Michelle Drolet
A practical guide for higher-ed leaders reviewing vendor risk, identity and integrations, and institutional readiness after the Canvas compromise.
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Michelle Drolet
The Canvas compromise is like a lesson in SaaS security for organizations that have operational dependency on SaaS platforms. The Canvas global community includes more than 8,000 institutions across more than 100 countries, and Canvas is used by 100% of Ivy League universities. No surprise, then, that this compromise took both an operational and a reputational toll
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Michelle Drolet
With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand
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Janelle Drolet
10. Cyber risks go beyond just IT. A cyberattack can freeze operations and damage customer relationships. A breach exposing client data can trigger lawsuits, while downtime during an attack may lead to cash flow issues. Cybersecurity isn’t just about data; it’s about business continuity. 9. Complacency can be a threat. Many businesses assume they’re too
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Michelle Drolet
In December last year, a shooting incident at Brown University saw two students lose their lives, and left nine injured. And on March 12, an active shooter killed an ROTC instructor at Old Dominion. Tragically, it seems like such disturbing news from university campuses is becoming normalized. Federal authorities have opened an investigation into Brown, digging into the ‘how’ of
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Greg Neville
Lacking formal AI risk frameworks allows shadow AI to proliferate unchecked, but a structured approach to governance can prevent dangerous blind spots. AI is being leveraged across organizations to boost productivity, accelerate innovation and optimize business processes. The problem is that adoption has outpaced discipline. Only a minority (23.8%) of organizations have formal AI risk
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Michelle Drolet
Artificial intelligence is no longer just supporting organizations; it is in the driver’s seat, steering outcomes across different functions. But there is a gap. While 58% of organizations say AI is deeply embedded in their operational and decision-making structures, only 19% have a complete AI governance framework in place. It is this gap that must be plugged
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Greg Neville
Organizations routinely encounter a myriad of cyberthreats that jeopardize their data, operations and reputation. To address these constantly evolving threats, organizations need consistent methodologies and tools to proactively identify security gaps and weaknesses.A well-designed risk assessment will empower your organization to prioritize security initiatives that have the most value and a gap analysis can help
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Janelle Drolet
Janelle Drolet was recently named The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business, 2023 by CIO Views It’s a sad fact of doing business – criminal hackers are continuously evolving their tactics to breach defenses, steal intellectual property and deploy ransomware. To combat them, a business needs leadership capable of keeping the company’s security controls
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Michelle Drolet
Michelle Drolet was recently named The Most Admired Women Leaders in Business, 2023 by CIO Views Many people equate money with success. Although, money is not a bad indicator, but it is not the end all be all. To me success is being blessed with a beautiful family, my Towerwall team members and our
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