How We Did It: Cutting Costs and Boosting Security with a Student-Powered SOC at LSU

With state and local governments facing escalating cyber threats, building a unified, proactive cybersecurity strategy is more critical than ever. But doing so takes a lot of resources, beyond just the capital required.  Many organizations struggle to hire and retain the IT talent needed to execute and maintain systems once built. The whole-of-state cybersecurity approach offers a comprehensive framework for enhancing cyber defenses through increased visibility and coordination. But how does this approach lead to real-world improvements? What are the key components for success, and how can they be effectively implemented?

Join Craig Woolley, CIO of Louisiana State University, Bruce Johnson, Senior Director, Enterprise Security, TekStream, and Mary Lou Prevost, GVP for State, Local and Education Sales at Splunk, as they dig into the unique public-private partnership transforming Louisiana's cybersecurity posture. Discover how they set up a student-powered security operations center (SOC), reducing costs and creating a pipeline for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while better-protecting state, local and education entities across the state.