Event details
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2024
Time: 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
About this talk
Educational institutions face unique cyber threats, and staying ahead requires not just awareness, but actionable strategies to defend against adversaries. This webinar dives deep into the latest threat research and explores how to apply it to your defenses.
Why you can’t miss this webinar:
- Live Demonstration: Witness a demonstration of MFA bypass techniques used by cybercriminals, showing you exactly how these attacks unfold.
- Actionable Intelligence: Discover how to convert threat research into practical defense measures for your organization.
- Tailored Solutions: Learn specific strategies for protecting against the unique challenges faced by K-12 and higher education institutions.
Presented by:
Mark Sangster
Vice President, Chief of Strategy, Adlumin Inc.
Before joining Adlumin, Sangster established his 25-year InfoSec career at industry giants like Intel Corporation, BlackBerry, and Cisco Systems. His experience unites a strong technical aptitude and an intuitive understanding of regulatory agencies. During his time at BlackBerry, Sangster worked on the first secure devices for government agencies. Since then, he has continued to build mutually beneficial relationships with regulatory agencies in key sectors.
In addition to his industry experience, Sangster is the author of No Safe Harbor: The Inside Truth about Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business. His thought-provoking work and perspective on shifting risk trends have influenced industry thought leaders.
Sangster has spoken at international conferences and prestigious stages as an award-winning speaker, including the Harvard Law School and RSA Conference. He has appeared on CNN News Hour to provide expert opinions on international cybercrime issues. He is a go-to subject matter expert for leading publications and media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal and Forbes, covering major data breach events.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario and a Business Diploma from Humber College in Toronto, Canada.
Moderated by:
Deb Snyder
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Deborah is an accomplished C-level influencer, with a broad range of experience in government, policy, cybersecurity, privacy and information technology. An experienced and highly respected thought leader who has held executive roles for over two decades.
She recently retired from her position as New York state’s chief information security officer (CISO) after over 35 years of public service.
In that role, as part of New York state’s information technology transformation and consolidation initiative, she helped redesign how the state protects its data. As state CISO, she directed the state’s comprehensive cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance program, providing strategic leadership and vision, and assuring business-aligned, risk-based investments that maximized business opportunity and minimized cybersecurity risk. She also directed the NYS Cyber Command Center, hotline, procedures for reporting and response to cyberthreats, and digital forensics.
She holds multiple industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); SANS Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT) Global Information Assurance Certification; and Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
