Reimagining Identity in Higher Ed: From Research Labs to Classroom Access

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 9:45AM–10:30AM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, Cybersecurity & Privacy Central, Poster Area
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster
Higher ed institutions face growing challenges securing both digital and physical environments while supporting thousands of dynamic users—from students and faculty to visiting researchers. In this panel, leaders from Texas A&M, University of the Pacific, and UCSB will share how they’re reimagining identity and access across campuses through research-driven innovation and real-world deployment. We’ll explore cutting-edge work from TAMU’s Global Cyber Research Institute, including lab-tested approaches to phishing-resistant MFA and unified credentials, and how these insights translate into scalable, user-friendly solutions at the institutional level. Attendees will leave with actionable best practices for modernizing IAM, reducing risk, and improving usability—from dorm rooms to research labs.

Presenters

  • Rita Mounir Mounir

    Chief Operating Officer, University of California, Santa Barbara

Resources & Downloads

  • Research about unifying physical and digital authentication

    Updated on 10/29/2025