Keatron Evans
VP Product Portfolio Strategy,
Infosec, part of Cengage Group
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12:00PM–1:00PM ET | Online
Webinar | Securing Your Campus Against AI Digital Deception
This webinar is a part of the EDUCAUSE Industry Insights series.
Education is the number one target of hackers, and the rise of generative AI has made these threats even more sophisticated. Academic institutions face a perfect storm: open research environments designed for collaboration, diverse populations with varying technical expertise, and attackers deploying AI-powered deception at unprecedented scale. In this session, cybersecurity and AI expert Keatron Evans breaks down the AI-driven threats targeting campuses right now—from deepfake-enhanced phishing campaigns to synthetic content designed to exploit students, faculty, and staff alike. You'll discover why traditional security approaches fall short in academic settings and learn practical strategies for building awareness that resonates across your campus. We'll share insights from security awareness professionals working with higher ed institutions and show you how to leverage free resources to create year-round momentum. Walk away with actionable tactics to help your campus spot digital lies and transform your community into an active defense against AI-powered deception.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify AI-powered threats targeting higher education and how they exploit academic vulnerabilities.
- Build security awareness programs that engage diverse campus populations, from students to administrators.
- Apply free resources to maintain year-round security culture momentum.
- Empower campus users to recognize and report AI-generated phishing deepfakes and synthetic threats.
Additional Resources
Resources called out during the webinar:
- How to protect yourself from deepfakes
- Digital Detective Toolkit
- Security Awareness Champions Ebook
- Emerging Trends Infographic
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