From Reactive to Proactive: Building Exposure Management Programs in Higher Education

Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 9:30AM–10:30AM MT
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster Session
This session guides CISOs and security leaders in building proactive exposure management programs in higher education. Participants will explore governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)-driven approaches to designing sustainable programs, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and embedding continuous evaluation. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to assess their current program maturity, improve organizational alignment, and adapt to evolving threats—helping shift their institutions from reactive to proactive security management.

Presenters

  • Chaney Edwards

    Sr. Solutions Engineer, Rapid7

  • Dennis Guillette

    Director and Security Architect, University of South Florida