Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 12:00PM–1:00PM ET | Online

Webinar | Modernizing IAM: Readiness and Realities

Provided by Vantage Technology Consulting Group | 2026 EDUCAUSE Strategic Partner

This webinar is a part of the EDUCAUSE Industry Insights series.

Identity and access management (IAM) is no longer optional in higher education. Institutions are moving to strengthen security, improve the user experience, reduce operational complexity, and support more consistent access for faculty, staff, and students. The challenge is navigating decentralized business processes, legacy systems, research needs, clinical or affiliated environments, and varying identity proofing needs.

This panel of higher education security experts will discuss the IAM modernization journey, what is driving current investments, and what challenges CISOs and other leaders encounter on the path to modernization. Panelists will explore lessons learned, common barriers, governance and decision-making needs, stakeholder engagement, and practical considerations for planning and sustaining IAM modernization efforts. No matter where you are in your IAM modernization journey, this conversation will allow you to take your next step with clearer eyes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Connect common drivers and challenges for IAM modernization to their most pressing priorities.
  • Recognize institutional readiness factors that influence IAM modernization success.
  • Identify practical considerations for planning, governing, and sustaining IAM modernization efforts.

Presenters

  • Hunter Ely

    AVP, Vantage Technology Consulting Group

  • Susan Featherston

    Senior Strategic Consultant, Vantage Technology Consulting Group

  • Jeannette Okinczyc

    Interim Chief Information Security Officer, University of Alaska Fairbanks

  • Jeremy Pennington

    CISO, The University of Kansas Medical Center

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