Fortifying Higher Education: Strategies for Cyber Resilience and Risk Assessment

This session is ideal for Higher Education IT and cybersecurity professionals, as well as anyone concerned about securing data assets and developing strong cyber resilience strategies. Featuring leading experts in cyber resilience from Commvault and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), the session will delve into the unique challenges of maintaining cyber resilience in open, collaborative environments. Each speaker brings a unique perspective, from enterprise applications and security operations at UIC to industry-wide expertise in cyber resilience strategies. Key points include the distinction between disaster recovery and cyber resilience, the need for real-time visibility into vulnerabilities, modern threat detection, and coordination between IT and business leadership. Essential steps to build a strong cyber resilience program, such as immutable backups, isolated recovery environments, and regular simulations, will be discussed. Audience questions will focus on fostering a culture of shared responsibility, prioritizing critical investments, and the frequency of testing and refining resilience plans. You'll leave this session with tools and insights to fortify your higher education institution with robust cyber resilience strategies.