Transformation in Action: How IT and Audit Partnered to Move an Entire System to NIST 800-171

Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 2:15PM–3:00PM MT
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation
Higher education cybersecurity teams often struggle with disparate “homegrown” security practices that lack a unified framework. Discover how Enterprise IT at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities partnered with internal and external audit partners to transform a decentralized security posture into a robust, NIST 800-171 aligned framework. This session will share the strategy, governance alignment, audit collaboration, challenges, and measurable outcomes that drove institutional buy-in and compliance maturity, providing practical guidance for institutions seeking to elevate cybersecurity across the enterprise.

Presenters

  • Amy Jorgenson

    Chief Audit Officer, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

  • Jackie Malcolm Bailey

    Vice President of Information Technology & CIO, Drexel University

  • Craig Munson

    Chief Information Security Officer, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities