Securing the Future of Education: A CISO Fireside Chat with St. Petersburg College
The education sector faces a growing challenge to protect students, faculty, and data from AI-driven cyberattacks. From social engineering to lateral phishing and account takeovers, institutions must stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats with small teams and the constant pressure to do more with less.
In this candid conversation, Patricia Titus, Field CISO of Abnormal AI, and Jimmy Hester, CISO of St. Petersburg College, you’ll hear firsthand how education leaders are rethinking security strategy, scaling defenses efficiently, and preparing for an era where AI shapes both attack and defense.
You’ll learn:
- How AI is changing the threat landscape across the education sector
- Practical strategies for leveraging automation and analytics to reduce operational burden
- Ways institutions can close cybersecurity skill gaps to strengthen their workforce
- Key actions education leaders can take this year to get ahead of emerging threats
Whether you’re securing a K–12 district or a large university, this session will provide actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and prepare your institution for the future of AI-powered threats.
