Confronting Technical Debt: Mitigation and Modernization Strategies for Higher Education Cybersecurity

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 2:30PM–3:15PM PT | California Ballroom A, Second Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights Session
Led by Cybersecurity Advisor to Cisco, Helen Patton, this presentation will examine the unique risks and long-term impacts of technical debt within education institutions. It will feature a panel discussion of practical strategies for mitigation and modernization.

Presenters

  • Tara Hughes

    Chief Information Officer, California State University, Monterey Bay

  • Helen Patton

    Cybersecurity Advisor, Cisco Systems, Inc.

  • David Seidl

    Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, Miami University