Overview

February 25

The world of data security is constantly changing, and educational institutions are facing a unique set of challenges. From protecting sensitive student information to safeguarding valuable research data, the stakes have never been higher. Staying ahead of evolving risks is crucial for protecting your institution’s reputation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the trust and safety of students, faculty, and staff in a digital world.

Join the Center for Digital Education and Proofpoint for a live webinar where we’ll break down the top data security issues facing K-12 and higher education, offering practical insights and proven strategies for addressing these pressing concerns. In this session, you'll gain expert advice on securing your institution’s most valuable assets and ensuring you're prepared for today’s digital threats.

Here's what we’ll cover:

Shielding Student Privacy: Learn how to navigate the complex world of student data privacy and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Securing Intellectual Property: Discover strategies to defend valuable research data, course curriculum, and other intellectual property from insider threats and external attacks.
Preventing Account Takeovers: Understand the vulnerabilities that can lead to account compromises and explore effective measures to prevent unauthorized access and data loss.

Speakers

Bowen Kline

Strategic Specialist - Information Protection & Cloud Security, Proofpoint

Bowen Kline has extensive experience as an enterprise software Account Executive, specializing in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management. At Proofpoint, he has worked with many organizations to identify security challenges and implement appropriate solutions.

Ron Bergmann — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology, and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers, and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education. Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology Magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government. 

Webinar

Safeguarding Our Schools: Navigating the Top Data Security Challenges in Education