How Denison University Modernized Email Security for AI-Powered Threats

As threat actors increasingly use generative AI to conduct sophisticated, large-scale email attacks, higher education security leaders face a crucial question: How do we protect our institutions and communities? In this panel, Denison University and Abnormal AI will answer that question by examining real-world attack campaigns that targeted Denison and what their team did in response. This session focuses on decisions, not theory. We’ll walk through actual attacks on Denison University—including advanced credential phishing, malicious Google Forms campaigns, and account takeovers—that shaped their decision to modify their security strategy and operations, supported by Abnormal. Speakers will provide actionable insights for both practitioners and leaders, particularly within higher education. Join us to hear what works, what doesn’t, and the concrete steps you can take to strengthen your cybersecurity posture against evolving, AI-driven threats.