Cybersecurity – What’s New, What’s Next?
January 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
January 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Cybersecurity continues to be a key area of focus for colleges and universities. Institutions are managing ongoing risks related to ransomware, phishing, and third-party exposure, while also adapting to the growing use of cloud services and artificial intelligence. Regulatory expectations have matured. Colleges and universities are responding to a range of evolving requirements including the finalized NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 released in 2024, and expanding state, federal, and data privacy mandates. Internal audit teams play an important role in evaluating how institutions are responding to this changing landscape.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Summarize current cybersecurity trends and risks relevant to higher education.
- Identify how emerging technologies such as cloud platforms and artificial intelligence impact cyber risk.
- Describe the regulatory environment affecting higher education institutions, including NIST CSF 2.0 and evolving state and local data protection requirements.
- Explain internal audit’s role in supporting cybersecurity oversight and risk management.
- Apply cybersecurity considerations in audit planning and stakeholder communication.
Delivery Method: Group Internet
Field of Study: Information Technology
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites are required: No
Cost: $25 for non-members
Recommended CPEs: 1
Resources
Host Information
Nick Russell
Managing Director
Protiviti
Nick is a Managing Director based in Dallas, bringing over 15 years of internal audit and risk consulting experience to his role. He leads technology audit efforts, guiding teams to solve complex client challenges across a wide range of industries. He supports clients throughout the full internal audit lifecycle and in implementing and sustaining internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) programs. His core areas of focus include IT audit, project risk advisory services, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
A recognized thought leader, Nick is a frequent public speaker on topics such as the evolving role of the internal audit advisor, project risk, emerging IT risks, and the development of the technology audit universe. In 2024, he was honored for his leadership in learning and development through the creation of a Project Risk Advisory training program, which earned a prestigious Brandon Hall Excellence Award.
Mohammed Shaikh
Protiviti
Mohammed has over ten years of experience in Internal and External Audit engagements leading Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX) engagements, SOX advisory, and managing security and operational IT Audits. Mohammed is a member of Protiviti’s higher education team and has supported client in this industry for over five years. Prior to joining Protiviti, Mohammed managed and executed IT SOX projects for multiple domestic and international clients working in an external auditor capacity at a Big 4 accounting firm.