Cyber Range (SSU) at Massachusetts Higher Education IT Leadership Summit

MA  Higher Education IT Leadership Summit 

An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders from higher education institutions across the state. Focused on today’s most critical priorities including cybersecurity, infrastructure, data strategy, AI, and digital learning.

Attendees will engage with peers, exchange ideas, and explore innovative approaches that support institutional goals and drive student and organizational success.

Presentation by Praveen Sharma, Director of Cyber Range Operations & Strategic Partnership, SSU

Lorna L. Koppel, Chief Information Security Officer, Tufts University

Moderator: Ray Lefebvre, Chief Information Officer, New England College of Optometry, and Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Education

Ready, Respond, Recover: Strengthening Cyber Resilience

Cyber incidents continue to challenge colleges and universities of every size, making preparation just as important as prevention. This interactive session will begin with a brief discussion featuring higher education technology and cybersecurity leaders before introducing a realistic cyber incident scenario. Attendees will then work in small groups to develop response strategies, navigate evolving challenges, and discuss communication, operational continuity, leadership decision making, and recovery efforts. The session will conclude with a facilitated debrief, allowing participants to compare approaches, share lessons learned, and leave with practical strategies they can apply within their own institutions.

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