Like most organisations, universities and colleges have been grappling with the issue of risk management and the need for increased awareness in cyber security for a while now. However, they face a unique challenge in that they are probably the only type of organisation that lets its ‘customers’ on its own network, with their own kit.
Over recent months there’s been a marked increase in ransomware attacks against education establishments, and several cyberattacks on higher education institutions have been the work of well-funded and persistent attackers. The sophisticated nature of attacks – particularly those after COVID research – means that universities and colleges must protect themselves with high levels of cyber hygiene and protection. Indeed, multi-factor authentication is now absolutely critical, and it’s imperative that universities segment their networks; thoroughly review the use of remote desktop services; and make sure things are backed up securely in a non-accessible place.
This webinar will bring together key stakeholders from the two sectors to share knowledge and best practice on the security challenges faced; and to look at how industry can help to ensure the UK education sector is resilient against cyber threats by helping establishments to improve their cyber security and their response to cyber incidents.
Key areas to explore will include:
- The impact of ransomware on universities and colleges.
- The impact of Covid, including changes to teaching, learning and research methods; and the implications for cyber security.
- Determining and mitigating cyber risk.
- Keeping up with digital changes to the business, for example, moving to the cloud.
- Equipping all stakeholders with cyber security knowledge.
- The intersection between student privacy and cyber security.
- Proper record and information life cycle management as an enabler of cyber security.
Confirmed speakers for this event include:
Helen Patton, Advisory CISO at Cisco (& former CISO at Ohio State University)
Dan Wake, Policy Manager at Universities UK
Alex Pearce, Chief Technologist - Education at Softcat
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Dan Patefield
Dan Patefield
Dan leads the techUK Cyber Security programme, having originally joined techUK in August 2017 as a Programme Manager working across the Cyber and Defence programmes. He is responsible for managing techUK's work across the cyber security eco-system, bringing industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Dan also provides the industry secretariat for the Cyber Growth Partnership, the industry and Governmnet conduit for supporting growth across the sector. A key focus of his work is to strengthen the public-private partnership across cyber security to support further development of UK cyber security policy.
Before joining techUK he worked as Forum Lead for the Westminster eForum. In this role he had a focus on the technology and telecoms space, on issues ranging from Broadband and Mobile Infrastructure, the Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Data and diversity in tech. Dan has a BA in History from the University of Liverpool.
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Jill Broom
Jill Broom
Jill is techUK’s Programme Manager for Cyber Security, working across the cyber eco-system to bring industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
Prior to focusing in on techUK's cyber security work, Jill was also part of techUK's Central Government programme team, representing the supplier community of technology products and services to Whitehall departments.
Before joining techUK, Jill worked as a Senior Caseworker for an MP, advocating for local communities, businesses and individuals, so she is particularly committed to techUK’s vision of harnessing the power of technology to improve people’s lives. Jill is also an experienced editorial professional and has delivered copyediting and writing services for public-body and SME clients as well as publishers.
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- www.techuk.org
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Annie Collings
Annie Collings
Annie joined techUK as the Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government in September 2023.
Prior to joining techUK, Annie worked as an Account Manager at PLMR Healthcomms, a specialist healthcare agency providing public affairs support to a wide range of medical technology clients. Annie also spent time as an Intern in an MPs constituency office and as an Intern at the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed.
Annie graduated from Nottingham Trent University, where she was an active member of the lacrosse society.
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