Leading with Institutional Resilience: How the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Is Solving Critical Cyber Challenges  

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 9:00AM–9:45AM ET | Harborside Ballroom B, 4th Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Led
Institutional resilience—the ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt to change—is paramount for higher education technology and data leaders. Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of institutional resilience, underscoring the necessity for robust cybersecurity strategies. Join our expert panel and learn how one university successfully navigated and executed on its mission. This session will cover key cyber risks that threaten campus security; unique challenges faced by universities and research institutions; strategies to maximize the value of existing software licenses; and a detailed case study of how the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, addressed and resolved three critical issues. We look forward to an engaging discussion that will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance institutional resilience through effective cybersecurity measures.

Presenters

  • Steven Granat

    Director Cyber Security, Dell Technologies
  • Dan Harder

    Chief Academic Technology Officer, The University of Tennessee
  • Loren Larson

    Dell consultant, Dell Technologies
  • Matt Williams

    AVC & Chief Information Security & Technology Officer, The University of Tennessee

Resources & Downloads

  • Leading with Institutional Resilience Presentation Slides

    Updated on 6/14/2026
  • Leading with Institutional Resilience Handout

    Updated on 6/14/2026