Cultivating the Right Soil for Cybersecurity Collaboration

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 10:30AM–11:15AM PT | California Ballroom A, Second Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Industry Insights Session
Colleges and universities are complex, federated environments by design. Autonomy is a feature, not a flaw. That decentralization means the role of security is analogous to securing a city. In this environment, security outcomes depend less on authority and more on relationships. The institutions that make real progress are not the ones with the loudest strategies, the largest staff, or the longest roadmaps. They are the ones that cultivate the right conditions for collaboration, both within their campuses and across institutional lines. This session will provide background, solutions, and success stories on creating the fertile ground necessary for collaboration to be successful.

Presenters

  • David Sherry

    Executive Consultant, Moran Technology Consulting
  • Adam Vedra

    Practice Lead - Cybersecurity & Privacy, Moran Technology Consulting

Resources & Downloads

  • Cultivating the Right Soil for Security Success 042926

    Updated on 4/27/2026