Eric Bender
Systems Administrator,
Hood College
Beyond Borders: Transforming Student Cybersecurity from Obligation to Campus Culture
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 2:15PM–3:00PM CT | Meeting Room 105, Level 1
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Presentation/Panel Session
What if cybersecurity training wasn't just another checkbox, but a movement your students want to participate in? What if cybersecurity became part of their identities? In this high-energy panel, education leaders from three continents reveal how they've transformed cybersecurity awareness from mundane compliance to a vibrant campus culture. You'll hear how South Africa's Ubuntu philosophy ("I am because we are"), the UK's mental health integration with cyber-incident response teams, and American liberal arts approaches have achieved what standard training could not: students who actively champion digital safety! Be part of this meaningful dialogue shaping the future of campus cybersecurity and experience the infectious energy that made this panel the talk of recent conferences. You will leave with actionable strategies and fresh ideas that respect your campus culture while dramatically improving student engagement rates by up to 40%.
