John Rathje
Executive Higher Education Strategist,
CDW
Lunch and Learn | One Threat Landscape: Bridging Physical, Digital, and Human Security in Higher Education
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:30AM–12:45PM MT | Bluebird Ballroom 3BC, Terrace Level
Session Type:
Meal
Delivery Format:
Meal
Higher education institutions face an increasingly interconnected threat landscape in which physical security, cybersecurity, privacy, identity management, and student well-being can no longer operate in isolation. As campuses become more connected, risks often cross organizational boundaries, requiring greater collaboration among public safety, IT, student affairs, privacy, and executive leadership teams.
In this panel discussion, campus leaders responsible for security, technology, student success, and institutional risk management will share how they are navigating these complex challenges and building more coordinated approaches across their institutions. Panelists will discuss emerging practices, governance models, and lessons learned in balancing safety, trust, academic openness, and student experience.
Attendees will leave with a practical framework and actionable strategies for strengthening institutional resilience through greater alignment across physical, digital, and human dimensions of campus security.
Space is limited—reserve your seat today! Register HERE.
