Episode 4 – Secured with Dr. KJCybersecurity in Education: Balancing Openness and ProtectionHost: Dr. KJGuest: Dan Menicucci, National Solution Engineering Manager, Microsoft Security in Financial ServicesDuration: ~20 minutesKeywordsCybersecurity in Education, Digital Transformation, Budget Constraints, Public-Private Collaboration, Microsoft Security, Identity, MFA, Risk ManagementEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Dr. KJ sits down with Dan Menicucci, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with decades of experience across education and financial services. Dan previously served as Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor for Education and brings a unique perspective on how academic institutions can balance their open, collaborative nature with the need for strong cyber defenses.We unpack the real-world challenges education leaders face—tight budgets, aging infrastructure, and the rising tide of ransomware—and explore how focusing on fundamentals like identity, patch management, and MFA can make the biggest difference. Dan also highlights the critical role of public-private partnerships, and how collaboration is shaping the next chapter of education security.This episode offers both strategic insights for leaders and practical guidance for practitioners on the front lines.What You’ll LearnWhy education is a top target for cyberattacks—and how attackers are evolvingHow to balance openness vs. protection in academic environmentsThe importance of collaboration between public and private sectorsWhy focusing on the basics is more impactful than chasing every new threatDan’s perspective on the future of cybersecurity in educationKey TakeawaysThe basics still matter: identity, patching, MFACollaboration can be a force multiplier—no one can tackle these challenges aloneEducation leaders must align budget, strategy, and partnerships for long-term resilienceMemorable Quotes“The fundamentals—identity, vulnerability management, MFA—will protect you more than chasing the latest shiny tool.” – Dan Menicucci“In education, it’s about enabling learning while quietly building the guardrails to keep everyone safe.” – Dan MenicucciConnect with the Guest👉 Dan Menicucci on LinkedInListen Now👉 Secured with Dr. KJ on Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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