Create a safer, more secure learning environment.
As more devices become connected across education environments, keeping both physical and digital spaces secure has become increasingly complex. From classrooms and campuses to remote learning and administrative systems, the risks facing schools and educational organisations continue to grow.
In this on-demand webinar, CWSI explores how a joined-up approach to cyber security can help education providers reduce risk, strengthen resilience and create safer environments for students, staff and wider communities.
Through practical discussion and real-world insight, this session looks at how Microsoft technologies, combined with clear and sensible security practices, can help protect modern education environments without creating unnecessary disruption.
In this session you’ll learn:
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The growing cyber security challenges facing education organisations.
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Why physical and digital security need to work together.
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How Microsoft technologies support safer campus environments.
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Best practices for reducing the risk of cyberattacks.
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Ways to strengthen resilience across connected devices and systems.
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Practical steps for improving security across your organisation
Speakers
Mark Mitchell
CTO, CWSI
Mark leads CWSI’s technology strategy, with a particular focus on Microsoft security and compliance. Under his guidance, the practice has achieved broad Microsoft recognition across security, compliance and modern work, reflecting consistent delivery rather than one-off wins.
As CTO, Mark shapes the solution roadmap to ensure CWSI’s services stay relevant, reliable and aligned with real customer needs. His priority is turning innovation into security that works in practice, not just on paper.
Mark works closely with enterprise and public sector organisations across Europe and contributes regularly to industry conversations around Microsoft’s security ecosystem, always grounded in real-world experience.
David Keddy
National Security Officer, Microsoft Ireland
David Keddy is National Security Officer at Microsoft Ireland, where he works with organisations and government bodies on some of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
With extensive experience in cyber security, David brings particular expertise in threat intelligence, cyber risk and security strategy. He helps organisations understand the evolving threat landscape, strengthen their cyber resilience and navigate emerging security and regulatory requirements, translating complex security challenges into practical actions.
