Proactive Protection: Leveraging Offensive Assessments to Drive a Cybersecurity Culture in Higher Ed

Thursday, May 02, 2024 | 9:15AM–10:00AM CT | Regency, Second Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel Session
In today's hyperconnected world, universities hold a treasure trove of valuable data: student records, personally identifiable information (PII), research findings, and intellectual property. Yet these institutions often find themselves lagging behind in cybersecurity awareness, leaving them vulnerable to a growing landscape of cyberthreats. Traditional defensive measures lack the proactive insight needed to truly identify and remediate critical weaknesses.

Presenters

  • Ray Blasko

    Technical Director / Red Team Operator, BreakPoint Labs

  • Zach Furst

    Chief Information Security Officer, The University of Iowa

  • Zack meyers

    Director of Operations & Offensive Security Engineer, BreakPoint Labs

Resources & Downloads

  • ProactiveProtection_PresentationSlides 1

    Updated on 7/31/2026