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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity – What’s New\, What’s Next?
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity – What’s New\, What’s Next?                                                \n                                                                                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                    Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                                                                            \n                                                                                                        \n                                                        Register Today!                                                    \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                        \n\n                                    \n\n                                \n\n                            \n                            \n\n                        \n\n                    \n                \n            \n\n\n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCybersecurity 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nSummarize current cybersecurity trends and risks relevant to higher education.\n\n\n\nIdentify how emerging technologies such as cloud platforms and artificial intelligence impact cyber risk.\n\n\n\nDescribe the regulatory environment affecting higher education institutions\, including NIST CSF 2.0 and evolving state and local data protection requirements.\n\n\n\nExplain internal audit’s role in supporting cybersecurity oversight and risk management.\n\n\n\nApply cybersecurity considerations in audit planning and stakeholder communication.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Russell\n\n\n\nManaging Director \n\n\n\nProtiviti \n\n\n\n\n\nNick 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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMohammed Shaikh\n\n\n\nProtiviti \n\n\n\n\n\nMohammed 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.
URL:https://acua.org/event/cybersecurity-whats-new-whats-next/
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SUMMARY:Fraud Risk Fundamentals: Awareness\, Prevention\, and Mitigation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Fraud Risk Fundamentals: Awareness\, Prevention\, and Mitigation Strategies                                                \n                                                                                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                    Thursday\, March 5\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                                                                            \n                                                                                                        \n                                                        Register Today!                                                    \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                        \n\n                                    \n\n                                \n\n                            \n                            \n\n                        \n\n                    \n                \n            \n\n\n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will provide a refresher on the fundamentals of fraud and the common risk factors facing higher education institutions. Participants will gain clarity on fraud risk roles and responsibilities across the institution\, emphasizing shared accountability\, stewardship of resources\, and alignment with institutional mission and values. The session will also examine real world examples of higher education fraud\, waste\, and abuse and emerging trends\, highlighting key lessons learned\, common control breakdowns\, and practical indicators of elevated risk. Attendees will strengthen their understanding of how to proactively identify\, assess\, and mitigate fraud risks in support of ethical operations\, regulatory compliance\, and long-term institutional sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nRefresher on the basics of fraud and common risk factors for higher education institutions\n\n\n\nIdentify fraud risk roles and responsibilities for prevention and detection\n\n\n\nUnderstand common fraud\, waste\, and abuse schemes in higher education through case examples and lessons learned\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: AuditingAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Deihr\n\n\n\nPrincipal \n\n\n\nBaker Tilly \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley is a principal in Baker Tilly’s higher education practice. With nearly 20 years of experience\, Ashley assists institutions to achieve strategic and financial success\, optimize operational effectiveness and enhance compliance. Ashley drives innovation through strategic and enterprise risk assessments\, internal audit and compliance reviews and investigations and business process reviews. She has assisted clients in developing and reengineering infrastructures\, governance practices\, internal controls and business processes to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency\, effectiveness and compliance in such areas as budgeting and resource management\, financial management and reporting\, sponsored research administration\, compliance governance\, student support and wellbeing and international operations. Ashley is a Certified Public Accountant\, a Certified Internal Auditor\, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Hoffer\n\n\n\nManagerBaker Tilly \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWill is a Manager in Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice with over 7 years of experience serving higher education institutions\, not for profit organizations\, and government contractors. He leads outsourced and co sourced internal audit engagements\, helping institutions strengthen governance\, risk management\, and internal controls. Will facilitates enterprise and fraud risk assessments and has extensive experience conducting investigations for colleges and universities. He specializes in helping institutions identify\, assess\, and mitigate fraud risk in alignment with their mission and regulatory requirements. He frequently presents at industry conferences on fraud related topics and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
URL:https://acua.org/event/fraud-risk-fundamentals-awareness-prevention-and-mitigation-strategies/
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of ACUA: Hear directly from our ACUA leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Benefits of ACUA: Hear directly from our ACUA leaders                                                \n                                                                                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                    Thursday\, March 12\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                                                                            \n                                                                                                        \n                                                        Register Today!                                                    \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                        \n\n                                    \n\n                                \n\n                            \n                            \n\n                        \n\n                    \n                \n            \n\n\n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our New Member Webinar series highlighting the benefits of ACUA and hear directly from our ACUA leaders (President – Nichole Pittman\, Vice President – Jana Phelps\, Secretary & Treasurer – Eulonda Whitmore\, and Immediate Past President – Laura Buchhorn). You’ll learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA and hear firsthand how the organization has shaped their professional journey and what ACUA resources they find handy and use in their institutions — a testament to the lasting impact we hope to make in the lives and careers of each of our members. The second half of the session will be an interactive Q&A — a chance for new and prospective members to ask questions\, share perspectives\, and learn how to make the most of your membership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be able to…\n\n\n\nHear directly from our ACUA Leaders and learn more about the benefits of being part of ACUA. \n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Personal DevelopmentAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: Free for members and non-membersRecommended CPEs: 0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNichole Pittman\n\n\n\nACUA President \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana Phelps\n\n\n\nACUA Vice President \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEulonda Whitmore\n\n\n\nACUA Secretary & Treasurer \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Buchhorn\n\n\n\nACUA Immediate Past President
URL:https://acua.org/event/the-benefits-of-acua-hear-directly-from-our-acua-leaders/
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SUMMARY:Endpoint Security
