Cyber Resilience in Higher Ed: Securing Active Directory and Entra ID

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 1:00PM–1:45PM CT | Meeting Room 201, Level 2
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights
As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, the security of Active Directory (AD) is a top priority for every higher education institution. Strengthening AD security not only protects critical academic and administrative assets, but also ensures the continuity and efficiency of your operations. In today’s digital landscape, it is essential to develop comprehensive AD protection measures to safeguard against the growing risk of cyberattacks and maintain institutional resilience. Join our session “Cyber Resilience in Higher Ed: Securing Active Directory and Entra ID” to learn best practices for securing your Active Directory and Entra ID; real-world challenges and effective strategies to address them; and proven steps to swiftly recover and rebuild an entire AD forest.

Presenters

  • Dean Dang

    Director, Enterprise Applications and Services, University of Illinois Chicago

  • Derek Glascoe

    Sr. Manager, Sales Engineering, Commvault

  • Esteban Perez

    Director of Information Security & Compliance, University of Illinois Chicago

  • Jared Whitehurst

    Director of Sales, Commvault