Cisco Showcase September 2025

Securing AI in Australian Higher Education: Navigating Innovation and Risk

Welcome to the Showcase

Securing AI in Australian Higher Education: Navigating Innovation and Risk

presented by Cisco

 

As Australian higher education embraces the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence – from enhancing learning experiences to optimising administrative efficiencies – the imperative for robust security has never been greater. The integration of AI, while offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and personalised education, simultaneously introduces complex cybersecurity challenges, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive student data and critical institutional systems. 

This showcase will explore how universities can strategically combine AI advancements with comprehensive security frameworks, ensuring both innovation and the safeguarding of data privacy and trust within the evolving digital landscape of Australian higher education.

Showcase highlights:

  • Expert Insights & Strategic Discussions - Gain cutting-edge perspectives on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in Australian higher education. Discuss practical strategies for integrating AI securely, protecting sensitive data, and building a resilient digital environment.
  • Explore Common Issues Across Geographies - Benefit from insights shared by leading cybersecurity experts, including Cisco's Executive Cybersecurity Advisor Helen Patton (former CISO of the University of Ohio), on global trends and their specific implications for Australian universities in the secure AI landscape.

Assets:

 

Join this CAUDIT hosted webinar

When: Tuesday 23 September 1pm - 2pm AEST
Where: Online via Webex webinar

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Presented by Cisco

Reg Johnson, Director Education and Strategic Industries
Rodney Heron, Director of Cybersecurity, Australia & New Zealand 
Helen Patton, Executive Cybersecurity Advisor
 

Hosted by CAUDIT

Nikki Peever, Director Cybersecurity


Cisco contact details:

Name: Luke Silverback, Cyber Security Manager - Australia / New Zealand
Email: lsilverb@cisco.com
Phone: +61 417 101 345

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Start Date

23 Sep 2025

End Date

23 Sep 2025

Time

03:00 - 04:00

based on your local time

Location

Webex webinar

Event Type

Webinar

Topics

Cybersecurity
Data Security
AI

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