Cybersecurity Summit

Oct. 23, 2024, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WMU Student Center

presented by the Office of Information Technology

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  • Oct. 23, 2023

    WMU Student Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Who should attend?

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It takes all members of the community to create a secure environment

The WMU Cybersecurity Summit seeks to inform participants of best practices for increasing individual cybersecurity awareness, learn more about cybersecurity in the educational setting, and serve as a networking opportunity within the West Michigan community.

Who should attend?

  • IT directors, staff, and their supervisors
  • higher ed leadership and decision-makers
  • IT and business-focused instructors and students
  • K-12 educational partners
  • local and state security professionals

Registration form coming soon.

Where?

WMU Student Center, Ballroom A/B 

The Cybersecurity Summit will take place in the WMU Student Center's second-floor ballroom on WMU's main campus. For directions and more information about the location visit wmich.edu/student-center

Schedule

Oct. 23, 2024, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

TBD

Meet the speakers

  • Charles Norton (Chuck), WMU - Security and Privacy Officer

    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over sixteen years of leadership, innovation, and a drive in the local government sector. Recently made the leap to higher education with a dedicated focus on security and privacy. Spends his days partnering with business leaders across the University to help guide and encourage the culture of security and privacy at the heart of everything we do.

  • Andrew Holmes, WMU - Chief Information Officer

    An innovative, collaborative team builder and complex problem solver with more than 20 years of higher education administration and executive leadership experience. Relentless culture mechanic and proponent for positive, progressive change. Deeply values transparency and transformative thinking. Constantly seeks opportunities to empower people and teams to develop their talents and creativity, and utilize their experiences, diverse perspectives, and knowledge.

  • Additional Speakers TBD

    Additional Speakers TBD

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