DESCRIPTION:Endpoint Security                                                \n                                                                                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                    Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                                                                            \n                                                                                                        \n                                                        Register Today!                                                    \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                        \n\n                                    \n\n                                \n\n                            \n                            \n\n                        \n\n                    \n                \n            \n\n\n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEndpoint security is vital for higher education institutions due to diverse devices\, including university-owned systems\, personal devices\, research tools\, and IoT\, all accessing sensitive data. Weak security can lead to breaches\, data theft\, and operational disruption. This audit program evaluates endpoint security controls to protect confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability of information assets. It offers flexibility for comprehensive or targeted audits based on institutional needs. Key risk areas include malware\, unpatched software\, access management\, data exfiltration\, inadequate monitoring\, device loss\, phishing\, shadow IT\, BYOD/BYOC\, open-source tools\, and IoT. Addressing these ensures resilience against traditional and emerging cyber threats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of endpoint security in higher education.\n\n\n\nIdentify common endpoint risks and vulnerabilities.\n\n\n\nAssess the effectiveness of endpoint security controls.\n\n\n\nApply flexible audit methodologies based on institutional needs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Information TechnologyAdvance Preparation: MaterialsPrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayur Patel\n\n\n\nDirector\, IT Audit \n\n\n\nColumbia University \n\n\n\n\n\nI am a senior technology and risk executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise technology\, cybersecurity\, and governance functions across higher education\, financial services\, and publicly traded organizations. My career has focused on aligning technology strategy with institutional and business objectives while maintaining strong operational discipline\, risk management\, and regulatory compliance. \n\n\n\nI currently serve as Director of Information Technology Audit at Columbia University\, where I provide enterprise-wide oversight of technology governance\, cybersecurity\, and control environments supporting complex academic and financial operations. I work closely with senior leadership to enhance technology resilience\, modernize processes\, and improve risk visibility across critical systems. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, I have held leadership roles at Yext\, Panasonic\, Vonage\, and Prudential Financial\, advising executive management and boards on technology risk\, cloud security\, regulatory readiness\, and large-scale transformation initiatives. My experience spans infrastructure\, application development\, cloud platforms\, vendor management\, and business continuity. \n\n\n\nI hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science\, and I maintain multiple industry certifications including CISSP\, CISM\, CISA\, and CRISC.
URL:https://acua.org/event/endpoint-security/
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Data Analytics in Sponsored Research Audits
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Data Analytics in Sponsored Research Audits                                                \n                                                                                        \n                                                                                            \n                                                    Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                                                                            \n                                                                                                        \n                                                        Register Today!                                                    \n                                                \n                                            \n                                            \n                                        \n\n                                    \n\n                                \n\n                            \n                            \n\n                        \n\n                    \n                \n            \n\n\n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ACUA Data Analytics Sub-Committee is hosting a webinar on sponsored research data analytics\, designed to provide members with practical insights into applying data analytics to sponsored research audits. This session will (1) provide a high-level overview and introduction to sponsored research; and (2) feature demonstrations of key analytics using readily available tools\, along with examples of how these approaches can identify anomalies and enhance audit effectiveness. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of sponsored research expense data and see real-world applications of associated audit analytics. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your data analytics skills by applying them to sponsored research auditing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to…\n\n\n\n\nExplain key sponsored research concepts\, including an overview of current trends\, emerging issues\, and common audit focus areas.\n\n\n\nApply data analytics techniques to assess risks and strengthen the effectiveness of sponsored research audits.\n\n\n\nEvaluate practical uses of readily available data analytics tools through demonstrations illustrating how these tools support sponsored research audit activities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivery Method: Group InternetField of Study: Specialized KnowledgeAdvance Preparation: NonePrerequisites are required: NoCost: $25 for non-membersRecommended CPEs: 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Snedeker\, MA\, CIA\, CISA\, CISSP\, CDPSE\n\n\n\nAssociate Director of Information Systems Audit\, Department of Internal Audit \n\n\n\nThe Ohio State University \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Snedeker is the Associate Director of Information Systems Audit at The Ohio State University\, where he leads technology focused audit and advisory engagements across a large\, complex higher education and academic medical center environment. His experience includes IT audits supporting clinical systems\, research and academic operations\, and health information technology\, as well as IT governance\, third party risk management\, and data analytics. John is an active volunteer with ACUA and ISACA and contributes to peer reviews\, quality assurance activities\, and professional development initiatives. He shares his knowledge with peers across the country on emerging IT risks and practical audit approaches relevant to higher education and medical centers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAngie Wilson\, CIA\n\n\n\nAudit Manager\, Department of Internal Audit \n\n\n\nThe Ohio State University \n\n\n\n\n\nAngie Wilson is an Audit Manager in the Department of Internal Audit at The Ohio State University. Angie co-leads a team of financial and operational auditors that focuses on audit engagements and advisory activities among numerous activities within the university. Angie spent the first 6 years of her career in departmental research administration before pursuing a career in internal audit in higher education and has extensive experience regarding research compliance. Angie also obtained the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation through the IIA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Josey Jr\, MEng.\, CIA\, CISA\, ACDA\n\n\n\nAssociate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy\, Office of the Chief Risk Officer \n\n\n\nCornell University \n\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Josey Jr\, MEng.\, CIA\, CISA\, ACDA is the Associate Director of Analytics and Data Strategy in Cornell University’s Office of the Chief Risk Officer. He is known for translating research theory\, industry standards\, and risk frameworks into clear\, actionable solutions for audit\, risk\, and compliance leaders. Curtis has 15+ years of higher education experience and is a 2026 candidate in the joint Cornell – Queen’s MBA program. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and webinars on AI and analytics\, cybersecurity\, internal auditing\, integrated risk assessments\, and timely assurance – most recently at ACUA’s AuditCon 2025.
URL:https://acua.org/event/leveraging-data-analytics-in-sponsored-research-audits/
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