher Ed

Higher education institutions are under constant pressure to protect sensitive data and ensure continuity—whether it's from a natural disaster, cyberattack, or a breach involving a third-party vendor. But here's the truth: your traditional disaster recovery plan might not be enough in the face of a cyber event. So, how do you assess and address these risks before they escalate?

 

Join the Center for Digital Education and Commvault for a live webinar featuring a panel of cybersecurity experts who will share insights on how to rethink your approach to risk management and disaster recovery, and why building a strategy focused on cyber resilience is essential in today’s higher ed landscape.

 

In this session, you'll learn:

  • How to Assess Your Risk: Gain practical frameworks for evaluating your institution's current security posture and uncover key areas for improvement.
  • Practical Steps for Strengthening Your Cyber Strategy: Learn how to prepare for a cyberattack and differentiate between disaster recovery and cyber resilience—ensuring your institution is ready to respond swiftly and effectively.
  • Best Practices for Planning for the Unexpected: Whether it’s a breach involving a third-party vendor or an internal security failure, your reputation and compliance are always at risk. Discover how to implement strong incident management practices to protect your brand and avoid costly PR fallout.

Speaker Details

Esteban Perez
Director, Information Security, University of Illinois Chicago


Dean Dang
Director, Enterprise Applications and Services, University of Illinois Chicago

 

Christopher Montgomery
Field Chief Technology Officer, Commvault

 

Brian Cohen — Moderator
Vice President, Center for Digital Education

Event Topic

Cybersecurity, Risk Management/Regulatory, Security

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government

Other Agency

Other Federal Agencies
How to Assess Risk and Build Cyber Resilience in Higher Ed
Event Type
Virtual / Online
Event Subtype
Webinar / Webcast
When
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Website
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Sponsor
Commvault