Cooperatively Speaking
Welcome to Cooperatively Speaking®, a podcast by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit procurement cooperative focused exclusively on education. Each episode, we discuss the topics most important to procurement and end-users at schools and universities. Find out more at www.eandi.org/podcast.
Cooperatively Speaking
Fortifying the Future: Cybersecurity Strategies for Stronger Institutions
E&I Host: David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors
Guest: Don Bryant, Cybersecurity Architect for the Public Sector, Cisco
Join Cisco cybersecurity expert Don Bryant and E&I host David Manz as they navigate the high-stakes world of higher ed cybersecurity. They explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape in higher education, offering practical strategies to combat data breaches, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Don provides expert advice on security frameworks, strategic partnerships, and leveraging AI to counter sophisticated threats—emphasizing the importance of culture, credible audits, and continuous innovation. This episode provides a roadmap for institutions to safeguard sensitive information.
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