If your Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?or any security team member?decides to leave the institution, this creates challenges to maintain stability and direction. This panel discussion explores the complexities of leadership transitions in information security, emphasizing succession planning for CISOs and other leaders in higher education. Drawing on real-world experiences, panelists will delve into identifying, nurturing, and retaining talent capable of leading strategic security programs in the dynamic academic environment. Key discussion points include comprehensive succession strategies, cultivating a culture of leadership development, extending trusted relationships, and advancing diversity and inclusion in the infosec leadership pipeline. Participants will gain practical insights into the pivotal role of succession planning for sustaining institutional growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring seamless continuity in information security leadership within higher education.
Presenters
Charron Andrus
Associate Chief Information Security Officer, University of California, Berkeley
Jodi Ito
CISO, University of Hawaii System Office
Marcel Shyaka Mutsindashyaka
Chief Information Officer, Oberlin College
Leo Nelson
Chief Information Security Officer, Villanova University
Valerie Vogel
Senior Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting Group