#195: Purdue's Enterprise AI Challenge + Montana's State-Wide Cyber Hub [EDUCAUSE 2024]

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Featuring:

Timothy Winders, AVP and Deputy CIO at Purdue University

Zach Rossmiller, CIO, University of Montana

Mani Nagothu, Americas Field CISO & Associate Director at SentinelOne

What You’ll Learn:

How Purdue navigates the unprecedented challenge of scaling AI access across their university system - balancing million-dollar licensing costs against student equity

Inside the University of Montana's innovative state-wide cybersecurity hub that transforms students into SOC analysts through real-world experience

How AI is reshaping both sides of cybersecurity - from sophisticated threat actors leveraging LLMs to defenders using AI-powered SOC automation

Practical strategies for integrating AI into higher education operations, from custom GPTs for student government to AI-enhanced writing support

Why getting diverse student perspectives on AI tools is crucial for successful implementation in higher education

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Purdue's Enterprise AI Access Challenges

(09:00) Montana's Cyber Montana Initiative & SOC Training

(15:00) AI in Modern Cybersecurity Operations

(20:00) Practical AI Implementation Stories

(25:00) Student Perspectives & Future Outlook

(31:00) Looking Ahead: Guest Recommendations

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