‘Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up?’ Practical Strategies for Improving Higher Ed Identity-Proofing in a Modern World (separate registration is required)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 8:00AM–11:30AM PT | California Ballroom B, Second Floor
Session Type: Preconference Workshop
Delivery Format: Additional Fee Program
As federal agencies mandate stronger identity assurance for accessing research data, and campus fraud incidents escalate around ghost students and sophisticated social engineering at every campus service desk, institutions face mounting pressure to implement robust identity verification that scales. This hands-on workshop equips IT security and IAM teams with tools to build identity-proofing capabilities. Participants will learn how to assess their current IAM and related process infrastructure, identify quick wins, and develop a phased implementation plan that balances compliance deadlines, budget constraints, IT accessibility, privacy, and user experience. Participants will leave with a customized roadmap, vendor evaluation criteria, and strategies for implementation.
 

Presenters

  • Romy Bolton

    AVP Trust & Identity, Internet2

  • Paul Erickson

    Sr. Consultant | IAM Strategy, Moran Technology Consulting

  • Nick Lewis

    Senior Program Manager, Security and Identity, Internet2

  • Ryan Rumbaugh

    Identity Management Manager & Architect, University of Nebraska

  • Jody Tracy

    Program Manager, Cohorts and Accelerator Initiatives, Internet2

  • Ann West

    Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Research for InCommon, Internet2

Resources & Downloads

  • Will the Real Slim Shady Workshop Presentation Slides

    Updated on 6/14/2026