EDUCAUSE Shop Talk Live! The Swiss Army Knife of Security and Privacy Awareness

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 9:00AM–9:45AM PT | California Ballroom D, Second Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Presentation/Panel
Cybersecurity and privacy awareness teams are being asked to do it all: we’re cybersecurity experts, social media influencers, pizza party hosts, and privacy advocates. How can we keep up with communications trends while mitigating the reality of changing cybersecurity risks? In this (meta) example of communication about communication, we’ll host an unscripted podcast conversation on how to keep a strategic vision top-of-mind while adapting to and evaluating the latest communication trends to keep our institutions safe. You’ll learn specific strategies for planning awareness campaigns, including using generative AI for plan development, how institutions can adapt to changes in communication trends, and best practices for measuring the success and effectiveness of cybersecurity and privacy awareness campaigns.

Presenters

  • Wendy Battles

    Cybersecurity Awareness Advisor, Yale University

  • Jenay Robert

    Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE

  • Sophie White

    Content Marketing and Program Manager, EDUCAUSE

  • Ben Woelk

    Governance, Awareness, and Training Manager, Rochester Institute of Technology

Resources & Downloads

  • headshots and podcast logo

    Updated on 6/14/2026