Protect Ideas from Loss, Wherever They Are

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 11:00AM–11:45AM ET
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Live Session

In today's digital age, higher education institutions stand at the intersection of innovation and information. The core of academia stretches from critical student records that pave the way for future leaders to groundbreaking research findings that drive societal progress, data, and ideas. Yet these invaluable resources are under constant threat from the rising tide of cyberthreats, data breaches, and simple human error. Data safety gives you freedom to be creative and productive to make an impact. In this fireside chat-style session, we’ll speak with two higher ed industry executives and explore the urgent need for data backup and recovery in higher education.

We’ll explore real-world stories that cover which data needs protection (research, creative projects, etc.); where it can be found (across endpoints); and why it matters (legal hold, version control, disaster and ransomware recovery). We'll also examine best practices for backup and recovery capabilities that align with the unique needs of academic institutions, ensuring that data and ideas remain safe, secure, and always within reach.

Presenters

  • Riley Bruce

    Product Marketing Manager, CrashPlan
  • Jonathan B. Hardy

    Deputy CIO, Villanova University
  • Brian Watson

    IT Executive Diirector, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia